About this experience
*PASSPORTS REQUIRED*
Michelle Phillips and Ed Hopkins as both master mushers who race in the Iditarod and Yukon Quest. On this tour you will be going to their personal dog training summer camp! What sets the tour and these amazing athletes apart is their passion for the sport. On this tour we spend as much as possible at the training camp maximizing your time a the main attraction. This tour also includes so much making it easy and fun for everyone. Included in this tour is a training dog cart ride, mushers education talk, and entry. At certain times of the season puppy snuggles are also an included possibility!
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- PASSPORTS REQUIRED during tour, please bring on the tour you may not board the bus without a passport.
What is included
- Excellent Guide
- Tutshi Lake Kennel entry, Sled Dog Ride, and Mushers educational talk
- We take great pride in clean windows too!
Not included
- Gratuities
- Which snacks are not included there are options to buy snacks on the tour.
- While bottled water is not included there is an opportunity to purchase on tour.
Itinerary and highlights
Meet your guide and confirm everyone has their tickets and passports on them. Only passport books or passport cards will be accepted for this tour. This tour crosses into Canada.
This incredible park showcases the downtown area of Skagway and the 33 original buildings that are left from the gold rush completely untouched and original. We will talk about the History of the town and how the town developed.
The midpoint of the journey this incredible valley and lake offer stunning views all around of a glacially carved, weather torn, dwarfed tree forest. The views are otherworldly and striking.
Home of master Musher Michelle Phillips. The site is a true and authentic sled-dog summer training facility. Learn the secrets to mushing on the trails, caring for the dogs, and how they train during the summer months for their winter racing season. Be part of the action with a dog cart training ride and know that you are helping these athletes with their racing journey!
The international boarder between Alaska and Canada and a view to savor! This is a great photo stop and opportunity to take in the sights.
Meeting and pickup information
- 1st and Broadway street are the cross streets. Approx. 15 minute walk from the Railroad dock, 10 minutes from the Ore dock, and 5 from the Broadway dock. Meet 20 minutes prior to departure time. Prior to arriving in port, record directions, busy days there may not be much service in town.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Alaska Snowbird Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- PASSPORTS REQUIRED during tour, please bring on the tour you may not board the bus without a passport.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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