★★★★★   4.6 OUT OF 812 REVIEWS


DogGoneIt Sled Dog Tour

A hands-on working kennel visit: real Alaska mushing life, up close

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DURATION

1.5-hour narrated tour

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Getting There

Meets at the DogGoneIt Tours location.

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Highlights


  • Hold sled dog puppies and spend time in their play area
  • Watch a team of sled dogs depart on a live summer training run
  • Immersive multi-media presentation simulating the Iditarod trail experience
  • Hear firsthand stories from musher Mike Santos about racing the Iditarod
  • See actual race video footage, photos, and equipment
  • Learn about the sled dog breed through slideshows and video
  • 1.5-hour intimate, narrated tour at the musher's home
  • Q&A session with hands-on viewing of dog mushing gear and souvenirs


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Details


At DogGoneIt, you get to experience that legacy up close, in a setting that feels more like a visit than a tour. This is a family operation, run by musher Mike Santos out of his own home, and the 1.5 hours you spend there moves easily between moments: holding puppies in the play area, watching a team depart on a live summer training run, and sitting through a multimedia presentation that puts you right on the Iditarod trail. Mike's firsthand stories from racing the Iditarod, paired with real race footage, photos, and equipment you can hold in your hands, turn a short visit into something you'll be talking about long after you've left.

Tour Dates

5/15/26–9/17/26


TOUR TIMES

  • 8:00 am
  • 7:00 pm


RATES

  • $65  - Ages 13 & up
  • $55 - Ages up to 12

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Additional Information


DogGoneIt provides a bright spot in a visit to Denali, regardless of the weather

You will have the opportunity to meet the dogs, hold the puppies, and virtually experience the Iditarod race. Your intimate visit will bring you to our home and includes an hour and a half narrated tour in which you will learn about sled dogs, the Iditarod sled dog race, and life in rural Alaska.


The tour emphasizes multimedia through which you can experience a virtual sled dog ride and the feeling of being on the Iditarod trail.


Your visit begins as you spend time with our puppies

Get a chance to hold a young sled dog puppy and see their puppy play area. After you have had a chance for a snuggle and a photo, the more formal part of your visit begins. Watch as a team of enthusiastic sled dogs take off for a summer training run. Learn about the breed as you watch a slideshow of photos and video and meet individual members of the team.


Next, you will move indoors for a multi-media presentation allowing you to understand and experience the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and what motivates Mike Santos to participate. See video footage, photos, and equipment from the race and be entertained by stories of the successes and challenges we have encountered in our journey. Experience winter on the trail through our video, sound, and light show.


Your visit concludes with a chance to ask questions, see more dog mushing equipment and souvenirs, and get one last view of the dogs and puppies.


Our Goal for Our Visitors

Learn what it is like to live with the world’s greatest athletes as you visit with our puppies, witness sled dogs in action, and virtually experience running the Iditarod.

Enjoy stories of the adventures of living an ever-growing dream both on and off the trail.


Discover what it takes to make it on the Last Frontier and experience the journey that is Iditarod.


DogGoneIt stands out as one of the most memorable experiences of an Alaskan vacation.


Not only do you have the chance to learn about the Iditarod and meet the dogs and puppies, but the intimate visit to our Alaskan home gives you the chance to learn about the real experience of living in Alaska and make personal connections with our family.


This authentic atmosphere combined with a professional tour experience have made DogGoneIt winner of numerous awards.


Why Book With Us

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Tour Reviews

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OUTSTANDING AND A MUST DO

The trip to Dog Gone it Kennels was part our tour. It was OUTSTANDING and a MUST DO experience. The interactions with the puppies and dogs was truly heartwarming. Mike and Caitlin Santos have a wonderful operation that should be on everyone's list of things to do!

Rob W · TripAdvisor

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AN UNFORGETTABLE ALASKAN ADVENTURE

What an amazing and authentic Alaskan adventure! From start to finish, Dog Gone It Tours in Cantwell was an absolute highlight of our trip. The owners were so friendly, welcoming, and incredibly passionate about what they do. We got to meet the dogs (and cuddle a few!), learn all about sled dog life, and hear fascinating stories about the Iditarod. The pickup service was a huge bonus and made everything super convenient.

lweimers · TripAdvisor

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Policies


  • Weather Policy

    DogGoneIt provides a bright spot in a visit to Denali, regardless of the weather. Tours are not cancelled due to inclement weather.

  • Cancellation Policy

    Guests will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Guests will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.

  • Child Policy

    Children are welcome to join and experience our amazing sled dogs!

  • Shuttle Availability

    Free shuttle service is provided to & from most Denali area lodging. Please select pick-up during check-out.

★★★★★  4.6 OUT OF 812 REVIEWS

Tour Provided By: DogGoneIt Tours


  $65 / Person

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