Bergen - Svalbard - Bergen
The Svalbard Line
All-inclusive Arctic cruise to Svalbard & back, with fjords, wildlife & Midnight Sun
- July 2026 - September 2027
- 15 days
- 14 Places
- All-inclusive
Drive your own husky sled through the Svalbard wilderness before meeting the puppies back at the dog yards.
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, we’ll travel to the dog yards a 30-minute drive away. There, you’ll meet a local guide and listen to an introduction to dog sledding. The guide will then harness the dogs so the real fun can begin. You’ll share a specially-made wheeled sled with two other guests, and eight eager huskies will run in front, pulling you along.
The guide will drive ahead, leading the pack with his own team of dogs. You’ll have the exciting opportunity to spend some time driving your sled yourself, but you can also choose to simply sit back and enjoy the scenery as a passenger. You can decide between you in your cart who takes the reins, as one of you always needs to be in control.
After about an hour and a half of driving, you’ll have a chance to meet the puppies back at the dog yards. The excited squeals of the husky pups are sure to melt your heart. Warm up inside with a hot drink, and have a chat with your local guide before you rejoin 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
It is essential that you speak English to take part in this excursion in order to understand the safety briefing. Guests who don't speak English cannot participate!
Voyages with this excursion
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Summer
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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