Dogsledding on wheels

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Dogsledding on wheels

with Greendog Svalbard

When the snow starts melting at the middle of June, we start using dogcarts instead of sledges. On this trip you can drive your own cart!

Dog sledding is a summer activity, as there is no snow for an ordinary sled ride. We will pick you up at your hotel and take you by car to our kennel in Bolterdalen, which is located 12 km from Longyearbyen. Here the dogs wait excitedly, but first it’s time to change: suit, boots and mittens. We then greet the dogs and strap them on. Now we are ready to buckle up for the dogs and start the trip.

On this trip all guests drives a cart in pairs of 3, with 6-7 huskies in front.

The trip goes through beautiful Adventdalen towards Endalen, which offers unique arctic scenery and often lots of reindeer! The dogs pull eagerly and we stop several times along the way to give them water.

The colors of the vegetation in Adventdalen, in contrast to the mountains and the sky, in combination with the clear arctic air, are refreshing to the eye and mind. After the tour, we go to the main kennel and enjoy a hot drink and maybe a brandy in our heated log cabin. Your guide will also show you our youngest generation of Green Dog puppies!

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Children under 12 years	NOK745.00 per person
Adults	NOK1,490.00 per person

Included in the price

Pick up/drop off at hotel in Longyearbyen
Freezedried lunch on trip/coffee&bisquits.
We provide you with suit,boots,mittens,hat and neck gaiter. Goggles if needed. We provide you with suit,boots,mittens,hat and neck gaiter. Goggles if needed. We strongly recommend that you wear a woolen inner layer, a mid layer of fleece/wool or knitted, thick wool socks and handwarmers ( can be bought many places in Longyearbyen).
The guide will bring helmet and headlamp for you
After the tour, you meet the puppies.

Practical Information

Please choose a hotel in the drop down menu, we do not pick up from private adresses, to avoid delays.
Note that the guide will start picking up at 9/10 and therefore he may be a few minutes delaied.
You will get a throughout briefing in dog driving before the tour.
You will be mushing 2 and 2 on each sled and take turns in steering.
The guide will be driving in front with his 12 team and 2 guests.
The guide will bring a helmet and head lamps for everybody.
Children can join from the age of 6. If younger children, please contact us ahead. Children always needs to be accompanied by an adult.
We provide you with suit,boots,mittens,hat and neck gaiter. Goggles if needed. We strongly recommend that you wear a woolen inner layer, a mid layer of fleece/wool or knitted, thick wool socks and handwarmers ( can be bought many places in Longyearbyen).
Bring a water bottle.
Our guides are all very professional and passionated in their daily work with dogs & guests. They are certified and they participate yearly in the SGO (Svalbard Guide Course).
Be aware that the local doctor does not recommend pregnant women to go dog sledding.
This is an activity with living animals and it is not possible to make longer stops for photographing, while sledding.
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.

Cancellation Term

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 conditions or any other reasons, you will receive a full refund!