Meet-on-Location 1.5-Hour Winter Dog Sledding Tour Near Reykjavik

A winter dog sledding ride is an awe-inspiring way to traverse Iceland's snow-covered landscapes.
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Description

Summary

Tour starts
Dog Sledding Iceland HQ, Borgartún, Reykjavík, Iceland
Duration
1,5 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French
Available
All year
Minimum age
6 years old

Description

Embark on a thrilling winter dog sled ride across the snow-covered countryside near Reykjavik. Those keen to zoom across beautiful landscapes and cuddle with gorgeous dogs should book this tour now.

Your excursion begins when you meet at the starting point, about 21 miles (34 kilometers) east of Reykjavik. The meeting place is on the way to Thingvellir National Park, offering a convenient location to continue exploring after your tour.

For the ride, wear warm, waterproof clothing, goggles or sunglasses, and sturdy waterproof shoes. The operator will give you anything else you need to enjoy the experience, including warm, waterproof overalls, gloves, and goggles if needed.

When you arrive, you'll meet the dogs and your musher. A musher is the dog sled operator. The word comes from the French word 'marche,' meaning 'go,' 'walk,' or 'run.' Mushers would yell this word to make the dogs run faster.

The musher will share their passion for dog sledding and how they care for these incredible creatures. They will also tell you everything there is to know about the dogs, the sled, the history, and the surrounding environment.

The pack has Alaskan huskies, Siberian huskies, and Greenland dogs. The latter is an ancient breed used by the Inuit people of Greenland to pull dog sleds and hunt for seals and polar bears. This diverse combination of breeds offers a well-rounded introduction to the world of sled dogs.

You will then mount the sled and whiz across the scenic countryside. Because this is a winter tour, you can expect to find yourself amid a snow-covered landscape. It's a fairytale-like setting to discover the thrill of dog sledding.

Between eight and 12 dogs will pull the sled while you enjoy the ride. The musher will choose an appropriate number of dogs based on the sled's weight and the trail conditions. Each sled can accommodate four or five people.

Your guided dog sledding ride lasts between 35 and 45 minutes. Halfway through your journey, you'll make a short stop to enjoy nature, take fantastic photos, and give the dogs a good belly rub.

The tour finishes at the operator's base, where you started. You'll feel energized from your exhilarating ride and can give the dogs a goodbye cuddle before you depart with memories to last a lifetime.

Don't miss out on this exciting 1.5-hour winter adventure dog sledding across snow-covered landscapes near Reykjavik. Check availability now by choosing a date.

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Included

Warm, waterproof overalls, gloves, and goggles if needed
35 to 45-minute guided dog sledding ride
Photo and petting breaks
Sled guarantee insurance

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Attractions

Activities

Dog sledding

What to bring

Warm, waterproof outdoor clothing (dress in layers)
Good waterproof shoes
Sunglasses or goggles
Camera

Good to know

Please note that you must weigh 209 lb (95 kg) or less and be physically fit for this tour.

The excursion is not suitable for pregnant women.

A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended to reach the meeting location (not mandatory).

Arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour's start time.

The tour provider will email exact directions to the meeting point closer to the tour date. In winter, the location is given a week in advance at best, sometimes just the day before.

Four to five people will ride in each sled.

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