Dogsled and Reindeer Day Trip to Borealis Basecamp
ID: GYG658053-1087625
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Meet these fun animals that live in the north year round. This includes a 1-hour dogsledding tour with our Alaskan dog mushers, & a 45 minute reindeer walk tour with 2 reindeer in the forest.
We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning. It is a 45 minute drive North on the world famous Elliott Highway to Borealis Basecamp. We are located in the heart of the Boreal Forest, with panoramic views of the valley.
Included in your package is a 1-hour dogsledding tour and a 45-minute long reindeer walking tour.
We work with local, passionate mushers who view their dogs as their family, and you will have the chance to understand this incredible sport on your ride through the snowy forest.
On your reindeer tour, our reindeer handlers will introduce you to the herd of reindeer, and you will go for a short, comfortable walk through the forest. Our handler will show you how to lead our gentle reindeer and you will hold the leads, stopping for photos at ideal spots in the tour.
Lunch is held at Latitude 65, our on-site restaurant. The menu consists of hot and cold sandwiches, noodle dishes, and a rotating menu of features and fresh soups.
You may also take part in some of our complimentary resort activities, such as fat tire bike rentals, tubing down a sledding hill, or joining us for a nature walk to the Alyeska Pipeline.
You depart from Borealis Basecamp at 4:30pm.
Highlights
- Ride on a genuine dogsled, as a team of 8 dogs swings through the snowy forest!
- Explore a short comfortable walk through the woods with these incredible animals
- Enjoy a locally sourced meal from the comfort of the Latitude 65 dining room.
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.