Dog Sledding in Anchorage
Live the dream of dog sledding in Alaska with Voyij's unforgettable tours. Ride alongside seasoned mushers, meet the incredible huskies, and glide across snowy trails or glacier landscapes. Whether you're visiting in summer or winter, this iconic Alaskan experience offers heart-pounding excitement and cultural connection. Book your sledding adventure today.
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Dallas Seavey Talkeetna Dryland Dog Sledding Tour
Drive your own Alaskan Husky dog team, chariot style, through Talkeetna's boreal forest! Aaska is known for dog sled adventures during our snowy winters! Are you visiting Alaska when we don’t have snow yet, but still want to go mushing? Salmon Berry has a solution: our Dryland Dog Sled, Chariot Style tour at the homestead of five-time Iditarod Champion Dallas Seavey! This educational and fun tour departs from Anchorage before making the fully-guided drive north to Dog Sled Country. Weather permitting, our drive will offer views of Mt. Denali (formerly known as Mt. McKinley), the tallest peak in North America, towering in the distance! We’ll continue north and pass the Official Iditarod Starting Line in Willow before entering the quaint town of Talkeetna for a delicious lunch (provided)! After lunch, we embark on your training run at the homestead of Dallas Seavey, a five-time Iditarod first place Champion, top three finisher in Norway’s 2018 Finnmarksløpet, youngest Yukon Quest first place Champion, and former star of National Geographic Channel’s Ultimate Survival Alaska! Here, you will go from being a dog sled enthusiast to an experienced musher! Meet the professional Iditarod mushers/handlers of Dallas Seavey Racing and genuine Iditarod champion Alaskan Huskies! Bond with your dog team while you learn about the musher lifestyle and lingo! With your newfound knowledge and confidence you’ll be ready to mush the trails! Each two guests will share a wheeled dog chariot and dog team of Alaskan Huskies for approximately 40 minutes of your own mini expedition! Follow your musher guide into the groomed dog sled trails of Talkeetna’s boreal forest, showcasing its beautiful colors! For the first half of your ride, you will guide your four-legged team through the birch trees! Keep an eye out and listen for local wildlife! Once you reach an opening in the forest, a photo stop is made during your unforgettable ride to pose with the canine athletes in front of the enchanting backdrop! Take in the brisk air and alternate from standing to riding on the passenger bench! The final half of mushing will duplicate the Iditarod trail where you will visit replica of official Iditarod checkpoints and other highlights of “The Last Great Race on Earth” until you cross the burled arch Finish Line! During the total 6 miles, there will be a lead musher guiding and tail musher following for quality, safety, and comfort during your mush – both guiding the dogs and riding in the chariot! Complete your dog sled experience toward the kennel for a continued tour of the homestead. Alaskan Huskies are powerful athletes that are known for their affectionate, loyal, playful personalities — and the puppies are no different! Try to keep up with the lively future Iditarod racing young huskies during your puppy nature walk in a field of poppies! Make sure to take photos with the future Iditarod Champions before they’re famous! Conclude the thrills and adventures of your tour with transportation back to your Anchorage or Talkeetna hotel! Complimentary snacks and Alaska glacier wellness water are available in the sprinter van throughout the tour. *Please note, participants must be 16 years or older to mush their own sled.
Dallas Seavey Talkeetna Winter Dog Sledding - Anchorage Departure
Dog Sledding is Alaska’s official state sport, and Salmon Berry Tours offers our most popular Arctic activity as a unique and unforgettable mushing school experience! Your full-day adventure begins with stress-free transportation provided from Anchorage to Talkeetna! Sit back and relax as Salmon Berry Tours navigates the snowy winter roads, allowing you to take in the pristine scenery while your local Alaskan driver-guide narrates the drive with history, fun facts, and personal stories from life in the subarctic! Weather permitting, our drive will offer views of Mt. Denali, formerly known as Mt. McKinley, the tallest peak in North America. Once in Talkeetna, we embark on your training run at the homestead of Dallas Seavey. Dallas is a five-time Iditarod Champion, top three finishers in Norway’s 2018 Finnmarksløpet, youngest Yukon Quest first place Champion, and former star of National Geographic Channel’s Ultimate Survival Alaska! Here, you will go from being a dog sled enthusiast to an experienced musher! Meet the professional Iditarod mushers/handlers and genuine Iditarod champion Alaskan Huskies! Bond with your dog team while you learn about the musher lifestyle and lingo. With your newfound knowledge and confidence, you will be ready to mush the trails! Every two guests will share a traditional sled and dog team of Alaskan Huskies for the 10-kilometer mini expedition! There will be a lead musher guiding and a tail musher following for quality, safety, and comfort during your ride through the private, birch tree-lined trails. For the first half of your ride, you will guide your four-legged team through snow-capped boreal forest with complete winter silence except for the occasional sound of barking with excitement, paws pounding, and the sled’s runners gliding across the snow. Take a break for photo opportunities with your dog team as they bask in the sun and alternate from standing to riding in the seated sled position. Throughout your ride, you will encounter a replica of an official Iditarod checkpoint and learn about “The Last Great Race on Earth” until you cross the burled arch Finish Line into the kennel. Complete your dog sled experience toward the kennel for a continued tour of the homestead. Alaskan Huskies are powerful athletes that are known for their affectionate, loyal, playful personalities — and the puppies are no different! Try to keep up with the lively future Iditarod racing young huskies while feeding them treats! Make sure to take photos with the future Iditarod Champions before they’re famous! Your all-inclusive tour allows you to warm up with a hot beverage and a delicious lunch (provided), on Talkeetna’s famous Main Street. Complimentary snacks and water are available throughout the tour. Conclude the thrills and adventures of your tour with transportation back to your Anchorage or Talkeetna hotel! Special Notes: This tour is available in 3 ways.. 1) pick up and drop off in Anchorage 2) pick up in Anchorage and drop off in Talkeetna 3) pick up in Talkeetna and drop off in Anchorage.
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Iditarod Annual Starting Line Event - Willow
Join the local VIPs to watch the beginning of the Last Great Race! Every year we make the trip out to Willow, Alaska, for the Official Start of the Iditarod - The Last Great Race on Earth! This event is full service beginning with transportation, storytelling by our professional tour guides, and a light breakfast of freshly baked scones and hot chocolate in transit to Willow. Our private hospitality tent is right at the Starting Line, a great spot for watching the mushers take off! We also provide extra activities like hula hooping and snowshoeing! Enjoy an Alaska-style camp lunch all day on the lake. Make sure to bring your camera to capture the mushers and their teams as they sprint off on their approximately 1,000-mile race!
Winter Dog Sled Tour in Knik, Alaska
If you are brave enough to visit Alaska in the winter, you have to go dogs sledding! Our 3-hour winter dog sled tour is a great introduction to mushing. Drive or sit in the sled with one of our guides, learn how we train and prepare our dogs for races like the 1,000-mile Iditarod, hear exciting tales from the trail, and experience Alaska’s state sport for yourself! Pick-ups are available to and from Anchorage for an additional $125 per person.
Kenai to Denali: Alaska National Parks Adventure
A small group tour to explore the best of summer in Alaska! Enjoy a small group escorted travel experience with highlights in the Chugach State Park, glacier and wildlife cruising into Kenai Fjords National Park, Denali National Park, and more! With close attention to detail and maximum of 12 guests, this travel itinerary highlights the best of Alaska! Itinerary **Day One** Welcome to Alaska! Fly directly into Anchorage to start your adventures- take a taxi/uber car service into downtown Anchorage for your overnight stay at one of our favorite accommodations. This boutique-style hotel is located right in downtown Anchorage within walking distance of our favorite shops and eateries as well as the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail! Please meet your guide at 6:45pm at the Copper Whale Inn lobby for our walk to dinner this evening. Today includes: Welcome Dinner, Overnight Anchorage at the Copper Whale Inn (D) **Day Two** Enjoy a free day in Anchorage! You can add on another National Park to your package or one of the exciting optional excursions below: *Bear Viewing at Lake Clark National Park or Katmai National Park $$$$ *Glacier Hike on the Matanuska Glacier $$ *Kayak & Hike at Eklutna Lake $$ *Bike Tour along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail $ *Alaska Bush Plane flightseeing tour $$ *Helicopter glacier dog sledding with 6-time Iditarod Champion kennel, Dallas Seavey Racing $$$ *City Tour of Anchorage with hike in the Chugach State Park (included!) Today includes: Chugach State Park hike or optional excursion add on, Overnight Anchorage at the Copper Whale Inn (B) **Day Three** This morning check-in for the train south to Seward. Ride in GoldStar Service enjoying dome car seating, two adult beverages (guests over 21 years of age), breakfast in the GoldStar dining car, and access to the open-air viewing platform. Don’t miss the best leg of the Alaska Railroad, and riding in GoldStar will ensure secure access to upper-level seating. Don’t worry about your bags – your local guide will ensure you & your luggage arrive at the hotel this afternoon! Upon arrival into Seward, take a day cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park on the 6-Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise! Learn about the world of whales, wildlife, and glaciers found in Kenai Fjords National Park. At the same time, you view as much scenery, glaciers, and marine wildlife as possible within six hours of sailing on a comfortable tour catamaran. Providing a full narration of your journey, a National Park Ranger will be onboard to point out the spectacular sights and provide information on the area’s ecology, history, and geology. You will spend time in front of the mighty Holgate Glacier and watch for calving, where giant chunks of glacial ice break off and crash into the water. A deli lunch is included onboard. Today includes: Alaska Railroad’s GoldStar dome car service from Anchorage to Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise, Overnight Seward at Harbor 360 Hotel (B, L) **Day Four** Make the most of your trip to Alaska – choose from one of the optional excursions! *Kayaking Resurrection Bay ($$) *Saltwater Fishing Charter ($$$) *SeaLife Center ($) *Glacier Hike at Exit Glacier ($$) *SUP at Bear Glacier ($$$) *Summer Dog Sledding Tour with Ididaride Sled Dog Tours ($$) *Tour of Seward with a local hike (included!) Today includes: local hike in Seward or optional add on activity, Overnight Seward at Harbor 360 Hotel (B) **Day Five** Following your pick-up from your hotel, sit back with your luggage secured in our comfortable and clean sprinter vans as your Alaskan driver guides you northbound on the Seward Highway! Your trip from Seward to Talkeetna includes salmon viewing, a nature walk, a complete tour through the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center tour, lunch at a local eatery, and scenic photo-stops along the way! Look out for alpine scenery, hanging glaciers, and potential wildlife! Today includes: Tour & Transfer from Seward to Talkeetna, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Overnight Talkeetna Cabin (B, L) **Day Six** After breakfast, your Salmon Berry Tours guide will transport you to Denali National Park. We will make photo stops en route and enjoy a hike & picnic lunch (included!) at Denali State Park. Today includes: Tour & Transfer from Talkeetna to Denali, Hike & Picnic at Denali State Park, Overnight Denali (B, L) **Day Seven** Free day in Denali National Park! Everyone has different reasons for visiting the park and ways they like to travel. We will design your free day to be your best day ever! *Bus Tour into Denali National Park ($$) *Nenana River Rafting Tour ($$) *Denali Frontcountry Hike with Local Guide ($$) *Denali ATV Tour ($$) *Jeep Tour on the Denali Highway ($$) *Flightseeing Tour into Denali National Park ($$$) *Photography Tour ($$) *Zipline Canopy Tour ($$) *Park Headquarters & Savage River Hike $ (must have park pass $15pp) Today includes: Overnight Denali (B) **Day Eight** Enjoy a farewell brunch at a local eatery in Denali before we travel south to Anchorage! Today we will make restroom stops and stretch our legs and get our last look at Alaska together. Upon arrival in Anchorage, you’ll be transferred directly to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, where you will be helped to offload your luggage. Complimentary snacks and water are provided throughout your tour. Today includes: Farewell Brunch, Tour & Transfer from Denali to Anchorage Airport (arrival 6:00pm) (Br)
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