Dog sledding tour to northern Norway: reviews, prices

I have always been very fond of snow and, specifically, skiing, so one of the attractions of my winter trip to Norwegian Lapland, in the north of the country, was the possibility of ride a dog sled.

It was an activity that until then I had never done and I really wanted to experience it.

And now I can confirm that it did not disappoint me at all, and it was one of the experiences most beautiful of that trip.

What I have always liked about skiing, more than the sensations of speed and even risk that you can have with this sporting activity, is being able to enjoy beautiful snowy mountain landscapes.

La sled activity husky dogs is offered in many places, but there is no doubt that the winter landscapes of the northern norway They are an ideal setting to enjoy it.

Dog sledding tour in Tromso northern Norway

In the case of my trip dog sled activity we carry it out near Tromso, city considered as the door of the Arctic.

The day was splendid, with a landscape of mountains on the banks of a fjord completely covered in snow, and with a bright sun that made the cold less severe than it might be in other conditions.

After arriving at the facilities of the company that offers various activities around the husky dogs, not only in winter, but also in summer, it was time to prepare for the excursion.

First you had to put on the appropriate clothing, a large thermal jumpsuit, gloves and snow boots, which together with the blanket that will cover you after sitting on the sled, is the way to ensure an excursion in which you will not get cold.

Before starting the excursion you will take a walk through the area where there are dozens of husky dogs who rest tied to their wooden huts.

They give you the instructions for the excursion right there, and they may even offer you the possibility of driving a sleigh.

Then you head towards the sleds that, together with the dogs, are ready to start the excursion.

On these sleds you will sit two by two, one behind the other at different heights.

These excursions are done in groups, so there can be a long sleigh caravan.

I will tell you that the sensation is one of great placidity; You just have to let yourself go and enjoy the beautiful coastal landscapes of the fjord taking all the photos you want.

As the weather was most favorable, the experience It was truly splendid, but I am sure that in less favorable weather conditions, even snowing, it can also be enjoyed a lot.

After the excursion, which has a approximately one hour, you return to the facilities.

There, in addition to enjoying a coffee break in a store Sami, you will be able to enter the area where the puppies of the Husky to enjoy them.

This activity will take you a total of four hours from the time they pick you up at the meeting point in Tromso, the central Radisson Blu hotel, and you return to it.

After the sleigh ride and the time dedicated to seeing the puppies, this activity, which is carried out with a guide in English, is completed with a typical polar lunch, which is taken in a wooden cabin.

I advise you to be sure to watch the video that accompanies this report.

Photos Husky dog ​​sledding in Norway

Here you have more photos of dog sledding activity around Tromso, In the Lapland Norway.