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Dog Sled Tour (Alta Norway)

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Dog Sled Tour (Alta Norway)
4.9  / 524 reviews

Experience the Arctic nature with a team of Alaskan Huskies in small, intimate groups, where every journey is as unique as it is unforgettable.

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Duration 3 hours
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Instructor
English, Norwegian
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Labyrinten 8

  • Car

    (15 minutes)

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    Alta

    Guided tour, Safety briefing (2.5 hours)

  • Car

    (15 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Labyrinten 8

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Feel like a part of Norway’s dog sledding culture with a husky farm visit
  • Watch as the frozen landscape glistens in the light of the polar night
  • Expereince the exhilaration of mushing a team of well-trained sled dogs
  • Savor some snacks and hot drinks before transferring back to Alta

Full description

Discover what makes Alta a European dogsledding hotspot where mushers from all over Europe come to raise and train dogs with this tour to a visit a family that has spent over three decades racing. Ride a dog sled and warm up with hot drinks and snacks in a Lavvo tent. Enjoy the Arctic the way it’s meant to be enjoyed; from the dog sled. Join our team of Alaskan Huskies and let them take you on an unforgettable ride through the stunning Northern-Norwegian nature around Alta. Tour overview: - Pick up at the Alta Tourist Information - We provide the necessary clothing - Safety instructions about how to handle a dog team - Approximately one-hour self-drive dog sledding tour (depending on weather conditions) - Storytelling and easy serving in our Lavvo tent - Transport back to the Alta Tourist Information

Includes

  • Transfer from/to the Alta Tourist Information center
  • Clothing
  • Safety instructions
  • About 60 minutes of dog sledding
  • Interaction with the huskies
  • Visit to a traditional Sami Lavvo
  • Hot drinks and snacks
  • Meals

Not suitable for

  • Children under 5 years
  • Drivers under 16 years

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Pickup is at 10:45 AM in front of the Alta Tourist Office

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Thermal clothing

Know before you go

  • Alaskan huskies are adapted to polar climates, and warm temperatures can be unsafe for them during runs. Therefore, the activity provider retains the discretion to cancel trips if temperatures become unsuitable for the dogs. The weather in this region can be extreme, and they reserve the right to modify itineraries or cancel trips if conditions appear unsafe
  • The minimum age to participate in this experience is 5
  • The minimum age for driving solo is 16
  • Those aged 5-12 are required to sit between an adult's legs on the sled
  • Those aged 13-15 are allowed to sit independently on the sled
  • Please let the activity provider know if you prefer to arrive at the husky farm with your own transportation

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 24 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Product ID: 514061

Activity provider:Holmen Husky AS

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