Dog sled rides when visiting Yukon

My wife and I are going to visit Yukon. We have been planning to do so for quite some time. Now time has come to explore the wild beauty of this part of the world. Is there any possibility of dog sled rides when visiting Yukon? We saw that on TV and various movies but would like to try it in reality.

Yes, of course. You should contact Muktuk Kennels & Sled Dog Tours, Box 20716, Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Y1A 7A2. They offer simple touring, mid distance and long distance rides. Their 100 acre ranch is situated on the shores of the Takhini River. From there you can enjoy many miles of fantastic trails and beautiful scenery.

That is exactly what I need. My wife and I are planning to go there soon and we are also interested in dog sled rides. We will spend few days in Whitehorse so this is the perfect opportunity for us to try it. Can you give us some details? How much are the simple tours and how much are longer rides?

Well, short rides, up to two hours cost US$115.- while long, 10-12 day rides are US$4,600.-. They have a wide of variety of tours. One of the best tours (and my favorite) is Silver Sled Race & the South Canol Spring Tour. If you feel like more challenging or extreme tour, there is a very tough one starting from Eagle Plains to Old Crow. Also, as a special treat, in one of their tours, mushers are in a position to cross the Arctic Circle.