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2013 Alaska Iditarod Sled Dog Race Tour Packages

Choose from one of our 8 tours listed below to experience the excitement of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race
This 2013 Iditarod Race Tour is designed to let you experience all of the excitement of the race start, plus take in some fabulous sightseeing and wildlife viewing along Turnagain Arm and in Resurrection Bay. We frequently see Orcas, Humpback Whales, Sea Lions, Mountain Goats and Otters on our Resurrection Bay Cruise. Our visit to the Alaska Wildlife center will give us close-up views of Grizzlies, Black Bears, Caribou, Moose, Elk and Muskoxen. At the Iditarod Race Banquet you will mingle with the mushers, have photo ops with them and the opportunity to wish them well. Clients have the option to go through the dog handler certification that allows them to help bring the sled dogs up to the starting line at the Race start. How exciting is that for Iditarod fans! Optional activities at Alyeska include dog sled rides, snowmobiling, helicopter rides and of course skiing. With all the excitement of the Iditarod Race start, 1st rate lodging and meals and the spectacular scenery and wildlife viewing, this Idiatrod Race Tour is a wonderful introduction to the Iditarod and will one you will truly enjoy.

6 Day Iditarod Race Start Tour

Iditarod Start 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 : Guests arrive and check into the Anchorage Hilton Hotel. Evening group meeting.
    • Day Two Wednesday : 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 : 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 : 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 :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 : 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 : Clients not continuing onto McGrath or Fairbanks will depart Anchorage.
    Iditarod Start Extravaganza: February 26- March 4, 2013. $2200 shared accommodation, single supplement: $400
    Includes: Accommodations, pre-race activities, admissions, group meals as indicated.
    Alaska Iditarod Tours
    Tel. 604-720-0744

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