11 Day Dog Sledding Tour through Øvre Dividal National Park

General information

This tour is operated by Ursa Minor Adventures.

The goal of this expedition-style tour is to cross Øvre Dividal National Park by dog sled. The national park is a spectacular mountain region with wide valleys covered by ancient birch and pine forests. Here, you will experience one of the most untouched areas of Inner Troms and Northern Norway.

The programme starts at Bardu Husky Lodge, where you will spend a full day learning about dog sledding and safety. Each participant drives their own dog team of 6–8 Alaskan Huskies and takes an active part in the daily tasks.

The dog sledding journey begins on the frozen lake Altevatnet. From here, you will travel northeast across the ice and onwards through largely untouched wilderness.

During winter, you may see tracks left by moose, reindeer, wolverines and lynx.

The remote location and changing snow and weather conditions require flexibility and good physical fitness. Some steep climbs can be demanding, but your efforts will be rewarded with impressive views.

The route is adapted to the current weather, snow and trail conditions, allowing the group to travel safely through the varied and sometimes challenging terrain.

You will mainly stay in cabins along the route, but the plan also includes at least one night in a heated expedition tent beneath the night sky. Depending on the conditions, there may also be a possibility of seeing the Northern Lights. Your guide will provide the necessary instructions and help you with the routines involved in winter camping.

Experience and participation requirements:

The tour is suitable for both beginners and experienced participants who want an expedition-style dog sledding experience. Everyone drives their own dog team and must take an active part in the daily tasks.

Participants should have:

• Good physical fitness
• Strong social skills and a willingness to contribute to positive group dynamics
• An interest in dogs and an active outdoor lifestyle
• A sense of adventure and flexibility

Minimum age to participate: 16 years

Included:

• Small group of up to 6 participants
• Transport between Bardufoss Airport and Bardu Husky Lodge
• Two professional guides with more than 20 years of experience
• Guides who speak Norwegian, German and English
• 3 nights in cabins at Bardu Husky Lodge
• 7 nights during the expedition in tents, mountain cabins and reindeer herder huts
• All meals
• Vegetarian meals available with advance notice
• Your own dog team of 6–8 Alaskan Huskies
• Sledding equipment and dog gear
• Outerwear, including a parka and overtrousers
• Mittens for dog sledding
• Shared winter camping equipment
• Sleeping bag cover
• Shared safety equipment
• Sauna before and after the journey

Please bring:

• Warm winter clothing – a detailed equipment list will be sent after booking
• Personal toiletries
• Camera and power bank
• Waterproof bags for packing in the sleds

Number of participants: Minimum 1 – maximum 6 participants

Difficulty: Moderate. The tour is suitable for both beginners and experienced participants, but requires good physical fitness and active participation.

Start and finish:

The tour starts and finishes with transport between Bardufoss Airport and Bardu Husky Lodge. The transfer times are adapted to existing flight schedules.

Duration: 11 days, including an arrival day, an introductory day, 8 days of dog sledding and a departure day.

Prices from

49000 NOK per person