Dog Sled Adventure
Overview
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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 250lbs 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!
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided tour using Dogsled
What To Expect
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.
Options
Dogsled Adventure at 11am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Total tour 1.5 to hours long with approximately 45 min on the dog sled, with lots of time to meet of friendly 4 legged family
Hot chocolate/ Hot Drinks
Dogsled Adventure 1pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Total tour 1.5 to hours long with approximately 45 min on the dog sled, with lots of time to meet of friendly 4 legged family
Hot chocolate/ Hot drinks
Reviews
162 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and informative!
Barbara D,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time! Tabitha was very kind, talkative in a great way, and happy to share things about sled dogs, the history, and her process. Cool experience!
It is NOT 2 hours.
346sysl,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00There were few other options for dog mushing but we booked this higher priced your because it says it is 2 hours. Well, it was not. We were on sled for hardly 20 minutes, less than a mile. Whole things was over in about an 1 hour. Elsewhere we would have got same time on sled for much less.
Wonderful little...
Mary K,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful little excursion. Note that you may need to wait in the little globe hut until your start time, but you are in the right place.
I love it
catherine s,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible! truly one for the books. The host were very informative and nice. The dogs were sooooo beautiful. It was a once in a lifetime experience.
Great Dogs, Great Host!
Mobile02128775481,
Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tabitha was great, very well informed; and truly cared about the animals. The ride itself was great fun; not too fast, not too slow. Dogs were great!
Such a fun and special experience!
kimball6562,
Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time! Tabitha and Kate are super nice and informative. They clearly love their dogs and being out on the trails with them and guests.
Lovely dogs, place and people
SorinaAndrada M,
Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I’m so happy that I’ve been there, it really made my day!😍 Such a nice place in the heart of the nature and all the fluffy cute dogs! After a wonderful ride throw the forest, got the best pictures with them, and of course, to pet them :) I totally recomand. Also the owners are so nice and friendly, explaining everything you need to know, and special thanks to Katie!
Dog sledding in Fairbanks
Jennifer M,
Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really fun experience! Tabitha and her dogs were awesome !! It’s a small operation but I’d prefer to support a small business!
Great time
Olga D,
Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I am happy I booked this tour! It was so much fun! The dogs are so cute and very friendly. The owner is so kind! Highly recommend!
Floofball fun in the snow!
385ClaudiaC,
Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved this! I had booked another one, which seemed more regimented, but changed to this as we're more into the doggos that the mushing itself. The place is pretty rustic, and you might end up covered in dog hair, but it was the highlight of our trip to Fairbanks to spend time with these rare dogs (and the bonus family ferrets).
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