Dog Sledding in Skibotn Valley from Tromsø - Afternoon

By Activenorth
View from a dog sled across an open winter landscape with mountains and sunset
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Dog sled team travelling through the snow in the low winter sun
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Alaskan huskies under the Northern Lights with a snow-covered mountain in the background
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Musher under the Northern Lights in the snowy landscape of Skibotn Valley
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Dog sledding through a snowy forest with mountains in the background
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Dog sled team on an afternoon tour along a snowy trail
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Join a dog sledding tour from Tromsø to Skibotn Valley. Drive your own husky team through the winter landscape with views of the Lyngen Alps.

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General information

Join a dog sledding tour from Tromsø to Skibotn Valley and drive your own husky team through snow-covered pine forests and winter landscapes with views towards the Lyngen Alps.

This tour is operated by Activenorth.

Travel from Tromsø to Activenorth’s husky camp in Skibotn Valley. On arrival, you will receive warm winter equipment and meet the energetic Alaskan huskies. Before setting off, an experienced musher will give you a safety briefing and instructions on how to handle and drive the sled.

You will then drive your own dog sled through snow-covered pine forests and the open winter landscape of Skibotn Valley, with views of the surrounding mountains and the Lyngen Alps along the way.

The dog sledding lasts approximately 60 minutes. Afterwards, warm up at the camp with hot soup and bread, coffee and tea, with time to relax before travelling back to Tromsø.

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

Minimum age: 5 years

Included:

• Return transport from Tromsø
• English-speaking guide
• Safety briefing and driving instructions
• Approximately 60 minutes of dog sledding
• Warm winter suit
• Warm boots, mittens and hat
• Headlamp when required
• Hot soup with bread
• Coffee and tea

Food and drink: Hot soup with bread, coffee and tea are included. Please provide details of any food allergies or dietary requirements when booking.

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

Number of participants: Min. 2 – max. 20

Level of difficulty: Medium

Meeting time and place: 11:45 AM (11:45) outside Scandic Ishavshotel, Fredrik Langes gate 2, 9008 Tromsø. Look for the Activenorth bus.

Departure time: 12:00 PM (12:00) with the Activenorth bus. Arrival in Skibotn is approximately 2:15 PM (14:15).

Duration: Approximately 7.5 hours, including around 3.5 hours at the camp and approximately two hours of transport each way. The dog sledding itself lasts approximately 60 minutes. Return to Tromsø is around 8:00 PM (20:00).

Important information:

• Early in the season, the activity may be operated using wheeled carts instead of sleds if snow conditions require it
• In December and early January, parts or all of the dog sledding may take place in darkness. A headlamp will be provided when required
• Please read all practical information carefully before booking

Prices from

2695 NOK per person

  • Adult NOK 2695–2995
  • Child 5–12 years 50% discount
  • High season: NOK 2995
  • Low season: NOK 2695
  • High season applies from 21 December to 5 January and from 1 February to 9 March
  • Low season applies from 1 to 20 December, from 6 to 31 January and from 10 March to 11 April

Facilities

  • English
  • Bus (up to 50 passengers)
  • Afternoon (12:00–16:59)
  • Warm clothing
  • Dog sledding
  • 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