Tour Duration
Approximately 8 hour tour.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For small group tours.
(private tours can choose time)
Pricing Options
$347 per person
(small group tour)
or
Private Tour Available On Request
Availability
Prime Dog Sledding is
from November through March or
October and April shoulder season available.
Vehicles
Our vehicles are new Sprinter Vans, 11 guests maximum (3 seats left open for comfort.)
Please advise if you have luggage.
Anchorage Dog Sledding & Animal Encounters VIP Tour
An Authentic Alaska Adventure — Personalized Just for You
Experience Alaska like a local, not a tourist.
Our VIP Dog Sledding and Animal Encounters Tour invites you to connect deeply with Alaska’s wild beauty, its animals, and the people who call it home. From private pick-up to the last sip of cocoa, every detail is curated for comfort, storytelling, and adventure.
What You’ll Experience
🚐 VIP Pickup and Drop-Off
Relax while we handle the logistics. We’ll pick you up directly from your Anchorage lodging and escort you through an unforgettable day of connection, culture, and fun.
🦌 Up Close with Alaska’s Wildlife
Hand-feed reindeer, moose, and alpacas at a local family farm, or visit the iconic Musk Ox Farm in Palmer. This isn’t a zoo — it’s an immersive encounter with Alaska’s animals and the people who care for them.
🐾 Dog Sledding Adventure of a Lifetime
Once you arrive at the dog sled camp, we’ll outfit you in warm winter gear and gather around the campfire for authentic Iditarod tales from seasoned mushers.
You’ll meet the incredible sled dogs — many of them race veterans — before heading onto the trail. Choose your style:
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Ride comfortably in a custom-made sled
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Or take the reins and help your guide drive the team!
Afterward, warm up with hot chocolate and a fresh-baked cookie as you soak in the wonder of what you’ve just experienced.
Know Before You Go
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Duration: 6–7 hours (including transportation and stops)
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Difficulty: Easy — no experience needed
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Season: Available year-round (snow or wheeled sleds based on weather)
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What to Bring: Camera, warm base layers, and your sense of adventure
What’s Included
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VIP pickup and return to your Anchorage lodging
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Entry to the Reindeer Farm or Musk Ox Farm (based on season and availability)
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2-hour guided dog sled adventure with Iditarod mushers
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All winter gear and safety equipment provided
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Hot chocolate and cookie break after your ride
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Professional storytelling and photo opportunities along the route
Why Travelers Love This Tour
“The highlight of our Alaska trip — hands down.”
“It felt personal, magical, and authentic.”
“Our kids are still talking about the sled dogs!”
With over 300 five-star reviews, Welcome Anchorage Tours has earned the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award — a recognition given to less than 1% of tour operators worldwide.
OUR GUESTS SAY IT BEST!
Tour Highlights & Itinerary
Anchorage City Highlights
Anchorage is a great place to start your interactive guided exploration. Historic Downtown is a must followed by a short drive to the Anchorage Railroad Depot where we will stop at the Ulu Factory and/or the Ship Creek salmon stream.
Earthquake Park
Your local Alaskan guide then transports you to Earthquake Park and Lake Hood Floatplane Base, which is our nation’s most active lake aerodrome.
Our next stop is Beluga Point which is just south of the city on the Turnagain arm. This destination features incredible Alaskan vistas and wildlife viewing. Dall Sheep and Alaskan Mountain Goats are often visible on the rocky crags of the Chugach mountains. Migrating Beluga Whales can be seen plying through the fjord waters.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
This is your guaranteed, up-close opportunity to see bears, elk, moose, and many other Alaskan animals.
Portage Valley Glacier Viewing
This stop is one of our highlights! There are multiple hanging glaciers within Portage Valley. You will have the opportunity to take a self-guided walk to get a close view of multiple glaciers (Please note opportunity for the walk is seasonal.) Generally, from May to October. November-April we will still be able to view hanging glaciers in Portage Valley and we add the Whittier Tunnel Excursion for our winter guests.
Girdwood
The last stop is Girdwood, where there's an optional lunch stop at our favorite local Alaskan cafe.
Turnagain Arm
As your tour concludes, we would be happy to drop you at your choice of Anchorage restaurants for dinner or simply return to your lodging to freshen up before resuming activities.
What's Included in the Tour?
Alaskan
Local Guides
Welcome Anchrorage Tours, uses only experienced and local Alaskan Tour guides
New Comfortable Vehicles
All our vehicles are new, clean and well-maintained- Your guide will pick you up in a new Sprinter Van.
Hotel Pick up
Free Pick up ($30 value) Custom pick up and drop off locations in the Anchorage Bowl Area. This includes most hotels. Please contact us if you're not sure your lodging is included.
Day Tour
Duration
Approximately 7 hour tour. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for small group tours. Our private tours can choose time of pick up and drop off.
( Please let your guide know if you have a time restriction after 4 p.m.)
Entrance Fees
Included
All entrance fees and permits included. This includes the Wildlife Conservation Center and Forest Service fees.
Glacier
Viewing
Multiple opportunities for Glacier Viewing in Portage Valley. May through October, there's also an opportunity for an easy, self-guided walk to see a glacier and glacier fed rivers up close.
Wildlife
We are always on the lookout for Wildlife on the Tour and the Wildlife Conservation Center includes Bears, Moose, Elk, Musk Ox, Wolves and more. P.S. Ask about the Eagles Nest!
Generous
Snacks
Water and multiple protein snacks and delicious snacks with an Alaskan flair and a personal gift bag
Our Promise
" Our promise is to always deliver, to the best of our ability, excellent service, memorable experiences and to put people first over profit. We are a local, Alaskan owned, family business. We are in this business because we love Alaska and Hospitality. We desire to share the joy of this beautiful place whenever we can! "
Best, James and Jen