Husky Sledding Reykjavik: Greenlandic Sled Dogs South Coast

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Duration3h

GroupUp to 8

LanguagesEN · FR

PickupAt your hotel

Greenlandic sled dogs are rare in Scandinavia, and this kennel was one of the first to bring them here.

Husky sledding on Iceland's South Coast near Mosfellsbær combines a 30-minute sled or cart ride with Greenlandic Arctic dogs, photo breaks and an experienced musher's guidance. The tour runs year-round on snow or dry land depending on conditions, and pickup from Reykjavik is optional. Children from age 6 are welcome; weight and BMI limits apply, and you'll need warm, waterproof clothing and either a rental car or the transfer option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Husky sledding and photo opportunities

Meet at tour base near Mosfellsbær
Enjoy 30-minute dog sled or cart ride
Meet and greet sled dogs
Take photos with husky team
Soak in scenic Icelandic views

The Experience

The South Coast tour base sits near Mosfellsbær, about 30 minutes from Reykjavik. You arrive either by rental car or with the included transfer if you book that option, and meet the team of Greenlandic huskies—a breed rarely seen outside the Arctic. The 30-minute ride happens on sled when snow covers the ground, or on a wheeled cart during warmer months, so the experience doesn't stop when the season changes. An experienced musher guides the run and builds in time to meet the dogs, take photos with the team, and absorb the Icelandic landscape around you.

Groups stay small—up to 4 to 6 people per sled or cart plus the musher—which means you're not waiting in a crowd or sharing the dogs' attention with dozens of others. The tour operates in all weather, so rain, wind and cold are part of the day; the operator provides snow or rain suits if needed. Children from age 6 can ride, though they must be accompanied by an adult. A weight limit of 95 kg (210 lbs) and BMI below 30 applies, though the operator notes exceptions are possible if you contact them before booking with your group's details.

The full experience takes about three hours from pickup to drop-off. If you're driving yourself, you'll need a rental car and the ability to navigate to the base; if you'd rather not arrange transport, the pickup option handles the drive from Reykjavik and back. Dress in layers, wear waterproof outer clothing and shoes that grip wet ground—the Icelandic weather changes fast and the dogs don't wait for sunshine.

What’s included

30-minute husky ride on sled or cart depending on season.
photo breaks with the team.
experienced musher guide.
snow or rain suit if needed.
pickup and drop-off from Reykjavik (if transfer option is selected).

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Dogsledding Iceland

Is this one for you?Book the transfer option if you want to skip the rental car and let someone else handle the drive from Reykjavik; book without transfer if you're comfortable driving and want to explore the South Coast on your own schedule. Either way, the sled guarantee option locks in a snow ride regardless of conditions, while the standard option adapts to whatever the weather brings.