About
EN
EnglishNorskDeutschEspañol
You driveBreivikeidet

Self-Drive Dog Sled Ride — Husky Experience from Tromsø

4.91,447 reviews onGetYourGuide· Arctic Resorts
About 2 h 50 min of 4.5 h at the kennel
Bus 50 minKennel 2 h 50 minBack 50 min
Leave 10:0010:50–13:40 at the kennelBack 14:30
Sled time10–15 min, slow pace
Who drivesYou drive Sled time10–15 min, slow pace
Total4.5 hStarts10:00 · 11:50Age4+Mealcake and hot drinks
Facts rechecked 12 Oct 2026Prices checked 7 Oct 2026 on GetYourGuide

Self-Drive Dog Sled Ride — The Short Answer

The gentlest way to drive a husky team near Tromsø and the only self-drive option from age 4 with ★4.9 — but you sled for just 10–15 minutes.
Book it for young children or nervous first-timers; adults who want a real run should pick a longer tour.
10–15 minutes on the sled at a slow, comfortable pace, then you swap.
Minimum age 4 — one of the lowest on any self-drive tour.
50 minutes each way by bus to the Breivikeidet camp; 4.5 hours in total.
Advertised from €204; on 15 Dec 2026 the cheapest bookable option was €250.
Coffee, tea and cake — no full meal.

Self-Drive Dog Sled Ride — Fast Facts

A short, easy drive inside a 4.5-hour trip, with suits and boots included.
The day
Total time4.5 h
Bus each way50 min
Time on the sled10–15 min at a slow pace, photo stop halfway, then swap
Who drivesyou, sharing the sled with a passenger
Getting there
Meeting pointSamuel Arnesens gate 5
Start times10:00 · 11:50
Kennel areaBreivikeidet camp
OperatorArctic Resorts ("Official tour" badge)
Who can go
Minimum age4
Weight limitnot listed
Clothingthermal suit, boots, hat and mittens included
Mealcoffee or tea and cake; no full meal
Booking
Price fromadvertised from €204; on 15 Dec 2026 the cheapest bookable option was €250
Rating★4.9 from 1,447 reviews
Cancellationnot stated in our data — check the listing
Seasonfirst open date 14 November 2026; the calendar showed dates to 20 December at the time of checking

Source: GetYourGuide listing, checked 7 Oct 2026.

Meeting point · Samuel Arnesens gate 5Kennel area · Breivikeidet · 50 min by bus · Meeting point in Google Maps
Book the gentle sled ride.

How the Self-Drive Dog Sled Ride Runs

Meet at Samuel Arnesens gate 5 for a 10:00 or 11:50 start.
10:00
Bus about 50 minutes to the camp in Breivikeidet.
10:50
Change into the thermal suit, boots, hat and mittens.
Drive the sled for 10–15 minutes at a slow pace, stop halfway for photos, then swap with your passenger.
Coffee or tea and cake with the dogs.
Bus back to Tromsø.
14:30

What the Self-Drive Dog Sled Ride Includes

Transfers, a guide and full winter gear are covered; a meal and a longer drive are not.
IncludedBus transfers from Tromsø and back.Guide.Thermal suit, boots, hat and mittens.Coffee or tea and cake.
Not included or not statedA full meal.More than 10–15 minutes on the sled.A weight limit or cancellation terms — none in our data.
Not suitable forpregnant travelers and wheelchair users
4.91,447 reviews on GetYourGuide

Self-Drive Dog Sled Ride — Field Notes

Reviewers love driving the sled and the care of the dogs; the honest catch is how short the drive is for the bus time.
PraisedDriving the sled is more exciting than expected.Well-kept dogs that retire when they are ready.A smooth start — straight to the sleds on arrival.
CriticizedAbout an hour on the coach each way for 10–15 minutes of driving.
“driving the dog-sled was even more exciting than we expected.”
Chrystel
8 Apr 2026
“The dogs are well looked after - they decide when they retire too!”
Leanne
14 Apr 2026
“Coach to the site took about an hour… Then we arrived and went straight to the self-driving husky sledding, which was so much fun!”
Charlie
11 Apr 2026

Is the Self-Drive Dog Sled Ride Right for You?

Book it with children aged 4–6 or if you want a calm first try; adults after a proper run should pick a tour with more time on the snow.
Book it if
Your child is 4–6
You are nervous about speed
You want suits, boots, hat and mittens included
You prefer a slow, scenic pace
You want the lowest advertised self-drive price
Book something else if
You want 45–60 min of driving → the frozen-lake farm
You want a shorter bus ride → the Kvaløya self-drive tour
You want a hot lunch → self-drive with reindeer stew
You'd rather ride while a musher drives → the musher-driven ride
Everyone is 7+ and wants the bestselling Breivikeidet tour → Fun and easy, Breivikeidet
All self-drive options side by side Self-drive tours →

Self-Drive Dog Sled Ride FAQ

10–15 minutes on the sled, at a slow, comfortable pace, with a photo stop halfway and then a swap with your passenger. The whole trip lasts 4.5 hours because the bus takes about 50 minutes each way to the Breivikeidet camp.

Book the Self-Drive Dog Sled Ride

The easiest first drive for families with young children — check dates for the gentle sled ride.
Dates and prices on GetYourGuide — Gentle sled ride.
Gentle sled ride€204per person · ★4.9 (1,447)
Check dates