Unforgettable dog sled ride with beautiful, energetic, friendly Siberian Huskies and experienced local Musher in North Iceland
Tour Operator: Snow Dogs
Join us for an unforgettable dog sledding tour on snow, combined with a visit to our unchained Siberian Husky Kennel at Vallholt Farm, conveniently located between Akureyri and Lake Mývatn in North Iceland.
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.
Next, you will have the chance to meet the dogs up close. Our Musher will share fascinating details about our Huskies, including their personalities and family connections, allowing you to get to know these remarkable animals before the adventure begins.
Before setting out, you will receive a safety briefing to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience. Afterward, it's time to embark on the scenic trail.
Groups of 2 to 4 guests will have a private sled, led by a Musher from Snow Dogs and pulled by 6 to 10 Siberian Huskies. The trail covers a distance of 6 to 8 km and typically takes 40 to 60 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. If conditions permit and you are interested, you may also have the opportunity to help mush the sled with guidance from your Musher.
Following the 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.
The total tour time is approximately 2 hours, including the kennel visit. For groups or private tours, please contact us via email at info@snowdogs.is.
Please note that our dog sledding tours are operated on snow or ice, depending on trail conditions.
Dress well in winter, warm shoes, sunglasses, sunblock. Goggles are often a good choice in outdoors activities in the Icelandic winter.
Snow Dogs Iceland welcomes you to our Siberian Husky kennel at Vallholt farm, North Iceland.
At the farm you meet the dogs at their home and see how they live. And how happy they are to meet you and go to work.
After dressing up in overalls Snow Dogs provides for the tour you meet the dogs and get to know them before we let them out in the big yard. There they warm up and meet each other and the guest. This is a time when they are the most excited because they want to start running right away. But first we go over safety on the sled and hook them up on the lines for the sleds and when everything is ready we start the tour.
The dog sledding tour starts from our farm and we go about 6-7 km on the sleds. We make breaks for pictures and to cool them down a bit on the way.
After the running on the tour the dogs are super happy and calm and we pet them and give them a good belly rub.