Alta
Dog-Sledding in Alta
Excursion
Price from $399
Difficulty level
Active
Booking code
HRS-ALF1
Duration
2h 30min
Notes
Read the practical information below
Learn all about the history, culture and day-to-day life of Alta, also known as The Northern Lights City
Enjoy an exhilarating ride through a winter wonderland on a dog sled
Eat and drink around a roaring wood fire in a Sami herdsman’s tent, known as a laavo
Get to know the sled dogs that live and work on the husky farm
You’ll travel by bus to a husky farm while your local guide shares insights into daily life in Alta, a town known for hosting Europe’s longest dog sled race and for its strong sledding culture.
After a safety briefing upon arrival, you’ll set off in small groups of two or three for a 20–30-minute sled ride (approximately 0.6–0.9 miles / 1–1.5 km) through the snowy winter landscape, guided by an experienced musher.
Back at the farm, you’ll gather around a crackling fire inside a lavvo (a traditional Sámi tent) for hot drinks and cookies. Your hosts will share stories about training and racing sled dogs, and you’ll have time to meet the huskies up close and take photos before returning.
Practical information
Disembarking/embarking port: Alta
Available: December 15 – March 30
Included: Drink and snack