Dogsled and Reindeer Day Trip to Borealis Basecamp

Mush a dog team through the snowy forest, then meet the reindeer herd face-to-face

A full-day activity at Borealis Basecamp near Fairbanks where you ride a dogsled pulled by 8 dogs through the Boreal Forest for an hour, then spend 30 minutes feeding and photographing reindeer with a guide. Hotel pickup is included, and you get a $20 lunch voucher at the on-site restaurant. The day ends at 4:30pm. If snow is insufficient, the dogsled ride runs by UTV instead.

The experience

Your hotel pickup happens in the morning, followed by a 45-minute drive north on the Elliott Highway to Borealis Basecamp, located in the heart of the Boreal Forest with views across the valley. The basecamp sits at the center of everything you'll do that day: the dog kennels, the reindeer enclosure, and Latitude 65, the on-site restaurant where lunch happens midday.

The dogsled ride lasts an hour. You'll stand or sit on the sled as a team of 8 dogs pulls you through the snowy forest at a pace that feels both comfortable and thrilling. The mushers who run these teams work with local, passionate handlers who treat their dogs as family. Part of the experience is understanding how the sport actually works. You'll also see the dog kennels and a replica of a race checkpoint: the kind of stop where competitive mushers refuel and rest during their long winter races across Alaska.

After the sled ride, you spend 30 minutes with the reindeer herd. The handlers show you how these Alaskan-born animals live year-round at the basecamp on a diet of reindeer feed and natural treats, and you get to feed them and take photographs. Between activities, you can use the complimentary resort amenities, and lunch at Latitude 65 comes with your $20 voucher: enough to cover most of the regular menu, which rotates between sandwiches, noodle dishes, and fresh soups. You depart at 4:30pm.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport.
• one-hour dogsled ride through the Boreal Forest with a team of 8 dogs.
• 30-minute reindeer meet-and-greet with feeding and photo opportunities.
• $20 lunch voucher at Latitude 65 restaurant.
• access to complimentary resort activities.
• snow gear provided.
• English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 10 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Basecamp Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this trip if you have a full day free and want to experience both dogsledding and reindeer handling in a single outing. The 8-hour schedule, including the 45-minute drive each way, means you'll be back by early evening, making it a solid choice for travelers arriving in Fairbanks in the morning or those with an afternoon flight the next day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the dogsled ride through the forest?

The dogsled ride lasts one hour. You travel by sled pulled by a team of 8 dogs through the snowy forest at a comfortable but thrilling pace, either seated or standing on the sled.

What happens if there isn't enough snow for the dogsled?

If snow is insufficient to run the dogsleds, the ride operates by UTV instead, so the activity still goes ahead with the same route and duration through the forest.

Can I feed and photograph the reindeer?

Yes. The 30-minute reindeer tour includes the chance to feed the herd, meet them, and take photographs with the animals. A guide shows you how the reindeer live year-round at the basecamp.

What's included for lunch?

You get a $20 voucher to spend at Latitude 65, the on-site restaurant. The menu includes hot and cold sandwiches, noodle dishes, and rotating fresh soups. The voucher covers most regular menu items. No reservation is required.

How long is the drive from my hotel to Borealis Basecamp?

The drive north on the Elliott Highway takes 45 minutes. Hotel pickup is included in the day trip, and you depart from the basecamp at 4:30pm to return.