Private Dog Sledding in Akureyri: Huskies & Woodland

You drive the dogs through forest and down to sea level, mountains all around.

Private dog sledding near Akureyri takes you into woodland and countryside surrounding the musher's home, where you control the sled while huskies pull you through the landscape. The trip includes three hours of sledding and time at the home afterward with hot drinks and the dogs. Pickup is included, and the experience is tailored to what you want to do.

The experience

What makes this different from a group dog sledding tour is that you're in control. You sit on the sled and drive the huskies yourself while the musher rides along, narrating the route and answering questions about how dog sledding works, the dogs' individual personalities, and life in Iceland. The route starts from the musher's doorstep and climbs into the woodland around their home, then descends through countryside down to sea level, with mountains framing the whole run. The landscape shifts as you go: forest gives way to open ground, and the huskies' power pulling you through it is the whole point of being there.

After the sledding, you're invited into the musher's home, where the huskies live. This is where the trip slows down. You change out of your gear, use the bathroom, and settle in with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate while the dogs (all of them friendly and eager for attention) come around for cuddles and belly rubs. Each husky has its own personality, and they're used to meeting new people. There's no schedule here. You spend as much time with them as you want, asking the musher about their lives and how they work together as a team.

Pickup is included, so you don't need a rental car to get there. The whole experience runs three hours, and the musher is willing to adjust the route or the pace to match what you're after, as long as it's reasonable. Infants can come along if they sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Private dog sledding through woodland and countryside.
• time with the huskies at the musher's home.
• coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
• pickup and transport.

Before you book

Days and timesMondayDeparts at 11:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

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 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by goHusky

Is this one for you?Pickup is included, so this works whether you don't have a rental car or you're staying in Akureyri and want to skip the drive. The musher tailors the route to what you want, so you can ask for a gentler pace, a longer run, or a specific part of the landscape if you have one in mind.

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Top questions

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.

Can I actually drive the sled myself, or does the musher do it?

You drive the sled and control the huskies. The musher rides along to guide you, answer questions, and handle anything that needs attention. It's your experience to shape.

What's the landscape like on the route?

The route starts in woodland near the musher's home, climbs through forest, then descends through countryside down to sea level, with mountains visible throughout. You see several of Iceland's landscape types in one trip.

What happens after the sledding is over?

You go into the musher's home, change clothes, and spend time with the huskies over hot drinks. The dogs live there and love meeting people. You can cuddle them and ask the musher about their personalities and training.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the starting point?

Pickup is included, so you don't need a car. The musher will arrange transport to and from your accommodation.

Is this suitable if I've never done this before?

Yes. The musher teaches you everything you need to know about handling the sled and working with the dogs. The experience is tailored to your comfort level, and it's suitable for all fitness levels.