9 Husky Sledding in Tromsø Worth Booking

1.Reindeer Sledding & Feeding with a Sami Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,417 reviews · 4 hours · from $198Our pick

Travel by bus from Tromsø to a Sami reindeer camp, where you can feed a herd of about 300 animals, take a reindeer sled ride, and eat a hot meal in a lavuu tent. Sami guides such as Ilya, Maria, and Inga share personal stories, explain reindeer herding, and perform traditional joik singing around the fire.

“Feeding the reindeer was super cool. The Sami guides are knowledgeable and really interesting. The hot drinks and cookies were nice refreshments to warm up. The sledding was nice, would have been even better if it had been a longer ride!”

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2.Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,498 reviews · from $328

Meet more than 130 Alaskan huskies on Kvaløya, learn to handle your own sled, and take turns driving through Arctic scenery for about 70 to 80 minutes. Arctic Adventure Tours provides transport, thermal suits, boots, and gloves, followed by hot drinks and cake in a Sami lavvo. Basic fitness is needed.

“This was by far the best activity we did in Tromso. When we arrived the dogs were all super excited to see us. We were allowed to play with them for a bit before getting in our sleds. They provided warm outer wear so we were not cold. Sledding through the beautiful mountains was amazing. Spectacular and fun. The owner was great and provided us with warm drinks and cake after and told us all about the huskies. It’s definitely worth the money and a must do in Tromso.”

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3.Fun and Easy Dog Sledding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,004 reviews · 4h 30m · from $282

Travel 50 minutes from Tromsø to Breivikeidet, where guides fit you with thermal gear and teach you to drive a husky sled. Two people share one sled and swap halfway through roughly an hour of forest and open-field riding. Afterward, meet the dogs and warm up in a Sami lavvu with hot drinks and cake.

“Was very enjoyable to learn the dogsledding, pet the huskies and engage the carers and team running the activity! Would recommend to anyone who wants the experience!”

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4.Husky Sled Self-Drive with Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,896 reviews · 4 hours · from $282

At Tromsø Villmarkssenter, you learn to steer a shared sled pulled by an eager husky team, then swap driving duties halfway through. Guides such as Gustav, Lilia, Max, and Renee have helped make the outing friendly and clear. Afterward, meet the dogs and puppies before eating bidos, hot drinks, and chocolate cake in a cozy gamme hut.

“Renee was amazing, so friendly and helpful, she made the whole experience special. Great setup and well organized. I never felt overwhelmed learning something new.”

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5.Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,666 reviews · 4 hours · from $187

Travel 30 minutes from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter for an evening with more than 200 Alaskan huskies, including puppies. Guides such as Zoe, Bram, and Linda share stories about the dogs and Aurora, while you enjoy thermal clothing, a lavvo, bacalao, hot drinks, cake, and a campfire. Dog sledding is not included.

“Pick up was prompt & easy from Radisson Hotel and bus journey was perfectly comfortable. With over 200 Alaskan huskies to meet & greet me, I was in heaven 🐶🐶🐶 The staff were warm & welcoming, the food was absolutely delicious (with generous portions) and the talks afterwards were very interesting. I would recommend this outing to anyone who has a love of dogs. It was a privilege to cuddle these magnificent canines 😊 The aurora showed up, too...”

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6.Tromso Husky Self-Drive Sledding with Cake and Drink in Lavvu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 746 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $361Top rated

Take a minibus from central Tromsø to a kennel of 130 Alaskan Huskies, learn to handle a sled, and drive a team of five or six dogs with a partner. You will spend 70 to 80 minutes on the trail, switching between driver and passenger, then enjoy cake, coffee, or tea in a warm lavvu.

“Very fun and would do it again it made me feel like I was in the movie Salto! The cake and tea was great and would do this again with others.”

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7.Sami Culture and Short Reindeer Sledding from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 584 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $204

Travel by coach from central Tromso to a Sami reindeer camp, where you feed about 300 reindeer and take a 10 to 15-minute sleigh ride. Warm up in a lavuu with bidos, coffee, Sami stories, and joik singing. Guide Inga has performed the traditional song for visitors. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available.

“Highly recommend! You get the real opportunity to interact with the reindeers (it’s interesting how each of them could have a different personality!), enjoy the beautiful scenery on their sleigh and listen to the Sami culture stories. The only thing I’d wish is if I booked even earlier and chose a longer sleigh, which you can then enjoy an even better view of the valley and fjords.”

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8.Guided Husky Snowshoe Hike and Husky Camp Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 555 reviews · from $175Best value

Ride a minibus from Tromsø to a husky camp on Kvaløya, then follow an English-speaking guide on an easy-to-moderate snowshoe hike with one or two working huskies. Expect snowy mountain views, time with puppies, warm drinks, and homemade chocolate cake by the fire.

“Very nice visit to the camp and grtting to know how they keep a sustainable model for the dogs and being able to see the pups. The snowshoe walk was EPIC...! The nature, being able to walk with the dogs, and talk to the trainers. I definitely recommend the experience”

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9.Reindeer Sledding Experience and Sami Culture Tour from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 530 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $225

Meet at Tromsø’s Prostneset bus terminal for a 25-minute coastal ride to a Sami reindeer camp. You’ll take a 30-minute sleigh ride, feed a herd of about 300 reindeer, eat bidos stew, and hear Sami stories and joik beside a fire. Guides may include Sami storytellers such as Andreas, Irja, Maria, Marja, or Tea.

“What can I say but brilliant!! The sledding was great, feeding and meeting the reindeer was my hi-light. Endless hot drinks and biscuits. Reindeer soup and a veggie option. Hearing about the Sammi culture was delivered by a lovely lady around a hot fire Well organised. We were also graced by the northern lights which was totally unexpected. Brilliant all round....I loved it.”

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