Short Sled Dog Tour for Beginners

An authentic introduction to the world of mushing – in the home of Europe’s longest dog sled race, the Finnmarksløpet. On this 2½-hour tour, following a safety briefing and an introduction to handling a team of Alaskan Huskies, you’ll have the chance to lead your own team along sections of the Finnmarksløpet route. The ride takes about an hour through a rugged winter landscape. Each sledge is designed for two people, with you taking turns as driver and passenger. Back from the tour, you can help look after the dogs and thank them with a few strokes. Afterwards, there are snacks by the fire in the lavvo (traditional tent), whilst the guide tells stories about life with huskies. Children aged 5–12 sit between an adult’s legs during the tour; 13–15-year-olds may sit independently and can drive under the guide’s supervision; solo driving is permitted from the age of 16.