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Tromsø Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure

4.94,410 reviews onGetYourGuide· Arctic Adventure Tours AS
About 3 h of 4 h at the kennel
Bus 30 minKennel 3 hBack 30 min
Leave 09:0009:30–12:30 at the kennelBack 13:00
Sled timenot stated by the operator
Who drivesYou drive Sled timenot stated by the operator
Total4 hStarts09:00 · 11:00 · 13:00Age7+Mealcake and hot drinks
Facts rechecked 12 Oct 2026Prices checked 7 Oct 2026 on GetYourGuide

Tromsø Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure — The Short Answer

The safest first booking for self-drive sledding near Tromsø: short transfer, smooth organization, ★4.9 from 4,410 reviews — but the operator does not say how long you sled.
Book it for a half-day with the dogs; look elsewhere if you want a hot lunch or a guaranteed long run.
4 hours in total, about 3 of them at a Kvaløya kennel with 130 Alaskan huskies.
30 minutes each way by minibus from Scandic Ishavshotel.
Each pair gets its own sled and swaps driver and passenger several times.
From €311 per person; minimum age 7; free cancellation up to 24 hours.
Cake and hot drinks only — no full meal.

Tromsø Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure — Fast Facts

A compact morning or midday slot with three daily starts and the most reviews of any husky tour in Tromsø.
The day
Total time4 h (about 3 h at the kennel)
Bus each way30 min by black minibus marked "Arctic Adventure Tours"
Time on the slednot stated by the operator
Who drivesyou; pairs share a sled and swap several times
Getting there
Meeting pointScandic Ishavshotel
Start times09:00 · 11:00 · 13:00
Kennel areaKvaløya, 130 Alaskan huskies
OperatorArctic Adventure Tours AS
Who can go
Minimum age7
Weight limitnot listed
Clothingarctic suit, winter boots; wool socks, hats and mittens if needed
Mealcake and hot drinks by the fire in a Sámi lavvo
Booking
Price from€311 per person (same price on 14 Jan 2027)
Rating★4.9 from 4,410 reviews
Cancellationfree up to 24 hours before; reserve now, pay later
Seasonfirst open date 9 November 2026

Source: GetYourGuide listing, checked 7 Oct 2026.

Meeting point · Scandic IshavshotelKennel area · Kvaløya · 30 min by minibus · Meeting point in Google Maps
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How the Tromsø Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure Runs

Meet the black "Arctic Adventure Tours" minibus at Scandic Ishavshotel.
09:00
Ride 30 minutes to the kennel on Kvaløya.
09:30
Suit up in the arctic suit and boots and meet the dogs.
Drive the sled in pairs, swapping driver and passenger several times.
Warm up with cake and hot drinks by the fire in a Sámi lavvo.
Return to Tromsø by minibus, 30 minutes.
13:00

What the Tromsø Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure Includes

Transfer, guide and warm clothing are covered; a full meal and a stated sled time are not.
IncludedMinibus transfer from Scandic Ishavshotel and back.Guide.Arctic suit and winter boots; wool socks, hats and mittens if needed.Cake and hot drinks in a Sámi lavvo.
Not included or not statedA full meal.The number of minutes on the sled.A weight limit — none is listed.
Not suitable forchildren under 7pregnant travelerspeople with back problems or low fitness
4.94,410 reviews on GetYourGuide

Tromsø Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure — Field Notes

Reviewers praise the smooth organization and the dogs; the one recurring wish is more time with them.
PraisedOrganization from pickup to suit-up.Friendly, excited dogs.A good fit for older children who love dogs.
CriticizedTime with the dogs can feel short.
“Loved this experience! A bucket list activity for us.”
Emma
4 Jan 2026
“from pick up, to suiting up and meeting the friendly and excited dogs… everything ran smoothly and professionally.”
Angela
11 Apr 2026
“my 12 year old loves dogs and he absolutely had a blast! I wish we would've had more time with the dogs.”
Petrona
4 Jan 2026

Is the Tromsø Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure Right for You?

Book it if you want the proven half-day close to town; pick another tour if you need a hot lunch, younger kids or a stated long run.
Book it if
You want the most-reviewed self-drive tour in Tromsø
You have only half a day
Your kids are 7 or older
You want a choice of 09:00, 11:00 or 13:00
You want free cancellation up to 24 hours
Book something else if
You want a hot reindeer-stew lunch → self-drive with reindeer stew
You want the longest stated time driving → the frozen-lake farm
Your child is 4–6 → the gentle sled ride
You want a full day in an inland valley → the Tamok valley day
You want your own team, no group → the private Øverbygd sled day
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Tromsø Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure FAQ

It is a 4-hour self-drive tour run by Arctic Adventure Tours AS at its Kvaløya kennel with 130 Alaskan huskies. A minibus takes 30 minutes each way from Scandic Ishavshotel, each pair gets its own sled and swaps driver and passenger several times, and the visit ends with cake and hot drinks in a Sámi lavvo. It holds ★4.9 from 4,410 reviews.

Book the Tromsø Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure

The best-proven way to drive a husky team from Tromsø in half a day — check dates for the Kvaløya self-drive tour.
Dates and prices on GetYourGuide — Self-drive on Kvaløya.
Self-drive on Kvaløya€311per person · ★4.9 (4,410)
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