Dog Sledding from Tromsø: Drive Your Own Team
Two people share each sled, and you trade places with your partner so both of you get to drive.
Dog sledding from Tromsø is a self-drive activity where you control your own team of Alaskan huskies across tundra and forest on the Arctic outskirts of town. You'll get instruction from an experienced guide, swap driving duties with a partner halfway through, and wear thermal suits, hats and gloves provided. The 4.5-hour experience includes bus transfers from Tromsø, coffee or tea, and the 45-minute ride out to the husky farm. Children from age 7 can participate when accompanied by an adult.
What’s included
- Bus transfers from and back to Tromsø.
- thermal suits, hats and gloves.
- English-speaking guide.
- coffee and tea during a stop.
- the 45-minute transfer to the husky farm.
- Every day 08:10 10:00
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Drive your own dog sled team on the outskirts of Tromsø with an English-speaking guide, thermal gear included.
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The experience
You arrive at the husky farm after a 45-minute bus ride from Tromsø. The 84 Alaskan huskies have names and distinct personalities, and they're eager to run. Your guide walks you through the basics of handling the sled, reading the dogs' body language, and steering, then you're behind the team, holding the runners as they pull you across the snow. Two people share each sled, so you'll switch places with your partner partway through the afternoon so both of you get time driving.
The route crosses tundra and cuts through forests on the outskirts of town. In daylight, you see the Lyngen Alps across the landscape. During the dark season (roughly November through January), the northern lights can appear overhead while you're out on the sled. Your guide stops along the way to let you swap drivers, take photos, and catch your breath. The dogs do most of the work. Your job is to stay balanced, follow the guide's cues, and feel the sled respond to the terrain beneath you.
Thermal suits, hats and gloves are provided so you stay warm in Arctic conditions. The experience assumes you can stand and move around on a sled for more than half an hour and have basic agility. Nothing extreme, but you're active the whole time. Bring layered winter clothing underneath the thermal gear so you can adjust as you warm up or cool down. Coffee and tea are available during a stop, and the bus brings you back to Tromsø when the afternoon is done.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years). Children under 7 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 do I actually do on a dog sled? Do I just sit there?
You drive the sled yourself. Your guide teaches you how to steer, balance on the runners and communicate with the dogs before you start, then you're in control while the team pulls you across the snow. You'll switch places with your partner halfway through so both of you get equal time as the musher.
How cold does it get, and what should I wear?
Thermal suits, hats and gloves are included with the activity. Wear warm winter clothing in layers underneath so you can adjust to the weather. You'll warm up once you're moving with the dogs, but the Arctic wind is real. Bring extra socks and make sure your base layers breathe.
What are the Alaskan huskies like?
All 84 dogs have names and different personalities. They love to run and are friendly. You'll get close contact with them during the experience. They're bred and trained for sledding, so they're eager and well-behaved on the trail.
How do I get to the husky farm from Tromsø?
Bus transfers from Tromsø are included in the activity. The farm is about 45 minutes outside town, and the bus picks you up and brings you back after the sledding is done, so you don't need a car or to arrange your own transport.
What happens if the northern lights don't appear?
The northern lights are visible during the dark season (roughly November through January) when conditions are clear, but they're never guaranteed. You'll still get the full dog sledding experience and views of the Lyngen Alps during daylight hours or twilight, depending on the season.
Operated by Arctic Resorts. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Dog Sledding from Tromsø: Drive Your Own Team
4h 30m · EN
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