In short
- Most time on the sled: Arctic Adventure Tours' self-drive on Kvaløya, about 70–80 minutes, from about $350.
- Cheapest real sledding: Arctic Resorts' tours at Breivikeidet, from about $230, with 20–40 minutes on the sled.
- With young children: Tromsø Villmarkssenter's guided ride, where a musher drives and all ages are welcome.
- Sledding and northern lights in one night: the Camp Tamok all-in-one evening, ages 16+.
- Season: roughly November to April, depending on snow.
Prices are the "from" prices shown on GetYourGuide in US dollars, checked October 2026. They change with date and currency.
The comparison table
| Tour | Who drives | Time on sled | Trip length | Ages | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Drive Husky Adventure Arctic Adventure Tours, Kvaløya (30 min away) |
You, swapping with a partner | 70–80 min | 4 h | 7+ | $350 | Check dates |
| Husky Sled Self-Drive with Lunch Tromsø Villmarkssenter (25 min away) |
You, swapping halfway | About 45 min | 4 h | 16+ | $354 | Check dates |
| Guided Husky Sledding with Lunch Tromsø Villmarkssenter |
A musher; you ride | About 45 min | 4 h | All ages | $354 | Check dates |
| Dog Sledding Experience with Transfer Arctic Resorts, Breivikeidet (1 h away) |
You, swapping halfway | 30–40 min | 4 h 20 | 4+ | $233 | Check dates |
| Husky Experience with Self-Drive Ride Arctic Resorts, Breivikeidet (50 min away) |
You, swapping halfway | 20–30 min | 4.5 h | 4+ | $230 | Check dates |
| Dog Sledding at Camp Aspemo Visit Narvik (1 h away) |
You, swapping halfway | About 30 min | 4 h | 12+ | $317 | Check dates |
| Arctic All-in-One Night Arctic Resorts, Camp Tamok (1.5 h away) |
You, plus a snowmobile aurora hunt | Not stated | 10 h | 16+ | $406–575, by date | Check dates |
Want more options? See all Tromsø dog sledding tours on GetYourGuide.
Which tour should you book?
If you want to really drive: Arctic Adventure Tours
About 70–80 minutes on the sled is roughly double most half-day tours, for a similar price. The kennel is on Kvaløya, half an hour from the city, and you get warm suits, boots, cake and hot drinks. It's not suitable for children under 7, and you need basic fitness.
If you want lunch and a classic kennel: Tromsø Villmarkssenter
A long-running kennel 25 minutes from the centre, with a warm lunch (reindeer stew, with a vegetarian option) included. The self-drive version is for ages 16 and up. The guided version, where a musher drives and you ride, is the best choice for families with young children.
If you're on a budget: Arctic Resorts at Breivikeidet
From about $230, these are the cheapest proper sledding trips we found. The trade-off is less time on the sled: 30–40 minutes on the transfer tour, 20–30 minutes on the shorter "husky experience". They take children from age 4, which makes them a good family option too.
If you want everything in one night: Camp Tamok
Dog sledding, a two-course dinner, a short northern lights talk, then a snowmobile trip to look for the aurora, with photos sent afterwards. It's a long 10-hour evening and only for ages 16+, but it combines three of Tromsø's big experiences.
What to expect
- Sharing a sled: almost all tours put two people on each sled. One drives standing on the runners, the other sits in the basket, and you swap halfway.
- The noise: huskies howl with excitement before the start, then go almost silent once they're running.
- Physical effort: you'll brake, balance on bends and sometimes push uphill. Weight limits of about 118–120 kg are common.
- Snow conditions: in early winter or after a thaw, trails can be shorter, and some guests end up riding instead of driving.
Combine it with whales and the northern lights
Husky tours run in the daytime, so you can join an aurora tour the same evening. With three or four days in Tromsø, a good plan is whales one day, huskies the next, and a northern lights chase on your first clear night. See our northern lights tour comparison and whale watching tour comparison.