If you’ve ever watched Balto (lowkey amazing movie) or binged Iditarod TikToks at 2 am, chances are the idea of going dog sledding in Alaska has at least crossed your mind once or twice.

If you’re like me and have always wanted to do it, the good news is, it’s totally possible! However, if you really want to make the most of your experience and go full winter wonderland, Anchorage offers everything from beginner-friendly mushing to glacier-top heli-sledding tours that feel more like being dropped into a nature.

Streamline logistics and ensure your safety with one of the 5 top Anchorage dog sledding tours available. I’ve covered them all, so let’s jump right in!

Best Dog Sledding Tours in Anchorage

	Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska	Helicopter Glacier Dogsled Tour + Lower Glacier Landing	Summer Glacier Dogsledding Tour from Girdwood
Duration:	1.5 hours	2 hours	2 hours
Departure:	18408 W Reynolds Rd, Wasilla	Alaska Glacier Lodge, 29979 E Knik River Rd, Palmer	Pickup and drop-off included
Start:	10:30 AM, 12:30 PM. 2:30 PM	10:15 AM, 12:30 PM, 4:30 PM	Between 9:30 AM & 4:30 PM
Includes:	Guide, private dog sled tour. enjoy views of Denali, help harness the dogs	Helicopter flightseeing, dogsled ride on snow, guided glacier walk	Round-trip transportation, helicopter flight, educational dog sledding tour, guide
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Quick Answer: The 5 Best Rated Anchorage Dog Sledding Tours For 2025

1. Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska
2. Helicopter Glacier Dogsled Tour + Lower Glacier Landing 
3. Summer Glacier Dogsledding Tour from Girdwood
4. Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour
5. Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage

Anchorage Dog Sledding Tour Reviews

1. Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska

If you’re in Alaska, there are tons of different adventures right at your fingertips. However, there’s nothing quite like that full-on sledding experience, zipping through beautiful snowy landscapes, than a proper dog sledding tour.

The Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska, is a special one, where you have a team of huskies and all-star tour owners there to create a streamlined experience that you’re sure to remember for years to come.

Clocking in at 1.5 hours and with many different start times available, it’s super easy to fit into even the busiest of schedules. If you didn’t already know, Willow, AK is famed for its relation to the Iditarod, and as someone who used to track the races as a kid, it was amazing to have this experience right in the heart of it.

This is a completely private tour, so expect personalized attention and much more flexibility. We started out at the family-owned kennel, where we got the chance to meet the adorable pups and help harness them in before setting off!

It was immediately evident to me that these dogs are very well taken care of and happy, which made the experience that much better. We had an experienced musher to lead the way, who was super friendly and knowledgeable, ensuring all of us were comfortable and having a good time.

We not only enjoyed the fantastic views of Denali, but got to hear all about how the dogs are kept and trained while enjoying a hot chocolate and snack afterward. Oh, and if you need extra protective clothing to keep dry and warm, they even provided us with some arctic wear!

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2. Helicopter Glacier Dogsled Tour + Lower Glacier Landing

If you’re more of a thrillseeker and any average dogsled ride just won’t do, look into our next tour. The Helicopter Glacier Dogsled Tour + Lower Glacier Landing packs a big punch of adrenaline, which involves you climbing into a chopper for a jaw-dropping flight over glaciers, icebergs, towering peaks, and more.

As if that weren’t cool enough, you’ll even do a glacier walk and dogsled ride – something very few people get to experience. When it comes to a place like Alaska, where things aren’t always easily accessible like they would be in a big city with great public transportation or calm weather, I really appreciate convenience.

When it comes to tours in Alaska, this means that if someone else is taking care of the logistics for me, I’m so much more at ease. This holds especially true when you’re dealing with a tour that involves numerous moving parts, such as a helicopter flight, dogsled tour, and guided glacier walk.

This is a small-group experience, maxing out at just 9 participants, to make sure everyone gets personalized attention and keeps safety at the forefront. After being picked up at your hotel (or at the Alaska Glacier Lodge), you’ll board the chopper for a magnificent 35-minute flight over breathtaking, snow-capped Alaskan vistas, landing right on the glacier.

Then, it’s time to step into husky world, where you’ll spend the next hour or so mushing your own sled or riding behind in style. Then, it’s time to get up close and personal with gorgeous blue melt pools and crevasses on a glacier walk.

If you need thermal boots, rainproof clothing, gloves, etcetera, they have you covered in that regard, too! If you’re looking to go all-in on your Alaska trip, this should be one of your top choices!

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3. Summer Glacier Dogsledding Tour from Girdwood

Picture it: you’re sitting in your Alaskan hotel, wondering where you should even begin to adventure. With so much to do and see, it can get overwhelming to the point that you end up not making any decisions, or missing out. Let me help you out – you can’t go wrong with the Summer Glacier Dogsledding Tour from Girdwood!

No need to fret with figuring out the meetup location or booking separate transportation, as they’ll organize beforehand to come pick you up from virtually wherever you are! Take the shared shuttle from Anchorage or Girdwood, where you’ll meet your pilot and guides and go through a safety briefing beforehand.

Then, it’s time to board your helicopter for a brief yet unforgettable, jaw-dropping flight up to a remote glacier dog camp at over 3,200 feet in the scenic Chugach Mountains.

Once you arrive, you’ll meet guides from the Iditarod icon, Mitch Seavey’s, Iditaride Sled Dog Tours, as well as the amazing dogs. Oftentimes, they’re Iditarod champs in training or are actually former champs, and you’ll learn all about mushing, the culture surrounding dogsledding, and so much more.

I even got to try my hand at mushing for the first time, which was a thrilling experience in itself! Holding husky puppies and drinking hot chocolate while chatting with the staff and mushers was not what I had planned, but I couldn’t think of a more perfect way to end these mindblowing couple of hours.

I would recommend this guide to anyone and everyone – oh, and they supply all the cold weather gear you could need!

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100% refund for cancellations within 24 hours of tour experience

4. Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour

If you have a couple of hours free in Anchorage and you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, or simply some of the most stunning views in the world, I have just the ticket. The Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour takes you on an adventure both on land and soaring through the air, with trained experts there every step of the way.

If you want some serious bragging rights or simply majestic photo ops that look like they’re ripped from National Geographic, check this one out. Start out at the Alaska Glacier Lodge or get picked up right from your accommodations, then suit up and board a helicopter for a scenic flight over the Knik Glacier and Church Range.

Our pilot was super friendly and patient, answering all of our questions and setting expectations beforehand. You could tell that the helicopter was well-maintained and the pilot did a great job of flying, which allowed us to drop our guards and simply soak in all the beauty around us.

The 35-minute flight alone would’ve been worth every penny – I mean we were getting flown to the top of a glacier to meet a dogsledding crew!

Once we landed and got settled, we went on a proper tour of the camp, learning all about the history of the sport, the mushing lifestyle, how the dogs are raised and trained, and so much more! Even before we set out for our ride, I had gained such a new appreciation for everyone and everything involved.

It’s unreal enough to be standing on a glacier, but the fact that we got to mush ourselves with a team of gorgeous sled dogs was out of this world. I’d recommend this tour to anyone, from adrenaline junkies to anyone else craving a truly unforgettable experience that few people in this world get to partake in.

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100% refund for cancellations within 24 hours of tour experience

5. Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage

If you’re looking for the perfect activity for the whole family (or simply want an adventure few others have gone on!), I can’t recommend the Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage enough.

This 5-hour excursion gets you out into the fresh air, showing you the very best Mother Nature has to offer, in various forms of transportation! Perfectly balancing serenity and natural landscapes with adrenaline and laughs, anyone of any age will enjoy this tour.

As the perfect shortcut to authentic Alaskan dog mushing, you can expect zero snow stress, zero logistical planning, and pure fun. Get picked up from your accommodations in Anchorage, and be transported through the beautiful boreal forest to a kennel just outside the city.

The drive is scenic and calm, and your guide/driver is there to point out flora and fauna, as well as other points of interest, with great storytelling skills. It was really cool to learn about Alaska’s unique heritage while in the shuttle, though I was really excited to arrive at the kennel!

I also appreciated that we didn’t have to bring any deep winter gear, as they had everything at the ready for us. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the friendly staff and hopped into a specially designed two-person cart, where we mushed beside a team of Alaskan huskies on private trails!

Our guides did a great job on showing us how to ride and they were gracious enough to offer to help drive the cart (but I’m stubborn and wanted to do it myself, ha!). After our amazing journey, we came back to the kennel to properly meet the furry athletes, here stories about the pups and the sport itself, and enjoyed some tasty snacks.

Don’t miss the little museum of Iditarod trophies and awards, and perhaps pick up a souvenir or two for those who couldn’t make it!

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100% refund for cancellations within 24 hours of tour experience