Dogsledding to the Scott Turner glacier - Green Dog Svalbard

We pick up our guests at the hotel they are staying at, at the specified time for the start of the tour.

As we pick up from several hotels, it may take a few minutes before we are there.

By car, the trip goes to Green Dog's Kennel, which is located about 12 km outside Longyearbyen.

There you will be given clothes for the trip and an introduction to dog sledding.

You drive 2 and 2 on each dog sled in a scooter-free area, and swap driving the sled and sitting on it.

The guide drives in front, with two guests on the sled.

The trip goes up through Bolterdalen valley to the moraine landscape where the climb begins - here it may be necessary to help get the sleds uphill.

The landscape and pace vary! You stop at the destination of the trip, the beautiful Scott Turner Glacier.

Here the dogs get a well-deserved rest and a bite to eat.

We eat a light lunch and have plenty of time to enjoy the glacier before we start the return journey. The dogs have rested, and we go downhill in Bolterdalen, so now it is actually time to slow down the sled's speed.

Once back in the dog kennel we help each other to get the dogs back to their houses, before we finish with waffles and coffee – and maybe say hello to the puppies.

PLEASE note that the guide will START picking guests up from the hotels at the time written in your confirmation!

Duration: 6-7 hours.

Included: pick up/drop off at hotel in Longyearbyen, freezedried lunch on trip/coffee & biscuits.

Our tours are run with small groups of maximum 6 guests per tour, and always with the guides' own dogs.

Our guides are all very professional and passionated in their work with the dogs. They are certified and participate in the yearly SGO course (Svalbard Guide Course).

Important information:

- What to bring: Green Dog provides suits, boots, gloves, hats, neckgaiters. You need to wear a warm inner layer and extra socks.

Also it is a good idea to bring a bottle of drinking water.

- Min/max no of guests: Min 1.For Groups 6+, please contact us in advance.

- Min age: 12 yrs.

- Condition: Normal health, no previous climbing experience needed.

- Children must be accompanied by an adult.

- Please note that this is a dog sledding trip and therefore it is difficult to make longer stops for photographing.

- On all trips, at all times, an experienced and armed guide will be around to protect you from polar bears.

At Green Dog safety is our number one priority.

Note that we offer 2 daily departures in groups of Maximum 6 guests , to give you a more personal experince.

If you wish to book groups of 6+ guests, please contact us!

Cancellation fees for activities

If cancelled 22 days or more prior to departure 100 % refund

If cancelled 22-7 days prior to departure 50 % refund

Cancellation less than 7 days prior to departure is a ”no show” and does not qualify for any refund. You may apply to your insurance company for a refund if you provide a medical certificate.

If Green Dog Svalbard decides to cancel a trip due to weather or any other condition , you will receive a full refund!