Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic

Dog Sledding (Tromsø)

Excursion

Price from £285

Difficulty level

Level 4: Good physical condition.

Booking code

HR-TOS5B

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Notes

Read the practical information below

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  • Enjoy a self-drive ride on a husky-drawn sled

  • Admire winter landscapes from forests and fjords to snow-covered mountains

  • Keep on the look-out for an appearance of the aurora borealis

  • Enjoy a hot drink and homemade cake served in a traditional Sámi gamme

Driving your own team of huskies is an out of the ordinary experience and a must-do for anyone visiting Northern Norway. Even if outdoor winter adventures are not your thing, this tour offers you a chance to check this traditional experience off your list and take lots of photos.  

The tour departs from Tromsø harbor where you will be picked up for a scenic 50-minute transfer to our camp in Breivikeidet, with our guide explaining you a little about the city and the area. Upon arrival at our camp, situated in a picturesque valley close to the sea, you will be welcomed by our friendly staff who will guide you through the safety instructions, and show you the basics of driving the sled. 

In this tour you will get the chance to drive your own dog sled for about a kilometer where our guide stops the tour to take photos of you being a dog musher before you switch places with your passenger. Once done with photos, you will take the return trip back to camp. 

After your dog sledding ride, you’ll get the chance to strengthen your bond with your husky sled team, giving and receiving all the cuddles you can handle. Afterwards, you are invited inside where you can learn a lot more about the dogs from our knowledgeable guides over some hot drinks and cake. 

Once you wave one last goodbye to the huskies, you’ll be driven back to the city with an experience of a lifetime behind you and spectacular photos to show for it! 

Important Information 

  • Above a certain group size, we’ll split the group in half, and the first half will first take part in the dogsledding, while the second half will have hot drinks and coffee, and then the two groups switch activities. 

  • Cancellation due to weather: Kindly, be advised that the tours are conducted on wheeled wagons in case there is a lack of snow.  

  • 3 kms total dog sledding: 10-12 min driving, 3 min stop, 10-12 min as passenger. We sled in pairs, taking turns between mushing and riding as passengers.

Practical information

  • Embarking/disembarking port: Tromsø

  • Available period: 1 Dec-31 March

  • Transportation: Bus with a guide

  • Meals: Coffee or tea and cake

  • Clothes: Dress according to the season and in layers so you can adjust your clothing to the weather conditions. The weather in Breivikeidet is colder than Tromsø due to our inland location. Wool socks, wool thermal base layers, and winter pants / jackets are required along with warm winter boots.

  • Minimum Age limit: 4 years old when accompanied by an adult.

  • Availability depends on weather and snow conditions

  • The trail we drive is approximately 3km long.

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