Discover the magical Arctic night on this evening self-drive dog sledding excursion in Malangen near Tromsø!
Tromsø is a vibrant city located in northern Norway, known for its Arctic beauty, rich culture, and excellent opportunities for outdoor adventures. This self-drive dog sledding excursion in Tromsø takes place in Malangen, a beautiful area located approximately 1-hour southwest of the city.
The evening self-drive dog sledding adventure near Tromsø begins at the kennel base in Malangen, where you will meet the experienced guide. Upon arrival, you'll be introduced to the friendly huskies and receive a safety briefing and mushing lesson. Each sled will be shared between two, with one driver and one passenger and the chance to switch during the tour. You will drive your own team of 4-6 dogs.
Once the dogs are harnessed to the sled, the self-drive dog sledding excursion in Malangen begins! Following the guide, you'll set off into the polar night, driving through the snowy forests. Due to its location near the Arctic Circle and its distance from city lights, the areas surrounding Tromsø provide some of the world’s best conditions for experiencing the Northern Lights! If you're lucky, the magical colours of the Aurora Borealis will appear in the night sky above you during the self-drive dog sledding in Malangen.
Midway through, you'll take a break to switch drivers and admire the lights. Then, you'll drive back to the base in Malangen, where you'll return the dogs to their free running area and give them a well-deserved snack. The guide will prepare a campfire for you to warm up while you enjoy hot berry juice and local snacks. You can continue to take in the mesmerising sky as the guide shares insights about life in the Arctic north.
Experience the phenomenal Northern Lights in Tromsø on an evening self-drive dog sledding excursion in Malangen!
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Practical information
On this evening self-drive dog sledding trip in Malangen, you will drive your own team of dogs for approximately 1 hour beneath the Northern Lights.
- Arrive at the kennels in Malangen
- Meet the guide and the huskies
- Receive safety briefing and self-drive dog sledding instructions
- Set up the sled
- The evening self-drive dog sledding adventure begins!
- Drive through the forest
- Break
- Admire the Northern Lights
- Return to the kennels in Malangen
- Feed the dogs
- Enjoy hot drinks and snacks around a campfire
- End of the excursion
Total time dog sledding: approximately 1 hour
Please note that as the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence is never guaranteed.
Each sled holds 2 participants, with one driver and one passenger and the chance to switch during the tour.
* Please be advised that for this activity, you need to make your way to the camp in Malangen, transportation from Tromsø is not included.
- Guide
- Equipment
- Hot drinks
- Snacks
- Headlamp
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Woolen socks
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Camera