4hr Dog Sledding Trip on Finnmarksvidda
Overview
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4 hours
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Experience the magic of dog sledding in the breathtaking landscapes of Alta, Norway. Join us for an unforgettable adventure where you'll receive personalized training and command your own team of huskies, a truly immersive experience. Glide through pine forests and onto the stunning Finnmarksvidda plateau, feeling the exhilarating synergy between you and your loyal companions. Warm up with hot coffee and tea at the historic Gargia mountain lodge while our knowledgeable guides share insights into dog sledding and local history.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: Minimum age to ride alone is 16. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age to participate is 8. We need a minimum of 2 participants for the tour to run.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transportation to activity start (approx. 30min)
Coffee and/or Tea
Warm clothing: Thermal suits, boots, gloves
What To Expect
Begin your journey in Alta, where a comfortable minibus awaits to transport you to the picturesque Gargia. Upon arrival, you’ll be provided with warm clothing to keep you cozy during this unforgettable experience. Our experienced guides will greet you and provide thorough training on dog sledding. Once you’re ready, you’ll have your own team of huskies. If there are two guests, you’ll take turns driving halfway along the route. The huskies will lead you from the pine forest near the mountain lodge up to the stunning Finnmarksvidda plateau, with its vast open landscapes. Feel the synergy between our enthusiastic huskies and yourselves, and embrace the crisp Arctic winter. After approximately 60 minutes outdoors, retreat to the historic Gargia mountain lodge. Here you can warm up with hot coffee and tea. Our guides will share insights about dog sledding and local history. We and our furry companions warmly welcome you to this unforgettable adventure!
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4hr Dog Sledding Trip on Finnmarksvidda
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
William A,
Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, our guide Adam was very helpful and informative, ensuring we had the right clothing and explaining how to and what to expect when sledding with a team of dogs. He went out of his way to ensure we had a great experience, which we did.
Not to be missed
David S,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Best experience so far. Husky sledge run was nice and long, plenty of opportunity to enjoy the scenery. Afterwards we were invited to feed our own Husky teams and make a fuss of them. All the dogs were extremely friendly. Our favourite experience on this holiday, well worth the money.
Wonderful trip with the Huskys - fully recommended!!!
tamas686,
Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Indescribably beautiful trip. We were picked up at the port in Alta. The start is in the middle of the winter landscape. Our guide Adam explained everything great to us and then it started. We drove the sleds for almost an hour. An experience we can only recommend to all. This trip is worth every cent!!!
Our sled guide Adam was...
Rachel G,
Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our sled guide Adam was great. You can tell he’s very passionate about the dogs and their wellbeing, and he explained a lot of the practices to maintain their mental & physical health, their routines, training, etc. The huskies are all super sweet and loved receiving all the pets after our sled ride!
A must do experience
jennifer m,
Jan 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was great, attentive, and provided loads of information. Dogs were well cared for, and we had a very individualized experience-able to ride and drive the sled.
Amazing Arctic Adventure
Sarah E,
Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a great time on this dog sledding adventure. The drive out to Gargia Lodge took about 30 minutes, but the driver was very knowledgeable and filled the drive with information. Upon arrival, we were outfitted with thermal suits, boots, additional socks and mittens if needed. A brief introduction on how to handle the sled was provided, simple yet very clear. Our guide was fantastic. She made sure the sleds stayed together and took us on a great journey in a winter wonderland. We were able to hang out with the wonderful dogs after the ride and each person was given the chance to drive the sled and ride if wanted. We then went back to the lodge and had a snack and a lovely warm fruit drink that was amazing. Everyone was so helpful. They answered all of our questions about dog sledding and their journeys as well as answer lots of questions we had about the area and things to do. Such a wonderful experience. Everyone should visit Alta and go on a dog sledding adventure.
Excellent adventure in Alta!
Sean G,
Dec 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic experience that was worth every penny! The thrill of driving the dogsled is really special and the course around the lodge is full of scenic views, fun ups and downs, and beautiful woods. Having the opportunity to switch drivers at the halfway point was also a great touch that made sure everyone got to drive the team. The dogs are all fantastic and getting to bond with the team afterwards was a ton of fun! I have to also commend the guides on the gear that was provided. It was -20 degrees Celsius before getting on the sleds but the provided boots, mittens, and Arctic suits kept us toasty warm even in extreme temperatures. If you are in Alta, I would absolutely recommend this activity to anyone who likes adventures in a winter wonderland!
Really great fun
Liz P,
Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Really fun experience. Picked up on time, really nice drive to the resort where everything was ready and waiting. The dog sledding was great fun, really enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Fun, educational, animal lovers, very cute dogs
Quest781451,
Dec 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was amazing extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We can tell she loved the dogs and that the dogs loved her. It was an amazing experience.
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