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Tromsø dog sledding guides

Everything to sort out before you book a husky trip from Tromsø: what it costs and why, driving or riding, which valley, the northern lights question, kids, and what to wear.

Tromsø Dog Sledding Prices 2026: What Each Trip CostsWhat each trip costs and how much sledding it buys.Read the guide →Self-Drive vs Guided Dog Sledding 2026: Which to PickDrive the team yourself or ride while a musher drives.Read the guide →Where to Go Dog Sledding in Tromsø 2026: Kvaløya vs TamokThree sledding areas, 25 to 95 minutes out of town.Read the guide →Dog Sledding & Northern Lights in Tromsø 2026: Real OddsWhich trips run after dark, and the plan that works.Read the guide →Dog Sledding in Tromsø with Kids 2026: Ages & TipsAge limits, the guided ride and keeping small hands warm.Read the guide →What to Wear Dog Sledding in Tromsø 2026: Packing ListWhat the kennel lends you and what goes underneath.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your sledding trip

The three trips most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with the sled time and what guests say.

Short Self-Drive Sled Ride in Breivikeidet Lowest price ★ 4.94.5 hoursFree cancellation

Short Self-Drive Sled Ride in Breivikeidet
30-min rideAges 4+Hot drinks

The cheapest way to drive a sled yourself: up to 30 minutes on the trail, shared and swapped with a partner. Good for families and first-timers who mostly want the dogs.

What's included
  • Short self-drive ride, 30 minutes in total
  • Bus from the Prostneset terminal (50 min each way)
  • Thermal suit, boots, hat and mittens
  • Hot drinks and cake (no full meal)
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$229per person Reserve
Self-Drive Husky Sledding on Kvaløya Most booked ★ 4.94 hoursFree cancellation

Self-Drive Husky Sledding on Kvaløya
Self-driveKvaløyaAges 7+

Drive your own team of huskies across Kvaløya with a partner, swapping driver and passenger on the way. The listing promises 70 to 80 minutes on the trail, then cake by the fire.

What's included
  • Self-drive sled shared by two, you swap halfway
  • Minibus from Scandic Ishavshotel and back
  • Thermal suit, boots, wool hat, socks and mittens
  • Hot drink and cake in a Sami lavvo
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$351per person Reserve
Dog Sledding Day in Tamokdalen Wild valley ★ 4.97 hoursFree cancellation

Dog Sledding Day in Tamokdalen
Self-driveInland valleyAges 7+

A full day inland, where the snow is deeper and colder and the valley feels empty. One guest counted 7 km on the sled; the price of it is three hours on the bus.

What's included
  • Self-drive in pairs, swapping halfway
  • Bus from the Prostneset terminal (about 95 min each way)
  • Thermal suit, boots, mittens and hat
  • Kennel visit while the other half of the group sleds
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$355per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Drive your own husky team on Kvaløya with a partner, then cake and a hot drink by the fire. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Check dates for the Kvaløya self-drive trip