Dog Sled Tour Alta: Husky Teams on the Finnmark Plateau

Stand on the runners behind a team of Alaskan Huskies pulling you across the Arctic silence.

A dog sled tour in Alta, Norway, where you mush a team of Alaskan Huskies along the Alta River and the racing routes of the Finnmarksløpet, the continent's most famous dog sled race. The operator's family has raced and trained here for over three decades. Pickup from Alta Tourist Information is included; thermal suits, hats and gloves are provided; the ride lasts around 60 minutes depending on weather, with storytelling and refreshment in a traditional Lavvo afterward. Children from age 5 are welcome, though ages 5–12 must sit between an adult's legs on the sled.

The experience

You stand on the runners of a dog sled behind a team of Alaskan Huskies, feeling the bite of Arctic cold and listening to the silence of the vast landscape around you. The operator's family settled in Alta over thirty years ago to dedicate themselves to dog sledding, racing and training on these same frozen tracks. That knowledge shapes every trip: you get safety instruction before you leave, then roughly an hour on the sled across terrain where Europe's best mushers train for the Finnmarksløpet. The frozen landscape glitters in sunlight or shifts through shades of blue, pink and purple under the polar night, depending on the season you visit.

After the ride, you return to a traditional Lavvo, a Sámi-style shelter, where the team shares stories about the sport and serves coffee or tea while you warm up. Thermal suits, hats, gloves and wool socks are provided, so you don't need to bring cold-weather gear. A driver picks you up at Alta Tourist Information at 9:00 a.m. and brings you back to the same spot when the three-hour experience ends.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from Alta Tourist Information.
• thermal suits, hats, gloves and wool socks.
• safety instruction before the ride.
• approximately 60 minutes of dog sledding.
• storytelling and coffee or tea in a traditional Lavvo.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 15 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Holmen Husky - Dog Sledding Tours

Is this one for you?The three-hour commitment leaves the rest of your day free for other activities in Alta, and the 9:00 a.m. start fits a morning slot without eating into afternoon plans. Children from age 5 can join, though younger kids (5–12) ride seated between an adult's legs rather than driving independently.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 15 years); Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 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.

What's the actual dog sledding part like, how long do I spend on the runners?

The sled ride itself runs approximately 60 minutes, depending on weather conditions. You stand on the runners behind the team the whole time, steering and managing the dogs under the guide's instruction.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Pickup from Alta Tourist Information, all thermal clothing (suits, hats, gloves, wool socks), safety instruction, the sled ride, storytelling in the Lavvo, and coffee or tea are included. You don't need to bring cold-weather gear.

Is this tour on the same tracks where the famous Finnmarksløpet race happens?

Yes. The tour follows the Alta River tracks and the path where Europe's best mushers race toward the finish line for the Finnmarksløpet, so you're sledding on the same ground as the continent's top dog sled racers.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup is at 9:00 a.m. from Alta Tourist Information. The full experience, including the sled ride, Lavvo time and return transport, takes three hours total.