Dog Sledding Adventure at Tamokhuset

General information

This tour is operated by Destination Tromsø.

Join a dog sledding adventure in the Arctic wilderness at Tamokhuset, surrounded by mountains, fjords and snow-covered landscapes. Drive your own dog sled, meet the huskies and enjoy a warm meal at the camp.

Your experience begins with a scenic 95-minute bus journey from Tromsø through the Arctic landscape to Tamokhuset. Upon arrival, you will be divided into two groups, allowing everyone to enjoy both the dog sledding experience and time at the husky camp.

Before heading out, you will be provided with warm winter clothing, including a thermal suit, boots and mittens. Your guide will then give you a safety briefing and explain how to steer and control the dog sled.

You will share a sled with another guest, taking turns as the musher and passenger during the dog sledding experience, which lasts up to 60 minutes. Halfway through the ride, you will have the opportunity to switch roles so that both of you can experience driving the sled and enjoying the journey as a passenger. The route takes you through relatively flat, open winter terrain, where you may need to help the dogs by pushing the sled.

While one group is out dog sledding, the other visits the dog yard to meet the huskies and learn more about the dogs and life at the camp. You will also have time to relax and enjoy a hot meal and drink before the groups swap activities.

Once everyone has completed their dog sledding adventure and enjoyed some time at the camp, you will return to Tromsø by bus.

Minimum age: 7 years

Included:
• Return transport by bus from Tromsø
• English-speaking guides
• Dog sledding experience where you take turns driving the sled and riding as a passenger
• Thermal suit
• Winter boots
• Mittens
• Visit to the dog yard and opportunity to meet the huskies
• Hot meal and drink

Please bring:
• Warm clothing suitable for the weather, preferably in several layers
• Scarf or buff
• Ski goggles (optional)

Level of difficulty: Moderate. Basic physical fitness is required. You must be able to walk through snowy terrain and help push the sled when needed. The dog sledding takes place in relatively flat and open terrain.

Meeting time and place: Tromsø Havn Prostneset, inside the main entrance hall, Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008 Tromsø.

Departure times:
• Daytime departure: 9:30 AM (09:30) – return at 4:00 PM (16:00). Meeting time: 9:15 AM (09:15).
• Midday departure: 1:30 PM (13:30) – return at 8:00 PM (20:00). Meeting time: 1:15 PM (13:15).

Duration: Approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes, including return transport from Tromsø and up to 60 minutes of dog sledding.

Important information:
• Two guests share each dog sled and switch roles halfway through the ride, allowing both to experience driving and being a passenger.
• You must be able to move through snowy terrain and help the dogs by pushing the sled when necessary.
• Pregnant guests are not permitted to participate in this tour.
• This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Please inform the operator of any food allergies or dietary requirements when booking by emailing [email protected].
• For health and safety reasons, the guides reserve the right to refuse participation if a guest's condition or behaviour presents a safety risk, including intoxication or unsafe conduct.
• The tour is dependent on safe weather and trail conditions. If the tour is cancelled for safety reasons, you will be offered the option to reschedule for another time or location, choose an alternative experience or receive a full refund.

Prices from

3395 NOK per person

• - Adult NOK 3395
• - Child 7-11 years NOK 1695