Dog sledding cart ride in Iceland: Siberian Huskies near Akureyri

The huskies do the pulling in summer on a cart instead of a sled.

A dog cart tour near Akureyri puts you behind a team of 8-12 Siberian Huskies as they pull you across a 3-4 km trail through remote Icelandic farmland. After the 20-30 minute ride, you visit the kennel to meet and cuddle the dogs and watch their summer training firsthand. An experienced musher guides the whole 1.5-hour experience and teaches you how the dogs work in warmer months.

The experience

If you have a free afternoon near Akureyri or are staying near Lake Mývatn, this activity fills the gap without needing to plan a full-day excursion. You arrive at Vallholt farm, nestled between Akureyri and the lake, where the huskies live and train year-round. The musher briefs you on how to work with the dogs, then you climb into the cart and let the team lead you out onto the trail.

The 3-4 km route takes 20-30 minutes and crosses bumpy terrain: part of what makes the ride feel real instead of tame. You feel the dogs' power as they pull, and the musher stays with you the whole time, narrating what the team is doing and answering questions about how sled dogs adapt to summer conditions. After the ride, you walk through the kennel where the dogs live, meet them one-on-one, and cuddle the ones that approach you. This part is where most people take photos and spend time just sitting with the huskies.

The whole visit runs about 1.5 hours from arrival to departure. Children from age 4 can join, and the musher speaks English throughout. The only hard limit is a maximum weight of 90 kg per person, which the cart and harness system require.

What’s included

• Dog cart ride pulled by 8-12 Siberian Huskies.
• kennel visit with time to meet and cuddle the dogs.
• guidance from an experienced musher in English.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 3 Jun 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Snow Dogs

Is this one for you?The cart ride crosses bumpy terrain and lasts 20-30 minutes, so it suits travelers who want the thrill of dog power without committing to a full-day expedition. A maximum weight of 90 kg per person is required for the cart and harness system.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many dogs pull the cart on this ride?

A team of 8-12 Siberian Huskies pulls the cart, with the exact number depending on the day's conditions and the dogs' rotation through their training schedule.

What happens after the cart ride?

After the 20-30 minute trail, you visit the kennel at Vallholt farm to meet, greet and cuddle the huskies. This is when most people take photos and spend time with the dogs up close.

What is the trail like on a dog cart in summer?

The 3-4 km trail crosses bumpy terrain and takes 20-30 minutes. Because it is a cart ride rather than a sled, the surface is rougher than winter sledding, and the dogs pull across dry land through the remote Icelandic landscape around Vallholt.

Is this suitable if I have never been around sled dogs before?

Yes. The musher teaches you how to work with the dogs and explains their behavior and training throughout the experience. No prior knowledge is needed.

Where exactly is Vallholt farm?

Vallholt is located between Akureyri and Lake Mývatn in North Iceland, making it accessible as a half-day activity if you are staying in either area.