Skagway Musher's Camp and Sled Dog Adventure

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270 reviews

Excursion Overview

A thrilling excursion through Skagway's forests!

Discover the beauty and uniqueness of a true Alaskan pastime dog mushing! What better way to enjoy Alaska than to experience a team of powerful huskies pulling you on a wheeled cart through the great backcountry of a historic Gold Rush Site!

Hop aboard our tour van and start your excursion with a full narrative of historic Skagway as you cruise through town on your way to the Klondike Gold Rush National Park. The ride will take you along the waterfront of Dyea - a historic Gold Rush Settlement - full of rich history and outrageous scenery with plenty of opportunities to snap some breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and wildlife.

As you near our musher's camp, prepare yourself for the ride of your life on one of our custom made wheeled dogsleds, which are well suited for running on our one-mile wooded trail. Let the team mush on as you grab onto your seat for a truly authentic Alaskan Adventure!

After the ride, relax while you cuddle with some adorable Alaskan husky puppies while enjoying a beverage as a guide fills you in on the life of a musher and his team in the Great White North! This is one Alaskan Adventure that you do not want to miss!

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

Roundtrip transportation

Requirements:

There are no additional requirements for this excursion.

Duration: 3.25 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal.)

35 minutes - narrated transportation with scenic outlooks
10 minutes - restroom break at the camp
15 minutes - Unimog transportation to the sled ride location
30 minutes - wheeled cart dog sled ride experience and meeting the team
25 minutes - Unimog down to the camp with overlook stop
20 minutes - presentation of dogsledding history
20 minutes - photo opportunities with sled dog puppies and to enjoy the Mercantile, Saloon, and Café
40 minutes - transportation from camp to dock

Meeting Instructions:

This tour meets at the end of the pier where your cruise ship is docked. 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 collapsible wheelchairs and walkers. Please leave a comment during checkout if accommodations for collapsible equipment will be required on tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

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!

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.

Each sled can accommodate 6 guests.

There are no age restrictions for this tour.

There is no weight limit for this tour. Guests must be able to walk short distances and raise their knee 12 inches to accommodate steps into and out of the vehicles.

All bags must be stored prior to participating on the sled ride part of the tour.

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

Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven surfaces.

Layered clothing and waterproof clothing are recommended.

Guest Reviews

JoAnn W

On Sep 2023

This tour was excellent! Mushers and dogs were friendly and we enjoyed every minute! They even corrected a problem for me when I double booked. Great company all around!!!

Laurie T

On Sep 2023

We had a lot of fun here. Everyone was nice and happy to work there. The ride up in the Unimog was crazy. That was a great plus. We would do this again. Thank you so much for great memories.

Carin R

On Sep 2023

Truly loved this experience. It was a lot of fun. Loved meeting the dogs, the mushers and the guides. My only complaint is that I wish we could have had a longer ride. I would definitely recommend this excursion! So much fun.

Dahlia M

On Sep 2023

My family and I loved this tour! We wished we had more time on the dog sled and with the dogs. The guides were informative and interesting. Gorgeous viewpoints for pictures. I recommend this tour for adults or children.

Carroll James C

On Sep 2023

This was also amazing! We so enjoyed the ride through the forest and meeting all the dogs and pups. Our guides were funny and kept it interesting and lighthearted. Very informative and even stopped to take pictures of us in the beautiful scenery. Also highly recommend this excursion!!

$146.00

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Duration: 3.25 hours

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Duration: 3.25 hours

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Skagway Musher's Camp and Sled Dog Adventure

Excursion Overview

A thrilling excursion through Skagway's forests!