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Alaska is “The Great Land” and Alaska Active has been providing amazing experiences to travellers of this great land. We are a Travel and Tourism provider in Alaska offering specialised tour packages to cater to the requirements of individuals as well as groups. As a local Alaska tour operator, we are passionate local travel experts, eager to help our travelers get the most out of their Alaska travel holiday. Please browse around the site to see what puts us closer to your Alaska Vacation. The tours that we suggest are based on our experience as well as learning’s from the feedback so that you have a well tuned tour no matter which one you pick. Almost all pictures that you see on our website are captured by our staff. The combination of the itinerary of the tours with the prices that we offer might be the best that you can find. Looking for something unique? We also offer tailor-made Alaska tours to fit your specific interests and travel style. Browse our site and let us bring you closer to your perfect Alaska vacation — unforgettable landscapes, rich wildlife, and the adventure of a lifetime await.

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IDIA01 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Tour Start

  • end: Anchorage
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  • Code: IDIA01

IDIA01 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Tour Start - 2027

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The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is one of Alaska’s most popular winter events, and the excitement starts in Anchorage on the first Saturday of March each year. Crowds gather in downtown Anchorage to celebrate the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race. The annual long-distance sled dog race runs from Anchorage to Nome and mushers and a team of 16 dogs cover the distance in 8–15 days or more. Our Iditarod tour start package features many highlights around the race start and Fur Rendezvous celebration. Included is a visit to a sled dog kennel near Willow. Enjoy riding with a team of huskies through stunning scenery on actual trails. The Mushers Banquet dinner is the annual banquet fundraiser and drawing for the official start order. This is the chance to meet the mushers personally. Experience the bustling atmosphere of the Iditarod ceremonial race start on Anchorage's 4th Avenue and the Iditarod restart in Willow. Take a look at the detailed day-by-day itinerary to get a feel for the experience, and don’t miss our complete Iditarod Guide for helpful background and tips. We’re happy to customize this itinerary to suit your needs.

IDIA03 Iditarod Race Checkpoints Tour in 2027

  • end: Anchorage
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  • Code: IDIA03

IDIA03 Iditarod Race Checkpoints Tour in 2027

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Are you ready for a truly one-of-a-kind adventure ? This eight-day Iditarod Race vacation package covers the Iditarod Ceremonial Start on Anchorage’s 4th Avenue, a guided tour to the highly active Iditarod Race restart in Willow and two scenic ski-plane flight seeing tours to the Iditarod Checkpoints Rainy Pass and Nikolai. Fly up the Iditarod Trail to the 4th checkpoint at Rainy Pass Lodge. Experience the checkpoint action as the mushers and their dog teams arrive and take care of their huskies. The following day meet the teams again at Nikolai checkpoint, on the far side of the Alaska Range. The culturally rich Native Alaskan village sits on the Kuskokwim River and offers visitors a glimpse how rural Alaskans live and value their heritage and culture. You’ll have a great chance to see the mushing teams from the air !  Witness the “last great race on earth” where only the best can compete in this gruelling 1000 mile race across the frozen Alaskan Wilderness. Take a look at the detailed day-by-day itinerary to get a feel for the experience, and don’t miss our complete Iditarod Guide for helpful background and tips. We’re happy to customize this itinerary to suit your needs.

IDIA02 Iditarod Trail Explorer in 2027

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  • end: Anchorage
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  • Code: IDIA02

IDIA02 Iditarod Trail Explorer 

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This unforgettable seven-day Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race vacation brings you right to the heart of Alaska’s most iconic winter event, combining legendary race moments with rare access to the remote wilderness. Feel the excitement build at the Ceremonial Start along Anchorage’s vibrant 4th Avenue, then follow the teams to the official restart in Willow, where mushers and their dog teams begin their epic journey into Alaska’s vast backcountry. A true highlight of this journey is the breathtaking ski-plane flightseeing adventure to the remote Rainy Pass checkpoint. Nestled deep within the Alaska Range, Rainy Pass marks one of the most dramatic and demanding stretches of the trail. Here, you will witness mushers arriving after conquering the formidable Dalzell Gorge, tending to their dogs in this rugged, awe-inspiring setting. From the air, take in sweeping views of untouched wilderness and the race route carved through towering mountains - an experience few ever get to see. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the “Last Great Race on Earth,” a grueling 1,000-mile test of endurance, teamwork, and resilience across Alaska’s wild frontier. Take a look at the detailed day-by-day itinerary to fully appreciate the journey, and be sure to explore our complete Iditarod Guide for valuable background and insider tips. We are happy to customize this itinerary to perfectly match your interests and travel style.

IDIA06 Iditarod Race & Alaska Winter Adventure

  • end: Fairbanks
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  • Code: IDIA06

IDIA06 Iditarod Race & Alaska Winter Adventure in 2027

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This 10 day adventure tour combines the highlights of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, a scenic trip on board the Alaska Railroad via Talkeetna to Fairbanks. Talkeetna retained much of the turn-of-the 20th-century gold mining flavor and offers many outdoor winter adventures, such as cross-country skiing, snow machining, and sled dog rides. Your tour starts in Anchorage where you’ll witness the Iditarod ceremonial race start on the snow covered Anchorage’s 4th Avenue, the restart activities in Willow and the extremely scenic checkpoint flight to Rainy Pass within the magnificent Alaska Mountain Range. Fly up the Iditarod Trail to the 4th checkpoint at Rainy Pass Lodge. Experience the race action as the mushers and their dog teams arrive at the checkpoint and take care of their huskies. View the Alaska Aurora Borealis in all its glory as you gaze upon the Northern Lights at Chena Hot Springs Resort. Relax in natural outdoor hot springs pool, visit the ice museum, join a sled dog ride and enjoy the many winter festivities Fairbanks has to offer. Take a look at the detailed day-by-day itinerary to get a feel for the experience, and don’t miss our complete Iditarod Guide for helpful background and tips. We’re happy to customize this itinerary to suit your needs. 

IDIA07 Iditarod Race & Chena Aurora Viewing

  • end: Anchorage
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  • Code: IDIA07

IDIA07 Iditarod Race & Chena Aurora Viewing in 2027

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Combine two Alaska winter highlights - Northern Lights Viewing at Chena Hot Springs and the Iditarod Sled Dog Race ! The most common place to see the aurora is under the famed auroral oval, a several-hundred-mile-wide, doughnut- shaped ring that encircles the earth’s magnetic north pole. The auroral oval encompasses tried-and-true destinations like Chena Hot Springs in the Fairbanks region. Take the scenic trip on board the Alaska Railroad to Anchorage and join the activities around the Iditarod Race Start. The Mushers Banquet dinner is the annual banquet fundraiser and drawing for the official start order. This is the chance to meet the mushers personally. Experience the bustling atmosphere of the Iditarod ceremonial race start on Anchorage's 4th Avenue and the Iditarod restart in Willow. Take a look at the detailed day-by-day itinerary to get a feel for the experience, and don’t miss our complete Iditarod Guide for helpful background and tips. We’re happy to customize this itinerary to suit your needs.