Self-Drive Dog Sledding Excursion in Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks is Alaska's 2nd largest city and is located in its interior region, north of Anchorage. Surrounded by boreal forests, rivers and mountains, Fairbanks is the ideal place to try dog sledding in Alaska.

With Arctic Dog Adventures' experienced and professional guides on your side, you'll be able to try dog sledding safely through the boreal forest and frozen bogs of Alaska's interior. All guides are certified Wilderness First Responders, which means they are trained to respond to emergencies in remote locations. In addition to this, they are expert mushers, so they will be able to teach you effectively how to drive the sled and advise you throughout your dog sledding trip near Fairbanks.

Plan a whole day of adventure or a half day depending on your preference and play an active role by steering the sled yourself! Dog sledding in Fairbanks is a unique opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable Alaskan experience: you'll enjoy peaceful silence with only the sound of runners whisking over the snow and the quiet pitter-patter of dog paws. While you concentrate on driving your own team of 4 to 6 dogs, children aged 11 and under can enjoy the experience as passengers in the guide's sled.

The excursion has no fixed itinerary, so your guide will choose the one that suits you best depending on various factors (your fitness level, the weather, etc). You can either descend into the valley of the Chena river, or stay high up in a birch forest. In either case, you'll take a break halfway along to congratulate your faithful companions and enjoy a hot lunch by the campfire if you choose the full day excursion. Once the dog sledding excursion is over, you'll be able to enjoy some time with the huskies again and thank them for the wonderful trip they took you on!

Try dog sledding in Alaska's Arctic wilderness and travel like a local on this dog-sledding excursion in Fairbanks!