Seward, AK
Ididaride Dog Mushing Tour Chosen as one of Alaska's top 20 attractions, a must do for all Alaska visitors.
Your Seward Dog Mushing adventure begins with a two-mile dog sled ride. Feel the power, excitement, and energy of sled dogs as they are harnessed to the comfortable wheeled dog sled. Upon returning to the kennel you'll tour the Seavey's family kennel facilities, laugh as a guest is dressed up as an Iditarod musher, and cuddle adorable husky puppies. Your guides are all Iditarod racers, and offer a delightfully humorous, behind-the-scenes look at the Seavey family's training for the most demanding dog mushing race on earth, the Iditarod.
The Real Alaska Tour
Seward, Alaska This Seward tour package features all the attractions that truly make Alaska the Greatland. First, your guide shows you the sights of Seward. Learn why Seward was known as "the Gateway to Alaska" and "Mile 0" of the Iditarod Trail. See first-hand the effects of the 1964 Earthquake. Then, head out to Exit Glacier and enjoy a short walk along the nature trail that takes you to the face of the glacial ice. Watch for mountain goats, moose and bears. A hearty lunch will be served before you travel to the Seavey homestead and experience IdidaRide's Sled Dog tour. At the end your driver will return you to your hotel, cruise ship or the Alaska Railroad depot. All local transportation and lunch are included in this package.
If your looking for fun a Alaska winter experience our snowshoeing adventures in Girdwood valley offers a unique winter look at an enchanting Alaska rainforest. Girdwood is located just a short drive, 35 miles south of Anchorage, Alaska. Transportation is available from Anchorage for groups. Please call our office if you have a group that would like to go snowshoeing. We also offer group discounts.
Snowshoeing in Girdwood you'll experience a postcard perfect Alaska winter wonderland; snowy alpine meadows, spruce bows heavy with fresh snow and creeks that flow year-round. Snowshoeing with a local interpretative naturalist guide we'll seek out pristine passageways in this snowbound Alaska wilderness. Your naturalist guide will point out unique features while snowshoeing and identify animal tracks left in the snow from the local wildlife.
"Snowshoeing up the mountain was the coolest most awe-inspiring thing we have ever done in our lives. We have traveled the world over, and can't wait to get back to Alaska and to do another adventure snowshoe hike"
-Teri, Joel, Josh & Aaron Rosenberg (Michigan)
Backcountry Safaris offers two Alaska snowshoeing tour options or for groups custom snowshoeing adventures are available. The Girdwood Valley Explorer Snowshoeing tour is 3 - 4 hours long and departs 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Sunset Explorer Snowshoeing tour is 2.5 hours long and departs at 4:00 p.m.
The Sunset Explorer Snowshoeing tour offers a unique Alaska snowshoeing experience. We'll explore Alaska's winter wonderland at dusk. After the alpenglow has faded we'll don headlamps. The evening air is fresh and crisp. Beams of light from our headlamps will catch delicate crystalline reflection from the snow for a new and unique perspective of this winter wonderland.
Snowshoe tours include naturalist guide, instruction, snowshoes, gourmet snack and hot beverages.
All participants must wear winter boots or waterproof footwear, bring gloves, a hat, and several layers of clothes. We find layering offers the best cold weather protection and also allows us to take off layers of clothing as we heat up from being active and add layers as we cool down. Also, bring your day pack including a large bottle of water, camera, and binoculars if you have them. We have some winter clothing available for use if you need it. Please let us know in advance.
2008 Tour Dates And Rates
Form your own group for a custom snowshoeing adventure and a group discount or choose from one of our scheduled tours.
Girdwood Valley Explorer Snowshoeing tour 3-4 hours – Cost $89.00
Departure times 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Two person minimum or $100.00 per person. Singles please call you maybe able to join another group.
Sunset Explorer Snowshoeing Tour 2.5 hours – Cost $80.00
Departure times 4:00 p.m.
Two person minimum. Singles please call you maybe able to join another group.
WHEN YOU'RE READY TO GO!Fill out the secure on-line reservation form or call our office at (907) 222-1632 or toll-free (877) 812-2159. Reservation requires a 50% deposit. We accept payment by VISA/MasterCard. You will receive a pre-trip packet detailing the itinerary of the tour you have chosen and an equipment list.
Last minute reservations may be available so don't hesitate to contact us. If a trip has space, we can get you on it.
We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. Travel insurance coverage can help with expenses for the unforeseeable such as lost baggage, trip delays, emergency evacuation, and cancellation due to illness. Also “cancel for any reason options” are available. Travel Insurance is available through Backcountry Safaris / TravelSafe Vacation.
**Tour Itineraries:
Backcountry Safaris and other tour operators that we work with strive to give you a high quality Alaska experience. The tour itinerary shown on our web page is an example tour itinerary. The actual tour itinerary may vary some due to weather, safety, guest abilities and other conditions. Backcountry Safaris and other independent tour contractors reserve the right to change the tour itinerary and/or make substitutions at any time and without prior notice or to cancel all or part of any tour in its reasonable discretion, for the safety of its participants or due to insufficient number of participants signing up for a tour, because of weather, for the comfort and well being of our guests, for any other conditions that might affect the quality of tour, or as deemed necessary by the tour operator or trip leader.
Limitations of liability:
Although every precaution is taken to safeguard you and your belongings, our adventure trips involve inherent risks and dangers which are beyond our control and Backcountry Safaris shall assume no responsibility for personal injuries or deaths and loss of personal property. Due to the nature of the activities, a condition of your participation is that you will read and sign the acknowledgment and Release of Liability before the tour begins. A copy of the text is available on request.
We use independent contractors to supply Backcountry Safaris with various services on many of our adventures. Some trips require us to use independent tour guides, drivers, lodges and hotels, air and water taxis, and other suppliers. Because we do not own, operate, manage, control, or supervise these suppliers, we cannot be liable for any acts or omissions on their part, including any negligence, gross negligence, or reckless or willful acts. Backcountry Safaris assumes no responsibility for any injury, loss, damage, delay, or death to person or property arising from the negligent or willful act or failure to act of any person who is to or does provide goods or services for this trip or for the action or inaction of any other third party. Without limitation, Backcountry Safaris is not responsible for acts of God, equipment failures, vehicle or vessel accidents, illness from food or otherwise, annoyance, delays, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, and changes in transit or hotel and lodge services over which it has no control.
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If your looking for fun a Alaska winter experience our snowshoeing adventures in Girdwood valley offers a unique winter look at an enchanting Alaska rainforest. Girdwood is located just a short drive, 35 miles south of Anchorage, Alaska. Transportation is available from Anchorage for groups. Please call our office if you have a group that would like to go snowshoeing. We also offer group discounts.
The Sunset Explorer Snowshoeing tour offers a unique Alaska snowshoeing experience. We'll explore Alaska's winter wonderland at dusk. After the alpenglow has faded we'll don headlamps. The evening air is fresh and crisp. Beams of light from our headlamps will catch delicate crystalline reflection from the snow for a new and unique perspective of this winter wonderland.
Girdwood Valley Explorer Snowshoeing tour 3-4 hours – Cost $89.00
