Iditarod Kennel Tour: Discover Dog Sledding

Experience the excitement of the Iditarod with a kennel tour and dog sled ride. Learn from expert mushers, watch the dogs in action, and cuddle adorable husky puppies.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Turning Heads Kennel - Our guide will take you in to meet our sled dogs. You will experience their love of the sport of mushing by going on an interactive training run by going dog sledding with us on a wheeled cart.
What's Included
  • All applicable taxes, fees, and handling charges included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Experience the inner workings of a premier Iditarod Kennel and gain knowledge on dog sledding from proficient mushers. Observe your dog team obey a set of instructions which will mesmerize you. Understand terms ‘Gee’ and ‘Haw’, witness an operational eagle’s nest in the vicinity, relish a demonstration on dog mushing, and have some lovely moments with…

Location
Turning Heads Kennel
Herman Leirer Road
We are located approximately 1 mile down Herman Leirer Road (exit glacier road) on the right. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of departure time. We encourage all travelers with vehicles to drive to our location. It is a very easy drive from town and we have plenty of free parking.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kimberly_v
Sep 7, 2025
Great experience - We had a great time. We learned a lot. It was a bucket list experience for us. We can’t wait to come back and experience it on the glacier next time.
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Sandybjh
Sep 6, 2025
Spectacular - This was the highlight of our trip to Alaska. I cannot say enough about how spectacular this was. Definitely do it if you’re considering it. Its a once in a lifetime experience.
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Jordyn_b
Sep 6, 2025
Must do in Seward! - Amazing experience learning about mushing! Loved getting to know the dogs, snuggle the pups, and then taking a ride pulled by a team. Mushing is an awesome part of Alaskan culture, a must see. Thanks also to our guide Hunter!
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Mn_travellermsp
Sep 6, 2025
Great tour. Great staff. - Go. Dogs. Go. Turning Heads has great staff, educational information about everything to do with the dogs and dogsledding. We enjoyed everything about this experience. The dogs love to see you and the pulling experience was fabulous. Highly recommend!
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Jennifer_w
Sep 3, 2025
Fun tour of dogs sledding! - Great experience. Lived up to all my expectations for time with the doggies tomeliness and communication . Very happy
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Peter_p
Aug 28, 2025
Amazing - Experience was great. Guide was knowledgeable. We had fun and learned a lot.it was a real hands on experience with the dogs.
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Anna_r
Aug 27, 2025
Great Experience - A great experience that should not be missed. We got the meet the dogs, and some puppies. Had a long wheeled sledge ride around the kennels and wooded area.
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Sarah_g
Aug 24, 2025
Puppy love - This was such a fun experience. I would suggest wearing long sleeves, the dogs like to give hugs =) Getting to meet all the dogs, puppies, and hear about the race gear and preparations was a really cool insight.
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Richard_p
Aug 23, 2025
Great experience. Excellent staff. - Go. Go. Go. Turning Heads has great staff, educational information about everything to do with the dogs and dogsledding. We enjoyed everything about this experience. The dogs love to see you and the pulling experience was fabulous. Highly recommend!
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M4416bkelaineb
Aug 22, 2025
Intimate scale, lovely people and dogs! - Great fun, informative and such loving kennel care! The sled ride so fun on a lovely trail. Snuggling the pups was a great treat. Nice small experience was really appreciated!!
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