Seavey's IdidaRide Sled Dog Tours

Seavey's IdidaRide Sled Dog Tours

Seavey's IdidaRide Sled Dog Tours
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Mush the 2017 Iditarod champion sled dogs! Visit Seavey's IdidaRide racing kennel, where four generations of the Seavey family and 100 of the toughest dogs in the world train during the summer months. You'll be helping train their 46th Iditarod team for their 4th championship. Cuddle the adorable husky puppies, try on the gear worn when it's 40 below, and get a pawtograph from their Golden Harness winning lead dogs. Sleds with padded seats and suspension, fully covered tour, and dog themed gift shop make this the most fun you can have in Seward in the rain. Voted "Best Sled Dog Ride in Alaska" by readers of the Alaska Magazine.
Seward, Alaska
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USAtraveler01
USA171 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Family
We did the summer dog sled experience. Best thing we did in Alaska. Memory of a lifetime. Hal Hanson was a fantastic tour guide. The dog sled ride was beyond amazing. Plus we got to play with the adorable little puppies and so much more. I chose them because they let their dogs roam free when not on the sleds. That tells me they love their dogs. I would not give my business to any other company that chains their dog to their dog home. My only issue is The tour guide should request people on the tour wear masks or not let them continue. The other people on the tour did not wear masks. This put us at risk as we were in close contact with them throughout.
Written August 6, 2020
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Debbi D
mattapoisett, ma737 contributions
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Aug 2020
As a teacher who teaches about the Iditarod to her students this was a once in a lifetime experience! We had the chance to go on a sled dog ride with a Turbo (a dog who was on the team that won the Iditarod in 2017) and our guide will be running this year. The tour is very informative and even lets you snuggle with some of the puppies. They did a great job giving us personal stories as well as a detailed history of the race and sled dogs in Alaska.
Written September 8, 2020
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southerngirl32
Charleston, SC65 contributions
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Jul 2020
Enjoyed our educational experience and trail ride with Sadie! The dogs are not "pretty" like you see in the movies. These dogs are bred for the Iditarod race and are working dogs. They all seemed very happy and were anxious to pull the sled! I love animals and believe that these dogs are treated well and love what they do! We held the puppies which were adorable. Sadie gave us great information and demo on how the dogs are readied and how the Iditarod is run, as well as history. It took a little while to get the dogs hitched up and ready to go, but this showed us what it takes to get the dogs and sled prepared. This was a great addition to our Alaskan adventure! Thanks Sadie!!
Written July 24, 2020
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sillyslugs
Waynesburg, PA107 contributions
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Jun 2021
This was the highlight of my trip. We were flown 7 minutes out to the Glacier in a helicopter. Then we were allowed to pet the dogs. We helped to harness 4 dogs up to a small sled and then got to "mush" the dogs around the glacier. Actually the dogs are so well trained, it is just a matter of standing on the sled rails and breaking when needed. I loved it, but I wish I had been in the front sled. The woman in front of me kept going super slow, so I didn't get to experience the speed that I would have liked. Still, I would do it again. As I said, it was my favorite tour of the trip. After the ride, we helped unharness and feed the dogs. Then we had a short ride back. They give you rain gear and boots to keep your clothes from getting dirty or covered in dog hair, and it helps with the morning chill. Later, it got really warm on the glacier. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it.
Written June 18, 2021
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Caren V
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Sep 2021 • Solo
Our guide was exceptional, knowledgeable and courteous. We had an indepth tour of the kennels where we greeted dogs and played with puppies. We mushed our own four dog teams through a beautiful landscape of fall leaves. All dogs were well socialized, friendly and loved to be petted.
Written September 26, 2021
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Mary N
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Jun 2024 • Couples
We did the dog sled/cart ride, lunch, Seward Tour, Exit Glacier, Salmon creek experience. The dog sled portion was really interesting and enjoyable. So was the salmon viewing. But they drove us all the way into Seward for the city tour and lunch which I couldn’t eat because of needing GF for Celiac. My lunch tested positive for gluten at the restaurant we were taken to. I also had no options to talk to staff to see if they could prepare my food safely. After lunch we were driven back to see Exit Glacier. The driving and waiting to be served took too much time and we only had about 1 hour ten minutes for hiking to see the glacier up close. You had to walk at too fast a pace to get up to the glacier and get back in time to not miss your train boarding. So we had to opt for the shorter path that did not go up to the glacier. This was a HUGE disappointment. There was a restaurant very close to the park they could have taken us to that has very good reviews for gluten free that would have saved all the extra drive time and I also wouldn’t have gone hungry. We could have done the more strenuous hike with another 15 minutes of time. They should have put the Seward tour at the end when they had to drop us all at the train depot. The railroad package we bought advised all of our excursions that we needed to eat GF. This was the only excursion that did not care if we could eat. The other three excursions had no trouble with GF. I mentioned this to the tour guide and he was unconcerned with our need. The Alaska Train package mentioned going to the closer restaurant for lunch but the tour guide just laughed it off as old news.
Written June 21, 2024
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Unfortunately the restaurant this guest researched and contacted with very specific requests/questions (after finding it in an old listing for our tour), hasn't opened for lunch since 2019. We went there for 20 years, and would love to go back, but it's not an option. I understand how this was disappointing for the guest thinking they had made an effort to avoid this, but neither our company nor the restaurant was aware of the dietary requiremens. This was a misunderstanding, and certainly not a lack of effort or compassion on anyone's part. (They do have multiple GF options, and ordered her one, but evidently didn't take the specialized separation steps, and the meal came out with an unacceptable PPM of gluten after testing with a portable tester)
Written July 10, 2024
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Jenks, OK13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
We did the summer dog sled tour in Seward and it was wonderful. My kids range in age from 8-17, and this was enjoyable for all of us. Hal Hanson was an excellent host. We loved getting to see the dogs in action as well as meet the new puppies.
Written June 16, 2021
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Bridget B
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Jul 2024 • Family
We did the glacier helicopter tour from Girdwood. The ground crew was great, they quickly got us dressed in warm gear (jacket, pants, boot covers they provided) and did a safety briefing. We were off to the glacier ahead of schedule which meant more time to play with the pups. Punchbowl glacier is a unique place to visit. The pups are so friendly and excited to mush! We particularly enjoyed Amelia, Axel and momma Molly with her yet to be named puppy. We recommended they name her “Fireball” because she’s feisty! The actual dog sledding was a fun experience. One of our sleds was much faster than the other so know that you may go fast or slower depending on the dogs, your weight, etc.
Written July 11, 2024
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Jeff S
Saint Charles, MO75 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
My sister set up this experience so my wife and I had no idea of what to expect going into this adventure. We knew we were going to ride a sled led by dogs, but beyond that, I had no expectations. This experience was amazing, and if you are a dog lover, you will love this adventure! The ride was fantastic, but one thing that really impressed me was the history of this family with the Iditarod race. The Seavey's have run and won the race several times including holding the record for the fastest time to complete the race. This family and this group of dogs KNOWS dog sledding. The dogs LOVE to run, and the care that this family gives to the dogs is clear. The dogs love having and doing their job. The ride was only part of the experience. They also included an explanation of the race, the sled, how they run the race, and just a whole bunch of other information about dog sledding. THIS is the dog sledding ride and tour that you want to experience if you plan to do any dog sledding rides in Alaska!
Written June 24, 2024
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Michelle B
Los Angeles, CA171 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
This is the place to see the sled dogs up close and personal. We took a sled ride (on a cart with wheels because there was no snow) 2 miles through the forest. Then we were able to play with the juvenile dogs and then hold 6-day-old puppies! They explained the iditarod race and gear they wore while racing. It was wonderful. It was also a lot less costly than the companies near Denali.
Written March 27, 2024
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