10 Day: Iditarod Start Line Experience + McGrath Checkpoint!

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10 Day: Iditarod Start Line Experience + McGrath Checkpoint!
Anchorage, AK, USA
Mar 3 - 13, 2027
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$10,500
Deposit: $3,500

About this trip

Experience the thrill of Iditarod race week with an unforgettable journey that takes you from the energy of the start line to the legendary McGrath Checkpoint. This immersive 10-day adventure offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of Alaska’s most iconic events, paired with memorable race viewing, local insight, and the kind of moments that make Iditarod week so special.

Alaska Iditarod Tours presented by the Iditarod Trail Committee 

Start Line Experience + McGrath Checkpoint! 

10 Day Tour: March 3-13, 2027

$10,500 per person
Based on double occupancy

Single Supplement: +$2,250
Based on availability

✨ Experience Highlights

  •  Start your Adventure with your Ultimate Insider Subscription! Keep an eye on your favorite teams and Track the Pack with the GPS tracker, watch live stream video from the race checkpoints, dive into race coverage with video access to interviews and watch past race docs! 2027 Race season starts live July 1, 2026. 

  • 7 nights lodging at the new Iditarod Headquarters Host Hotel, The Wild Birch Hotel

  • Musher Meet & Greet with Early Access

  • Mushers Drawing Banquet tickets with premium seating location

  • Coveted Special Guest access for Ceremonial Start and ReStart! 

  • Fly the Trail: Rainy Pass!  

  • Sled Dog Tour Experience with Susitna Sled Dog Adventures! 

  • Roundtrip flight to McGrath, Alaska 

  • 2 nights lodging and meals included at Hotel McGrath

  • Expert guides, including Iditarod finishers, handlers, and hospitality professionals with firsthand trail experience

What's included

Lodging

Lodging in Anchorage Wildbirch Hotel, 7 nights

Ground Transportation

Ground transportation for scheduled experiences

Musher Meet & Greet

with early access!

Musher Banquet Tickets

with premium seating

Hosted Meals

as outlined

Fly the Trail!

Rainy Pass excursion, weather permitting

Anchorage Museum

Admission with Docent Led Tour

Lodging

Lodging + Meals at the Hotel McGrath, 2 nights

Sally Jo Collins Museum

Admission

Round Trip Airfare

From Anchorage to McGrath

What's not included

Airfare

to/from Anchorage

Meals

Not Listed

Alcoholic Beverages

Gratuities

Optional Activities

Cold Weather Gear

Or Personal Equipment

Travel Insurance

Personal Expenses

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