Borealis Basecamp: Exclusive Dogsled and Reindeer Day Tour with Local Mushers

Experience an exclusive dogsled and reindeer day tour at Borealis Basecamp. Ride through the snowy forest on a genuine dogsled and walk with reindeer in the beautiful surroundings.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Borealis Basecamp - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in the morning for a 45-minute drive north along the renowned Elliott Highway to Borealis Basecamp. Nestled in the heart of the Boreal Forest, the camp offers stunning panoramic views of the valley.
    The trip includes a 1-hour dogsledding tour and a 30-minute reindeer meet and greet…
What's Included
  • Snow Gear
  • Lunch
Meal Options
  • Garden Salad - Local kale / red onion / tomato /
    cucumber / feta / wild blueberry
    balsamic dressing
  • Mac & Cheese - cheddar blend / bacon / caramelized
    onion / garlic / cream / sourdough
    bread crumbs
  • Borealis Burger - 6oz Black Spruce Farms beef burger /
    cheddar cheese / lettuce / tomato,
    shaved red onion, roasted garlic aioli
  • Grilled Cheese &…
Additional Information

We work exclusively with local, passionate mushers who view their dog teams as their family, and you will have the chance to understand this incredible sport on your hourlong ride through the snowy forest. You will ride on a genuine dogsled, either seated or standing, as the team of 8 dogs swings through the forest with you and your guide at a…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Leslie_m
Mar 26, 2026
Borealis Camp - This was an amazing day. The camp itself is a beautiful setting. We loved feeding the reindeers but especially loved dogsledding through the woods with our amazing expert musher and her incredible team of dogs. Would highly recommend.
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Winslow_b
Mar 16, 2026
Bountiful Beauty at Borealis Basecamp! - This was a fantastic way to spend a day. Such a beautiful location. Everyone that we encountered from the shuttle driver to the dog musher (Annie) and reindeer handler were top notch. If you love dogs this is a 10/10 experience! Yes, the sled ride is only around half an hour, but it is enough and the rest of the time interacting with the dogs is amazing. The reindeer encounter was a delightful surprise—I did not expect to be able to go inside the pen. It was wonderful to see how loved and well cared for they are. We also enjoyed the lunch and walking the nature trails.
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Iva_t
Mar 6, 2026
Amazing experience - It’s a great place and nice friendly staff. Did bunch of different activities and all were top. Dogsledding was so fun got to pet the dogs and they are very lovable. Did the reindeer tour as well and the lady was very nice we fed them , took plants pics with them all was amazing. Did the helicopter ride for 20min and was worth it every penny the feeling is totally different from a plane. Saw few Moose along the ride. Lots of fun activities and i totally recommend them
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Magdalena_r
Mar 4, 2026
Great experience with some heads up tips - This was a great experience. Reindeer feeding was fun. Bring a warm face mask and gloves for dog sled as they only provide jacket, shoes and pants. Keep your cell next to your body as it can freeze up. I had it hanging around my neck so it was exposed to -10F.
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Robert_c
Jan 20, 2026
A nice day outing - Awesome experience! The dog sleds can go surprisingly fast! You can also pet the dogs and pose for photos with them as well.
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Mike_c
Jan 14, 2026
Dogsledding and Reindeer at Borealis Basecamp - Chris was our driver to Borealis Basecamp. He was prompt and very engaging, which made 45 minute drive very easygoing. Upon arriving, we checked quickly. We had about an hour break so we had a delightful early lunch. Right on time, we were introduced to Ashley, our dog musher. Ashley was very engaging and professional. She introduced us to each our the dogs just prior to attaching them to the sled. Then after a thorough walk through, we set off to the most amazing venture. For the next hour we traversed the trail as Ashley gave the dog team commands and showed us the beauty of the area around the Borealis Basecamp. When the experience concluded, we spent the gap time looking at the pictures and video as we waited for the next adventure. Again, right on time we met Arial and off we went to meet the reindeer. Arial provided detail about reindeer in general, as well as the personalities of each of the reindeer we met and fed. The time passed all too quickly, but was a total blast. We concluded our time at Borealis Basecamp and boarded the shuttle for the 45 minute trip back to our hotel. Our driver, was simply a blessing, which made the time pass quickly. Unfortunately, I forgot to write down her name. To sum up the day, our day Borealis Basecamp, on a scale of one to ten, was a 10+. We would highly recommend it without hesitation.
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David_v
Jan 10, 2026
The trip was very fun and... - The trip was very fun and the tour guide was friendly, the dog sledding lasted a good amount of time and offered very nice views
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Jason_x
Dec 30, 2025
I really enjoy the... - I really enjoy the dogsled! These dogs are so cute, and our guide is very nice. Highly recommend this trip!
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Mulya_z
Dec 7, 2025
That was the best... - That was the best experience that I have ever had in my life. I was there when it was -20. The stuff is super friendly, they have a shuttle service, warm extra clothes gloves and shoes They have nice restaurants there very clean bathrooms and a good sitting area
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Cheyenne_d
Dec 6, 2025
A must if you’re visiting... - A must if you’re visiting Fairbanks! I was so impressed by my dogsledding experience and could not have had a better time zooming around both sitting down and standing on the back at different points. The guides for both the dog sledding and reindeer meet and greet were so friendly and knowledgeable, answering all my questions and making me feel welcome. The view over the hills and seeing the sunrise on Denali in the distance were awesome.
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From $275
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).