Dog Sledding Adventure
Tour Overview
Take the reins and discover parts of the Arctic landscape you would otherwise miss on this small-group dog sledding tour from Alta. A comfortable minibus takes you from Alta to the picturesque Gargia Valley (approx. 30 minutes), where you are kitted out with warm clothing before meeting the guides and the huskies.
Our experienced guides give you thorough, one-on-one training before you take charge of your own team of huskies. If you are two guests on a sled, you take turns driving halfway along the route each. The dogs lead you through the pine forest near the mountain lodge and across the frozen landscape of the valley – feel the synergy between you and these enthusiastic huskies.
Afterwards you warm up inside the traditional Gargia mountain lodge with coffee and toddy, while your guide tells you about the history of dog sledding as a traditional mode of transport in Northern Norway.
Good to know: Minimum age to participate is 8, and minimum age to drive alone is 16 – children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. A moderate level of fitness is required. The tour is not recommended for travellers with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions, or for pregnant travellers. Not wheelchair accessible. A minimum of 2 participants is required for the tour to run.
What's included
- Transport: From Alta to Gargia and back (approx. 30 minutes each way)
- Dog sledding training and equipment from experienced guides
- Warm clothing: Thermal suits, boots and gloves
- Coffee & Toddy
- Storytelling: The history of dog sledding and Gargia
- Meet the huskies
Not included
Pickup points
Alta Cruise Harbor
Havneveien 24, 9515 Alta
Holmen Husky
Holmen 100, 9516 Alta
Sorrisniva
Sorrisniva 20, 9518 Alta, Norway
Trasti & Trine
Gargiaveien 29, 9518 Alta, Norway
Gargia Lodge
Gargiaveien 96, 9518 Alta
Glød Explorer
GLØD Explorer is a nature-based adventure and expedition company based in Alta, Norway, in the Arctic Finnmark region.
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