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Dog sledding day tour

Let the dogs guide you through the Arctic wilderness!

Information

Minimum
2 people
Duration
6 hours
Age limit
18 yrs
Level
 
Season
Mid november to end of March
Price
2.490 KR

Be a musher for the day!

Experience the most beautiful adventure in the fairytale Arctic wilderness and be a musher on a sled pulled by adorable Alaskan huskies.

You will feel the strength of your powerful team, as you ride through the winter wonderland of frozen lakes, forests and majestic mountains. On route, look out for fox, owl, snow grouse, eagle, reindeer and moose.

Parts of our trails are over steep and undulating terrain and therefor only suitable for fit adventure seekers. Two participants share a sled, alternating between mushing the sled and being a passenger.

We provide Arctic proof boots and winter clothing. However, we recommend for you to wear a good quality base layer with a woollen jumper or fleece.

You will receive full instructions on how to mush your team and control your sled, preparing you fully for this unique adventure. The dog sled ride will take about 3 hours*, weather dependent. On your return, you will have the opportunity to unharness your team before saying good bye to your faithful dogs. A warm camp fire will be waiting for you, around which you can sit and exchange your stories of the trip whilst eating your packed lunch along with hot beverages and biscuits.

This tour runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through the winter season. The tour is suitable for anyone with a good fitness. We do not recommend to join the activity if you suffer from back pain, epilepsy or heart problems or in the later stages of pregnancy.

*Bare in mind that nature is unpredictable and exactly when the snows arrive will always vary a little from year to year. Dog sledding needs good quality snow, so the actual sled time can be shorter in November and December.

This activity is also suitable for groups. Contact us for more information!

Meeting place:

The reception at Sommarøy Arctic hotel at 09:00 am. Please note that this tour is only arranged every Wednesday and Saturday through the winter season. However, it can be arranged outside these days on request.

Included:

  • Experienced guide
  • Mushing instructions
  • Warm arctic clothing/boots/gloves
  • Hot beverage
  • Transfer to and from Sommarøy Arctic hotel

Make sure to bring:

  • Long sleeve base layer, like wool or fleece to wear underneath arctic clothing. Preferably double layers.
  • Warm sweater or a fleece jacket/jumper.
  • Water bottle

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