Top North America Husky Dog Tours

No need to bundle up in the snow to experience dog sledding—on this private tour, you’ll zip through the Alaskan forest on a two-person dog sled, exploring private trails the pups use for their Iditarod training. Afterward, interact with the champion dogs, ask questions, snack on cookies, take in the view of Denali, and learn all about this timeless Alaskan tradition. (It’s the official Alaska state sport!)

Discover the tradition of sled dog racing while in Alaska on this small-group tour. Head to a training ground for racing dogs and see what it takes for a puppy to become a champion. Enjoy a mushing experience on dry land and get a glimpse of what these dogs train for all year—the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. After your mush, enjoy playtime with the dogs, including the puppies.

Willow, Alaska is famed for its association with the Iditarod. This private tour gives you a taste of life on the trail, without the hard work. At the family-owned and operated kennel, you'll meet the huskies, help harness the team and enjoy views of Denali as a musher leads your pack along private trails.

Take a glimpse into the traditional life of a sleddog in Interior Alaska. The lineage of these dogs traces back to when the first Native Alaskans/Inuit people inhabited the Arctic. We also have dogs from the Canadian/Greenland Arctic regions and promote the subsistence lifestyle of those Arctic cultures. These dogs will show you what they have been born and bred to do as pack animals, while we have been stewards of their care for the past centuries, maintaining this heritage. Witness the outright enthusiasm these dogs have for doing what they love!

Experience the Alaskan tradition of mushing on this immersive private tour near Fairbanks, Alaska. Head to the husky kennel and dive right into the mushing lifestyle; learn how to harness and hook up the dogs, bundle up for your journey, and then head down to the Chena River for your mush. Enjoy plenty of photo opportunities with the dogs and the Alaskan scenery during the tour.

Soak up the wild scenery of Jackson Hole—and experience two of Wyoming’s top outdoorsy winter activities—on this two-in-one, half-day tour. Make your own way to the ranch in the morning, suit up in your winter gear, and set out with just a small group for company. You’ll go dog-sledding in view of the Grand Tetons before switching to a snowmobile for a high-speed excursion through the scenery.

Cozy up to some cuddly husky sled dogs with this private tour of a sled dog kennel in Talkeetna. Enjoy playing the the dogs on their down time, and learn what it takes to run sled dogs in Alaska. Opt for the dog walk upgrade to spend time wandering with the dogs off leash in the woods.

Enjoy the power of a team of happy hounds pulling you through a magical winter landscape. Pose for pictures in the beautiful snowy scenery. Learn about the ever popular sport and what it takes to lead a team of dogs. Then warm up in a cozy yurt at the end of your activity.

Experience northern hospitality and an ancient way of life with this one hour dog sledding tour, for an experience you can't replicate just anywhere. This small-group tour takes you through the snowy scenery surrounding Yellowknife as your team of dogs display their training and strength. The tour concludes with some time to relax with tea and bannock back at the cabin, where you'll learn more about the history and culture of dog sledding from your hosts than you likely would independently.

Winter is the perfect time to experience the Alaskan tradition of dog sledding. During this small-group experience, learn to mush with a professional musher. Then zip through the snowy birch forests with a sled dog team and feel the cold wind in your hair. Afterward, warm up with the puppies and learn what it takes for them to become champions.

Enjoy the power of a team of happy hounds pulling you through a magical winter landscape. Pose for pictures in the beautiful snowy scenery. Learn about the ever popular sport and what it takes to lead a team of dogs. Then warm up in a cozy yurt at the end of your activity.

Don’t worry about bundling up in freezing weather—and mush you way through the Alaskan forest in fall. On this dogsled tour, you’ll join the happy four-legged team on UTVs, breaking in the pups after a summer’s rest. You’ll zoom through the incredible fall foliage just outside Fairbanks, learning all about dog mushing, racing, and Alaskan off-grid living along the way.

Combine Alaska’s best winter adventures into one with this mushing-meets-auroras experience. Deep in nature away from Fairbanks’ city limits, you’ll ride on a side-by-side through the Alaskan forest, pulled by a happy, frolicking team of huskies. With night fallen, the pups will relax, and you’ll warm up in the onsite yurt with warm drinks, comfortably awaiting those dancing ribbons to light up the sky.

Venture beyond Fairbanks city limits—and take part in a quintessential Alaskan outdoor pursuit—with this dog sledding and mushing experience. Following convenient pickup at your hotel, get acquainted with the huskies and malamutes with just your guide and a small group for company. Learn basic commands, and take part in a dog-sledding experience along a 4-5 mile trail, and walk away with plenty of souvenir photos, too.

Have a try at mushing on this small-group, hassle-free tour in Sterling, Alaska, and feel just how powerful your dogs can be. All experience levels are welcome, as some can ride and some can steer. Learn the techniques before you head out, and then hit the snow. After your ride, meet some puppies, too, and see how they get trained up.

Set out on a scenic ride through snow-covered fields and experience a bond between humans and dogs on this dog-sled tour in Alaska. Get to know the dogs in the kennel before heading out to the birch forests for this adrenaline-pumping tour, which includes several stops for photographs. Learn about the pastime of dog sledding and enjoy time to meet and pet the dogs. Experience the rush of a dog sled experience during a private tour.

You'll be helping train some of the best dogs in the world for the Iditarod. Our family has won 8 of the past 17 Iditarod races, and this is how we prepare the dogs in the fall season. You'll visit the kennel, see the dogs hitched, and then learn how we chose lead dogs, and train them for the 1000 mile Iditarod. This is a very hands on experience, maximum of 5 (6 with kids) per group.

Scenic trail with friendly photogenic dogs. Guides with vast knowledge of sled dogs that love sharing the history of dogsledding with you.

This is a unique dog sledding experience in a very remote area of Alaska. No other outfitters are using our incredible scenic trails. Our dogs are world class sled dogs who participated in the most demanding sled dog races in the world, like the Iditarod and Yukon Quest. So fid our guides. This tour is an extraordinary dog sledding adventure for those who want to travel off the beaten trail.

Your experience will start at Turning Heads Kennel - a real mushing kennel, owned and operated by two Iditarod mushers. During the sled ride you will be able to see how absolutely beautiful Alaska is in the winter. Enjoy a true Alaskan experience of going mushing on a sled pulled by a team of Alaskan Huskies. Your musher will tell you about the sport of mushing, the races that happen around the state during the winter and all the training done during the summer.

If you want to learn more about Alaska’s famous sled dog races and listen to engaging stories of mishaps and camaraderie, this is the experience for you. Join our impressive guides as they walk you through all the in’s and out’s of racing across the desolate tundra & along bone chilling frozen rivers whilst being lead by dogs. From fall training & cutting-meat snacks to trail camping, wolves & frost bite, we delve into the nitty gritty of what it takes to run the Yukon Quest.