9 Dog Sledding Tours in Tromsø Worth Losing a Day To

1.Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,498 reviews · from $328Our pick

Meet more than 130 Alaskan huskies on Kvaløya, learn to handle your own sled, and take turns driving across snowy Arctic trails. A guide leads the way while you help the dogs on hills and fresh snow. After roughly 70 to 80 minutes on the trail, warm up in a Sami lavvo with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and Hege’s famous chocolate cake.

“Excellent day. Loved meeting all the dogs. All the staff were super friendly and it was great to hear about the dogs life and training. Also the best hot chocolate we have ever had.”

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2.Fun and Easy Dog Sledding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,004 reviews · 4h 30m · from $282

Travel 50 minutes from Tromsø to Breivikeidet, then learn to drive a husky sled across open snow and forest trails. You share one sled with a partner and swap roles halfway through the roughly one-hour ride. Guides such as Mark and Gigi explain safety, introduce the dogs, and serve hot drinks and cake in a lavvu afterward.

“Very well organised. Dogs are clearly well loved and it was a great experience being pulled by the dogs in such a beautiful setting. Loved every second and would highly recommend.🥰. Thank you”

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3.Husky Sled Self-Drive with Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,896 reviews · 4 hours · from $282

You’ll learn to steer a shared husky sled, swap driving duties halfway, and help the dogs uphill on a scenic 45-minute run. Guides such as Gustav, Lilia, Max, and Renee have been praised for clear instruction and warm humor. Afterward, meet the dogs and puppies before enjoying Bidos stew, hot drinks, and chocolate cake in a cozy Gamme hut.

“What a great experience - this is not just a place to drive a sled pulled by huskies. It is a husky farm that raises dogs with love and attention. The owner clearly is passionate about sledding and her dogs and her passion trickles down to all the staff who also enjoy being among the huskies and the customers. Expect a thorough introduction to the sport once you are outfitted with boots and jackets Then you are off- almost immediately the kennels are behind you and open rolling fields with amazing vistas are in front and around you. The dogs clearly love to run. And the experience of guiding the…”

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4.Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,666 reviews · 4 hours · from $187

Ride 30 minutes from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter, where you can meet Alaskan huskies and puppies, hear about sled dogs and the Northern Lights, eat bacalao in a Sami lavvo, and watch the sky from reindeer skins or chairs. Thermal suits, boots, coffee, and cake are included. Guides may include Zoe, Bram, or Linda.

“We had a great time! At the husky farm we had the chance to play with sleigh dogs, enjoy a good meal and listen to stories around the campfire. Definitely recommend!”

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5.Tromso Husky Self-Drive Sledding with Cake and Drink in Lavvu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 746 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $361Top rated

From Scandic Ishavshotel, a small group rides about 35 minutes to Arctic Adventure Tours. After a safety lesson, you and a partner share a sled pulled by five or six Alaskan Huskies, taking turns driving through Arctic scenery for 70 to 80 minutes. Thermal suits, boots, transport, cake, and a hot drink are included.

“Very fun and would do it again it made me feel like I was in the movie Salto! The cake and tea was great and would do this again with others.”

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6.Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 555 reviews · from $175

Travel from Tromsø to a husky camp on Kvaløya for a beginner-friendly snowshoe hike with one or two working dogs. Guides lead the route according to weather and group ability, then introduce you to the wider pack and puppies. Winter gear, transport, hot drinks, cookies, and homemade chocolate cake are included.

“Very good activity. Well organised except the address on here says the wrong pick up point, go to the raddison blu. Really lovely guides and dogs. Very clean dog compounds. The hike was almost an hour uphill which almost killed me as i am very unfit, but i made it! The dogs will pull when walking as is their nature, these are working dogs, not lead trained pets. So you need to be strong and confident to take the dog. Would highly recommend. But take some water with you if unfit to keep you going. And you will get very hot when hiking unless weather is terrible. A lovely experience.…”

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7.Puppy Training at the Husky Kennel with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 385 reviews · 4h 30m · from $172

Spend four and a half hours at Tromsø Villmarkssenter helping train puppies, walking with energetic adolescent huskies, and meeting adult sled dogs. Guides such as Max, Brahm, Lena, and Oystein explain the kennel’s work. Rain gear and boots are supplied, followed by a hot Norwegian lunch in a cozy hut.

“One of the best tours in Tromsø! You have to be prepared though, the dogs can be really energetic and taking them for a stroll might be demanding. Also, it is a good idea to bring a change of clothes because you might get wet under the suit the guide gives you.”

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8.Husky Hike and Puppy Visit with Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $146Best value

Meet around 200 Alaskan Huskies at Tromsø Villmarkssenter, then hike the North Norwegian countryside with energetic dogs pulling at your side. Guides such as Jenny, Leo, Agata, Dennis, and Alejandro provide support and dog lore. Finish with a warm lunch, fire-brewed coffee, chocolate cake, and puppy cuddles in a Sami Lavvo.

“Great interaction with the dogs and really enjoyed the hike. Perhaps would have enjoyed having my own husky more than sharing one. The lunch was enjoyed by all and they had a vegetarian option. All in all a very well run and enjoyable excursion. We would recommend it highly if you love dogs!”

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9.Small Group Wilderness Husky Sledding 2h from Tromsø (car needed)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $406

Drive your own two-person husky sled near Øverbygd with guides Espen and Delphine. You’ll meet the dogs, learn safe sled handling, switch between driver and passenger, stop for a Norwegian outdoor lunch, and warm up by the fire. A car is required, and the group is limited to six people.

“The guide was nice and knew a lot about the dogs and the environment. We did spend quite some time on the farm before- and after the tour and saw that the dogs are treated very good! This is possible because it’s not a place where the big busses with tourists will come, smal scale and good tours have the priority.”

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