Evening Self-Drive Dog Sledding Safari in Skibotn Valley from Tromsø
Experience the Arctic wilderness by night on this exciting evening self-drive dog sledding excursion in Skibotn Valley from Tromsø!
Practical information
A 1.5-hour evening dog sledding excursion in Skibotn Valley from Tromsø, by pairs with 1 driver and 1 passenger on the sled.
- The driver and the passenger can switch places during the ride
- Includes a snack: hot soup with bread, coffee and tea
- Includes a round-trip transfer from Tromsø (2 hours each way)
Course of events
Please allow about 8.5 hours for the entire experience
- Meet the team in front of the Scandic Ishavshotel in Tromsø, at least 15 minutes in advance
- Drive to the kennel in Skibotn with the Activenorth bus (approx. 2 hours)
- Arrival at the camp at Helligskogen Fjellstue around 7.45 p.m., where you will spend about 3.5 hours:
- Equipment of winter overall suits and boots
- Safety briefing and sled driving lesson
- Departure for 1 to 1.5 hours of dog sledding in Skibotn Valley, with a quick break halfway to have the opportunity to take photos, cuddle the dogs, and for the driver and the passenger of the sled to switch places
- Back at the kennel, break around a hot soup, fresh mountain spring water, and coffee or tea
- Transfer back to Tromsø to end the activity, with an arrival expected around 1 a.m.
Activity requirements
No previous experience is required; however, please be advised that participants must be in reasonable physical condition and have the strength to help the dogs pull the sled.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time.
A minimum number of 2 participants is required to run this activity.
Special terms
This activity is not accessible to pregnant people.
Please list any dietary restrictions when booking.
Please note that if the snow has not come, the activity will be done with carts instead of sleds.
Since the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence is never guaranteed.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Included
- Guide
- Dog sledding equipment
- Round-trip transfer between Tromsø and the camp at Helligskogen Fjellstue
- Headlamp
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Hat
- Mittens
- Drinks (fresh mountain spring water, coffee and tea)
- Snack (hot soup with bread)
Do not forget to bring
- Warm layers of clothing
- Hat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Camera
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About the activity
Skibotn is a small village located in Norway, in the northern part of the country close to the Arctic Circle. The region experiences typical Arctic winters, with long, dark nights and snowy conditions. The beautiful valley is surrounded by hills and mountains, a stunning sight to behold. It is also one of the best places in the world for witnessing the awe-inspiring Northern Lights.
Once you arrive at the camp, you will meet your experienced dog musher and the friendly Alaskan Huskies that will accompany you through this must-do winter experience. The guide will go through a safety briefing and driving lesson, so you are well-equipped to drive your own dog team. You will dress in warm Arctic clothing and get set up on the sled, each sled being shared between 2 participants, 1 driver and 1 passenger, with the opportunity to switch midway. Then, under the bright night from the stars and the moonlight, you will lead your dog team into the pine forests that surround the kennels! With the Lyngen Alps, a magnificent mountain range, behind you, you will glide across the snowy terrain and experience a peaceful night in Norway.
Note that, if you are lucky and the weather conditions permit it, the magical Northern Lights may appear in the sky above you! Away from the light pollution of the city, there is a high chance of witnessing the amazing Aurora Borealis. There will be a break during the ride, not only to change places between drivers and passengers, but also to admire this beautiful dance of colours if you have the chance to spot it and capture some photos. After this short break, you will head back to the kennels, ready to go back to Tromsø.
This evening self-drive dog sledding safari is a great opportunity to experience the serene Arctic wilderness while witnessing the natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights in Skibotn Valley from Tromsø. So don't wait much longer and book it now to enjoy the Norwegian wilderness at night!
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