Alaska Winter Tours

• This tour departs each day at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
• Depending on trail conditions each season, this tour is available from mid-November to mid-April.
• We cater to small groups, yet we can accommodate larger parties. Please call us at (907) 414.4547 if your group is more than 8 guests.
• This tour is suitable for people of all ages.

Not only do we love to share a life lived with dogs with you, the dogs do, too. This is evident from the moment your tour begins.

At SAGA, every dog is part of our family. Each has a special place on our team whether is retired sled dogs who greet you when you arrive or dogs in their prime who will take you on Alaska’s winter trails.

After you’re outfitted for winter, we’ll share some tales from the trail around the campfire before introducing you to the whole team, many who have raced the Iditarod multiple times.

This tour is more than sitting in a sled and going in a loop — it’s interactive. We invite you to be part of the adventure beginning with giving the dogs love and attention before we head out on the trail. Once we’re on the trail, you can take in the sights riding in a custom-made tour sled, or you can help you guide drive the sled! Either way, in our signature 2 hour tour, there is something for everyone!

Book your tour today! Alaska is calling and you mush go! (Yeah, we said it).

NOTE: We want everyone to have a positive and successful experience. Please let us know if someone in your group is not comfortable around dogs. We are experienced at providing safe and welcoming introductions to the dogs and are happy to work with your group.

We recommend dressing in layers.  For guests who don’t have winter outerwear or if you need to supplement what you have, we provide insulated oversuits, boots and gloves at no additional costs.  Please bring your own winter hat and neck gaiter or scarf. 

INCLUDED
• Professional and experience guides
• Dogs, dogs and more dogs!
• Winter outerwear including warm boots, gloves and insulated coveralls

NOT INCLUDED
 • Gratuities
 • Winter hat and neck gaiter or scarf
 • Shuttle from Anchorage (available for additional fee)

Your dog sledding adventure starts at our headquarters in Willow near the home of the restart of the 1000-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race!  We are an easy 70 mile drive from Anchorage.  We provide a round trip shuttle for an additional fee. 

SNOWHOOK SHUTTLE SERVICE
Our shuttle is available to and from Anchorage for $100.00 per person; a minimum of 2 people are required per party.

• This tour is available between mid-November and mid-April depending on trail conditions.
• This tour departs at 10:00 a.m. each day. 
• This tour is most suitable for individuals who are 12 years of age or older; guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. 
• If there is someone in your group who is uncomfortable around dogs, please let us know.  We do our best to make the experience positive for all involved.
• If someone in your party is uncomfortable driving a snowmobile, they may be a passenger on the snowmobile driven by another member of your group.  We do not provide drivers for individuals who do not wish to drive a snowmobile.  Discounts are not given for passengers.
• Snowmobile drivers must have a valid driver’s license to operate a snowmobile. 
• You must be at least 16 years old to drive a snowmobile. 

Your adventure starts with our signature dog sledding tour.  After a meet and greet with the dogs, many of who have done the Iditarod Sled Dog Race several times, you’ll take to the twists and turns of our winter trails on our custom-made tour sleds.  You can take in the sights as a passenger on the sled or help your guide drive the team! 

After dog sledding, we’ll exchange dog sleds for snowmobiles for some full-throttle fun!  Our expert guides tailor the time on the trail to the needs and abilities of the group making this ideal for novice and advanced riders!  After a safety briefing, we’ll explore Alaska over hills, along groomed trails and through powder! 

A good day on the trail requires a good meal!  We’ll stop at a lodge on the trail to grab some lunch.  Their unparalleled hospitality gives you a true taste of Alaska and chance to warm up, too!

Don’t forget your camera.  There will be plenty of photo ops throughout the day!

NOTE: If at any time we believe someone is operating a snowmobile or behaving in such a way that puts themselves or others in danger, we reserve to right to end the tour early/immediately.  Refunds will not be issued.

You are financially responsible for any damages to the snowmobile(s) or other property that occurs during your tour.

You may not operate a snowmobile while under the influence.

We recommend dressing in layers based on the weather forecast. We provide you with the outerwear you need to stay comfortable and warm out on the trail including a winter over suit, boots, and gloves.

We recommend you dress in appropriate layers and bring a neck gaiter or scarf. A helmet and goggles will also be provided for the snowmobiling portion of your adventure; you are required to wear a helmet.

INCLUDED
 • Well maintained, late model machines
 • Professional and experienced guides
 • Sanitized helmet and goggles
 • Insulated boots, gloves and outerwear
 • Lunch at a lodge on the trail

NOT INCLUDED
 • Gratuities
 • Winter hat and neck gaiter or scarf
 • Shuttle from Anchorage (available for additional fee)

We’ll depart from our headquarters in Willow, an easy 70 mile drive from Anchorage. Ground transportation is available for an additional fee.

The Winter Helicoptor Flightseeing tour departs from and returns to Anchorage. If guests are staying at Alaska Backcountry Cottages in Palmer, this tour can depart from and return to that location.

SNOWHOOK SHUTTLE SERVICE
Our shuttle is available to and from Anchorage for $100.00 per person; a minimum of 2 people are required per party.