Husky Experience and Dog Sled Driving
Updated Tour Information: Join the early-season Husky Experience on wheeled wagons.
Published: 15.11.2024
Our dogs are eager to run, so while we wait for the snow and colder temperatures, we're using wheeled wagons instead of sleds for our husky tours.
As you will be driving the wagons and leading the husky team yourself; Be advised that this is a physically demanding activity, comparable to riding a bicycle, so a moderately decent physical shape and ability to balance is required.
Later this year, once the snow settles permanently, we'll begin using sleds again.
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This tour departs from the city center of Tromsø from where you will head out on a scenic 50-minute bus transfer to our camp in Breivikeidet.
Upon arrival at our camp, situated in a picturesque valley close to the sea, you will be welcomed by our friendly staff, and we will provide you with thermal suits, winter boots, hats, and mittens before heading out on the dog sledding adventure. Before meeting your team of huskies, your guide will go through the safety instructions and show you the basics of steering the sled/wagon.
Note that this tour offers a short husky ride: you will get the chance to drive your dog sled/wagon in a slow and comfortable pace for about 10-15 minutes depending on the conditions. Halfway through the tour your guide will make a stop to take photos of you being a dog musher before you switch places with your passenger on the sled/wagon. Once done with taking the photos, you will start your return to camp for another 10-15 minutes.
After your dog sledding ride, you’ll get the chance to strengthen your bond with the huskies: you can give and receive all the cuddles you can handle.
After your visit to the dog yard, you are invited to the warm comforts of our panorama restaurant where you can learn a lot more about the dogs from our knowledgeable guides over some hot drinks and cake.
When you change back to your normal clothes and wave one last goodbye to the huskies, you’ll be driven back to the city by bus with an experience of a lifetime behind you and spectacular photos to show for it!
We offer up to 3 different departures (of the exact same tour) during the day:
- First Departure at 08:10AM: Husky Experience and Dog Sled Driving - Early Bird
- Second Departure at 10:00AM: Husky Experience and Dog Sled Driving - Morning Tour
- Third Departure at 11:50AM: Husky Experience and Dog Sled Driving - Noon Tour
Please select your choice upon booking and find the exact info of your departure (meeting time & place, duration) written below.
Location or meeting point
Important information
Meeting time and place
- Early Bird Tour: 07:55 at Tromsø Havn Prostneset (at the main entrance hall inside), Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø
- Morning Tour: 09:45 at Tromsø Havn Prostneset (at the main entrance hall inside), Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø
- Noon Tour: 11:35 at Tromsø Havn Prostneset (at the main entrance hall inside), Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø
Duration
- Early Bird Tour: 08:10 – 12:40 (4,5 hours)
- Morning Tour: 10:00 – 14:30 (4,5 hours)
- Noon Tour: 11:50 – 16:20 (4,5hours)
Included
- Transfers both from and back to Tromsø
- English-speaking guide
- Hot drinks (coffee/tea) andcake
- Thermal suit
- Winter boots
- Hats and mittens
- Drive your own dogsled/wagon (short tour)
- Photos stop half-way the husky ride
Good to know
- 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, meet our young dogs and learn about huskies from our knowledgeable guides, and then the two groups switch activities.
- 10-15 min driving, 5 min stop, 10-15 min as passenger
- Cancellation due to weather: Kindly be advised that the tours are conducted on wheeled wagons in case there is a lack of snow. For the safety of animals and guests, there’s a small risk of cancellation in dangerous surface conditions (bad weather conditions). In those cases you will be offered to reschedule your tour to a different venue or time slot, another substitute product, or a full refund.
Restrictions
- Minimum age: 4 y/o
- Please note that each child must be accompanied by an adult.
- Pregnant people are not allowed to participate in this tour.
- This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users
- No pets allowed
What to bring or wear
- Dress in warm winter clothing and in layers so you can adjust your clothing to the weather.
- Scarf and hat
Level of difficulty
Easy – Having the ability to walk 200 meters, stand and move around on a sled for around 15 minutes and have a minimal level of agility. Please let us know of any physical conditions that we should be aware of when preparing for the tour.
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