Immerse yourself in the stunning Arctic nature with a thrilling self-drive dog sledding excursion and a unique overnight stay in a camp on Folgefonna Glacier in Jondal!
Immerse yourself in the stunning Arctic nature with a thrilling self-drive dog sledding excursion and a unique overnight stay in a camp on Folgefonna Glacier in Jondal!
Jondal is a charming town located in Norway. It is situated along the Hardangerfjord, one of Norway's most famous fjords, and is surrounded by scenic beauty. Jondal is also home to the magnificent Folgefonna Glacier, renowned for its vast size.
The adventure begins at the starting point in Jondal, where you’ll meet the experienced guide. This unique campsite is situated atop Folgefonna Glacier, a magical setting for an overnight stay! You’ll be introduced to the friendly husky dogs and shown around the camp. Then, it’s time for your enjoyable half-day dog sledding excursion. The guide will go through a safety briefing and driving instructions, before you set up the equipment.
The Huskies will take off running across the snowy landscapes of Folgefonna Glacier. You’ll experience the thrill of dog sledding through the Arctic wilderness, with breathtaking views of mountains, fjords, and valleys. At the end of your adventure, you’ll return to the campsite, where you’ll have time to play and interact with the affectionate dogs.
In the evening time, you’ll gather around a campfire with reindeer skins for a traditional Norwegian dinner. The guide will share stories about the region and you’ll feel what it’s like to live in the remote Arctic wilderness. After dinner, you’ll sleep in classic Scandinavian tents, made cosy with a double bed, pillows and blankets. The following morning, you’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast and hot drinks in this peaceful setting, before you say goodbye to your new furry friends!
Experience the thrill of self-drive dog sledding in Jondal and spend the night in a traditional Norwegian camp on the stunning Folgefonna Glacier!
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Practical information
This activity includes a half-day dog sledding excursion and an overnight stay. The total duration is approximately 20 hours.
- Arrive at the starting point in Jondal
- Meet the guide and the husky dogs
- Safety briefing and instructions
- Set up the equipment
- The dog sledding adventure begins!
- Dog sledding excursion on Folgefonna Glacier
- Return to the campsite
- Dinner around a campfire
- Spend the night in tents
- Breakfast the following morning
- Say goodbye
Please note that you must pay a toll fee to access the meeting point. The road leading up to the ski centre is a toll road owned and operated by Jondal Municipality, with a cost of 100 NOK per vehicle. The toll fee includes parking and contributes to snow clearing and maintenance.
For this activity, you will drive the sled yourself. There is an option of riding in the sled as a passenger with the guide if you prefer.
- Guide
- Equipment
- Tent
- Bedding & pillow
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Hot drinks
- Toll fee (100 NOK)
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter jacket
- Winter boots
- Woolen socks
- Hat
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen