Turn onto Trail Breaker Trail from Airport Industrial Rd. When you get to a clearing right continue around the lake on the left side of it, park where you see a "Park here" sign. Your guide will meet you here.
Description
Family-owned and operated since 1976, Trail Breaker Kennel is one of the longest operating kennels in Alaska. The kennel was founded in Eureka, Alaska, by the late Susan Butcher, a four-time Iditarod champion, and David Monson, her husband and Yukon Quest champion.
This activity allows visitors to step inside our historic kennel, meet our mushers and huskies, and learn about the sport of mushing. Located 10 minutes from downtown, this conveniently located kennel provides easy access to the Alaskan wilderness.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Fri, Sat, and Sun
Start times
10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 16
Adult (ages 4+)
$170
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Sled Dog Cart Ride with Guide
What's included
Included
All mushing equipment is provided
Not included
Private transportation
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
5 reviews
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How it compares in Fairbanks
Starting price $170 is 10% above the typical $155 for tours of similar length in Fairbanks
Excurgo comparison of 164 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Participants must be 4 years or older
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sled Dog Cart Ride with Guide take?
Sled Dog Cart Ride with Guide lasts about 1 hour.
How much does Sled Dog Cart Ride with Guide cost?
Prices start at $170 per person for this Fairbanks experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Sled Dog Cart Ride with Guide run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Can I cancel Sled Dog Cart Ride with Guide for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Turn onto Trail Breaker Trail from Airport Industrial Rd. When you get to a clearing right continue around the lake on the left side of it, park where you see a "Park here" sign. Your guide will meet you here. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Sled Dog Cart Ride with Guide offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 5 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Sled Dog Cart Ride with Guide worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Trail Breaker Kennel.
Reviews(5)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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medievalforecast
October 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Incredible Experience!
We had an AMAZING dog sled cart ride. Unforgettable. Definitely worth the money, and definitely a highlight of the year's travel.
Our musher, Katrina, was fantastic. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the team and alert to everything--like she had one eye for each of the eight dogs on our team and another pair for everything that was going on on either side of the trail.
The one-hour trip took us down a track, forest trail, and up a shallow stream. The ride was bouncy and fun.
Bring warm clothes and let the musher tell you what to wear. They really know their stuff!
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Cowboysfever
October 26, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
A must in Alaska
Katerina was the best guide and wonderful host, she provided us with hot coffee for our run with the dogs and let us take pictures and pet and love on the animals, she is a sweet lady and takes care of 48 dogs pretty much by herself and knows all of their names on the spot so she’s a good dog mom! We loved it!!
Operator response
Thank you so much for visiting for a cart ride! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your time with Katrina and our Alaskan husky athletes.
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R_M
October 8, 2024 · via Viator
Terrific Experience
Anna Marie was extremely knowledgeable and welcomed any and all questions regarding the dogs or dogsledding. The 4 mile cart trip was awesome as Anna Marie spoke with the dogs and explained what she was doing during the trip. Being able to meet and pet the dogs afterwards was great! Highly recommend this trip if you are in the Fairbanks area.
Operator response
Thank you for this feedback regarding your cart ride here at Trail Breaker Kennel. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Anna Marie and the dogs - we know they all throughly enjoy sharing what they do with guests like you.
Thank you for visiting!
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Cary_F
September 19, 2024 · via Viator
Good experience
Loved getting to interact with the dogs and puppies. It was very educational as well! Our tour guide was great and answered questions during and before the tour.
Operator response
HI Cary,
Thank you for visiting Trail Breaker Kennel this fall. We are so glad you enjoyed your cart ride and had a chance to learn about dog mushing and Alaskan huskies while at it!
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yesenia_c
October 22, 2023 · via Viator
Fun and Unique
It was a really cool experience. The tour lady was very friendly and attentive. The dogs were really friendly as well. The only downfall was that when I booked I do not recall seeing anywhere that if the snow on the ground was not enough, that we would not be able to ride the sled. Instead we rode a gas powered four wheeler and dogs helped pulled. The dogs listen very well to all the instructor's commands. Overall, it was a unique experience. I would use this company again except I would call first to make sure I am able to ride the actual sled.
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