Daytime Dog Sledding in Skibotn Valley from Tromsø

By Activenorth
Several dog sled teams travelling through the open winter landscape of Skibotn Valley
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Alaskan husky with snow on its face during a dog sledding tour
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Guest spending time with two Alaskan huskies during the dog sledding tour
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Dog sled team travelling along a snowy winter trail
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View from a dog sled with the huskies ahead in the snowy landscape
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Join a daytime dog sledding tour from Tromsø to Skibotn Valley. Drive through snowy pine forest with Alaskan huskies and views towards the Lyngen Alps.

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General information

This tour is operated by Activenorth.

Travel from Tromsø to Skibotn Valley for a daytime dog sledding experience with Alaskan huskies. The trail takes you through snow-covered pine forest and open winter landscapes, with views towards the surrounding mountains and the Lyngen Alps.

At the camp, you will receive warm winter equipment and instructions before heading out with the dogs. The dog sledding lasts approximately 60 minutes.

After the activity, warm up at the camp with hot soup and bread, coffee and tea, with time to relax before travelling back to Tromsø.

During December and early January, parts or all of the dog sledding may take place in darkness or partial darkness. A headlamp will be provided when required.

Minimum age: 5 years

Included:
• Transport tur-retur from Tromsø
• English-speaking guide
• Approximately 60 minutes of dog sledding
• Winter overall suit
• Boots, mittens and hat
• Headlamp when required
• Hot soup with bread
• Coffee and tea

Please bring: Warm clothing, preferably woollen base layers, extra woollen socks, a neck warmer or buff, and goggles or sunglasses.

Number of participants: Min. 2 – max. 20

Level of difficulty: Medium

Meeting time and place: 8:00 AM (08:00) outside Scandic Ishavshotel, Fredrik Langes gate 2, 9008 Tromsø. Look for the Activenorth bus.

Departure time: 8:15 AM (08:15) with the Activenorth bus. Arrival in Skibotn is approximately 10:30 AM (10:30).

Duration: Approximately 7.5 hours, including around 3.5 hours at the camp for preparations, instructions, approximately 60 minutes of dog sledding, lunch and time to relax, plus approximately two hours of transfer each way. Return to Tromsø is around 4:00 PM (16:00).

Important information:
• If there is not enough snow for sledding, the activity may be operated using wheeled carts instead
• During December and early January, parts or all of the dog sledding may take place in darkness or partial darkness. A headlamp will be provided when required
• Please read all practical information carefully before booking

Prices from

2695 NOK per person

  • High season with transfer NOK 2995
  • Low season with transfer NOK 2695
  • Children 5–12 years: 50% discount
  • High season: 21st December – 5th January, 1st February – 9th March
  • Low season: 1st December – 20th December, 6th January – 31st January, 10th March – 11th April

Facilities

  • Family-friendly
  • English
  • Bus (up to 50 passengers)
  • Warm clothing
  • Dog sledding
  • Morning (05:00–11:59)
  • Medium
  • A light meal
  • 5-8 hours

About Activenorth

Activenorth’s people are a family of five. We live in Skibotn, where we have built our own house, as well as the dog kennel, on Tomas’ family farm.


It all began with one dog named Grace in 2007, and today we have around 30 dogs. We have been running dog sledding tours for tourists since 2008, but this year we are starting a new chapter in our own backyard.



Over the years, we have competed in the world’s longest eight-dog race nine times. We have taken part in races across Finland, Sweden and along the border with Russia.



These incredible dogs have never let us down – not during blizzards, in temperatures as low as -45°C, on difficult trails or in whiteout conditions.



The dogs are our family’s passion, and the children are always included when we race.


Visit Tromsø
Phone: +47 776 10 000
Email: [email protected]
Activenorth
Phone: +47 951 15 055
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://activenorth.no/
Gammelveien 142, 9143 Skibotn