Skagway Shore Tours
Skagway Sled Dog and Musher’s Camp
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View LargeThese elite canine athletes don’t just pull large weights quickly and over long distances: They love doing it! -
View LargeAdapted for summer training, these custom summer carts are designed to mimic snow sleds. In other words, you’ll be helping the huskies to train even as you enjoy an exhilarating ride! -
View LargeThe custom Unimog vehicle you’ll ride to the upper mushing camp is a perfect way to experience the stunning rainforest surrounding Dyea! -
View LargeDon’t be too hurried: You’ll want to take time at the camp’s scenic overlooks to take in Skagway’s stunning surroundings! -
View LargeAfter your exciting forest dogsled ride, Iditarod experts will be happy to teach you about the art and science of endurance husky racing! -
View LargeBuds for life. You can bet their competitive spirit shows itself, though, when the races start! -
View LargeThere are no words. No matter how old you are, there’s something about a newborn puppy that will make your heart skip a beat! -
View LargeHold on tight! There may be some tight turns and corners along the way, but these pups know what they’re doing! -
View LargeAnd they’re off! The carts are powered by a team of 16 Alaskan huskies and steered by your local guide -
View LargeYou’ll have a chance to visit with the husky puppies. Socializing these dogs early helps in their racing career later on. -
View LargeThe Unimog is part of the adventure also as you climb up the mountain road to meet your furry guides -
View LargeAn informative session after the ride explains everything about these dogs from nutrition to conditioning to winter racing -
View LargeThe track is well maintained but also rustic in a backcountry setting. -
View LargeA look at the Unimog from the side – these machines are necessary to climb up the rugged terrain -
View LargeWith over 100 dogs around at any given time, there’s always some freshly born puppies -
View LargeThis is perhaps the most kid-friendly tour that we offer and is undoubtedly the children’s favorite -
View LargeEach husky has a role or position within the larger team and are selected by the mushers based on personality -
View LargeThe teenagers of the husky world – these guys have lots of energy! -
View LargeWe love the intimacy of this tour as you can ask questions and receive lots of personalized attention -
View LargeThese guys are highly socialized huskies and extremely friendly -
View LargeThe area surrounding Dyea, Alaska which serves as the backdrop of your tour -
View LargeThey come in all shapes and sizes and the best racers are bred from mixed breeds -
View LargeGuides demonstrate the physical makeup of an Alaskan husky which differ greatly from the Siberian husky -
View LargeRun? Is it time to run yet? These guys clearly have one thing on their mind -
View LargeDon’t forget to thank your guides for their excellent tour! -
View LargeThese summer rides actually help them to continue training for their winter racing career -
View LargeSkagway Husky Adventures -
View LargeThe obstacle course for the older pups provides hours of entertainment – for them and us! -
View LargeThe puppy wheel! With so much energy to get out the wheel provides a great opportunity to put it to use -
View LargeA kid’s favorite
What to expect and what not to expect with this Skagway shore excursion
Starting with a shuttle from your cruise ship to the scenic basic camp in Dyea, a pleasant 11-mile ride is marked by great scenery and a surprising amount of information. As you arrive, the tour begins with a ride in the Unimog up to the husky teams. Even this ride is worth the price of admission, as you climb up about 800 feet through temperature rainforest with rushing glacial streams on either side. Arrive as your furry, four-legged guides are ready to get going for a 1-mile ride!
- Dock-to-dock transportation
- 3 hours & 15 minutes duration
- Scenic drive to historic Dyea
- Family-friendly: All ages welcome
- One of the best-reviewed Skagway Alaska tours
- Lunch is not included, but a full service cafe is located at base camp
Mushers begin issuing commands and instantly you're being pulled by a team of 14 huskies. As you're seated between the musher and his team, you can feel the bond and the relationship they share which is cemented as the musher may recount stories of their training or racing efforts. It quickly sets in that this just isn't a staged tour, but a way of life for these mushers. The 'kennel talk' after the ride answers any lingering questions before you have time to visit with the husky puppies. You can hold them if you're feeling up for it!
Looking for more Animal Experiences during your time in Alaska? Why not our Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour in Ketchikan?
Minimum Ages, Cancellations, Accessibility, Etc.
SKAGWAY TOURS DETAILS:
- Minimum Age: All ages are welcome on this tour!
- Accessibility: Most special needs can be accommodated on this tour. Must have mobility to walk 100 yards either on your own or with assistance. Must be able to raise knee approximately 12 inches.
- Cancellation Policy: In the event your cruise ship is late, delayed, or doesn't make it into port we always issue a full refund for the tour. Changes or cancellations are allowed up to 14 days prior to the tour departure with absolutely no penalty. Any cancellations made within 14 days of the tour departure are nonrefundable.
- What to Wear: Alaskan weather can be variable so it's recommended to plan accordingly. Dress in layers so that you can take off an extra layer when the sun is out or throw on a rain jacket if there is a drizzle.
- Adult Rate: $139
- Child Rate: $109 (ages 2-12)
- Infant Rate: Free (under 24-months) + 5% sales tax
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We HIGHLY recommend this tour! We had a blast at the Dog Sled Camp AND enjoyed the commentary from our bus driver Raoul on the way up! This was a highlight from our trip to Alaska!
I did this excursion with my mother and 11 year old daughter. We all really enjoyed it! Our driver/tour guide Raul was really personable and presented us with a lot of interesting information on the ride up to the mushers camp. The sled dog run was fun & playing with the dogs after was a treat. I would recommend to other families with children.
I would highly recommend this tour. The drive to the the camp was beautiful and informative. It was so great being pulled around by the dogs and learning about the Iditarod. The best part....holding the puppies! All of the staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
I would highly recommend this tour. It was a beautiful drive to the base camp and an exciting trip up the mountain. Our guides were excellent, friendly, well informed and entertaining. Meeting the dogs was a treat and riding behind them was amazing. We learned so much about the Iditarod race and met the puppies before heading back to town. I would do this again.
We were picked up dockside by Raul on a very windy Skagway morning. As we drove over to the other cruiseship dock to pick up a few more passengers, Raul introduced himself and gave us little background information. Once enroute with all aboard, Raul gave us the full tour. Not only history, but also a lot of fun info on the daily lives of the guides and those that work for the company. On arrival at the site, we boarded the unimog for our ride up to the camp. That was a fun ride. Up arrival it was exciting to see the dogs so worked up to go for a run! We are very much dog people and that was the main reason for our visit. Ross was the musher and we took off. Volt was a lot of fun to watch. Ross explained the dynamics of the team as we wheeled around. We stopped once for photos. Back at the camp we were allowed to interact with the sled dogs. My wife only got through 10 of the 16 prior to having to leave for the camp dwelling itself. She wished she had more time to Thank each dog personally. Ross gave a very informational talk about the history of the Itidarod and dog mushing in general. We were then free to pet the puppy and the other pups. Great day, Great People. Wish Ross all the best in his quest at dog mushing.
