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Dog sledding with Huskies
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Drive your own team of huskies through the pristine Arctic wilderness near Narvik on this exhilarating self-drive dog sled experience.

Highlights

Breathe pure air and feel deep peace in the wintry Gratangen forest

Learn how to handle a team of huskies as you glide across the snow

Meet the happy and well-looked-after family dogs

Enjoy true Sámi hospitality in a traditional heated lavvo tent

How it works

A transfer from Narvik – crossing briefly into Sweden – brings you to Husky Isogaisa, where the polar winter sets a magical scene. The air is crisp, the trees are laden with ice crystals, and the landscape lies in peaceful stillness.

After meeting the dogs, you'll learn how to mush your own sled, guided by an experienced tour leader with her own team of dogs. Once you're familiar with the basics, you'll pair up and drive your own team of 4-6 dogs through the stunning, magical terrain. The dogs love running and will enjoy the ride just as much as you will!

After around an hour of driving, you'll be welcomed back at base into a heated Sámi lavvo to warm up with a hot drink and snack. This is more than just a tour – it's an encounter with nature that you'll never forget.

Before you book

Activity level

Challenging: Good mobility and fitness needed

Group size

Groups up to 15 guests

Availability

Winter, Spring

Transport

Bus

Food & drink

No food or drink included

Good to know

Minimum age: 12 years old

Voyages with this excursion

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

Available: Winter, Spring

There's a high chance you'll see the Northern Lights from on deck while on The North Cape Line

Tromsø – Oslo

The North Cape Line - South

All-inclusive cruise south from Arctic Norway in winter, under the glow of the aurora

  • October 2026 - December 2027
  • 9 days
  • 8 Places
  • All-inclusive
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Oslo - Honningsvåg - Oslo

The North Cape Line – Winter

All-inclusive winter cruise to Norway’s North Cape, chasing the Northern Lights

  • September 2026 - December 2027
  • 15 days
  • 13 Places
  • All-inclusive
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Oslo - Honningsvåg - Copenhagen

The North Cape Line Special Christmas Voyage

All-inclusive winter cruise to Norway’s North Cape, chasing the Northern Lights

  • December 2027
  • 15 days
  • 12 Places
  • All-inclusive

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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