These trips typically include 8 guests in lodges with 4-6 bedrooms and 2 or 3 baths. Depending upon the guest configuration (singles, pairs, 3-somes, etc.) this may involve some use of shared bathrooms. Open to singles, pairs, or groups. No experience needed! (NOTE: In comparison, our "BETTER" trips accommodate 6 guests with private bathrooms for each pair, and our "BEST" trips include up to 4 guests.)
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PLEASE NOTE: PRE-COVID OUR 4-NIGHT WED.-SUN. DOGSLED VACATION OPTIONS INCLUDED OUR "GOOD" TRIPS (UP TO 8 GUESTS/TRIP), "BETTER" (UP TO 6) AND "BEST" (LIMITED TO 2 PAIRS). FOR COVID SAFETY, OUR 4-NIGHT TRIPS ARE NOW LIMITED TO "BETTER" AND "BEST" OPTIONS, AND OUR LESSER-PRICED "GOOD" TRIPS ARE AVAILABLE AS OUR 3-NIGHT SUN-WED OPTIONS LISTED HERE:
Sun Dec 11 - Wed Dec 14 $1075
Sun Dec 18 - Wed Dec 21 $1175
Sun Dec 25 - Wed Dec 28 $1275
Sun Jan 1 - Wed Jan 4 $1275
Sun Jan 8 - Wed Jan 11 $1175
Sun Jan 22 - Wed Jan 25 $1175
Sun Jan 29 - Wed Feb 1 $1175
Sun Feb 5 - Wed Feb 8 $1175
Sun Feb 12 - Wed Feb 15 $1175
Sun Feb 26 - Wed Mar 1 $1175
Sun Mar 19 - Wed Mar 23 $1075
Package rates are all-inclusive, per adult in double rooms. Youth discounts: ages 6-11 get $200 off, ages 12-17 $100 off. Single private rooms: $200 more when available.
*Rate reflects early & late season lodging discounts
DAY 1: Arrive in Ely early afternoon by car or airport taxi shuttle. Visit Ely rental store for any rental clothing needs, continue to your lodge for check-in and site tour. Meet your guides & dogs. Welcoming dinner at 6 pm followed by trip orientation session and clothing check. Optional night visit to the kennel (a chance to 'howl' with your dogs at the moon and watch for northern lights!)
DAY 2: Sunrise kennel care (optional) followed by breakfast and "Dogsledding 101" training. The big moment arrives as your guides help you launch your team and accompany you on a dogsled training trip. Return to lodge midday for lunch, skills review and rest break. Afternoon dogsled trip. Return to lodge 4-5 pm. Treat & water your dogs. R&R. Dinner. Optional socializing around the fireplace.
DAY 3: Kennel care & breakfast followed by full day of mushing with trailside campfire lunch and rest stops at scenic sites. Wintergreen guides accompany your group on skis, providing tune-up tips on your mushing skills and sharing natural history info along the route. Return to lodge late afternoon. Treat & water your dogs. Optional skiing/snowshoeing or R&R. 6 pm dinner. Optional evening activates include Finnish-style sauna, campfire gathering, fireplace stories, and/or 'film fest' to view the National Geographic documentaries on Wintergreen adventures.
DAY 4: Kennel care & breakfast followed by another great day of mushing. Now that everyone "knows the ropes"), the group can help the guides decide among alternate route options or activities throughout the day. Arrive at lodge mid to late afternoon for "R&R" followed by celebration dinner (be sure to bring the cord that connects your camera or camcorder to a TV so that you can share in the fun show that evening) Optional evening "What's for dinner?" program at the International Wolf Center to observe the wolves feeding (on Saturday evenings only).
DAY 5: Kennel care, breakfast, "Mushers Graduation" event, kennel visit to bid your dogs adieu, check-out mid to late morning (or early if your travel plans require). If you weren't able to visit Ely's International Wolf Center or North American Bear Center (winter hours Fri/Sat 10-5) before your dogsled trip, we can sometimes arrange a visit to the wolf viewing area or bear exhibits on your check-out day.
(218) 349-6128
1101 Ring Rock Road Ely, MN 55731