Experience an exhilarating dog sled ride in Willow, AK. Learn about the Iditarod, meet friendly huskies, and enjoy stunning Alaskan scenery.
Experience an exhilarating dog sled ride in Willow, AK. Learn about the Iditarod, meet friendly huskies, and enjoy stunning Alaskan scenery.
- Cook Inlet - Drive along the scenic Chugach Mountains on the Glenn Highway north of Anchorage towards the MatSu Valley. Look out for moose!
- Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge - 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…
- Cook Inlet - Drive along the scenic Chugach Mountains on the Glenn Highway north of Anchorage towards the MatSu Valley. Look out for moose!
- Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge - 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.
- Wasilla - 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.
- Willow - 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!
- Alaskan Husky Adventures - 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.

- Sled Dog Ride
- Bottled water
- 2-person mushing carts
- Snacks
- Landing and/or facility fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Kennel Tour
- Interaction with Alaska Husky dogs
- Commercially Licensed Driver Guide
- Sled Dog Ride
- Bottled water
- 2-person mushing carts
- Snacks
- Landing and/or facility fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Kennel Tour
- Interaction with Alaska Husky dogs
- Commercially Licensed Driver Guide
- Outdoor clothing
- Driver gratuity
- Musher gratuity
- Outdoor clothing
- Driver gratuity
- Musher gratuity
Journey north from Anchorage through the scenic MatSu Valley to the mushing capital of the world and enjoy a sled dog ride! In Willow, AK, visitors can explore a genuine Iditarod musher’s home kennel and discover the incredible and friendly canine athletes. Experience an exciting overland sled dog ride powered by a team of authentic Alaska Huskies!…
Journey north from Anchorage through the scenic MatSu Valley to the mushing capital of the world and enjoy a sled dog ride! In Willow, AK, visitors can explore a genuine Iditarod musher’s home kennel and discover the incredible and friendly canine athletes. Experience an exciting overland sled dog ride powered by a team of authentic Alaska Huskies! Learn about the sport of mushing, the renowned 1000-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race, and its history, while having the chance to pet some friendly, fluffy Alaska huskies. Enjoy a dog-powered ride in a specially designed two-person cart with a personal musher. This 5+ hour adventure (depending on group size) promises to be unforgettable. The trip includes an approximately 1.5-hour drive each way and 1.5 hours at the kennel. (Wheeled carts are used in the summer, and sleds are used in the winter when there is enough snow on the ground.)
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.