Self-Drive Dog Sledding in Kvaløya from Tromsø

Learn how to ride your own team of huskies on a self-drive dog sledding excursion in Kvaløya from Tromsø!

For this activity, you will be picked up in Tromsø, a vibrant city in Northern Norway, and transported to the nearby island of Kvaløya. This island, one of the largest in Norway, is known for its stunning natural scenery, including mountains, fjords, and coastal landscapes.

The adventure begins at the starting point in Tromsø. where you will meet the experienced guide. They will drive you to the kennels, located on Kvaløya Island. Upon arrival, you'll meet the adorable husky dogs and puppies! Then, the guide will take you through a safety briefing and teach you how to drive your own team of dogs. No previous dog sledding experience is required.

You'll get set up with your sled and team of huskies. Each sled will be shared between two participants, with one driver and one passenger and the chance to switch midway. Once everyone is prepared, the dog sledding adventure begins! You'll set off guiding your dogs through the snowy winter wonderland. Following the instructor, you'll ride through the beautiful mountain landscape of Kvaløya.

Halfway through the tour, you'll stop for a break and switch positions on the sled. Then, you'll drive back to the kennels and unharness the dogs from the sled. At the camp, you'll enjoy a hot lunch by the open fire in a cosy gamme-hut, consisting of Bidos (a traditional Sami reindeer stew), a delicious chocolate cake dessert, coffee and tea. After lunch, you'll say goodbye to the dogs and the guide will drive you back to the original starting point in Tromsø.

Embark on a thrilling winter adventure on this self-drive dog sledding excursion in Tromsø!