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Alaska Dog Mushing Tours, Fairbanks

20+ Years of Dog Mushing Tours

We have been offering sled dog tours for over 20 years with a kennel of dogs that we’ve raised.

Local Dog Mushers

We are located in the world’s mushing capital, Fairbanks, Alaska, where the trails are perfect for our hearty dogs.

Sled Dog Education

We not only provide tours, but allow you to learn and experience the art of mushing yourself.

5-Star Mushing Tours

Our guests have howling good things to say about us. Read our reviews here.

Summer Dog Mushing Tours

Visit with over 50 dogs as Leslie, owner of Paws for Adventure, take you for a private summer kennel tour. See behind the scenes of the working Paws kennel. Hear stories of dog mushing in Alaska and meet the cast of characters who have helped Paws for Adventure carve out a unique and extraordinary life in Alaska.

Summer dog mushing tours can also include cart rides pulled by the sled dogs. This is a must see for anyone visiting Alaska in the summer.See Our Summer Dog Mushing Tours

Dog Mushing Day Tours

We offer authentic Alaska dog mushing with the state’s most knowledgeable and friendly dog sled kennel: Paws for Adventure. Our collection of racers, trainers and lifestyle mushers welcome you into the cozy confines of our world class facility. Interact with our friendly dog teams and then settle into a sled for an experience of dog sled travel through our pristine wilderness rides located a short drive from Fairbanks, AK. We have perfected our dog care and adventure experience with over 20 years of business and thousands of happy visitors.See Our Mushing Day Tours

Alaska Dog Mushing School

Explore what it means to be an Alaskan musher! The staff at Paws for Adventure has over one-hundred years of combined mushing lifestyle experience, and there is no greater joy than sharing that knowledge with you! The best way to learn is to get behind a sled yourself, so we offer a mushing school experience allowing you to run your own team. Meet your dogs, learn to harness and communicate with your team, and drive your own dog sled team with the confidence that our staff will be there every step of the way,Learn More About Mushing School

Overnight Dog Sled Tours in Alaska

Go dog mushing in Alaska. Expand your experience of the world in America’s last frontier! There are no words that can describe traveling through Alaskan wilderness on a dog sled. Paws for Adventure is committed to sharing this sense of expanse with multi-day journeys, and a memorable reprieve from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. After learning how to drive your own team in our acclaimed mushing school, you will drive your own sled to a cozy camp or our historic Tolovana roadhouse. These are trips that have been hailed as “life-changing experiences” by those that have sought a trip to Alaska like no other. See Overnight Alaska Sled Dog Tours

LATEST NEWSMarch 30, 2021

Pause for adventure…with our Volunteer Opportunities!

May 26, 2020

RE-OPENING (Summer) Paws for Adventure Sled Dog Tours

November 17, 2019

Passing the Torch

WE HAVE SUMMER TOURS!

See Our Summer Tours

REVIEWS

The ride was a lot of fun and filled with laughter

I decided to book the Short Winter Tour since I was traveling solo and unsure about whether I’d enjoy being in the chilly outdoors for hours. Well, I regret not booking a longer tour!

I was greeted immediately upon arrival and since I was dressed in proper winter gear, I was told I could go spend time with the dogs until my ride was ready. Once it was my turn, I was tucked in nicely and off we went. I had a blast with Mike the musher and his very lively team. The ride was a lot of fun and filled with laughter.

Next time, I’ll definitely take the longer tour.Janet K

Better than the Northern Lights!

When I met back up with others on my trip after we had each done our sled ride, one exclaimed “that was better than the Northern Lights!” The route we take on the hour ride is a magical winter wonderland. The mushers are so friendly and informative about absolutely any question you ask. I highly recommend you ride the rail with them if you have the opportunity. It was a highlight of the trip I will talk about for years.T K. (Sacramento, CA)

The dogs were awesome to watch !

We booked the hour long dog sled tour and we were glad we did. I didn’t want it to end. The ride was so enjoyable and peaceful, the dogs were awesome to watch and Chase, our musher, was so informative and friendly. As soon as we arrived we were greeted by Emily, and she helped us get the appropriate clothing on and were were never cold on the tour. We stopped along the way so we could take pictures, so be sure to take a camera or your phone. The scenery is so beautiful and my pictures are priceless. I cannot say enough good things about this experience, it is worth every penny!!Carla H

Wonderful Experience for our first time

First time ever dog sledding. Had a wonderful experience. Leslie and Chase were not only knowledgeable about dog sledding, they were just so personable and fun to talk with. They take such good care of the dogs. The dogs are happy, healthy and sociable. So glad we picked PAWS!Bonnie Payne

One of the great Fairbanks experiences! A+++

Wonderful experience! Just a short walk from A Taste of Alaska Lodge! Awesome ride with musher Peter! The dogs were well cared for and seemed happy to be taking us for a ride. We appreciated Leslie arranging for her husband to drive us up the hill to the lodge! One of the great Fairbanks experiences! A+++Joyce Yamada Next Slide

OUR WINTER TOURS

$80

Short Alaska Dog Mushing Tour

Winter Tours: These tours are available when the snow flies $140

One-Hour Alaska Dog Sledding Adventure

Winter Tours: These tours are available when the snow flies $325

Alaska Dog Mushing School

Winter Tours: Learn to drive your own sled dog team!$160

Moonlight Mushing & Aurora Tour

Two tours in one package! Enjoy a night time 5 Special Tour!$2,750 – $3,250

Multi-day Serum Run Trail/ Tolovana Lodge Adventures

The Ultimate Dog Sled Tour in Alaska Tolovana Lodge (Tolovana $80

Short Alaska Dog Mushing Tour

Winter Tours: These tours are available when the snow flies $140

One-Hour Alaska Dog Sledding Adventure

Winter Tours: These tours are available when the snow flies $325

Alaska Dog Mushing School

Winter Tours: Learn to drive your own sled dog team!$160

Moonlight Mushing & Aurora Tour

Two tours in one package! Enjoy a night time 5 Special Tour!$2,750 – $3,250

Multi-day Serum Run Trail/ Tolovana Lodge Adventures

The Ultimate Dog Sled Tour in Alaska Tolovana Lodge (Tolovana $80

Short Alaska Dog Mushing Tour

Winter Tours: These tours are available when the snow flies

ABOUT US

Paws for Adventure was started by Leslie Goodwin in 1998 after she fell in love with the art of dog mushing while teaching in a remote Alaska village. Now, with over 60 dogs, Paws for Adventure offers one of the most authentic dog sled experiences in Alaska.