Dog Sledding
Your chance to experience this unique tradition and forge unforgettable memories in the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Norway.
At a Glance
The Different Dog Sledding Experiences
For centuries, the dog sled has been a lifeline in the Arctic, serving as a trusty mode of travel, hunting companion, and essential transportation.
Now it's your chance to experience this unique tradition and forge an unforgettable connection with our Alaskan & Siberian huskies in the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Norway.
But hold on! Not all dog sledding adventures are created equal. Let's explore the four main options and guide you towards the one that best fits you.
- Beginner Friendly: Husky Experience and Dog Sled Driving
- Moderate Challenge: Fun & Easy Dog Sledding -and- Dog Sledding Adventure
- Advance Challenge: Advanced Dog Sledding
Our Locations
Camp Tamok
Camp Tamok is an exclusively built wilderness camp for Lyngsfjord Adventure, offering a perfect balance between authenticity and comfort. It comprises traditional and rustic Northern Norwegian buildings: several lavvus, timber cabins, and Arctic Glamping tents, complemented by toilet facilities, a husky kennel, and a reindeer camp.
Located right next to Camp Tamok will be the newly build Snow Park, opening December 20th.
- Huskies: 100 sled dogs
- Address: Tamokveien 1374, 9334 Øverbygd
- Distance from Tromsø: 1hour 30 minutes drive
Tamokhuset
Nestled in the heart of the enchanting Tamok Valley is Tamokhuset. This cozy mountain hut offers the perfect basecamp for exploring the region's pristine wilderness. Just a short distance from our Camp Tamok, experience the thrill of dog sledding on nearby flat terrain.
- Huskies: 120 sled dogs
- Address: Skiferveien 80, 9334 Øverbygd
- Distance from Tromsø: 1 hour 35 minutes drive
Breivikeidet
In a picturesque valley near the coast, Breivikeidet offers the ideal blend of tranquility and adventure. Immerse yourself in the heart of Arctic nature with a range of activities suitable for the whole family, from thrilling dog sledding to leisurely cross-country skiing. Marvel at the stunning Lyngen Alps and create unforgettable memories in this idyllic setting.
- Huskies: 170 sled dogs
- Address: Slettmovegen 173, 9027 Ramfjordbotn
- Distance from Tromsø: 50 minutes drive
Husky Experience and Dog Sled Driving
Difficulty: Easy
Perfect for beginners, this tour is a gentle introduction to dog sledding.
Terrain: Flat Ground
Ideal for beginners, this terrain offers a smooth and steady ride.
Fitness Level: Moderate
Requires a moderate fitness level to comfortably enjoy the activity.
Accessibility
Accessible to those who can stand, balance, and have moderate arm and leg strength to control the sled. Inclusive for individuals with sensory impairments accompanied by a physically able assistant.
Minimum Age: 4
A minimum age of 4 years is required for safety reasons. Every child must be accompanied by an adult.
Health Considerations
Ability to stand upright for up to 15 minutes. Pregnant women and individuals with heart conditions or severe back issues are strongly advised against participating.
Fun & Easy Dog Sledding Adventure
Difficulty: Easy
Perfect for beginners, this tour is a gentle introduction to dog sledding.
Terrain: Flat Ground
Ideal for beginners, this terrain offers a smooth and steady ride.
Fitness Level: Moderate
Requires a moderate fitness level to comfortably enjoy the activity.
Accessibility
Accessible to those who can stand, balance, and have moderate arm and leg strength to control the sled. Inclusive for individuals with sensory impairments accompanied by a physically able assistant.
Minimum Age: 7
A minimum age of 7 years is required for safety reasons. Every child must be accompanied by an adult.
Health Considerations
Ability to stand upright for up to 30 minutes. Pregnant women and individuals with heart conditions or severe back issues are strongly advised against participating.
Dog Sledding Adventure
Difficulty: Medium
Enjoy a challenging yet manageable dog sledding experience with moderate difficulty.
Terrain: Mostly Flat Ground
Enjoy a gentle ride with occasional small hills in the landscape.
Fitness Levels: Intermediate
Requires a good level of fitness for handling varied terrain and longer durations.
Accessibility
Accessible to those who can stand, balance, and have moderate arm and leg strength to control the sled. Inclusive for individuals with sensory impairments accompanied by a physically able assistant.
Minimum Age: 7
A minimum age of 7 years is required for safety reasons. Every child must be accompanied by an adult.
Health Considerations
Ability to stand upright for up to 30 minutes. Pregnant women and individuals with heart conditions or severe back issues are strongly advised against participating.
Advanced Dog Sledding
Difficulty Level: Hard
For experienced mushers or those seeking a thrilling and challenging adventure. This tour offers a higher level of challenge.
Terrain: Uphills & Some Flat Ground
This challenging terrain tests your mushing skills with uphill climbs and flatter sections.
Fitness Level: Fit People
This activity requires a high level of physical fitness, including strength, endurance, and balance to run, push uphill, and manoeuvre on uneven terrain.
Accessibility
Accessible to those who meet the fitness level requirements. Inclusive for individuals with sensory impairments accompanied by a physically able assistant.
Minimum Age: 16
A minimum age of 16 is required for handling the sled and safety reasons. Minimum weight of 50kg per person is required for optimal sled control and breaking.
Health Considerations
Ability to stand upright for up to 45 minutes. Pregnant women and individuals with heart conditions or severe back issues are strongly advised against participating.
Tour Timetables
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Preperations & Safety
Prepare for Arctic Conditions: Arctic winters are severe, with temperatures often plummeting below -10°C and reaching as low as -30°C. To ensure your comfort, we provide thermal suits, boots, mittens, and hats.
Please bring warm long underwear and warm socks, depending on the weather you will need 2 or more layers under the thermal suits, preferably of wool or other natural materials.
Your Arctic Adventure: Experience the thrill of driving your own dog sled. You'll receive guidance as you lead your own dog team through the stunning winter landscape.
Watch our dog sledding instructional and safety video below to help prepare you for your adventure.
Instructional & Safety Video
Sustainability & Animal Welfare
At our kennels, we are doing our utmost to make sure that the needs of our dogs are met to the fullest, respecting the five domains of animal welfare: nutrition, environment, physical health, behavioural interactions and the mental health of the animals.
Our commitment to sustainability is also demonstrated by multiple Eco-lighthouse certifications, annual environmental reporting, and continuous improvement efforts aligned with industry best practices.
Nutrition
Our dogs are fed with high quality and high energy dry food tailor-made for racing and working dogs, providing the requisite amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals; we also feed our dogs a varied amount of locally produced meat and meat by-products according to season, level of activity and the metabolism of each dog, to ensure their health and that they always maintain an ideal body condition on the corresponding 9-step scale. Access of fresh water is provided according to and above Norwegian regulations.
Environment
All our dogs have their own secluded and insulated dog house bedded with straw to provide them sufficient shelter and a comfortable resting and sleeping area and suitable temperatures. We provide appropriate “clothing“ for selected dogs with more delicate thermo-regulations. The premises are cleaned numerous times a day.
Physical health
By thorough prevention, a strict vaccination regimen, daily check-ups, frequent veterinary control, quick diagnoses, prompt, expert treatment and careful rehabilitation (including physiotherapy) we ensure that our dogs are always protected from disease, pain and suffering. We exercise caution in training and work to avoid injuries (f.e using textile booties to protect their paws in certain conditions, and/or using different types of harnesses ideal for each dog’s physical state).
Behavioral interactions
We encourage our dogs to express normal, natural behaviour: they have every chance to interact with other dogs and humans in the kennels and on the tours. While living tethered, adult dogs receive the necessary amount of free running in our two fenced free run areas. Puppies and younglings are living free in pens, while also getting age-appropriate amount of exercise.
Mental health
We foster and cultivate strong relationships with our dogs, based predominantly on mutual respect, care, sympathy and positive reinforcement. We do our best to reduce stress factors for the animals, providing a calm and safe environment and taking their individual temperaments into account when housing them or putting them into sled teams.
Cancellation Policy
Discover the Magic of Dog Sledding
Experience the thrill of mushing through the Arctic wilderness.
