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Drive your own husky sled through the Svalbard wilderness before meeting the puppies back at the dog yard.

Highlights

Meet the local guide for an introduction to dog-sledding.

Drive the sled yourself as a musher or enjoy the scenery as a passenger.

Spend time playing with adorable husky puppies.

How it works

From the ship, you’ll travel about a 30-minute drive to the dog yards, where you’ll meet a local guide and receive an introduction to dog sledding. The guide will then harness the dogs so the adventure can begin.

You’ll share a specially built wheeled sled with two other guests, with eight eager huskies pulling you along. The guide will lead the team ahead with his own sled dog pack.

You’ll have the chance to take the reins and drive the sled yourself, or simply sit back and enjoy the Arctic scenery as a passenger. One person must always remain in control, and you can decide among your group who will steer at any given time.

After about 90 minutes of driving, you’ll visit the kennel area to meet the puppies—an unforgettable highlight. Back at the yard, warm up with a hot drink and chat with your local guide before returning to the ship.

Before you book

Activity level

Active: Good mobility needed

Group size

Groups up to 24 guests

Availability

Summer

Transport

Bus with guide to starting point

Food & drink

No food or drink included

Good to know

Guests must speak English to understand safety instructions.

Voyages with this excursion

This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.

Available: Summer

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Bergen - Longyearbyen - Bergen

The Svalbard Line – Roundtrip

All-inclusive Arctic cruise to Svalbard & back, with fjords, wildlife & Midnight Sun

  • July 2026 - September 2027
  • 15 days
  • 14 Stops
  • All meals & unlimited select drinks included

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions our guests ask most often

If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.  

However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.

You will be able to view them all by logging into your booking here.

If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.

Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.

Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.

Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most

Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed

Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed

Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed 

These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility. 

Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.

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