Dog sledding tours
The Fabulous Fun Run
Tour time: 40mn - 1 hour preparation + 1 hour tour
$160 per person
This is a an exciting tour on our multi-track trail system that includes traveling through a variety of scenic landscapes. You will drive over lakes, through the forest on a 2 trail-system and there will be hills to go up and down.
It is a suitable tour for almost anyone between the age of 10 and 70! If you have young children we can customize this tour for you.
The Scenic Delta Tour
Tour time: 45mn - 1 hour preparation + 1H30-2 hours tour $250 per person
Enjoy exploring the Mackenzie Delta by dog team. Compared to the Fun Run this is a longer, quieter and more relaxing tour where you can enjoy some spectacular natural scenery to its fullest. You will be following your guide's team on a short part of the Fun Run route and then onto the Mackenzie River and down a beautiful creek, then onto a big lake and return through the Boreal forest. This is the way to see the Mackenzie Delta in its pristine winter glory!
*Option to combine with the Fun Run for an additional $50 pp
The Campfire Lunch Tour
Tour time: 40mn - 1 hour preparation + 3 hour tour
$300-$350 per person
This tour takes you across lakes and through scenic forests and creeks. You will experience a delightful time with our beautiful huskies as you travel through the pristine countryside. At Picnic Lake you will enjoy a hot lunch around a campfire and spend an hour or more there while the huskies rest. This is a good way to photograph the dogs up close and enjoy interacting with them.
The overnight Remote Cabin Tour
Tour time: 2 half days with overnight accommodations
$550 per person for three or four people*
$650 per person for a minimum of two people*
This guided dog sledding tour to our outpost cabin located about 17 kilometers from the Arctic Chalet starts around 1 pm from our husky kennels. You will travel for about 2 hours on a scenic trail to the Arctic Loon Cabin. At this wonderfully secluded retreat you can unwind and connect with nature.
The cabin is spacious and comfortable and spacious. There are also two small bedrooms with a bunk bed in each and a large bedroom with a double bed. Warm bedding is provided and the cabin is equipped with a nice kitchen and an indoor toilet "honey bucket" - No outhouse!
At the cabin you can enjoy a hot dinner and relax with some of our great northern books by the wood stoves where you have a nice view of the lake and surrounding hills. If you are lucky, you will see the spectacular Aurora Borealis away from all city lights.
The next morning your guide will take you snowshoeing on a scenic trail in the surrounding hills through this "winter wonderland". After lunch you will prepare for the return trip with the dogs.
On this tour we can easily accommodate 4 people with one dog team each although we can arrange for larger groups as well. For larger groups we can combine dog sledding with snowmobiling or snowshoeing to the cabin on a shorter route. In this case half of the group would snowmobile or snowshoe one way and the other half would go out by dog team and then switch for the return trip. For the quiet enjoyment of those driving dog teams the two groups would not travel together.
Dietary requirements: Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. Olav & Judi are plant-based vegetarians, non-smokers and non-drinkers. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages to the cabin.
Family Camp is a real hit! Bring your young children with you to the cabin and we will have a trail and small sleds that they can drive themselves around the lake with one or two huskies pulling them. Get some fabulous videos!
*Please note that the overnight tour price includes snowshoeing, 3 meals, overnight lodging and two half-days of dog sledding.
*This tour can also be done by snow mobile.
Package Tour
5-Day Arctic Dog Sledding Variety Package
This package includes other activities besides dog sledding.
Available February, March & early April
$2,275 per person for two people
ITINERARY
Sunday: We will meet you at the airport and shuttle you to the Arctic Chalet where you will check into your cabin, followed by a tour of the town of Inuvik which will include a short drive on the Mackenzie river ice road.
Monday: After breakfast in your room we will take you on a fun dog sled tour out into the Mackenzie Delta where we will have a hot lunch around a campfire.
Tuesday: Today you will drive your dog team to the Arctic Loon Cabin. The trip is about 2.5 to 3 hours. Here you will enjoy a good meal and overnight. This cabin is off the grid, but very comfortable with warm bedding and an indoor toilet! Dinner, breakfast and lunch are provided.
Wednesday: In the morning you can accompany Judi for some snowshoeing on a scenic trail or enjoy relaxing in the cabin. After lunch we will prepare for the trip back to the Arctic Chalet with the dog teams or by snowmobile.
Thursday: Today we will offer you one of our vehicles to drive the new highway to Tuktoyaktuk on the Arctic Ocean or we can drive you there and give you the full interpretive tour.
Friday: Today you check out and we will take you to the airport to see you off.
Note:
- Meals are not included at the Arctic Chalet or on the tour to Tuk, but your cabin will have a kitchen where you can prepare and cook your own food. We will take you to the grocery store whenever you like.
- Judi and Olav are vegetarian and will serve you some delicious vegetarians meals out at the Loon cabin and around the campfire on your half-day dog sled tour.
- Let us know if you have any food allergies.
- We do not include Saturdays in any of our tour packages. Otherwise, our dates are quite flexible and we can modify or customize a package to suit your interests. See other packages.
Variety Package
7-Day Arctic Fun Package
Available February, March & early April every Winter
$3,345 per person for Two People
GST is extra
ITINERARY
Sunday Afternoon: Arrival in Inuvik, shuttle to the Arctic Chalet and check into your comfortable full-service cabin where you will stay for the next 7 nights. As an introduction to your Arctic Experience we will give you a very interesting tour of the unique town of Inuvik.
Monday: Today we will drive you all the way to the Arctic Ocean and give you a tour of the village of Tuktoyaktuk. This is a full day tour with the option to add on a two-hour cultural tour in Tuk which includes a traditional lunch with native elders.
Tuesday: Today we will give you a tour of the husky kennels where you will meet our beautiful friendly white huskies. Then we will take you on a half-day dog sled tour to Picnic Lake where we will all enjoy a hot lunch around a campfire.
Wednesday: Today we will drive the Mackenzie River ice road to the village of Aklavik. It’s a 2-2.5 hour drive each way all on ice!
Thursday: Drive a snowmobile on a guided overnight tour to our secluded outpost cabin a little ways out of town located in some beautiful hills above a lake. The drive out is only about one hour. A full dinner will be served to you there in the evening. Snacks and hot drinks available anytime. Look for the Aurora Borealis away from all artificial lights.
Friday: Enjoy a pancake breakfast/brunch, a snowshoe hike on a scenic trail with some great views before snowmobiling back to the Arctic Chalet.
Saturday: This is a leisure day off to spend around Inuvik or snowshoeing on the property.
Sunday: Check out and fly south.