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The Iditarod Sled Dog Race is one of the most famous sporting events in the world and we put you in the middle of it! Experience the unmatched excitement of the start of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Watch frenzied, leaping sled dogs straining at their harnesses to begin the 1000 mile race to Nome as anxious mushers and their handlers battle to control the excited dogs. Be part of the race by being a dog handler at the race start. Mingle with the mushers and race personnel along the trail at the McGrath, Nikolai and Takotna checkpoints. Join us for the wild celebration in Nome as the 1st musher crosses the finish line to claim their spot in Iditarod history. Now in our 14th year, Alaska Iditarod Tours was one of the first company to offer tours of the Iditarod Race and still offers the finest tour available. Read our testimonial page from some of the scores of clients who have been our guests and had the time of their life. We now offer six different tours of the race, giving you a variety of Iditarod experiences to choose from. All of our Iditarod Tours includes outstanding sightseeing, adventure and the opportunity to be a volunteer in this exciting sporting event. If you have ever wanted to experience Alaska and one of the most unique and exciting sporting events in the world, our tours are for you!
6 Day Iditarod Race Start Tour
Iditarod Trail Tour Highlights
Include :
Attending the Iditarod Race Starts in Anchorage and Wasilla.
Sightseeing excursion to beautiful Alyeska ski resort.
Attend the Musher's Banquet
Opportunity to be an Iditarod team dog handler with VIP privileges.
Scenic drive along Turnagain Arm to Seward and boat cruise of Resurrection Bay.
Visit to the Iditarod Museum
Itinerary
Day One Tuesday March 1, 2011: Guests arrive and check into the Anchorage Hilton Hotel. Evening group
meeting.
Day Two Wednesday March 2, 2011: Pickup at your hotel with a scenic ride along Turnagain
Arm to the port of Seward Alaska. Here we will take a 3 hour cruise in
beautiful Resurrection Bay . In the afternoon we will travel to the village of Girdwood
and stay at the magnificent Alyeska Ski Resort.(L,D)
Day Three Thursday March 3, 2011: We will spend the day at Alyeska. Clients can book
optional activities such as downhill or cross-country skiing, flight seeing
by plane or helicopter, snowmobiling, dog sledding, exploring the village
of Girdwood or just enjoying the hotel amenities. In the afternoon we
will head back to Anchorage and attend the Musher's Banquet in the
evening. (D)
Day Four Friday March 4, 2011: In the morning we will visit the Iditarod Race Headquarters and clients wishing to be handle the dogs at the race start will go through their dog handler certification training. Afternoon and evening are free. Clients may purchase tickets for the "Iditarod Fun Raiser Dinner and Auction" in the evening. . (L)
Day Five Saturday March 5, 2011:Iditarod excitement clicks into high gear today with
the ceremonial Race start in Anchorage. We will get an early start and watch
the mushers unload their teams in the staging area and later join the
crowds cheering on their favorite mushers as they race down 4th Ave.(D)
Day Six Sunday March 6, 2011: Morning departure to the official restart of the
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Willow. Another chance to be a part of the
Race by working as a dog handler or security personnel. (D)
Day Seven Monday March 7, 2011: Clients not continuing onto McGrath or Fairbanks will depart Anchorage.
| Iditarod Trail Extravaganza:
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March 1 - March 2, 2011. $2200 shared
accommodation, single supplement: $450 |
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Accommodations, pre-race activities, admissions, group meals as indicated. |
Alaska Iditarod Tours
Tel. 604-720-0744
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