Fun & Easy Dog Sledding - Early Bird Tour

Hundespannførere
Man cuddles husky
Husky sledride viewed from above
Huskies drive sled
View of Aurora Alps sledding area
Prices from

2345 NOK

per person

To drive your own team of huskies is an experience out of the ordinary and a must-do for anyone visiting Northern Norway.

General information

Update 15.11.24: Join our early-season husky tour on wheeled wagons.


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.

The husky tour (time spent on the trail) will last approximately 40-45 minutes, making it 15-20 minutes shorter than when we use sleds. This will be compensated with a complimentary warm meal upon your return to the camp.

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 in Breivikeidet, situated in a picturesque valley close to the sea, you will be welcomed by our friendly staff. We will provide you with thermal suits, boots, hats and mittens before heading out on our dogsledding adventure. Your guide will go through the safety instructions and show you the basics of driving the sled/wagon.


After listening carefully to the demonstration and a few minutes of practice, you will enjoy driving on the open fields and inside the forest trails with the mountains of the Lyngen Alps as your backdrop. 


Two people will share one sled/wagon: one as a driver and the other one as a passenger, and you will get the chance to swap places halfway through the tour. This will provide everyone with the opportunity to experience the life of a dog musher and to take all the photographs they want while being a passenger. 

After your dog sledding ride and arriving back at the camp, you are invited into our lavvu (indigenous Sami tent), where you can enjoy a hot drink and meal/cake around the campfire. 


Once you changed back to your normal clothes, and waved one last goodbye to the huskies, it is time to board back the bus to Tromsø. 



Meeting Time and Place: 07:55 at Tromsø Havn Prostneset (at the main entrance hall inside), Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø 

Duration: 08:10 – 12:40 (4,5 hours)

Included:

  • Transfers by bus from and back to Tromsø 
  • English-speaking guide 
  • Thermal suit, boots, mittens, hat 
  • Hot drinks and cake 
  • Self-drive dog sledding


Important information: 

  • 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: 7 y/o 
  • Please note that each child must be accompanied by an adult. 
  • Pregnant people are not allowed to participate in this tour. 
  • Weight limit: 120kgs 
  • Pets are not allowed
  • This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users 


Physical difficulty level: 

  • Medium – you should be able to stand and move around on a sled for more than half an hour 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. 


What to bring

  • Dress in warm winter clothing and in layers so you can adjust your clothing to the weather. 
  • Bringing a scarf in cold weather. 

Prices from

2345 NOK per person

- Prices vary depending on the season.

- - Adult: from NOK 2345

- - Child: from NOK 1173

Facilities

  • Suitable for children and families
  • Bonfire
  • English
  • Warm shoes included
  • Bus (up to 50 persons)
  • Warm clothing included
  • Vegetarian
  • Hundslede
  • Medium
  • Vegan
  • Eco-Lighthouse
  • Child 6+
  • Child 12+
  • 3-5 hours
  • Green travel

About Aurora Alps

Aurora Alps is a travel operator focusing on experience-based tourism as a part of the Norwegian Travel family. 


In Breivikeidet, on the outskirts of Tromsø, you will find our basecamp – the start and end point for our activities.



We offer dog sledding and skiing tours not only for arctic explorers, but also for the less adventurous, who would want to try a less challenging adventure first – and there are activities suitable for the entire family in our portfolio.



Our guides always do their best to ensure that you have the experience of a lifetime.


Visit Tromsø
Phone: +47 776 10 000
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +47 777 10 100
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.norwegian.travel
Sjøgata 16, 9008 Tromsø

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