Dog Sled Ride & Real Alaska Tour from Seward - Summer
If you're looking for the best of Seward Alaska sightseeing, this tour is a great way to see Seward in a day, especially for those without transportation, arriving/departing Seward by train or cruise ship, to get out and about on their own. This tour is fully guided by a long-time Alaskan, and all expenses are included.
First, take in the fascinating history and breathtaking beauty as your guide shows you the sights of Seward, known as “the Gateway to Alaska” and “Mile 0″ of the Iditarod Trail. See first-hand the effects of the 1964 Earthquake and stand in awe of the mountain that is home to the second oldest foot race in the United States.
Then, head out to Exit Glacier in the Kenai Fjords National Park for one of Seward’s favorite views. A short walk along the nature trail takes you to the face of the glacial ice. Watch for mountain goats, moose or bear on the mountainside. During the salmon runs, see salmon swimming upstream to spawn. A hearty lunch will be served at nearby Resurrection Roadhouse before you travel to the Seavey homestead and experience a 90-minute dog sled ride and tour. At the end of this fun-filled day, your driver will return you to your Seward hotel, cruise ship or the Alaska Railroad depot.
Rates - including tax
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
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Adult Rate (Ages 13+): |
$181.77 |
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Child Rate (Ages 2-12): |
$95.25 |
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Child - Free (Ages 1 and Under): |
$0.00 |
Tour / Activity Details
Tour departure is set for 25 minutes after the arrival of the Alaska Railroad train in Seward; if the train is late, the tour will wait for it.
24 Hours Minimum Advance Booking Required. Tour includes only the specifiec Seward meeting locations. Drop-offs may be arranged the day of the tour at most area hotels, the train depot or cruise ship port (no drop-offs on Lowell Point or north of Exit Glacier Road). All local transportation, lunch and land use fees are included in this package. Rates are per person. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please order online or call us at 212-852-4822 to order or for more information.
There is a $6.95 USD processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order. There is a service charge per ticket. This charge will be reflected on your summary before you checkout. The total shown at checkout includes any fuel surcharges, service charges and tax. There are no additional charges, unless otherwise specified.
Tour / Activity Policies
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. All sales are final.
Change Fee Policy: If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.
Tour / Activity Description
Important
- A cell phone number for the lead guest in your party will be required during ordering so the guides may text you the night before your tour to reconfirm your order and provide pick-up information.
- The bus and the dog sleds are NOT wheelchair-accessible, although folding wheelchairs and walkers can be used and stored.
- The hike to Exit Glacier takes about an hour over moderate terrain. If for any reason you do not want to do the hike, you may stay in the Exit Glacier Visitors Center. You will still be afforded excellent views of Exit Glacier on the drive to there.
- This tour does not walk ON the glacier. You might be able to walk up to its edge, though.
- Wildlife such as bears and moose are often seen on this tour, especially while out at Exit Glacier. Wildlife, however, is wild, so guides cannot control when it will be seen and cannot guarantee that it will be seen.
- Guests who are arriving on the Coastal Classic will not miss the tour if the train arrival is later than normal. The tour will not depart before the train arrives and guests will have time to join the tour. There is limited space for luggage on the bus but most area hotels have shuttles at the train arrival to transport luggage.
- Guests who will be departing on the Coastal Cloassic following the tour are advised to take their luggage to the train station in the morning after 10:00 am, check their bags and get boarding passes. Many area hotels offer transportation for this service, or it's walkable from the cruise ship terminal. Meet the tour bus at the train depot. Guests will be on-time for the Coastal Classic departure.
Tour Includes
- Visit the Seavey Family Homestead, home to 4 generations of Iditarod mushers and their lovable dogs
- Meet the dogs, play with the puppies, learn about the Iditarod and go for an exciting wheeled mush through the rainforest
- Guided hike to overlook loop or outwash plain at Exit Glacier
- Full menu lunch at a local restaurant - with options to meet most dietary requirements
- Seward town tour
- See salmon spawning in Bear Creek Weir in season
- Land use fees
Not Included
- Seward hotel pick-ups (though one meeting location is at Seward Windsong Lodge and there's a free shuttle to transport guests from most Seward hotels to the train depot pick-up)
- Optional guide gratuities
Pick-Up/Meeting Locations (times for Depot and Windsong Lodge are approximate, based on normal train arrival time)
- Seward Railroad Depot - 11:00 am
- Seward Windsong Lodge - 11:25 am
- Seavey's Homestead - 11:30 am (this is the check-in location for the tour, about ten minutes from downtown Seward)
What to Wear/Bring/Not Bring
- Please dress in layers and bring a raincoat to provide the greatest flexibility for potential weather conditions.
- Hiking shoes or boots
- Cameras are a must
- Binoculars are NOT needed
- Otherwise, bring as little as possible with you; the dogs are very strong and love to run but guides must keep the sleds as light as possible - so leave bags, etc. at home, hotel, or, if you are driving yourself, locked in the car.
24 Hours Minimum Advance Booking Required. Tour includes only the specifiec Seward meeting locations. Drop-offs may be arranged the day of the tour at most area hotels, the train depot or cruise ship port (no drop-offs on Lowell Point or north of Exit Glacier Road). All local transportation, lunch and land use fees are included in this package. Rates are per person. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please order online or call us at 212-852-4822 to order or for more information.