Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage

Travel north from Anchorage through the MatSu Valley to the mushing capital of the world and go for a sled dog ride! Take in the sights while you let us do the driving en route to Willow, AK where you’ll experience a real Iditarod musher’s home kennel and witness their enthusiastic canine athletes. Go for an exhilarating overland sled dog ride powered by a team of authentic Alaska Huskies, and learn all about the sport of mushing and the world famous 1000-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race. You’ll go for a dog-powered ride in a specially designed 2-person cart with your own personal musher and the chance to pet some friendly fluffy Alaska huskies! This 5.5 hour round-trip adventure will be one you won’t forget. Approximately 1.5 hour drive each way with 1.5+ hours at the kennel. Wheeled carts are used in summer (June-Sept.) & sleds in winter when there is sufficient snow on the ground. HOTEL PICKUP AVAILABLE IN WINTER ONLY; CONTACT TO ARRANGE. GROUPS OF 6< CONTACT FRONTIER TOURS TO BOOK.

1. 1

   Chugach State Park

   Pass by

   Drive along the scenic Chugach Mountains on the Glenn Highway north of Anchorage towards the MatSu Valley. Look out for moose!

2. 2

   Stop 2

   Pass by

   Drive through the Palmer Hay Flats and keep an eye out for moose. Enjoy the spectacular juxtaposition of the Chugach & Talkeetna Mountains rising out of the flat coastal plains.

3. 3

   Wasilla

   Pass by

   On our way to the kennel for the Dog Sled Ride, we will drive through Wasilla, AK. Famous for something other than what you might think; learn about this quirky town in the MatSu Valley as we drive through it.

4. 4

   Willow

   Pass by

   Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes north of Anchorage, we will arrive into the tiny town of Willow - known as the mushing capital of the world. We will head to a local Iditarod musher's home kennel!

5. 5

   Stop 5

   1.5 hours

   We will spend 1.5 hours at the home kennel of Matthew Failor - Kuskokwim 300 champion and top 10 finisher in the world famous 1000 mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race! You will go for an exhilarating 20-30 minute overland sled dog ride in specially designed 2-person carts powered by authentic Alaska Huskies and with your own personal musher! Enjoy an in-depth kennel tour spent with the dogs while learning all about mushing - Alaska's official state sport.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not recommended for travelers who are unable climb into a vehicle without assistance or unable to walk short distances

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.