Warm layers, never cotton next to the skin. Expedition-grade parkas, boots and mitts can be rented in Whitehorse. For a complete checklist, see the Cold Weather Travel Guide by our partner Terre Nord.

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Half-day dog sleddingnear Whitehorse

Self-drive dog sledding near Whitehorse: drive your own team of four to six huskies on forest trails and frozen lakes around Carcross, 45 minutes from Whitehorse. The best half-day winter activity in the Yukon, with transfer available from downtown Whitehorse.

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Half day

$290 CADadult · child $185 CAD+ 6% non-refundable FareHarbor booking fee for online bookings

Duration: About 2.5 hrs
Start: 10 am or 2 pm
Transfer pickup: 9 am or 1 pm (if applicable)
Per sled: 2 guests
Minimum age: 5 years

Full day

$395 CADadult · child $225 CAD+ 6% non-refundable FareHarbor booking fee for online bookings

Duration: 5 to 6 hrs
Start: 10 am
Transfer pickup: 9 am (if applicable)
Per sled: 1 guest
Minimum age: 12 yearsfor the comfort of younger children

Season Dec. 1 to April 5
Group minimum 2 guests
Prices per person, + 5% tax
Transfer optional, from downtown Whitehorse, $53 CAD per person

2.5 or 5 hours

Half-day & full-day dog sledding

No experience needed: this is where every musher starts. After a safety briefing, you meet the huskies who will pull you today. Your guide shows you how to harness them, how to brake, how to lean into a turn and how to talk to your lead dogs. Then the trail is yours: you drive the sled yourself, behind a team of four to six dogs. On the half day, two guests share each sled and take turns at the handlebar; on the full day, you drive your own sled and your own team.

From the kennel, the trail winds through the snowy boreal forest of the Southern Lakes, between spruce and pine, then opens onto the frozen lakes when the ice allows. The only sounds are the runners on the snow and the breathing of the dogs. Your guide chooses the route each day according to snow, ice and weather.

The half day is the perfect first taste: about two hours on the trail. The full day goes further into the backcountry, with lunch on the trail before the afternoon run.

A transfer from downtown Whitehorse can be added when you book ($53 CAD per person, all taxes included), so all you have to do is enjoy the ride.

Lead dogs on the trail, seen from the sled

How the day unfolds

Half day · 10 am or 2 pm
Welcome at the kennel in Carcross and safety briefing · Meeting the dogs and harnessing your team · Two guests per sled, taking turns at the handlebar · About two hours on the forest trails and frozen lakes.
Full day · 10 am
Safety briefing and harnessing your own team · One guest per sled · Morning run deep into the backcountry · Lunch on the trail and hot drinks · Afternoon on the trail · Return to the kennel.

Itineraries are indicative: your guide chooses the route each day according to snow, ice and weather conditions.

Questions & answers.

How far is dog sledding from Whitehorse?

Our base is in Carcross, 45 minutes south of Whitehorse by road. A transfer from downtown Whitehorse is available for $53 CAD per person, all taxes included: simply add it when you book your tour online.

Can I drive the dog sled myself?

Yes. This is a self-drive dog sledding experience: after a safety briefing, you drive the sled yourself behind a team of four to six huskies. On the half day, two guests share a sled and take turns; on the full day, you have your own sled.

Do I need experience?

No experience is needed. Your guide teaches you everything before you leave the kennel, and stays with you on the trail.

When is the dog sledding season in the Yukon?

From December 1 to April 5, depending on snow. February and March bring longer days and are often the most pleasant months.

What should I wear?

Warm layers, never cotton next to the skin. Expedition-grade parkas, boots and mitts can be rented in Whitehorse at Aurora Outfitters (delivery to your hotel available). For a complete checklist, see the Cold Weather Travel Guide by our partner Terre Nord.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, from 5 years old on the half day and from 12 years old on the full day. Child prices: $185 CAD for the half day and $225 CAD for the full day, + 5% tax.

Included

Safety briefing and instruction
Experienced guide
A team of 4 to 6 dogs per sled (2 guests per sled on the half day, your own sled on the full day)
Lunch on the full day

Not included

Winter clothing (rentals available in Whitehorse at Aurora Outfitters, delivery to your hotel available)
Whitehorse – Carcross transfer: $53 CAD per person, all taxes included, to add when you book your tour (pickup in downtown Whitehorse only, 9 am for morning tours, 1 pm for afternoon tours)
Gratuities
Personal travel insurance, strongly recommended before your trip

What to bring

Thermal underwear (top and bottoms)
Fleece pants and sweater
Neck warmer or balaclava
Warm hat
Sunglasses
Headlamp
Camera with lithium batteries

Deposit & cancellation.

Payment: Booked more than 30 days ahead: 25% non-refundable deposit at booking. Booked less than 30 days ahead: full price at booking.
Cancellation: The 25% deposit is non-refundable. The balance (75%) is refunded up to 72 hours before departure, no refund after that.

Cancellations must be made in writing. Third-party and bank fees are not refundable.

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	Adult	Child
Half day	$290 CAD	$185 CAD
Full day	$395 CAD	$225 CAD

Prices in Canadian dollars, + 5% tax. Secure online booking with FareHarbor: a 6% non-refundable booking fee for online bookings is added at checkout. Transfer from downtown Whitehorse: $53 CAD per person, all taxes included, bookable with your tour.

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