Self-drive dog sledding

By Tromsø Villmarkssenter
Dog sledding with sea and mountains in the background
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Dog sledding in winter landscape with the sun shining on the snow
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Happy guests dog sledding
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Petting the huskies
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Dog sledding with bright orange sun in the backgrounbd
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Dog sledding with sea and mountains in the background
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Dog sledding in winter landscape
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Dog sledding in Arctic winter landscape
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Dog sledding with sea and mountains in the background
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Prices from

2140 NOK

per person

This tour is conducted by Tromsø Villmarkssenter. Love speed and excitement? Join up with your own team of racing huskies to learn to dogsled.

General information

You get your own sled to drive along with a friend or another guest, and you will switch in the middle of the track. You can enjoy the arctic coastal nature with fantastic view over Tromsø, surrounded with white covered mountains and long fjords.

One of our experienced guides will teach you the basics of dog sledding and then we set off into the wilderness! You will share the sled with another guest; one driving, one riding it as the passenger and at the halfway point you will switch. In total you will be on the sled for about 45-60 minutes depending on the weather conditions.

Professional guides are leading the group in their own sleds. After a trip out in the Norwegian winter a meal of Bidos, prepared with reindeer meat, broth and vegetables are just what the body needs.

We serve the meal in our camp around the fire (vegetarian meal available on request).

We have a minimum age of 16 years to drive the sled, this is for yours and the dog's safety. If you are concerned at all please contact us or book the Ride tour and one of our experienced mushers will drive the sled for you.

Duration of the dog sled drive is 45-60 minutes.

This tour has several departures, check your booking confirmation for the correct departure time.

Included: Guide, transfer (25 minutes each way), warm clothes, boots, dog yard visit, lunch, hot drinks
Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes
Level of difficulty: Medium
Latest meeting time and place: 07:30am (07:30), 08:30am (08:30), 9:30am (09:30), 10:00am (10:00) at Radisson Blu Hotel
Departure time and place: 07:45am (07:45), 08:45am (08:45), 9:45am (09:45), 10:15am (10:15) from Radisson Blu Hotel

Prices from

2140 NOK per person

- Low Season Price (15.11.23 - 19.12.23 og 30.04.24 - 17.03.24) : Adult NOK 2140

- Student 1926 NOK

- Children 3-10 years old NOK 1070

- Children 0-2 years old Free of charge High Season Price (20.12.23 - 29.02.24): Adult NOK 2540

- Student 2286 NOK

- Children 3-10 years old NOK 1270

- Children 0-2 years old Free of Charge

Facilities

  • Student price
  • Guide
  • Bonfire
  • English
  • Groups
  • Warm shoes included
  • Winter
  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • November
  • December
  • Bus (up to 50 persons)
  • Meal included
  • Warm clothing included
  • Vegetarian
  • Toilet facilities in cabin
  • Minibus (up to 16 persons)
  • Challenging
  • Light meal included
  • Tea/coffee/biscuit included
  • First timer
  • Vegan
  • 3-5 hours

About Tromsø Villmarkssenter

30 years ago, the renowned dog sled racer Tove Sørensen opened her home to guests from all over the world. Since then, she and her family have dedicated their life to educating visitors about Alaskan huskies, dog sledding and the arctic nature through sustainable outdoor activities.


We strive to be inclusive hosts in every regard - everybody who shares our passion is welcome! You can request vegetarian and vegan alternatives for all our programs and most of our activities are great for the whole family. Let your little ones play with our little ones in the puppy training program or take them on a sledding adventure chauffeured safely by one of our experienced guides. Infants between 0-3 are always free of charge and we offer discounts for children, teenagers and students!



Our facilities are also wheelchair accessible and especially the dog sledding ride program is well suited for people with disabilities. However, our walkways can be a bit difficult to maneuver, especially when covered in snow. So make sure to have a helper with you when you come visit! The standard shuttle service requires you to enter the bus on your own, but we can arrange for specialized transportation upon request. Please contact us if you are planning to visit, we would love to tailor-make a smooth and barrier free experience for you!



On our programs you will not only experience everything we love about our home, but discover your very own inner connection to the Arctic. Whether you let us teach you how to drive a sled, escape all stress in a kayak under the midnight sun or let a four-legged hiking buddy show you their favorite trails – Tromsø Villmarkssenter is your home in the wilderness!


Visit Tromsø
Phone: +47 776 10 000
Email: [email protected]
Tromsø Villmarkssenter
Phone: +4777 69 60 02
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://villmarkssenter.no/