Siberian Husky Dog Sledding

Easy

120 minutes

Tour description

Experience Siberian Husky Dog Sledding in North Iceland

Join us for an unforgettable dog sledding tour on snow, combined with a visit to our unchained Siberian Husky Kennel at Vallholt Farm, conveniently located between Akureyri and Lake Mývatn in North Iceland.

Warm Welcome at Vallholt Kennel

Upon arrival at Vallholt Kennel, you will be greeted by one of our experienced mushers and our beautiful Siberian Huskies. We ensure your comfort by providing access to toilet facilities and offering additional clothing and gear, so you can enjoy the dog sledding experience to the fullest.

Meet the Huskies

Next, you will have the chance to meet the dogs up close. Our musher will share fascinating details about our Huskies, including their personalities and family connections, allowing you to get to know these remarkable animals before the adventure begins.

Preparing for the Adventure

Before setting out, you will receive a safety briefing to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience. Afterward, it’s time to embark on the scenic trail.

The Sledding Experience

Groups of 2 to 4 guests will have a private sled, led by a musher from Snow Dogs and pulled by 6 to 10 Siberian Huskies. The trail covers a distance of 6 to 8 km and typically takes 40 to 60 minutes, including stops for photos along the way. During the journey, your musher will explain the basics of dog sledding and how to work alongside these incredible dogs. If conditions permit and you are interested, you may also have the opportunity to help mush the sled with guidance from your musher.

After the Ride

Following the dog sledding adventure, there will be ample time to spend at the kennel, where you can cuddle and take photos with the friendly Siberian Huskies.

Tour Details and Contact Information

The total tour time is approximately 2 hours, including the kennel visit. For groups or private tours, please contact us via email at info@snowdogs.is. Please note: Our dog sledding tours are operated on snow or ice, depending on trail conditions.
What's included?
  • Dog sledding tour on snow/ice
  • Kennel visit
  • Warm overalls
  • Boots
  • Hat, gloves and ski goggles if needed
  • A private Pick up can be booked from Akureyri, Mývatn and Húsavík. The price for the pick up is 50.000 and it is for 1-7 customers.  To book the pick up you have to contact us by E-mail: info@snowdogs.is
  • Personal insurance
  • Accessible for those with limited mobility
  • Accessible for those with limited eye sight
  • If an individual’s weight exceeds 100 kg, we kindly request prior notification to ensure we can make the necessary arrangements for their comfort and safety during our activities. Please contact us via email at info@snowdogs.is to discuss any specific requirements.
  • This experience is not deemed suitable for pregnant women due to safety considerations.
  • In case of inadequate snow conditions, we will make efforts to relocate the tour to more feasible grounds. Guests will be promptly informed about the new location the day before the scheduled departure. Should the need arise to cancel a tour, a 100% refund of fees will be provided to our guests.
  • Note that sometimes the dogs get very loud when we are about to leave for the Dog sled ride, they just want to run, not wait….
  • We strongly advise arranging accommodation no more than one hour drive from the kennel the night before the dog sledding experience!  Getting here before the tour can be difficult if you are further away because of weather and road condition. 
  • Cancelations and a full refund due to bad weather and road conditions only applies to the one hour driving distance from the Snow Dogs Kennel.  
  • For visits to Iceland in winter, it is advisable to come equipped with appropriate warm clothing, sturdy footwear, and goggles for your comfort and safety.
  • For safer winter travel in Iceland, vehicles equipped with studded tires and possessing 4×4 capabilities are highly encouraged.

Dress well in winter, warm shoes, sunglasses, sunblock. Goggles are often a good choice in outdoors activities in the Icelandic winter.

— We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before event
— We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 45 days or less before event

Departure from our farm.
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Dogsledding with Snow Dogs Iceland

Snow Dogs Iceland welcomes you to our Siberian Husky kennel at Vallholt Farm in North Iceland.

At the farm, you meet the dogs in their home and see how they live — and how happy they are to meet you and get ready for work.

After dressing up in the overalls provided by Snow Dogs for the tour, you will meet the dogs and get to know them before we let them out into the large yard. Here, they warm up, meet each other, and greet our guests.

This is when the dogs are at their most excited, eager to start running right away. Before the tour begins, we go through sled safety instructions and hook the dogs up to the sleds. Once everything is ready, we set off on the adventure.

The dog sledding tour starts directly from our farm and covers a distance of approximately 6–7 km. Along the way, we stop for photos and give the dogs time to cool down.

After the run, the dogs are calm and content, and there is time to pet them and give them a well-earned belly rub.

If you do not choose pick-up, you can start the experience at any of the places below.

Snow Dogs
Vallholt, 650 Laugar, IS

Dog sledding on snow in north Iceland and kennel visit. 2 hours of fun.

Dog sledding tour on snow and a visit to our unchained Siberian Husky Kennel at our farm Vallholt between Akureyri and Lake Mývatn, North Iceland 445 km (275 miles) from Reykjavík.

Our guests (groups of 2 to 4 persons) have a private sled with a Musher from Snow Dogs with 8-10 Siberian Huskies pulling us on a scenic trail of 6 – 8 km, taking approximately 40-70 minutes with picture stops.

Your Musher will explain to you the basics in dog sledding and how to work with these amazing dogs. You also have the opportunity to help mush the sled with one of our guides if you want to try it.

After the dog sledding adventure there is plenty of time at the kennel to meet, cuddle and take pictures with the lovely Siberian Huskies.

Total tour time around 2 hours with the kennel visit.

For groups and private tours contact us by e-mail: info@snowdogs.is

Dog sledding tour operated on snow or ice depending on the trail condition.

Note we are working on our webpage and if you are traveling with children you might have to contact us directly to book.

For groups and private visits contact us by e-mail: info@snowdogs.is
If you want to book today please call +354 847 7199