Winter Dog Sled Tour: Day or Night

Experience the bond between man and dog on a private dog sled tour with scenic Denali views. Ride through the woods and feel the dogs’ excitement as you explore together.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 17930 Montana Creek Rd - Get ready to not only meet the dogs but also ride on a sled for a truly authentic experience, which you can do during the day or at night! You’ll learn about the tradition and sport of dogsledding, meet some fantastic dogs and explore the wilderness with them.
    Take an enchanting 1 hour dog sled ride through the woods and…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee included.
Additional Information

Start this 2-hour tour by getting geared up for the cold weather. You’ll then head into the dog yard and play with the dogs while the staff harnesses up the team. After a little instruction, you’ll take off for about an hour on a 6.5-mile trail, with a stop halfway to take photos of Mt. Denali if it’s visible. You’ll take turns driving the sled (with an…

Location
17930 Montana Creek Rd
Montana Creek Road
Turn down Montana Creek Rd. Drive 2 miles, kennel will be on the right.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tkr_12
Mar 28, 2025
Fantastic Experience, Wonderful Kennel - My niece and I did a winter sled tour Iditarod weekend and had a wonderful time. Our guide was excellent and full of knowledge and he and the owners are passionate about the dogs. We had plenty of time to meet every dog in the kennel (even the puppies!) and then the tour itself was just the right length and positively gorgeous. I've lived in Alaska for years and have never gone dog sledding- now I understand the addiction. Highly recommend booking your tour with this kennel!
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Pattj_11
Mar 8, 2025
Chance of a lifetime. - My friend talked me into the night dog sledding experience. And im so glad she did. If you want breathtaking views, this isn't it. If you want to feel what it is like for most sled teams and what they really do (which is often night work), this was so cool. Now, we had a great night. It was I. The mid-20s were so not horribly cold, and the moon was out lighting up the snow and trees. When you pull up, the place looks a little rough, but the people and the dogs are super friendly. I've been around working dogs. These dogs were amazing, just wanting so many pets and so happy to be selected to be on the team (they use a rotation, which is awesome). They have around 60 dogs. Now, for those of you who don't know. They are tied out with their own little house. These dogs love the cold, and sledding is what they love to do. If it bothers you seeing a bunch of dogs tied out individually with a dog house, stay home. These dogs are very well cared for mad it is obvious by their demeanor and how happy they all were. The owner and the other musher, Nathan, were wonderful, happy to explain or answer any questions. The experience on the trail was a little over an hour. Bundle up. They also have some spare outer gear if you need another layer. One person rides o. The back the other sits in the sled. Halfway through, you switch if you want. If in Alaska I highly recommend it. The trails were amazing. We even passed another munching team out for a run, and it was amazing to see how the dogs work. Worth every penny for this girl.
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Josephhg1565cs
Feb 27, 2025
Exceptional experience! - My wife, my mother-in-law, and I all went dog sledding with this company. It was one of the best experiences I have ever had while traveling anywhere! Our musher/guide, Nathan, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about his work. You can tell that the kennel truly cares about their dogs, and the experience is better because of it. We had plenty of time to meet and greet with the dogs and never felt rushed to do anything. They even had warm gear like boots, coats, and gloves for us to borrow in case we needed anything additional! We got to pet the dogs while Nathan set everything up. Two of us sat while one of us stood, and Nathan was in control from the back speaking commands for the dogs while telling us all we wanted to know about mushing. The trail was absolutely beautiful and it was even snowing! It was a pretty perfect experience and we all highly recommend this company.
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Nicolegy7959tp
Apr 8, 2024
Amazing! Book them! - We had a spectacular time sledding with Rohn and his dog team. The location is incredible, so serene and peaceful. Views of the mountains were so beautiful. Rohn was a great guide, we were in good hands and he answered all our many questions! Alyssa was so helpful and even rescheduled us when needed. The ride was exhilarating and they are a top knotch business. The fact that it is a family business - 2nd generation Iditarod is great . The dogs are so sweet and energetic too, well cared for and happy - you could tell they were thrilled to be out running. This was one of my favorite activities in Alaska! Do yourself a favor and book with them - it’s well worth it.
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Susan
Mar 14, 2024
Greatness! - Wow! Didn’t even know this was a true bucket list item, but YES! It is! Lovely family, warm, helpful, and THE DOGS! What a treat! Wear warm layers and be ready for awe inspiring adventure. THANK YOU!!
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Kellypd4134uc
Nov 25, 2023
A Total Blast!!! - This was a 60th birthday to myself and it was money well spent. The dogs LOVE to run and were friendly. The ride was sooo much fun! The hour long ride was spectacular and since we had a clear day I got to see excellent views of Denali along the way. The not quite 2 hour trip from Anchorage was well worth it. Do yourself a favor and book with the Susitna Sled Dog Adventures! It was easy to book via their website. They were reasonably priced and the only outfit that would take a solo rider and not charge for two.
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Shelbyg880
Feb 27, 2023
Once in a lifetime experience - We had an amazing time with Susitna sled dog adventures! Rohn and Alyssa were amazing and so welcoming from the moment we arrived till when we sadly had to leave. This was a huge highlight during our time in Alaska and I highly recommend you book a tour with them. Thanks again for the amazing time.
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Kenzclepsak
Nov 25, 2022
Great dog sled adventure! - We had such a great day at Susitna Kennels. Alyssa and Rohn were laid back and friendly and the dogs were wonderful. We got to spend a long time with the dogs which was very different from another dog sled experience I had in Fairbanks. All around great day and would love to sponsor a dog in the future.
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Sumit
May 10, 2022
Great passionate people - where should i start from, Alyssa and Rohn are great people. they have alot of passion for what they are doing. their dogs are so energetic and the good thing is that they offer tours late thru the season because they are located up north from Anchorage and the snow really melts slower there. Def recommend them if you want to have fun with your family.
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93vidas
Apr 24, 2022
Mushing Fun - We loved the ride! Alyssa, Rhon and their dogs make a great team. We learned a lot. The ride is picturesque. Dress warmly, and then add another layer or two!
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