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Seward Kennel Tour & Dog Sled Ride

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Excursion Overview

Alaska's favorite sport

Meet professional mushers and canine athletes at Seward Kennel dog camp. Watch firsthand as your dog team takes a series of commands that will leave you spellbound.

This kennel tour showcases the high level of training that goes into cultivating a team. Enjoy a fun, zippy ride on our dog cart where you will see the dogs listen to the command and navigate the camp trail. Learn what "Gee" and "Haw" mean and enjoy a presentation on dog mushing.

The best part of the tour is the dog sled ride! Prepare yourself for a one-of-a-kind experience. No prior mushing experience is needed. Learn all about how we train and prepare our dogs for races, hear exciting tales from the trail, and experience Alaska's state sport for yourself. The team of dogs will guide you through the 1.5-mile-long wood trail.

We keep the tour size small, so you will have plenty of time to ask questions, meet the dogs, and snuggle our husky puppies. This hands-on tour is a must to do for Alaskan visitors!

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip transportation

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 passengers required to book
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Young children must hold the hand of a parent/guardian during the duration of the tour

Duration: 1.25 hours (Roundtrip transportation.)

• 5 minutes - overview of dog lot rules and how to interact with dogs
• 10 minutes - introduction to canine athletes and social interaction
• 20 minutes - education about mushers and dogs
• 10~20 minutes - photo opportunities and cuddle with sled dog puppies
• 20 minutes - dog sled ride

Meeting Instructions:

• This tour meets either at the tour operator's office in Seward. Shuttle transportation is available from local Seward accommodations or cruise ship terminals. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

• This tour is limited mobility accessible. Please leave a comment during checkout if you plan to bring accessibility equipment on this excursion.

Refund Policy:

• You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
• Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Tours can be canceled for any reason up until seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund unless otherwise noted on the individual tour product page in the Things to Know section. To cancel a tour, please use the cancelation request link within your e-ticket that was emailed to you OR send an email to info@alaskashoreexcursions.com with the following information:

- Order number

- Tour you are canceling

- Number of passengers you wish to cancel

Within 0-7 days before the tour date, cancelations are eligible for a full refund only in the following scenarios:

- The tour is canceled by the tour operator for any reason (for example: bad weather or mechanical issue)

- You experience a medical emergency during this window and can provide documentation (documentation must be submitted within 30 days to receive a refund)

- Your ship changes port itineraries causing you to miss an excursion

All refunds are processed through Alaska Shore Excursions, and will not be processed through any cruise line or local tour provider. Refunds will appear under Alaska Shore Excursions on your bank/credit card statement. Credit card refunds are processed within 10 business days of the request. Exceptions to the refund policy include multi-day packages and some day tours. Please refer to the specific refund policy listed on the individual tour product page.

Frequently Asked Questions

May we pet and play with the sled dogs?

Yes. Under the supervision of our guides, we invite you to pet and play with our dogs as they love human interaction.

Do you operate this tour in the rain?

Yes. We run our tours rain or shine. The dogs love running in the rain! We have rain gear available for guests if needed. Our gear demonstration and puppy holding is held under a covered area where we sometimes have a fire going to keep our guests warm. Our cart is covered as well.

What type of clothing should I wear?

You don't really need any special clothing, but make sure you are comfortable. We recommend closed toed shoes in the dog lot. Sled dogs can be playful. Guests who want the full kennel experience are advised to wear a rain jacket or another piece of clothing they don't mind getting a little dirty.

Is there a bathroom at the kennel?

Yes. We have a portable toilet available at the facility.

Not seeing answers to your questions?

Check out other frequently asked questions here!

 

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Beth M

On Jun 2024

Had a wonderful experience learning at Turning Heads Kennel, learning about the dogs and their training. The guides/trainers are knowledgeable and friendly; the dogs are energetic and happy to interact with guests. Watching the dogs work was the best part!

Katherine R

On Jun 2024

Loved meeting the dogs and learning about the racing aspect.

Greg V

On Jul 2023

Great experience! Great information!

David P

On Jun 2019

Brilliant,well worth visiting just to see the puppies.

William S

On May 2019

The kennel tour was amazing. The dogs were very friendly and just loved to get the chance to be hitched up and run. The hosts were provided an informative and entertaining presentation in a pleasant forested setting.

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