Siberian Husky dry land Dog sledding

by Snow Dogs · Sightseeing day tours · North Iceland

5.00(212) · operator on Google
Siberian Husky dry land Dog sledding — Snow Dogs

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  • Duration

    1 hour and 30 minutes

  • Difficulty

    Very easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Laugar

  • Languages

    EN

  • Departs

    08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 12:00 …

  • Minimum age

    6

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

Join us for an unforgettable dry land dog sledding tour, 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 the 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. We use carts with hydraulic brakes and good suspension on our tours. Afterward, it's time to embark on the scenic trail.

The Dry land Sledding Experience

Two and two guests will have a private cart, led by a Musher from Snow Dogs and pulled by 10-12 Siberian Huskies. The trail covers a distance of 3-5 km and typically takes about 30-40 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.

After the Ride

Following the dry land 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 1,5 hours, including the kennel visit. For groups or private tours, please contact us via email at info@snowdogs.is.

Please note that if the weather is warm we have to cancel our tours due to the dogs safety.

Description from the operator, Snow Dogs. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

Dry land dog sledding tour. Kennel visit. Warm overalls, hat and gloves if needed. Fly nets if needed. 

Not included

  • Pick up has to be booked as an extra item
  • Personal insurance

Good to know

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunblock
  • Warm clothing
  • To ensure the safety and comfort of our guests and our dogs, our carts have a weight limit of 90kg per person. We aim to provide an enjoyable experience for everyone joining our cart rides, and this weight limit allows us to maintain the well-being and safety of both our passengers and our furry companions. Please don't hesitate to contact us at info@snowdogs.is if you have any questions or concerns.
  • Please note that this tour might not be suitable for individuals with back problems or for pregnant women due to safety reasons.
  • Note that sometimes the dogs get very loud when we are about to leave for the Dry land dog sledding tour, they just want to run not wait.... 

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Golden Ride – Day tour in Golden Circle area from Íslandshestar is €0 — €215 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Snow Dogs · €215Íslandshestar · €0
How long it runs1.5 hours1 hour
Changing your mindFree until 24 h beforeNo free cancellation
How hard it isVery easyEasy

The €215 buys you 0.5 more hours out and free cancellation up to 24 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

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Who this is not for

  • Children under 6 cannot join this one.

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What travellers say about Snow Dogs

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  • Joshua Stahl

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    We had an Amazing time! If you love dogs, this place is great and they truly love their animals. You get to pet all of the dogs and they are all loving and very friendly! The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend!! Be prepared for massive knats where you will need to wear the provided head mesh. They provide warm suits, gloves, beanie, and an insect repellant head netting. The bugs and dog yelping could be over-stimulating for some people who are sensitive to noise and bugs.....But we Loved it!!

  • corey 10

    ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

    One of the highlights of our trip to Iceland, Had a great time. Both the staff and Huskies were lovely. (Big thanks for Helping us out when we went too far down the road and got bogged)

  • Tasha Belcher

    ★★★★★ · 6 months ago

    I cannot say enough about this experience - it was magical! The best part of our Icelandic experience. The staff was fantastic and shared their knowledge and the dogs were amazing - you can tell how much they are cared for and loved. I cannot recommend this enough to anyone wanting an adventure who also loves dog cuddles!!

  • Vanessa S

    ★★★★★ · 6 months ago

    We had an amazing time. Staff is super friendly, you’re provided with an overall, scarf, gloves and goggles if you don’t have any so you stay warm. They also offer to take as many pictures of you as you like. You can say hello and cuddle the dogs before the sled trip and after. What we loved especially was the dogs were amazingly cared for. Everything was clean and every poop was picked up by the carers immediately, all dogs were well groomed and in their kennels with their friends. They were well socialized with humans and other dogs, but not pressured to be cuddly. The ones that wanted cuddles came to us, the others could stay back. The staff knows every dog by their name. Definitely recommend and we will be back

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