Dog Sled & ATV/UTV Combo

Duration:

6 hours

Please arrive 30 mins early for your tour to ensure we can start on time

Includes/Excludes:

• 2-hour dog sled adventure

• 3-hour ATV ride through the Talkeetna Mountains

• Gear & Equipment (waterproof clothing, helmets, etc)

• Lunch/snacks between activities

• We DO NOT provide drivers for our tours. You must be at least 18 and licensed to drive a machine.

About:

Join us this summer for an unforgettable day of adventure. Experience the best of summer in Alaska with a visit to an Iditarod dog sled kennel and go for a ride with these over-the-top friendly sled dogs. You'll be amazed at the power these dogs have as you glide through the hills and woods that these dogs run on year-round. You'll get to meet the whole team, learn how we train and work with these remarkable dogs, and most importantly get to play with them yourself.

The adventure isn't over, though. After we finish with the sled dog tour, we will enjoy lunch and then switch gears as we head up to Hatcher Pass for an ATV Adventure. You get to drive your ATV through rugged mountain landscapes. With Alaska on display all around, the view from the top of the pass is amazing. Along the way we'll stop for pictures and maybe a little berry picking (in season).

If you have never been on a UTV, don't worry. Our guides will work with you to build your skills and confidence. This trip is suitable for all ability levels and will be the best part of your vacation!

Notes:

• If anyone in your party is uncomfortable around dogs let us know so we can make it a successful experience.
• Our UTVs (Side by Sides) do not require prior experience! But you must have prior ATV riding experience to rent one of our single-rider ATVs. Riding an ATV requires coordinated physical input and you need to use your body to be actively involved with the steering and driving of the ATV for proper operation. Please also note that the maximum amount of weight the single-rider ATV can accommodate is 300 pounds.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation requests 7 days prior to the start of your tour will receive a full refund less any booking fees or taxes. There is a $50 per reservation rescheduling fee for group sizes with 8 or less guests. Larger parties can reach out for additional details. Rescheduling is based upon availability.

• Cancellation requests 3-6 days prior to the start of your tour will receive 50% refund less any booking fees or taxes. Rescheduling fees apply and rescheduling is based on availability.
• Cancellation requests less than 3 days prior to the start of your tour or failure to show up for your tour will result in no refund or rescheduling option.
• Bookings made within the 3-day window prior to the start of a tour are not eligible for refunds or rebooking.
• Same-day bookings are not eligible for refunds, rebooking, or Travel Cancellation Protection.
• Rescheduling is first come, first served and based entirely on availability.
• Rescheduled bookings are not eligible for refund or rescheduling a 2nd time.
• Please note that canceled flights or illnesses are not exceptions to our cancellation policy.
• In the event that the tour is canceled by Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska due to weather or any other force majeure, the reserving party will receive a complete refund.

Please Note:

If you have booked the 10 am start time, you will go to 23880 Long Lake Road in Willow. This tour starts with dog sledding, lunch and then the ATV Adventure.

If you have booked the 1 pm start time, you will start at 7201 Willow Fishhook Road. This tour starts with the ATV Adventure, then a late lunch and finishes with the dog sled experience.

Thank you for choosing Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska (SAGA) for your Alaska adventure! Below is some of the what, when, and where information for your tour.

We also offer:

- Lodging on Hatcher Pass

- E Bikes

- All Day Combo Tours

Please reach out to us if you have any questions or we can be of any assistance with booking an additional tour.

We offer 2 different time options for this tour. Please make sure to double check your tour's start location. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour’s start time to complete waivers and get any necessary gear.

10 AM - 4 PM Dog Sled ATV Combination Tour - Kennel Start

WHERE TO GO: GOOGLE AND OTHER MAP APPS OCCASIONALLY PROVIDE THE WRONG DIRECTIONS. WE WANT TO RESPECT OUR NEIGHBORS SO PLEASE FOLLOW THESE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS BELOW IN ORDER TO ARRIVE AT THE CORRECT LOCATION.

• SAGA is located at 23880 Long Lake Road in Willow, Alaska, approximately 70 miles north of Anchorage.
• The turn onto Long Lake Road is approximately mile 69 on the Parks Highway. Whether you're coming from the south or the north, there is only one option for turning onto Long Lake Road. Once on Long Lake Road, proceed approximately 1/4 mile.
• SAGA's driveway is on the left hand side of Long Lake Road; it is the first driveway on the left after the storage center on the right.

Your tour begins with an exciting kennel visit and dryland dog sledding adventure at Snowhook Kennel (23880 Long Lake Road - Willow, Alaska)

After our morning Dog Sledding Adventure and lunch (hamburgers/cheeseburgers), you will head up to our Snowhook Hatcher Pass ATV Base for an exciting afternoon exploring the scenic trails of Hatcher Pass. Once July rolls around and the entire Hatcher Pass Road opens up, many guests continue on after our tours on a scenic drive over the pass into Palmer.

The ATV/UTV portion of the tour works with you to build your skills and make you feel more comfortable on the ATV as we progress. Our trail is both scenic and has incremental challenges depending on the group's ability and comfort level. We strive to include what each guest needs to have a great time with us. Each driver is responsible for any damage that is caused to their machine whether accidental or intentional.

1PM - 7PM Dog Sled ATV Combination Tour - ATV/UTV Start

WHERE TO GO: GOOGLE AND OTHER MAP APPS OCCASIONALLY PROVIDE THE WRONG DIRECTIONS. WE SUGGEST ARRIVING VIA THE PARKS HIGHWAY (ROUTE 3) COMING THROUGH WASILLA AND WILLOW TO WILLOW FISHHOOK ROAD. GOOGLE MAPS SOMETIMES SUGGESTS A ROUTE OVER THE PASS VIA PALMER. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS ROUTE FOR ARRIVAL TIME PURPOSES. WE WANT TO RESPECT OUR NEIGHBORS SO PLEASE FOLLOW THESE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS BELOW IN ORDER TO ARRIVE AT THE CORRECT LOCATION.

• Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska - Hatcher Pass ATV Adventures is located at 7201 Willow Fishhook Road in Willow, Alaska, approximately 80 miles north of Anchorage.
• The turn onto Willow Fishhook Road is approximately mile 71 on the Parks Highway (Route 3). Whether you're coming from the south or the north, there is only one option for turning onto Willow Fishhook Road. Once on Willow Fishhook Road, proceed approximately 15 miles.
• Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska - Hatcher Pass ATV Adventures driveway is on the left hand side of Willow Fishhook Road.
• Look for the wooden arch and Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska - Hatcher Pass ATV Adventures Sign.
• Our driveway is right up the hill. Keep going! It is just the beginning of your adventure!

The ATV/UTV portion of the tour works with you to build your skills and make you feel more comfortable on the ATV as we progress. Our trail is both scenic and has incremental challenges depending on the group's ability and comfort level. We strive to include what each guest needs to have a great time with us. Each driver is responsible for any damage that is caused to their machine whether accidental or intentional.

After an exciting afternoon of exploring Hatcher Pass by ATV/UTV, you will head down to our Snowhook Kennel location where a late lunch/early dinner will be waiting for you (hamburgers/cheeseburgers) along with our retired sled dog welcome committee. After your meal, you will get to meet and greet our entire kennel and then head out on the trail with our excited crew of canine athletes.

Just a reminder that both our Willow Kennel property and our Hatcher Pass property are smoke- free properties as are our surrounding trails.

WHEN TO ARRIVE: We want to honor the time our guests spend on the trail. Arriving too early or late for your tour time potentially short changes the experience of our other guests. We strive to provide a personalized custom tour experience; we like to keep our tour sizes small, yet we may have multiple groups participating in a tour. With this in mind, please follow the below guidelines:

• Please plan for summer driving conditions i.e. traffic or construction and allow for plenty of travel time to arrive on time for your tour.
• Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of your tour. If you arrive too early, your tour will not begin early. You are welcome to wait in our welcome cabin while we wait for all our guests to arrive.
• Tours will not be held for guests who arrive late.
• Refunds will not be provided for late arrivals or for no shows.

WHAT TO BRING: Don’t forget your camera, hat, neck gaiter/scarf, sunglasses, gloves and your smile! Dress in layers including insulating outer layers and boots. Worried you don’t have the right gear for the conditions? No problem. SAGA has plenty of gear to keep you comfortable on your tour including rain jackets, rain pants and boots for the ATV/UTV portion of the tour.

WHAT ELSE?: Our staff is scheduled based on the number of guests booked for specific tour time. If you have additional guests in your party who would like to join the tour after you made your reservations, please call us before your tour time rather than try to add them when you arrive for your tour. We will do our best to accommodate the additional guest, but there is no guarantee that space is available to add them.

See you on the trail,

AJ & Rebecca Savidis

Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska