Fairbanks · FAIRBANKS DOG SLEDDING & MUSHING TOURS
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A run behind a husky team is the most Alaskan thing you can book here, and the best tours start in the yard with the dogs themselves. Below are the top dog sledding and mushing trips near Fairbanks: winter sled runs across frozen lakes and summer cart rides through the boreal forest, with prices, kennel visits included, and which suit families with young kids.
Private dog sledding in North Pole, Alaska: 30 minutes with Alaskan huskies, cold gear provided, voice-guided turns, and photo stops.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Lindsey and her team of dogs. The dogs were so friendly and disciplined. We sped through the snow in a silent, snowy landscape.”
Small-group husky sledding in Fairbanks with free hotel pickup and a free photo upload link, plus hands-on mushing and a short winter ride.
“The pickup and drop-off service was well organized, and the staff were friendly and courteous. However, the waiting cabin was not clean, it was someone’s house, the floor is uneven, a lot mismatched dirt furniture the fire burning stove was on and open, burning chips of wood were flying off we had to move around to avoid getting burnt, the room was very small and there were at least 8 people waiting. We waited exactly one hour before being allowed to pet the dogs and begin the sled ride. There were no food or beverage options available for purchase or provided while waiting. The sled we were given had been…”
Private Fairbanks dog sled tour at Howling Bay Kennels: guided forest ride, puppy time, hot cocoa, small group, warm dome check-in.
“It is very fun, the people there are so nice and you get to see and pet all the dogs they have there.”
Hotel pickup in Fairbanks, a warm yurt meet-up, and a one-hour husky sled ride with cocoa, expert guides, and real mushing know-how.
“it was amazing! Matt was an excellent guide and did a great job with the dogs. they were very friendly to meet us. I can tell Diego loves his job . He's so focused and wants to run. Matt was really good and knowledgeable about the dogs and the sport. I would definitely recommend this activity to everyone. I was disappointed that they said they would take pictures and we didn't get any pictures”
Private dog sledding on the Yukon Quest trail in Fairbanks. Warm gear, one-on-one dog time, a frozen-pond photo stop, and 7 miles of mushing.
“So fun ! Doesn’t go faster than 10mph which was perfect ! They provide boots and jackets and snow pants to stay warm in ! Tour guide was great and knowledgeable. They took a ton of photos for us as well. The dogs are super friendly and they let you pet them !”
Moonlight dog sledding plus a remote yurt dinner with Aurora Borealis views in Fairbanks, Alaska, with hotel pickup and salmon.
“The trip was amazing, our guide and driver was great and very knowledgeable! The mushing experience was great and Peggy our musher was so nice and answered all our questions. The dinner was great, company was nice and Ash told a lot of good information and stories about the area and people.”
1-hour Fairbanks dog sledding with hotel pickup, husky kennel time, a guided mushing run, and hot coffee or tea to warm up.
“Loved being in the dog yard! They were so excited and loved getting pets! Seeing how anxious they were to run changed my feelings about this sport”
Fairbanks North Pole dog sledding: 30-minute ride with an Alaskan husky team, included winter gear, and an expert musher for $105.
“The dog sledding was so much fun! Our tour guide was amazing and super informative, kind, and very friendly! the dogs were absolutely so friendly, excited, and loved running! our tour was 30 minutes and felt it was just perfect! Our tour guide even let us take a break to stop and take photos with the dogs and of the nature. Amazing experience, friendly, helpful, and great staff!”
9 pm Fairbanks pickup, 1-hour dog sledding, home-style dinner, and aurora viewing from Murphy Dome in a warm cabin, group max 9.
“Truly an amazing evening! Frigid fun with the dog sled tour, yummy salmon dinner & Mother Nature showing off with an array of Northern Lights”
Hop on a sled with Fairbanks mushers and Alaskan Huskies for a 2-mile training run through snowy forests and fields, often on a frozen river.
“What an incredible experience. Everyone was super friendly and very attentive the entire time. Digs are amazing.”
Fairbanks summer mushing: meet Chase and his huskies in a yurt, learn mushing history, then take a short cart ride. Small group.
“Meeting and spending time with the dogs. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and it was very obvious that he was passionate about what he did and cared about the dogs.”
Hotel pickup in Fairbanks, a 1-hour dogsled run, a 30-minute reindeer meet and greet, plus lunch at Latitude 65 in a small group.
“We loved meeting the animals and learning about them and about dog mushing. Laura, Carl, and Cooper were very kind and knowledgeable.”
Private fall foliage dog mushing cart ride in Fairbanks. Cozy yurt warm-up, real dog teams, and UTV-to-sled magic.
“Chase from Tukaway was a great guide. From the moment my friend and I arrived, he was so friendly and personable. We started out chatting in the yurt then he introduced us to his dogs one by one, and you can tell that he loves them all! We had great conversation throughout and cared about the small things like getting out to clean off the windshield several times or taking photos of us and the dogs. I got to spend time with the dogs afterward, then we had hot drinks inside the yurt before we went on our way. I highly recommend booking with this coop but especially with Chase!”
Private 90-minute husky mush on the Yukon Quest trail in Fairbanks, with gear, photo stop on a frozen lake, and a warm yurt.
“Full professional organization.Our tour guides Chase and Bill made a great job.We learned a lot about huskys.We got a fantastic sleigh ride with the dogs.Loved it.Thanks for this great experience.”
Private 1.5-hour dog sledding in Fairbanks: learn tandem mushing, ride a half-mile spruce loop, cuddle huskies, and sip cocoa.
“This tour was absolutely everything we hoped it would be. The dogs are so gentle and smart and the extra hands on time with them is so cool!”
