Tromsø
Dog Sledding, Ice Domes Guided Tour & Reindeer Visit - Incl. Transport
Experience a unique dog sledding adventure through snowy terrain, surrounded by Arctic mountain landscape. Combine this adventure with a guided visit to the magical Tromsø Ice Domes and a chance to visit the reindeer outside of the Ice Domes. Our team of huskies is eager to greet you and take you on a journey into the wilderness.
For this tour you will be picked up from the city center of Tromsø, from where you will be taken to our wilderness center in Camp Tamok, a 90-minute scenic bus drive away from Tromsø.
Upon arrival at the camp, we will provide warm winter clothes and other required gear. Our guides will give thorough safety instructions and a practical demonstration on how to steer your own sled.
Dog sledding with Alaskan huskies is an active experience. Each dog sled will have two people sharing a husky team. One is the “musher” (driver) while the other can sit back and enjoy the ride.
The dogs are well-trained and love to run, but as teamwork is very important with dog sledding, there will be parts on the trip where you will have to help and push the sled together with your dog team.
Along the way, you will get the chance to switch places, so both of you get a chance to be the driver and/or relax on the sled. After the tour we will serve a hot meal around the open fire in a traditional reindeer herder’s tent.
After lunch, your adventures will continue with a guided tour of the Ice Domes. Get to marvel at the incredible ice sculptures and snow carvings, learn about the construction process of the domes and the impact the snow has for all life in the Arctic and have a non-alcoholic ice shot at the ice bar.
As part of this combination tour, there will be some free time to walk around by yourself and visit the reindeer that are herding next to the Ice Domes before it is time to board back the bus to the city center of Tromsø.
Important Information
- We maintain a temperature of minus 5 ˚C inside Tromsø Ice Domes: we advise dressing warm and in layers.
- This tour does not include reindeer sledding, Sami Culture or feeding the reindeer.
- To drive your own dogsled requires strength & fitness: all guests must be in decent physical condition to participate.
- There are 5-6 reindeer near the camp.
Restrictions
- Minimum age: 7 years old.
- When making a booking for a child, please kindly always inform us of the age, as our guides will then be able to prepare accordingly.
- Please note that each child must be accompanied by an adult.
- Pregnant women are advised not to participate in the tour.
What to bring:
- Dressing in warm winter clothing and in layers so you can adjust your clothing to the weather.
- Bringing a scarf in cold weather.
Food and beverages
- Complimentary traditional Norwegian soup/stew (vegetables with meat or fish).
- We will serve coffee, tea and water with the meal.
- At the Ice Domes you'll be served a non-alcoholic complimentary welcome drink made from local berries
- Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the Tromsø Ice Domes.
Dietary requirements
- Please advise us during your booking of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
- If no notice is given in advance, an extra fee of 150 NOK will be charged.
- Physical difficulty level: Medium. Please inform us of any physical conditions that we should be aware of when preparing for the tour.
Included in the tour
- Transfer by bus from and back to Tromsø
- English-speaking guide
- Thermal suit, boots, mittens
- Hot meal (warm stew) and hot drinks
- Entrance and guided tour to Tromsø Ice Domes
- Short movie at the ice-cinema
- Non-alcoholic ice-shot
Itinerary
- Transfer by bus: 90 min (1,5 hours)
- At Camp Tamok: 4 hours (Gear up, 1,5 hours dog sledding, free time and lunch)
- At Tromsø Ice Domes: 1 hour (guided tour, free time)
- Transfer by bus: 90 min (1,5 hours)
Meeting Time and Place: 08:45 Samuel Arnesens gate 7, 9008 Tromsø
Total Duration: 09:00 – 17:00 (8 hours )
Last updated: 11/17/2023
Source: Visit Tromsø-Region
Dog Sledding, Ice Domes Guided Tour & Reindeer Visit - Incl. Transport