Private Dogsledding: Drive or Ride
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Welcome to our world of huskies
✔ Drive, share the driving or ride with your guide
✔ Warm Norwegian lunch (reindeer soup, other options available)
✔ Private groups & personal atmosphere
✔ Winter clothing included
✔ Scenic journey through Arctic landscapes
Leave the crowds behind and spend time with the dogs at our small, family-run husky farm. Your booking has its own guide, so we can adapt the experience to your group, whether you are an adventurous couple, a family with children, or someone who would rather enjoy the trail as a passenger.
Meet our pack of around 35 Alaskan huskies, learn how we care for and work with them, and receive a practical introduction before setting off. You can drive a dog team, take turns with someone in your group, or ride with your guide. No previous experience is needed. Driving involves helping the dogs uphill and controlling the sled downhill; let us know in advance if you would prefer a gentler way to participate.
Travel through quiet forest and mountain scenery at a pace that suits the dogs and the conditions. During the journey, we usually stop on the trail for reindeer soup around a wood fire. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free alternatives can be arranged with advance notice.
Back at the farm, you can help unharness the dogs before warming up in our log cabin with coffee or tea and homemade cake. The complete experience lasts approximately four hours at the farm, excluding travel. The route and time spent moving vary with the snow, weather, trail conditions and the dogs’ wellbeing.
You can drive to the farm in Målselv or travel from Tromsø by public bus. Bus tickets are separate; for guests arriving by bus, the return transfer between the confirmed local bus stop and our farm is included. We also offer private overnight stays at the husky farm, booked separately.
What makes our tours different
Private groups & personal atmosphere
We keep our groups private to create a more relaxed, immersive and personal experience, together with your own guide.
More time on the trail
The route and time on the trail vary with the snow, conditions and our dogs’ wellbeing. We leave plenty of time to enjoy the journey and our stop around the fire.
Meet real working Alaskan huskies
Our dogs are not just part of the experience — they are family, athletes and adventure companions.
Scenic Arctic surroundings
The journey to the kennel itself is beautiful, with fjords, mountains and Arctic landscapes along the way.
Local food around the fire
During the tour, we gather around the fire for hot drinks and a warm meal or homemade snack while the dogs rest nearby.
Your day with us
Arrival at the farm
You arrive at our kennel and are welcomed by the dogs and guides. We provide warm winter clothing if needed.
Introduction to dog sledding
Before departure, we explain how to drive the sled and work together safely with your dog team.
Into the Arctic wilderness
Drive, take turns with someone in your group, or ride with your guide.
We travel through snowy forests, open landscapes and mountain terrain on our private trails.
Warm break by the fire
During the tour, we stop to enjoy hot drinks and food around the fire in a relaxed atmosphere.
Back with the dogs
After the adventure, there is time to help unharness the dogs, take photos and spend more time at the kennel.
How to get to the kennel
Reaching us by public transport is easy and scenic.
Travel from Tromsø by bus, and we’ll help you choose the departure that matches your tour.
We’ll confirm your local pickup point and bring you to the farm and back.
The bus ticket is not included; allow approximately 30 minutes for each local transfer.
FAQ
Is dog sledding difficult?
No previous experience is needed. We give full instructions before departure.
Do we drive the sled ourselves?
Drive, take turns with someone in your group, or ride with your guide.
What should we wear?
Warm winter clothing is provided if needed, but we recommend wearing warm wool layers underneath.
Are the dogs well treated?
Absolutely. Animal welfare is at the heart of everything we do, and our dogs are valued companions and athletes.
Can children join?
Yes, families are very welcome.
What happens in bad weather?
Safety always comes first. In rare cases of unsafe conditions, we may adapt or cancel the tour and you will get a full refund.
Want a deeper Arctic experience?
Our dog sledding day tours can also be combined with overnight stays at our Historical Lodge, for guests looking for a more immersive experience.
Spend the evening by the fire, enjoy homemade meals, sauna, Northern Lights and daily life with the dogs far from the crowds.
Private Dogsledding Experience
Your booking has its own guide. Drive your dog team, share the driving, or ride with your guide. The experience lasts around four hours at the farm and includes winter outerwear, reindeer soup around a wood fire during the tour, and hot drinks and homemade cake back at the farm. Dietary alternatives are available with advance notice.
Regular season
Adult: NOK 4,000 per person
Child: NOK 3,500 per person
Up to six guests per private booking.
Festive season · 10 December – 10 January
NOK 4,500 per person
Up to six guests per private booking. Availability is limited.
Larger groups
Planning a visit for family, a company or a larger group? Email mail@offtrackexperience.com and we’ll discuss what we can arrange.
