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Juneau Sled Dog Discovery

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Transportation Included
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From the cruise ship pier/downtown
Great for Dog Lovers!
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Includes time with husky puppies
1 Mile Rainforest Ride
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On dog-driven wheeled cart

Description

Fun for the whole family, the Juneau Sled Dog Discovery is your chance to actively participate in Alaska’s state sport of dogsled racing! Meet the huskies and their professional mushers who compete in the annual winter races, take a thrilling one-mile dogsled ride through the Tongass National Forest as part of the huskies’ summer training regime, and help train the athletes of the future by playing with dozens of roly-poly, utterly adorable husky puppies! The Juneau Sled Dog Discovery excursion runs for 2 1/2 hours, including scenic drives to and from the dog camp through the Tongass National Forest from the cruise docks to Douglas Island. Juneau dog sledding is a wonderful way to experience a tradition deeply embedded in Alaskan history and culture, to see the amazing bond between mushers and their husky teams, and to take a happily dizzying ride through the rainforest as the sturdy huskies set a pace you won’t believe. You’ll have just one regret at the end of this heart-warming Alaskan adventure — that you can’t take a puppy home!

Your Juneau dog sledding adventure takes place at a professional racing dog camp a short drive from the city on beautiful Douglas Island. The teams of 14-16 huskies will be jumping with excitement at your arrival, as they know they are about to race! Once you clamber aboard the custom wheeled sled used for summertime practice racing, your musher will give the signal to start and you will be off and dashing down a forest trail lined with giant spruce and hemlock trees. After your thrilling Juneau Sled Dog Discovery ride, you’ll meet a seasoned dog handler and retired sled dog who will give a lively demonstration of the care and training huskies receive from their mushers and handlers. You’ll also learn about the rigors of winter racing and see the equipment used for dogsledding. Then a short nature walk across a suspension bridge overlooking Fish Creek is followed by time with the husky puppies. These cute and cuddly little pooches adore attention, and your pats and cuddles help them socialize — an important contribution to their future athletic success! Juneau dog sledding will be an adventure that you won’t forget!

 

To combine dog sledding with an exhilarating helicopter tour, consider the Helicopter & Dogsled Glacier Excursion.


What's Included

Round Trip Transportation
Knowledgeable Guides
Guide Gratuities
Food & Drink

Frequently Asked Questions

What if our cruise ship's schedule is canceled or delayed?
We will try our best to work with you to reschedule the tour to a later time. If that is not a possibility or your ship doesn't make it into port, then you will receive a refund, less any non-refundable fees.
Do I get to drive the sled?
No one knows the dogs like their mushers, for this reason, passengers are not allowed to drive the sled. Driving the sled, as well as keeping the dogs in line, takes skills and knowledge that is only acquired through experience.
How long is the sled ride? Is it bumpy?
The sled ride is about a mile long. Sometimes, the ride can be a little bumpy, but our guides are usually able to avoid the bumps well enough. The speed, as well as the exact timing, of the ride is dependent upon both the dogs’ performance as well as the weather on the day of your visit. So, there is truly no way for us to say exactly how fast the sled will go on any given run.
Is the sled ride on snow?
In both Skagway and Juneau, our excursion takes place on the ground in the woods, and we use a customized summertime wheeled sled. Our summertime sleds are a great way to experience mushing without the cold temperatures and heavy snow of wintertime Alaska.
How many people will fit on the sled?
Six guests plus the musher go together on the sled. We normally run more than one sled at a time, so we can easily accommodate larger groups.

Know Before You Book

Minimum Age: There is no minimum age to join this tour
Each sled holds 6 guests + 1 musher with multiple sleds running at one time.
Collapsible wheelchairs are permitted, but guests must be able to walk 100 yards and raise knees 12 inches to accommodate steps.
Cancel up to 14-days before the tour for a refund. No refund is available if canceled within 14-days of the tour. If for any reason your tour is canceled, or if your cruise ship's schedule changes, you will receive a refund. Refunds do not include any non-refundable fees. Contact us by phone or email to request a cancellation.

Quick Facts

City
Juneau

Duration
2h 20min

Adult Rate
$184

Child Rate
$164

Infant Rate
$0


Itinerary • 2h 20min • 5 activities

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Guides will meet you at the main cruise ship dock in downtown Juneau for transfer to the sled dog camp.

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25 minutes
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Make your way to the trailhead to meet the team of dogs and mushers that will take you out on your trail ride.

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30 minutes
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Learn more about the history of the sport and what it takes to properly care for and race a team of dogs.

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30 minutes
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Get your cameras ready! You'll have a chance to snuggle with some adorable husky puppies and since you can't take them home, a picture will have to do.

Duration
25 minutes
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Once you are done, your driver will return you to the cruise ship dock.

Duration
25 minutes

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