1-hour Winter Dog Sledding in Fairbanks
Overview
Experience the power of a team of happy hounds as they pull you through a magical winter landscape. Spend time meeting and interacting with the dogs, and capture photos in the beautiful snowy scenery. Learn about the popular sport of dog mushing and what it takes to lead a team. Then, warm up in a cozy yurt at the end of your adventure.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Fairbanks within city limits included (not Airbnb or private residences)
What To Expect
The best Alaska dog sledding and dog mushing experience!
Today, dog mushing is a fascinating sport and hobby, but it was once the primary means of transportation across the snowy landscapes of old-time Alaska.
Before your ride, take time to meet your mushing team, interact with our Alaskan huskies, and capture photos together. Then, mush into the twilight of the Alaskan wilderness and experience the thrill of the ride. Enjoy the scenery and feel the power of the happy, hardworking dogs as they pull the sled across the snow at surprising speeds.
After your 1-hour ride, warm up in a cozy yurt and enjoy hot beverages in the peaceful atmosphere of the Alaskan wilderness.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guest weights must be provided when making the reservation.
- The maximum weight limit is 250 lbs per person. Guests weighing over 250 lbs are required to purchase an additional seat.
- We require a minimum of 4 people to operate this tour. This rarely happens due to the popularity of this tour, but if minimums are not met, you will be advised and offered either a refund or to be rescheduled.
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-10606P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour 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.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only).
- Driver/guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 1-hour Winter Dog Sledding in Fairbanks is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 1-hour Winter Dog Sledding in Fairbanks will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guest weights must be provided when making the reservation.
- The maximum weight limit is 250 lbs per person. Guests weighing over 250 lbs are required to purchase an additional seat.
- We require a minimum of 4 people to operate this tour. This rarely happens due to the popularity of this tour, but if minimums are not met, you will be advised and offered either a refund or to be rescheduled.
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
