The 6 Best Dog Sledding Tours in Alta

1.Privat sled trip with husky in the alta valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $345Our pick

Ole and his small team collect you from an Alta hotel, provide thermal suits, boots, and mittens, then introduce you to the huskies before a 45 to 60 minute sled ride near the Alta River. You may drive if fit and conditions allow. Afterward, enjoy more dog time, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks.

“Ole, Ave and Natty were our hosts and were so informative and kind. They provided top notch winter jump suits to protect our clothing. We had coffee and cookies around their kitchen table. The huskys were friendly and eager for getting petted. They obeyed and loved our guides and knew Norwegian direction commands. The sleigh ride was fast, invigorating and smooth. We count this among one of our best tours ever.”

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2.Dog Sled Tour and Husky Cuddles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $431

Meet the Alaskan Huskies at Holmen Husky, learn to handle a sled, and ride for about an hour through snowy countryside near Alta. Warm clothing, transport, hot drinks, snacks, and time with the dogs are included. Children can ride with an adult, while solo driving starts at age 16.

“È stata un’esperienza fantastica ed emozionante.La consiglio a tutti adulti e bambini.I cani sono molto amorevoli.”

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3.4hr Dog Sledding Trip on Finnmarksvidda

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 68 reviews · 4 hours · from $340

Meet your huskies in Alta, ride by minibus to Gargia, and learn to drive your own sled team with an English or Norwegian guide. You’ll travel through pine forest toward Finnmarksvidda, then warm up at historic Gargia Lodge with coffee, tea, snacks, and stories about dog sledding and local life. Two people share one sled and swap drivers.

“Brilliant day - well organised with very friendly and professional guides. It was such great fun and we had fabulous weather conditions (bit hot for the dogs but great for the humans who aren’t used to the minus numbers!). We were well looked after from pick up to drop off.”

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4.Snowmobile safari in the mountain plateau of Finnmarksvidda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $301Best value

Join Alta Adventure for a five-hour snowmobile safari across Finnmarksvidda from Alta. Guide Stig leads a small group through Arctic scenery, with driving instruction, warm clothing, photo stops, hot drinks, and local stories. Choose a shared snowmobile or drive alone. Drivers need a car or motorcycle license.

“The gear they provide is amazing. Wear what you brought to be warm but then take everything they offer because it is warm and extremely nice. We were very comfortable during the ride. This was a perfect trip for multiple generations. Stig was a fantastic guide. The views were breathtaking. The snowmobiles were in excellent shape and the gear was top notch. Can’t say enough good things. You just have to take this trip! Booked on our own , not through our cruise. Best decision ever. 💜”

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5.Dog Sledding Trip under the Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours · from $391

From Alta, a minibus takes you to Gargia for a four-hour evening adventure. After training and warm clothing, you drive your own husky team, switching halfway if sharing a sled. Guides such as Adam, Linda, and Raul help you handle the dogs before coffee, local stories, and time with the huskies at the lodge.

“The activity was absolutely amazing. Although the lights weren’t out for us that night I would do this 100x over. The guide Adam was amazing and the driver Enrico for transfer too. The dogs were friendly and both sitting and driving were thoroughly enjoyable. Couldn’t recommend this more. I (22) went with my grandad (70) and my mum (50) and all three of us had the best time.”

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6.Northern Lights Adventure By Snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $337

Meet Æventyr in central Alta, then ride to Gargia Lodge for warm Arctic clothing, a safety briefing, and a shared snowmobile journey along the old postal road to Beskades. You drive half the route if you hold a valid B-class license. Guides such as Rodger, John, and Jakub are praised for careful instruction and aurora advice.

“Excellent host fantastic experience, unfortunately cloudy night, lights didn't come out to play. That was the only disappointment (we know that's luck of the draw) putting that aside good time had by all. Freezing at -20 at top of mountain”

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