Juneau Musher's Camp & Sled Dog Discovery

4.9

243 reviews

Excursion Overview

Get ready for a ride you won't soon forget!

Picture yourself behind a line of expertly trained and incredibly energetic sled dogs, flying through the forest. Dreams become reality on this excursion as you get to see these dogs in action and experience mushing firsthand! This is a summertime Juneau musher's camp and sled dog adventure, not on snow, that is fun for the entire family!

Before you take off on the sled equipped with wheels through the Tongass National Rainforest, you will get a chance to interact and play with the dogs. The base is known as the Musher's Camp and is the tour staging area where you get to meet the Mushers and hear their epic stories of racing and mushing across Alaska. Each has a unique history and connection with their dog mushing teams and you will see the bond they share when you get out on the trail.

The track is a full mile of fun, lined by the massive and impressive spruce and hemlock trees that make up the rainforest. Feel free to use your camera to capture your favorite moments as you ride behind the team of 16 strong and swift Alaskan huskies. Upon return to the camp, you will enjoy an informative presentation by one of the experienced mushers about the iconic Iditarod race across Alaska. Don't forget to take some time to cuddle the puppies, wander the camp, or ask any questions about this unique Alaskan sport!

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

Roundtrip transportation to musher's camp base

Requirements:

Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven surfaces and raise the knee 12 inches to accommodate steps into and out of the vehicles.

Duration: 2.25 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal.)

1 hour - roundtrip narrated transportation with beautiful Alaskan scenery
30 minutes - mushing on the dog carts/meeting the team
30 minutes - presentation of dogsledding history
20 minutes - photo opportunities and sled dog puppy visits

Meeting Instructions:

This tour meets in front of the Goldbelt Mt. Robert's Tramway building. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to walk short distances and raise their knee 8 inches to accommodate steps into and out of the vehicles. There is limited space for manual, non-motorized, foldable wheelchairs and walkers. There is no storage available for collapsible motorized scooters. Please leave a comment during checkout if accommodations for collapsible equipment will be required on tour.

Refund Policy:

You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

There is no weight limit for this tour.

Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven surfaces.

There are no age restrictions for this tour.

We strongly recommend having a parent or adult guardian, especially for younger kids. This tour is not exclusively for kids and is just as fun for adults! Children may go on this tour alone if they're traveling with someone who is 16+ that will attend to them.

All bags must be stored before participating in the sled ride portion of the tour.

Yes, it is possible to use a wheelchair for most of the tour. Guests must be able to walk short distances and raise the knee 12 inches to accommodate steps into and out of the bus ride and sled ride. Please be aware that the natural uneven terrain can often be muddy.

The trails are uneven natural terrain through a rainforest, which often is muddy. There are some sections of boardwalk around the Kennel Talk area.

Yes, the dogs love human interaction and the mushers will let you get close and snuggly with their team.

No, for safety reasons you will not have the opportunity to run the sled. You'll be able to sit back and watch firsthand while your expert musher controls their team!

Each sled can accommodate 6 guests.

Non-alcoholic beverages in closeable containers and snacks are allowed on tour.

Layered and waterproof clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended.

Guest Reviews

4.9

243 total

Kaysha S

On Jun 2025

It was such a fun experience and to see how it all runs and works.

Kassandra W

On Jun 2025

We LOVED this excursion (2 adults, 2 teens). The golf cart/sled experience was about 10-15 minutes, then some informational sessions for about 15 minutes, and then puppies for another 15 minutes. Also hot beverages available at the end! The shuttle ride was about 25 minutes one way through gorgeous Alaskan countryside. The dogs are very friendly, the staff there are knowledgeable and personable, and we'd definitely recommend this to anyone considering the experience. This camp is run by a sled dog team owner, NOT the cruise lines.

Christopher B

On Jun 2025

Everyone was super nice and friendly. Learned a lot about the history and sled dog culture. Was a small group so lots of puppies for us to play with and hold. Amazing time.

Johnson W

On Jun 2025

It was wet and cold and wonderful! We were a three generation group of ten and everyone had a great time. From pickup to drop off the time was well-managed. Hot drinks were welcome. Puppy holding, information given, dog pulling - all well done. Highly recommend.

Marcia L

On Jun 2025

This was a highlight of our time in Juneau. Though the sled dog ride was a little shorter than we expected, we enjoyed every moment there. We loved being educated on the Iditarod race and how the dogs are used and trained. The highlight was holding the adorable 4-week old puppies.

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Duration: 2.25 hours

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Juneau Musher's Camp & Sled Dog Discovery

Excursion Overview

Get ready for a ride you won't soon forget!