Half day dog sledding on wheels

Child 6-11 yrs 1,190
Min. age 6

per person 1,790 nok

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There’s nothing quite like rolling into Advent Valley behind a team of six eager huskies — the sun on your face and the vast Arctic landscape stretching toward Advent Bay.
Even without snow, the Basecamp huskies are full of energy and just as excited to run during the summer and autumn months. During this time of year, our dog sledding adventures swap traditional sleds for wheel carts, giving you the same thrill of mushing in a whole new season.

You’ll hear the chorus of excitement well before you see them — the happy howls and wagging tails that greet you at Basecamp Trapper’s Station, located about 10 kilometers outside Longyearbyen.

It’s a summer adventure with winter spirit — and an unforgettable way to explore Svalbard.

Program

Meet your guide at the hotel reception at the scheduled start time of your adventure.
Once everyone is ready, we’ll drive together to Bolterdalen, where your husky experience begins. Before harnessing the dogs, your guide will introduce the equipment and give you a quick and helpful briefing on the basics of dog sledding with wheel carts.

Everyone takes part in preparing the team — from harnessing the dogs before the ride to rewarding them and settling them back into their houses afterwards. Along the trail, we’ll stop for photos and to give the dogs water and some well-earned cuddles.

Tour Times:
Morning adventure: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Afternoon adventure: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Minimum Participants:
We require a minimum of three participants for this activity. If the number is lower, we’ll offer an alternative program or reschedule your adventure.

Warm drinks included

TUE, THUR, SAT, SUN

3,5 hours

May-Snowfall

Warm drinks included

Price information

What’s included?

3,5-hour summer dog sledding experience with Arctic husky guide
Thermal suits that can be borrowed if you are cold or don’t want your clothes to get dirty
Warm drinks
Transport to and from hotel or guesthouse in Longyearbyen

Clothing and equipment

Prepare yourself for some wind and an average summer temperature of around 5°C.

Even if we do have warmer days in Svalbard, it is always better to have warm clothes. A proper local always wear wool thermals closest to the body in one or two layers. In summertime a thick sweater or fleece jacket might be enough as a mid-layer, but make sure you top it all up with a wind- and waterproof layer on top. If you tend to get cold it is smart to bring along a light down or primaloft jacket as well. At last, steady shoes that can get dirty, woollen socks, gloves, buff, hat and sunglasses.

In Svalbard each participant is responsible to dress properly for the adventure. This is for your wellbeing and safety when it comes to hypothermia, frostbite or other injuries that can occur due to lack of clothing or shoes. Kindly ask us for advice if you are in doubt.

Note

Physical requirements

This is an active trip, require teamwork and general good health. You will be supervised by our professional guide and handlers.

This trip is not suitable for persons suffering from back pains or pregnant women. This is due to safety for your safety and well-being, and Basecamp Explorer can unfortunately not take responsibility for health problems if this advice is neglected.

Language

Safety is our top priority during our trips. It is necessary for you to be able to communicate in English or a Scandinavian language if you want to join our excursions. The tour language (English or a Scandinavian) will be chosen based on the group’s language skills.

dog sledding with children

The age limit is 6 years. Due to safety reasons there must be minimum one adult per child on the dog sledding trips arranged by Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen. The minimum age for taking care of children on a dog sledding trip and to travel by yourself is 16 years.

weather conditions in svalbard

In Svalbard, weather conditions can change quickly. This means that we might need to make changes to the planned adventure program. We will always do our outmost to give you a vast experience in the Arctic, and at the same time we must be aware of the destination’s characteristics.

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