Dog Sledding Tours

Come along on a thrilling dog sled ride through the beautiful Icelandic countryside. Spend an hour racing across the landscape and cuddling up with these cute creatures. This tour is perfect for those eager to spice up their vacation with a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. A short drive from Reykjavík city is the farm where you’ll get to meet the dogs and your musher. A musher is the dog sled operator; the word derives from the French word ‘Marche’ meaning ‘go’ or ‘run’, which is what mushers used to yell to make the dogs run faster. The musher will share with you their passion of dog sledding and how they take care of these incredible creatures. They will also tell you everything there is to know about the dogs, the sled, the history and the environment around. You will then get to meet the friendly dogs. The pack is mostly comprised of Greenland dogs, an ancient breed used by the Inuit people of Greenland to pull dog sleds and hunt for seals and polar bears. In the pack, you’ll also find both Siberian and Alaskan huskies. This diverse combination of breeds gives the guests a well-rounded introduction to the world of sled dogs. You will then mount the sled and whizz across the scenic countryside. Should you be travelling in the summertime or if the unpredictable weather is acting up and there is no snow, don’t worry. The musher will slap on a couple of wheels, and you've got yourself a dog cart. Snow or no snow, you will still be able to race around and have fun. Halfway through your journey you will make a short stop so that you can enjoy the nature, take some great photos and give the dogs a good belly rub. Don’t miss out on a unique and first-hand introduction to Iceland with the help of Greenland dogs. Check availability by choosing a date. Please note that the price shown in the booking system updates once you have selected the date. The transfer service is included in this tour. 

Witness the marvellous Icelandic landscape in the most fun way possible: from the back of a dog sled. This tour should not be overlooked by anyone who loves nature, animals and adventure. The tour begins when you are picked up from Reykjavík and driven to Iceland’s South Coast; the journey is short and scenic, and takes your through lava fields, over rivers, and past a sleepy fishing village.  Once you reach base camp, you will immediately have the opportunity to greet the dogs before they take you on your adventure. The majority of the pack are Greenland Dogs, but you will also be able to give a scratch to a few Siberian and Alaskan Huskies. Your guide - called a musher - will tell you all about the history of the different breeds and dog-sledding. As soon as you meet the dogs, you will see that they are well looked after and cared for. All of these breeds love the exercise of dog-sledding and have a pack mentality which means they enjoy working with each other for a common goal. You can thus start this tour knowing full well that all involved, human and animal, will have an excellent time.  Once you and the dogs are ready, the true adventure will start. After mounting the sled, you will shoot across the breathtaking landscape of wide fields and rolling hills. If you embark on this adventure in summer, or if there is no snow, that will be no hindrance; your musher will simply attach tires to the sled and your tour will continue.  You will be rushing through the beautiful Icelandic nature for about an hour. You will have a chance, however, to stop and take photographs and to take in the incredible surroundings. Do not miss this opportunity to witness beautiful Icelandic nature, take an exhilarating ride, and meet a pack of incredible animals. Check availability by choosing a date.

Shoot across the snow-covered Icelandic countryside behind a team of Siberian Huskies. This tour is perfect for those who love animals, adventure, and spectacular scenery. With a maximum of two people per dogsled and guide (or musher), it also promises to be as personal as it is exhilarating. You will begin this tour at the Unchained Siberian Husky Kennel at a farm called Heiði, and before going anywhere will meet the dogs. As friendly as they are highly trained, you will have plenty of opportunities to give them a pat and cuddle. Your musher will then teach you the basics of dogsledding, and you’ll climb aboard. From here, it will be two hours of adventure as you shoot up to eight kilometres through the stunning scenery of Lake Mývatn. As you travel through an otherworldly plain of white snow, you will be surrounded by mountain peaks, ridges and craters; you will also rush by active geothermal areas. These dramatic features are caused by the extreme geological processes that occur due to Mývatn’s position in the centre of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.  Because of these effects, Mývatn is considered one of Iceland’s most diverse and beautiful regions. There are few better ways to see it than from the back of a dogsled. You will have plenty of opportunities to take photographs so that you can bring a physical memory of this magical place back home with you. Fans of the HBO Game of Thrones series may find some sites familiar as they shoot over the snow. It was in this area where the scenes North of the Wall were filmed, such as those of Mance Rayder’s wildling camp. Once back at the kennel, you will have more opportunities to take your photos with the dogs and give them more attention, in thanks for the incredible experience they have just provided. Do not hesitate to book this great excursion; jump aboard a dogsled and immerse yourself in the beauty of Lake Mývatn. Check availability by choosing a date. 

Meet the incredible Siberian Huskies who pull sleighs through the Icelandic snowscapes. This tour is a must for animal lovers, as it is simply an opportunity to meet and play with some of the friendliest animals in the country. You will start this tour by heading to the Snow Dogs Unchained Kennel at the farm Heiði, where at least twenty sled dogs are waiting for you to greet them. They are all friendly and used to visitors, and love the attention you will bring; you will have plenty of opportunities to take some photographs with them and give them a good belly-rub. Siberian Huskies have a very gentle nature and are great with children. They are also some of the world’s most beautiful dogs, with their thick fur coat, perked up ears, and intelligent faces. While you play with the animals, you will learn about how dog-sledding works, and how the Siberian Husky came to be an ideal breed for it. You will see the amount of care and training that goes into the dogs, but also the amount of respect for them; the dogs here get plenty of attention, rest and food so that they are always happy to do their jobs.  Sled dogs have, over thousands and thousands of years, been bred to excel at what they do and to enjoy it. Huskies have a high amount of strength, energy, and resilience, resistance to cold conditions, and a highly ingrained pack mentality, making them perfect for the job. Because of these traits, the dogs enjoy being outside, and are free to roam around the farm whenever the weather outside allows; they can handle almost any conditions but are taken into the kennels for their comfort during storms. Don't miss this opportunity of enjoying the company of Siberian Huskies, and learn all about their history and training. Check availability by choosing a date.

Immerse yourself in the Lake Mývatn area with this four-day package, centred around a husky ride. Relax in luxury, let everyone else take care of the arrangements, and enjoy the sites of Iceland’s north in the depths of its winter. You will arrive at the Vogafjós Resort, the beautiful, rustic guesthouse you will be staying at, and check in; after that, what order you do what is on your itinerary is entirely up to you. This package guarantees you will get a dogsled tour with a team of Siberian Huskies, a Super Jeep tour of your choice, admission into the Mývatn Nature Baths, a Mývatn sightseeing tour, and three two-course dinners during your stay. You will even get picked up and dropped off at Akureyri airport if required. Of course, the Huskies are the highlight of this tour; not only is meeting them a pleasure, but the ride they will give you for two hours through Iceland’s winter scenery will be incredibly exhilarating. It will also be very personal; each dogsled holds only two people alongside the musher. There is a list of Super Jeep tours you can add to your stay, one of which is included in the price. The options are to see the mighty waterfalls of the North, to walk along a row of magnificent craters, to visit the notorious volcano Mount Krafla, or to hunt for the Northern Lights. The sightseeing tour that is also included will take you to the most notable sites of the region. As Mývatn is located in the centre of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the geology is spectacular and has created many of the area's impressive features. These include the Dimmuborgir lava fortress and the geothermal region of Hverir. You will also get the chance to see authentic shooting locations of the HBO series Game of Thrones. Enjoy Mývatn without stress, doing what you want to do, by booking this exciting winter package. Check availability by choosing a date.

Get the ultimate Arctic experience and join this fun-filled dogsledding tour in northern Iceland. Breathe in the cool mountain air as you whizz across the snow on a small sledge pulled by adorable Huskies. Those travelling to the town of Akureyri and want to spice up their holiday with a unique adventure should not miss this tour. You'll be picked up in the morning at your accommodation in Iceland's 'Capital of the North', Akureyri, or from the town's domestic airport. From there, 2 qualified guides, or mushers, will take you to the best slope available in the vicinity of the town. The musher will tell you everything you need to know about this ancient method of transportation, dogsledding, from how it started to the encouraging words to use and how to steer, stop and slow down the sledge. Then, there is nothing left but for you to take the lead of your own dog sledge, pulled by the kennel's charming Huskies. For half an hour to one hour, you and your new four-legged friends will race across the powdery snow, surrounded by nothing but northern Iceland's beautiful wintery landscapes. You will feel the wind in your hair and the adrenaline surging through your veins as you whizz past white hills and snow-topped mountains on this exciting tour. After your ride, you'll get to cuddle and pet these friendly and adorable pure bred Siberian Huskies. You will also get to have your picture taken with the dogs to commemorate this adventure in the North before you return back to Akureyri. Gather up your favourite people and come along on this unique, family-friendly adventure just outside of Akureyri town. Meet the charming Huskies and race through the beautiful winter landscapes of northern Iceland on this fantastic dogsledding tour. Check availability by choosing a date.

Race across the landscapes near Lake Mývatn on a dog cart and meet the adorable Siberian Huskies at the kennel afterwards on this fun-filled tour. Animal lovers travelling around the beautiful north Iceland area should not let this unique opportunity pass them by. At a farm near the gorgeous Lake Mýtvatn in the north of Iceland, you will meet your dog cart operators, also known as mushers. After being acquainted with both the people and the dogs, your musher will explain to you the basics of dog sledding (or dog carting), and how to train and work with these amazing animals.  In a group of two, you will mount the cart along with one musher. When you are all set, a team of eight to twelve Siberian Husky dogs will pull you around the beautiful and remote countryside.  You'll whizz through the beautiful, green farmland, feeling the wind on your face and the adrenaline surging through your veins. On the way, you'll have plenty of opportunities to capture amazing photos of the beautiful landscapes around Lake Mývatn, and, of course, get a few fantastic selfies with the dogs. Your route is approximately two kilometres, and the ride itself will take about 15-20 minutes. Afterwards, you'll visit the kennel to meet the dogs and give them a cuddle. The dogs are not chained but run loose inside the enclosure. They are all friendly, highly trained, great with children, and would love a great belly rub from you as a reward for their hard work today. Book now to spice up your northern holiday with a dog cart tour! Meet the adorable Siberian Huskies and race through the beautiful countryside around Lake Mývatn on this family-friendly tour. Check availability by choosing a date.