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 - We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning. It is a 45 minute drive North on the world famous Elliott Highway to Borealis Basecamp. We are located in the heart of the Boreal Forest, with panoramic views of the valley.
    Included in your trip is a 1-hour dogsledding tour & a 30-minute long reindeer meet and greet tour.
    We…
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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Gerry_a
Mar 2, 2025
Pleasant Day with Dogs and Reindeer! - We went for a dog sled ride and thoroughly enjoyed the interaction with the dogs. They were very excited to go for the run. Our Musher was friendly and informative. After the dogsled ride we got to meet the reindeer! They let us feed them and pet them too.
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Rose
Feb 25, 2025
Great experience - Loved meeting the dogs and handlers- experienced being on the dogsled/ watch out for the bumps- then holding onto the back of the sled was great- you have a new found appreciation for what they are capable of
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Ann
Feb 22, 2025
Dog Sleds in Wilderness! - A wonderful experience! Driver picked us up and we drove a beautiful highway to the Aurora Basecamp! A great surprise it is a resort with lots to do and room cabins with view ports built right in! Would be a fabulous place to stay. Of the many activities, we went for a long snowy walk in the woods before we had a delicious lunch overlooking great wilderness. Then we were taken to meet and greet reindeer! After petting and feeding we were taken to dog sleds area! Our musher, Joey was competition level and told us lots of facts about dog sledding. We climbed aboard our sled and watched whilst he let loose 6 dogs, all barking and wagging their tails! He hooked them up in minutes and we were off! They go very fast and it was an exhilarating experience! Absolutely a must do!
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Lmunkc
Jan 30, 2025
Huskies, Reindeer and Pure Alaskan Magic - Our tour was an unforgettable adventure filled with incredible experiences! The dog sledding was absolutely amazing—so exhilarating that we could have done it all afternoon. The mushers were friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer all our questions, giving us great insight into the sport and the incredible dogs that make it possible. Visiting the reindeer farm was just as special. We got to meet Alice, Hank, and the cutest little reindeer, Gary, who completely stole our hearts! To top it all off, we spent time cuddling with the most adorable husky puppies—an experience that made the day even more magical. This tour was the perfect mix of adventure and adorable moments, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a true Alaskan experience!
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Lena_m
Dec 29, 2024
Best experience ever - We had the best time. Everyone at Borealis Basecamp was friendly and knowledgeable and went above and beyond. The property is beautiful! Mushers bring their own dogs to camp every day. The sled dogs are obviously well cared for, we were surprised at how much they enjoyed cuddles! Our reindeer handler was extremely knowledgeable, we learned so much!
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Yvonne_a
Dec 9, 2024
A day to remember! - We got up close to the reindeer and fed and petted them. The dog sledding was awesome! We got to play with each dog before the sledding and then they got down to business by pulling the sleigh. Our musher was very informative and pleasant! I wish we had the time to do it, again.
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Jesshf110oc
Nov 17, 2024
Bucket list worthy - The dogsledding was awesome!! The guide and the dogs were amazing!! Definitely the highlight of my Alaska experience!
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Jodie_b
Oct 4, 2024
Fun - Great experience! I would do it again! Everyone was So Kind and explained every thing in detail. I had a great experience and I will recommend this to anyone and everyone
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Yunseo_c
Apr 10, 2024
I love it! - I had a great time on the dogsled and reindeer tour! The guides were really nice, the lunch was yummy, and the dog sled ride was super fun. The dogs were adorable too!
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Judy502harris
Mar 5, 2025
Worth a day trip - Wonderful! Basecamp is a great place to see on a day trip. It's beautiful + a variety of adventures!
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