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Husky Homestead Tour
Come Join Us, And Let 4X Iditarod Champion Jeff King Be Your Host!
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- Paw Come join us, and let 4x Iditarod Champion Jeff King be your host!: A must do experience when visiting Denali National Park!
Availability: May – September
Duration: 1.5 hours
Inclusions: Free puppy cuddles!
- Iditirod Theatre Experince
- Outdoor Team Presentation
- Q&A Session
Experience an authentic Alaskan lifestyle & meet sled dogs
Visit the home and husky kennel of four-time Iditarod champion Jeff King and experience an authentic Alaskan lifestyle! At the family-owned and operated Goose Lake Kennel, huskies are bred and raised to be some of the greatest sled-dogs in the state. Meet and cuddle the pups, see what it takes for the pups to make the team, and watch them in action as you hear stories of King’s time on the racing route.
The Husky Homestead tour is widely heralded as an authentic look into rural Alaskan lifestyle based on over 40 years of Alaskan adventures: from freight hauling on Denali to crossing the finish line in Nome with a champion Iditarod team. See our husky puppies and share an intimate view of the Alaskan Husky as they explode from the yard on a training run and witness their beauty in motion as they run on our 50′ treadmill. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a championship team and carving a life in Alaska’s Interior. Hear compelling stories from the trail and see actual racing sleds, arctic survival gear and equipment used to traverse 1100 miles of Alaska’s most rugged terrain.
*Please Note*
*All guests to Husky Homestead will need to provide their own transportation. We are located approximately eight miles south to the entrance to Denali National Park. Driving directions to our location will be provided at the time your booking is confirmed.* GPS or Map applications may take you to the incorrect location. To ensure you arrive on time at the correct location, please see your confirmation for detailed driving directions. Guests are expected to arrive on-time for their tour and adhere to our posted speed limit of 15 mph. Early arrivals are welcome no more than 10 minutes prior to the tour start times of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. The driving directions provided to you at confirmation are very precise, and we are located just minutes from the highway. Please plan accordingly.
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Excursion Overview
Experience a true alaskan lifestyle.
Get ready for a warm welcome and an authentic Alaskan experience at Iditarod Champion Jeff King's Husky Homestead. Husky Homestead is widely heralded as a true look into rural Northern lifestyles, based on 40 years of Alaskan adventures: from freight hauling on Denali to crossing the finish line in Nome with a champion Iditarod team. Cuddle with puppies and witness an intimate view of an Alaskan Husky team's dynamics as they explode out of the kennel for a training run. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how mushers create a championship team and carve a life in Alaska's rugged Interior region. Get ready to hear compelling stories from the trail and see actual racing sleds, arctic survival gear and equipment used to traverse 1100 miles of Alaskan terrain. - Meet our super athletes, the sled dogs - Cuddle with our puppies - View summer training in action - Discover and appreciate the rural Alaskan lifestyle Please note: Guests will need to provide their own transportation to the tour location within Denali National Park.
Things You Need to Know
Inclusions:.
- There are no additional inclusions for this excursion.
Requirements:
- Guests must provide their own transportation
Duration: 2.5 hours
- 30 minutes - boarding
- 2 hours - at the homestead
Meeting Instructions:
- This tour meets in Denali National Park. Further instructions will be provided upon booking.
ADA Accessibility of Tour:
- This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to climb up and down 3 steps. There is space for collapsible wheelchairs and walkers. There is no storage available for motorized scooters. Please leave a comment during checkout if accommodations for collapsible equipment will be required on tour.
Refund Policy:
- You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
- Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.
Tours can be canceled for any reason up until seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund unless otherwise noted on the individual tour product page in the Things to Know section. To cancel a tour, please use the cancelation request link within your e-ticket that was emailed to you OR send an email to [email protected] with the following information:
- Order number
- Tour you are canceling
- Number of passengers you wish to cancel
Within 0-7 days before the tour date, cancelations are eligible for a full refund only in the following scenarios:
- The tour is canceled by the tour operator for any reason (for example: bad weather or mechanical issue)
- You experience a medical emergency during this window and can provide documentation (documentation must be submitted within 30 days to receive a refund)
- Your ship changes port itineraries causing you to miss an excursion
All refunds are processed through Alaska Shore Excursions, and will not be processed through any cruise line or local tour provider. Refunds will appear under Alaska Shore Excursions on your bank/credit card statement. Credit card refunds are processed within 10 business days of the request. Exceptions to the refund policy include multi-day packages and some day tours. Please refer to the specific refund policy listed on the individual tour product page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! All guests that would like to hold a puppy will have the opportunity to do so.
With no snow in the summer we are unable to offer rides on a sled. Since we continue training our canine athletes year-round, we do schedule those training runs during our tours so that our guests get to see the enthusiasm and excitement that our dogs have for what they do!
Bring a warm coat or raincoat, and perhaps a hat because the first half of the presentation is outside with our dogs. We also recommend bug spray and closed-toed footwear as a good idea.
There are no age restrictions for this tour.
We offer the local wholesale rates for all of our tours because we feel that everyone should get the same lowest price possible regardless of how many excursions you book. No tricks, no gimmicks, no hidden fees.
Definitely, arrangements of tours for groups or large families are possible. Please contact us with your group requirements.
Yes! Multiple families may join the same tour as long as adequate space is available and the maximum is not exceeded.
Yes, this excursion is not weather dependent. Although the first half of the presentation does take place outside, guests are protected from rain by an awning. The second half of the presentation takes place inside.
No. All guests meet at the tour location in Denali National Park. Further instructions will be provided upon booking.
All reservations are saved under the name you purchased your excursions and are kept on file with your tour operator. Having your tickets in-hand is the optimal choice to avoid confusion because the directions and meeting instructions are included. Please contact us if you are unable to print the tickets.
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Guest Reviews
On jun 2019.
We thoroughly enjoyed learning more about this sport and these great dogs
On Sep 2018
Well organised tour of the homestead. Our hosts were very informative and we got to cuddle the puppies and learn a lot about the Iditarod
Enjoyed the interaction with the puppies. Evan held a 7 day old puppy. Great presentation from Jeffs daughter.
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Husky Homestead
- Experience an authentic Alaskan lifestyle at Husky Homestead, home of Iditarod Champion Jeff King - an adventure not to be missed!
- Interact with champion sled dogs and cuddle adorable puppies, and witness summer training in action - a must-see for animal lovers.
- Dive deep into Alaskan culture with a behind-the-scenes view of creating a championship team and living in Alaska's Interior.
- Hear fascinating stories from the trail and see real racing sleds, arctic survival gear, and equipment used in challenging Alaskan terrains.
Enjoy a warm welcome and experience the true Alaskan lifestyle at Husky Homestead, home of Iditarod Champion Jeff King. This tour is widely heralded as an authentic look into rural lifestyles based on 40 years of Alaskan adventures, from freight hauling on Denali to crossing the finish line in Nome with a champion Iditarod team.
You will be greeted by cuddly puppies and share an intimate view of the Alaskan Husky as they explode from the dog yard on a training run. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a championship team and carving a life in Alaska's Interior. Hear compelling stories from the trail and see actual racing sleds, arctic survival gear, and equipment used to traverse 1100 miles of Alaska's most rugged terrain.
During your tour, you will meet champion sled dogs, cuddle with the puppies, and see summer training in action. All too soon, you will be transferred back to your hotel. This tour operates in all weather.
Please Note: If you are staying in the Talkeetna area, (McKinley Princess Lodge, Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge etc.) you are approximately 100 miles from the Denali Park main gate area where this tour departs from. You are responsible for your own transportation to the Denali area.
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Come witness first hand, what it looks like to live a real Alaskan lifestyle and bask in the warm hospitality of new friends, both of the human and husky variety at the Husky Homestead, the home of Jeff King, 4-time Iditarod Champion and his team of Husky athletes.
Jeff King is recognized as the 'Winningest Musher in the World!' A four-time champion of the 1000+ mile Iditarod race as well as having more than two dozen other first place finishes in many other races across Alaska. Jeff and his team of athletes and trainers have true enthusiasm for the sport of dog sled racing and the Alaskan lifestyle as a whole. This enthusiasm is infectious and the love and respect that Jeff and his staff have for the canine athletes is apparent in everything that they do.
Summer tours run early-June through late-August and take place just outside the entrance to Denali National Park at the Husky Homestead.
The Husky Homestead tour is a top-rated, five-star, highly recommended activity in the Denali National Park area and has been called engaging, informative, fun and a wonderfully authentic look into a real, rural Alaskan lifestyle. You will be fascinated by engaging stories and insights that come straight from more than 40-years of Alaskan adventures lived by Jeff King and his wonderful staff.
The first order of duty upon arrival at the Homestead is to meet the newest team of 'athletes in training' as you will be cuddling with some adorable Husky pups as soon as you step off the bus. These adorable little athletes in the making are so cute and cuddly that you will not want to quit. And this practice is as good for the pups as it is for you, as it is helping them to socialize with new people.
However, the ‘Husky pup social’ is only the beginning of this fun adventure. Next comes a fascinating look into the lifestyle and training habits of these amazing four-legged athletes as you join the Husky Homestead staff for an inside look at what it takes to foster a championship Iditarod team and carve out a life in Alaska's rugged interior.
See how the Husky athletes train, watch them explode from the yard on a training run, and see their beauty and passion for the sport as they run on a custom-built 50' training treadmill. You will receive first-hand accounts from the Iditarod trail and other championship races across Alaska and you will have an opportunity to see actual sleds used in the races as well as arctic survival gear and other crucial equipment used in Alaska's biggest dog sled races.
All guests to Husky Homestead will need to provide their own transportation. Driving directions to the location will be provided at the time your booking is confirmed.
Call to book your reservations today!
- Cuddle a Husky puppy
- View summer training in action
- Meet champion sled dogs
- Discover and appreciate an authentic Alaskan lifestyle
Terms & Policies
Guests are expected to arrive on-time for their tour and adhere to the posted speed limit of 15 mph
Early arrivals are welcome no more than 10 minutes prior to the tour start times of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. The driving directions provided to you at confirmation are very precise, and the facilities are located just minutes from the highway. Please plan accordingly.
Cancellations can be made up to 4-hours prior to tour for a full refund.
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