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Arctic mushing

Whole day dog sledding

Child 8-11 yrs 2,390
Min. age 8
per person 3,790 nok
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SledGing into the wilderness

A fantastic day spent in company with Alaskan huskies in the mighty Svalbard nature! Perhaps the most beautiful trip in the winter-clad Arctic. Together with our highly experienced and dedicated dog guides, a full-day tour with eager huskies is an exciting encounter between people, hard-working animals and magnificent wilderness. It is a very special feeling to lead your own dog team, leave civilization behind and move across the tundra between majestic mountains. You feel that you are living a real life, just like the polar explorers and adventurers of the past.

 

Program

Are you ready for an active, thrilling Arctic adventure?

Your day begins at 9:00 AM when our experienced dog sledding guide greets you at the hotel reception. After a quick briefing and gearing up with warm suits, hats, and mittens, you’ll drive just 10 km to our Trapper’s Station in Bolterdalen. There, you’ll be welcomed by 80 enthusiastic huskies, all eager to be part of today’s journey.

Under the guidance of your expert, you’ll learn how to harness the dogs and prepare for the adventure ahead. The energy is contagious as the huskies find their places, each hoping to be chosen. Once the sleds glide away from the station, the barking subsides, and the magic begins. The tundra stretches out before you, a canvas of Arctic beauty, with only the quiet rhythm of paws on snow breaking the silence.

Two participants share each sled, taking turns driving and riding. As you journey across the snowy wilderness, you’ll marvel at the raw landscape framed by towering Arctic mountains. Along the way, your guide will share stories about the history, nature, and challenges of life in this extraordinary environment.

Midway through the trip, a well-earned break awaits. While the dogs frolic in the snow, you’ll enjoy a packed lunch and swap tales with the guide, who will happily answer all your questions about dog sledding and Arctic life.

With both two-legged and four-legged explorers recharged, the adventure continues. Feel the bond between you and the huskies as you navigate the frozen expanse together. The experience is immersive – an unforgettable day of teamwork, tranquility, and awe-inspiring vistas.

Back at the Trapper’s Station, you’ll help unharness the dogs and return them to their houses. Reward these hardworking, affectionate huskies with well-deserved cuddles before packing up for the return to Longyearbyen. By 4:00 PM, you’ll be back at your hotel, brimming with memories of an authentic Arctic encounter.

And who knows? After this taste of adventure, you might find yourself drawn back for an overnight dog sledding expedition!

Lunch included
Wed, Thur, Sat, Sun
7 hours
31. Jan -12. May
Lunch included

Price information

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

7-hours dog sled adventure with Arctic nature guide.
Transport between your hotel in Longyearbyen and the trapper station.
Warn outdoor thermal suit, extreme warm winter boots, hat, warm mittens and balaclava.
Expedition lunch and warm drinks.

Clothing and equipment

Recommended clothing in the Arctic: Woolen underwear as the base layer, warm wool or fleece trousers and sweater on the top, two layers of socks (thin & thick woolen socks), windproof layer on the top (spacious clothing is recommended since air is the best insulation), gloves, warm hat (wind proof), scarf or fleece-tube.

Note

MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS

We have a minimum of three participants for this adventure. If the number of guests is less than three, we reserve the right to offer an alternative program.

Physical requirements and clothing

The guide is the main responsible for guests and security on each trip. All participants are responsible to dress properly for the trip, and to have sufficient level of physical fitness. If the guide consider that a participant does not have proper clothes or physical fitness level for the activity, he or she can decide that the participant cannot take part in the trip due to security reasons. This trip is not suitable for persons suffering from back pains. Pregnant women cannot participate on any of the mentioned trips arranged by Basecamp Spitsbergen. Basecamp takes no responsibility to any health issues, due to neglecting this advice.

weather conditions in svalbard

In Svalbard, weather conditions can change quickly. We can meet heavy winds, snowstorms or thick fog, crevasses and lack of snow or ice. This means we might need to make changes to the planned route, and this might result in changes in the adventure program. We will always do our outmost to give our guests a great experience in the Arctic, but we must be aware that characteristics of the destination.

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 language) will be chosen based on the group’s language skills.

age limit & temperature limits

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

Age limit for dog sledding with Basecamp Explorer:
Children from age of 8 years can participate in a full day-trip dogsledding along with parents, and the temperature limit is -15 degrees.
The minimum age for overnight trips is 16 years.
All dog sledding trips require that you run the dog team yourself, with supervising from the husky guide in advance.

Combine your adventure with accommodation in the unique trapper’s design hotel in Longyearbyen: Basecamp Hotel

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