From  £2885
per person
Tour Highlights
  • Learn how to drive your own dog sled through the wilderness
  • Stay in remote cabins for authentic Arctic adventures
  • Explore inside an ice-cave
  • Catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights
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Dog sledding Adventures on Svalbard

6 Day Tour, from £2885 per person

Embark on a winter adventure in the wilderness exploring the best Svalbard has to offer, lead by a team of eager huskies.  Spend free days high above the Arctic Circle in the remote town of Longyearbyen, nestled deep within rugged mountains and icy plains. One can't help but be enamoured by the charm of this idyllic setting, where colourful buildings are in stark contrast to the snow capped hills and mountains that surround them.

From February to April, as the sun begins to reappear over the horizon after long winter nights, each day becomes longer than the next. Snow is still on the ground, so embark on a range of winter activities and if you are lucky, catch a glimpse of the northern lights dancing in the magical sky above Longyearbyen.

Check out this introduction to dog sledding video here

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1
FLY TO LONGYEARBYEN
Longyearbyen on Svalbard

Arrive at Longyearbyen airport and transfer to the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel. Check in for a two-night stay.

Accommodation
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel
DAY 2
FREE DAY IN SVALBARD
FREE DAY IN SVALBARD

Today is left free for you to book additional excursions depending on the season - whether that's a wilderness safari on silent electric snowmobiles or a guided electric bike ride that operates in winter and summer. In winter there are plenty of northern light experiences to chose from. (B)

Accommodation
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel
DAY 3
DOG SLEDDING ADVENTURE
Husky Dogs - Svalbard - Photo credit: Halvor_Mykleby

This morning transfer to Adventadalen and to Green Dog's Kennel. Get kitted out in an exposure suit, boots and mittens, before assisting the guide to harness and prepare the dogs.Drive northeast crossing Adventdalen and head towards Helvetiadalen, where the Krekling pass awaits with its winding and exciting sledding trails.Juva Cabin is the destination for the day, nestled in the picturesque Brentskaret. (B,L,D) ;

Accommodation
Juva Cabin
DAY 4
DOG SLEDDING ADVENTURE
Dogsledding - Photo credit: Heiko Kuh

After harnessing the dogs, the trip continues into Eskerdalen, traversing through Trehøgdalen to Vendomdalen and Sassendalen.Along the way, there will be a stop at the impressive frozen waterfall Eskerfossen.Today's route promises varied terrain, providing both you and the dogs with fun challenges and beautiful impressions. (B.L.D)

Accommodation
Juva Cabin
DAY 5
DOG SLEDDING ADVENTURE
Dog Sledding - photo credit: AgurtxaneConcellon

On the final day, embark on the last stretch through scenic landscapes. Drive through the narrow passage of Janssonhaugen and into Adventdalen.If time allows, also Foxdalen, known for its striking vertical slate mountains.After a lunch stop, make your way back to the kennel and return to Longyearbyen. (B,L)

 

 

Accommodation
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel
DAY 6
FLY TO THE UK
Husky dogs at Green Dog's Kennel

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)

Pricing Information

6 day tour, from £2885 per person
(Single person supplement + £500)

Price Includes

  • Return international flights between the UK and Longyearbyen ​​​​​​
  • 3 nights accommodation at the Radison Blu Polar Hotel Coal Miner's Cabin on a bed and breakfast basis
  • 2 nights in Juva shared cabins on full board basis
  • Meals as specified (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Return transfers by airport bus
  • Pick up and drop off in Longyearbyen for Dog Sledding Tour
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping mat
  • Warm winter shoes
  • Exposure suit
  • Warm mittens
  • Balaclava
  • Thick hat
  • Ski goggles
  • Thermos
  • Helmet and headlamp for ice cave visit

Price Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Optional excursions

Price Includes

Price Excludes

Price Notes

  • International flights from the UK are based out of London in economy class. Regional flights are available (supplements may apply). Please note that sometimes an overnight in Oslo on the way out is necessary.
  • Departures are nearly every Wednesday and Sunday from 15 Jan to 4 May 2025
  • Prices shown for departures in May. Jan from £2745 per person, Feb £2800 per person, Mar from £2925 per person, April from £2930 per person.

Tour Route Map


  1. Svalbard, Longyearbyen

Tour Accommodation

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Situated in the tiny town of Longyearbyen, the Radisson Blu Polar is the world’s northernmost full service hotel. This cosy country lodge style property offers the......
Juva Cabin
Juva Cabin
Juva Cabin This 10-person cabin is surrounded by untouched wilderness and varied landscape. There are amazing views from the lounge window. Far away from the light pollution of......

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