Travel north of Anchorage through the MatSu Valley with great scenery to the mushing capital of the world and go for a dog sled ride! In Willow, AK, you’ll experience a real Iditarod musher’s home kennel and learn all about the amazing and friendly canine athletes. Then go for an exhilarating overland dog sled ride powered by a team of authentic Alaska Huskies! Learn all about the sport of mushing, the world famous 1000 mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race and its history, while getting to pet some friendly fluffy Alaska huskies; you’ll go for a dog-powered ride in a specially designed 2-person cart with your own personal musher. This 5+ hour (depending on group size) adventure will be one you won’t forget. Approximately 1.5 hour drive each way with 1.5 hours at the kennel.

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What To Expect

Chugach State Park

Drive along the scenic Chugach Mountains on the Glenn Highway north of Anchorage towards the MatSu Valley. Look out for moose!
• Admission Ticket Free

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.
• Admission Ticket Free

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.
• Admission Ticket Free

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!
• Admission Ticket Free

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.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for travelers who are unable climb into a vehicle without assistance or unable to walk short distances
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Include

Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Landing and facility fees
2-person mushing carts
Kennel Tour
Sled Dog Ride
Interaction with Alaska Husky dogs
Commercially Licensed Driver Guide

Exclude

Gratuities
Outdoor clothing