Dogsled Adventure in Fairbanks with Homestead tour
Description
Experience the thrill of riding in one of Alaska's oldest modes of transportation! The dogsled! Towns, villages and lifestyles were created using the traditional style dogs that you will meet while on your tour. Learn of the rich history of Chatanika from one of our guides while travelling through a beautiful boreal forest. We only have 2 tour slots a day to give each group ample time. This is a small family run business and you will be greeted and guided by an owner the entire time here. We do accomidate families/large groups & single travelers! For group size requests over 6 guests please contact Howling Bay Kennel direct through their website. Our weight limit per guest is 225lbs clothed. If you exceed the weight limit, but meet the physical requirements and can comfortably participate, we may be able to accomidate you as a single rider for a double booking fee. Please inquire directly with all questions or concerns. Thank you & Happy Trails!
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Itinerary
Enjoy a dog powered sled ride through a scenic snow covered forest. Upon arrival we will insure your outfitted in gear. The dogs will be raring to go and we will take off for approximately 45 min sled ride. We will then spend time thanking our loving companions, take pictures for you, followed by time to pet and love the dogs here including our puppies! Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate in our geodesic dome afterwards! Be sure to contact for your exact start time.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(188)
Great small group dog sledding experience. Beautiful scenery and friendly Alaskan dogs. We got the chance to take turns on the sleds , both sitting and also steering the extra sled. Highly recommended!
We had the most amazing experience as a family. We went on our sled ride and then had the opportunity to meet the dogs and their friends, give them some love and ask lots of questions. My 5year old had the best time as did we bigger kids- the parents. Thank you for a wonderful time!
Great host! They went out of their way to help us get to know the dogs and even let us drive! Unique experience:-) Awesome dogs! We enjoyed the run! No crowds, calm, beautiful scenery through the forest.
Great tour. Tabatha was friendly, sociable. And very informative, teaching us a lot about the dog sleds. Was also very accommodating, changing the tour time so that the weather wasn't too cold. The dogs we so cute and friendly.
These are incredibly beautiful and friendly dogs!Super friendly guides and beautiful forested rides. Dress warm and use foot and hand warmers (get these at walmart or amazon). There is a short hike in one section and your feet will get cold if its really cold out. Plan on taking some extra time to give lots of attention to these beautiful loving creatures!
I booked and paid for a dogsledding tour more than a month in advance. The day before, they changed the arrival time, and on the day of the tour, they canceled without any explanation. It has been over 7 business days and I still haven’t received my refund. Extremely unprofessional and unreliable service. I would strongly advise others to avoid this company.
Greetings, my apologies that your tour was canceled and you did not get to experience this. We try our best to make accommodations for our guests based on the weather and trail conditions. If a tour operator makes multiple attempts by phone call, text messaging or email to contact you directly over the course of a number of days with no acknowledgement or response back, and there is a major shift in our operations- a cancelation with refund is the result. When you book through an online platform and not directly through the tour operator, you are at the mercy of their refund processes which may take extended times. We have no control of that to assist unfortunately. Please contact Viator directly for assistance. As far as professionalism is concerned, multiple attempts are made to make sure guests are comfortable and get to experience this adventure safely.
Probably the best dog mushing experience I could have. The staff were so friendly, knowledgable, and down to earth! The fluffy dogs were the best part. They were so sweet and cuter than a lot of other mushing experiences I saw. I highly recommend this business 1000% and this experience was one of the best parts of our Fairbanks trip.
Guides and dogs are very friendly and knowledgeable of the area and their craft. It was a wonderful and seamless experience from beginning to end. If you have the time, I highly recommend booking a dog sled tour!!
Friendly dogs and great experience! Very educational and the mushers will answer all your questions.
We had so much fun on this adventure! Tabitha shared lots of good information about the homestead and mushing life. We all got opportunities to try riding on and driving the sleds. The trail was beautiful, and bonus even historic. Afterwards, photo ops, dog petting and delicious hot chocolate served up by a delightful "chef" and mushing assistant.
