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Tromsø: Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure

4.9 / 5

1149 reviews

Activity provider: Arctic Adventure Tours AS
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    Tromsø: Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure

    Activity provider: Arctic Adventure Tours AS

    4.9

    1149 reviews

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    From US$ 197.12 per person

    Likely to sell out

    Enjoy a guided sledding experience while mushing your own team of huskies across the Arctic wilderness. Admire the beautiful surroundings and click photos to preserve your memories forever.

    About this activity

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    Duration 4 hours
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    Instructor
    English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Drive your own team of huskies across the Arctic wilderness
    • Learn how to control your sled and follow an experienced guide on the trail
    • Be provided with all the necessary equipment to keep you safe and warm
    • Enjoy Hege’s famous homemade chocolate cake and a hot drink around the cozy fireplace in the Sami Lavvo
    • Interact with the kennel of over 130 Alaskan huskies before and after your trip
    Full description

    Embark on a guided sledding experience from Tromsø. Take turns directing the sled or simply enjoy the incredible Arctic scenery. After, trade stories around a warm fire with some hot chocolate and cake.

    Hop on the comfortable minibus and drive to the kennel on the island of Kvaløya. Once kitted out, head to the kennel and see the 130 Alaskan Huskies, who are always excited to meet guests.

    Get a short demonstration on how to drive a sled and feel free to ask any questions. Then, follow your guide and meet your huskies. Each pair, one passenger, and one driver will have their own sled. Enjoy several opportunities to swap between roles once the trip starts. Finally, head out to the snow and follow the guide along the trail. Take photos throughout the trip and take in the incredible landscapes. After your 90-minute sledding adventure, make your way into the Sami Lavvo for hot drinks and Hege's famous homemade chocolate cake.

    Trade stories from the trip around the cozy fireplace until it is time to change out of your suits and hop back on the bus. You will be returned to the pickup point. 

    Includes
    • Transportation from the pickup point to the kennel in a minibus
    • Guide
    • Warm arctic suits
    • Winter boots
    • Woolen socks (if required)
    • Woolen hats (if required)
    • Woolen mittens (if required)
    • Hege's famous chocolate cake
    • Coffee or tea
      Not suitable for
      • Children under 7 years
      • Pregnant women

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      Meeting point

      Meet at the front entrance of Scandic Ishavshotel. Look out for the black Arctic Adventure Tours minibus with a blue logo on the side.

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      Important information

      What to bring

      • Warm clothing
      • Hat
      • Gloves
      • Camera
      • Socks

      Know before you go

      • This is a self-drive dog sledding trip and you and your partner will be in control of your own sled and team of dogs
      • This activity requires a basic level of fitness
      • You are encouraged to bring your own camera but there is limited space on the sled for extra photographic items such as tripods. You are welcome to store these in the equipment room and use them after you return from the trip
      • Vegetarian and vegan options are available
      Customer reviews

      Overall rating

      4.9 /5

      based on 1149 reviews

      Review summary

      • Guide
        4.9/5
      • Transportation
        4.9/5
      • Service
        4.8/5
      • Organization
        5/5

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      Wonderful trip out. The minibus took us from Tromso to the kennels (around 35 mins) - here we changed into arctic suits & boots (optional) and then met with the dogs before heading out. The sled is very easy to drive and the guides give a thorough explanation before heading out. We were lucky with sunny weather when we started but then it turned into heavy snow - very enjoyable but bring something to cover your face in case this happens to you! Afterwards, we were given a talk on the dogs inside a lavvo with hot drinks and cake (very tasty!) and then given the opportunity to fuss over the dogs before getting changed and hopping on the minibus back. All in all a must do activity - thank you!

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      March 24, 2023

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      The overall experience was way above what we could ever imagine. The dogs were so friendly and you can tell the staff love what they do. The best part was the sledding as you do it yourself and it was so good. Recommend this on your itinerary when you come to Tromso.

      March 24, 2023

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      Just one word - Perfect. From the pick up (the driver) to the people at the dog farm - everyone was very friendly and explained everything very well. Driving the sled yourself was so exciting and made so much fun. There was also time to stroke the dogs if desired before and after the driving.

      March 24, 2023

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