Yukon Dog Sledding Adventure in Skagway

Pickup will be at the cruise ship docks or at our store front location. Let us know your preference and it will be a pleasure to accommodate you. 

From the ship, or shop, We begin our tour up the South Klondike Highway. Rising from sea level to 3300ft in elevation, up over the White Pass Summit and into the sub arctic alpine tundra of the Tormented Valley and into Canada. We stop at several breathtaking scenic view points along the way for spectacular photo opportunities and to look for wildlife. 

Next, join Iditarod Musher Michelle Phillips at her stunning musher’s camp near Tutshi Lake. Enjoy a 1.6 mile dog ride where you will meet real Alaskan Huskies who take part in the world famous Iditarod and Yukon Quest. Visit with adorable husky puppies and enjoy some puppy play time while you learn about what it takes to race the Iditarod. 

After musher’s camp, stop for a great photo opportunity at the "Welcome to the Yukon" sign on the Edge of stunning Tutshi Lake.

There are so many scenic look outs to stop and take photos, your camera will be full of amazing memories by the time you return to Skagway.  

A tour into the Yukon gives you great opportunities to look for wildlife grazing on the road side. Keep an eye out for Black Bear, Grizzly Bears, Caribou, Moose, Lynx, Rabbits and Sheep on this incredible tour into Canada and back.

Please note, the dog sledding is done on dirt not snow. Northern Summers are actually quite warm. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, however, our guides do their best to point them out whenever they see them so you can enjoy the experience!

Highlights:

• See the stunning White Pass Valley

• Explore British Columbia and the Yukon Territory

• Visit the iconic “Welcome to Alaska” Sign

• Play with Alaskan Husky Puppies 

• Enjoy a Dog Mushing Experience

• Breath taking views and stunning photo opportunities

• Visit the iconic “Welcome to the Yukon” Sign

• Learn about the Iditarod and Yukon Quest from a born and raised Yukon woman who has competed in both races.

• Did we mention the adorable husky puppies?

• Play with Alaskan Husky puppies during the tour
• Visit the mushing camp of an Iditarod racer
• Relax in round-trip transportation from the port

Puppy playtime is just one of the fantastic experiences you have in store on a half-day tour of the Yukon. Visit the camp of an accomplished Iditarod musher and learn the ins and outs of sledding and dog care, then take your own husky led ride. Have your camera ready for photo stops at scenic lookouts, including the 'Welcome to the Yukon sign.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Not wheelchair accessible
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. Guests who do not have their passports present at the time of departure will not be allowed on the tour and are not entitled to a refund
A small amount of walking is involved over uneven surfaces
Must be able to climb in and out of the tour vehicle without much difficulty
Not wheelchair accessible (Collapsible wheelchairs may be able to be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark and the tour operators have been given adequate notification) The tour is collapsible wheelchair accessible however, be prepared for uneven, natural surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or for those using a collapsible wheelchair.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
At the time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at the time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Guests must arrive at the meeting locations 20 minutes prior to departure. Any guests who are late or miss their departure time may will be considered a "No-Show" and will not be entitled to a refund. Please be punctual.
Long pants, close-toed shoes, Windbreaker or Raincoat and Sunglasses
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers