28-Day Dog Sledding Expedition to the Barents Sea

General information

This tour is operated by Ursa Minor Adventures.

This journey is designed for experienced participants who are ready to take the next step in dog mushing and are looking for a long and challenging expedition through Troms and Finnmark.

The expedition starts at Bardu Husky Lodge and covers more than 1,000 kilometres to Vardø on the Barents Sea. Each participant drives their own dog team of 6–8 Alaskan Huskies.

Along the way, you will travel through a wide variety of landscapes – from the mountains of South Troms, across Troms and the Finnmark Plateau, before continuing towards the tundra and coastal landscapes of the Varanger Peninsula.

The journey takes you through high mountains, taiga and tundra before reaching the windswept beaches and cliffs along the Barents Sea. Towards the end of the expedition, the route follows the coast of the Varanger Peninsula, with views across Varangerfjord and towards Russia.

In Vardø, the expedition ends with a boat trip to Hornøya, one of Norway’s most impressive bird cliffs.

Experience and participation requirements:

This is a long expedition that requires previous dog sledding experience. Participants are expected to have experience from overnight dog sledding trips lasting at least 10 days.

Everyone must take an active part in the daily tasks throughout the expedition, including:

• Caring for the dogs
• Setting up and taking down camp
• Practical tasks related to the expedition

Good physical fitness, a sense of adventure, strong social skills and a love of dogs are important for contributing to positive group dynamics throughout the journey.

Minimums age to participate: 18 years

Included:

• Small group of 4–6 participants
• Transport from Bardufoss Airport to Bardu Husky Lodge
• Transport to Vardø Airport or the Hurtigruten terminal
• Two professional guides with more than 20 years of experience
• Guides who speak Norwegian, German and English
• 2 nights in cabins at Bardu Husky Lodge
• 2 nights in a private house in Vardø
• 23 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 expedition

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 4 – maximum 6 participants

Difficulty: Moderate to demanding. Due to the length and expedition-style nature of the journey, participants must be in good physical condition.

Start and finish:

The expedition begins with transport from Bardufoss Airport to Bardu Husky Lodge.

After the expedition, transport is provided to Vardø Airport or the Hurtigruten terminal, according to existing departures.

Duration: 28 days

Prices from

160000 NOK per person