Practical Information

We meet at Prostneset harbour bus terminal, Samuel Arnesens gate 5, in central Tromsø, and a coach takes you 60 to 75 minutes north-east to Camp Aspemo in Breivikeidet. The transfer is included in every Tromsø tour, and the drive itself, along fjords and under mountains, is a fair preview of the scenery you will sled through. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure; the coach cannot wait.

Wear a wool or synthetic base layer, warm socks and a hat; we provide the serious kit on top: thermal suits, winter boots and mittens, included in every tour. Avoid cotton next to your skin (it holds moisture and chills you) and avoid tight extra layers under the boots. Bring sunglasses in the light months and swap glasses for contacts if fog bothers you. A neck gaiter or buff is the single most underrated item on the trail.

Guests must be at least 12 years old on all our tours, and anyone driving the sled must be at least 16. Two people share each sled, so a 12 to 15 year old rides as passenger while an adult drives. There is no upper age limit; the honest limit is that you can stand on the runners and hold on, and our mushers will happily adapt the pace.

Tours run in most winter weather, snowfall included, and honestly some of the best tours happen in it. We only cancel when conditions are unsafe: severe storms, closed roads, or temperatures beyond the dogs' working limits. If we cancel, you choose between rebooking and a full refund. If you cancel, you have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Hot drinks and homemade cake in our Arctic Cafe are included in every tour, taken by the fire after sledding. Tell us about allergies when booking and we will sort it out. For anything more substantial, eat before departure; the tour lasts about four hours door to door.

Yes, and you should, but secure it. The sled shakes, mittens are clumsy, and the snow eats dropped phones. A zipped inner pocket or a strap is enough. Your musher can also take photos of you driving; just ask. Batteries drain fast in the cold, so carry a power bank close to your body.

Driving a sled requires standing, balancing and gripping for up to an hour; riding as passenger requires very little, so most guests can join in some form. Tell us when you book about pregnancy, back or heart conditions, recent surgery or reduced mobility, and we will tell you honestly what works. There is no strict weight limit, but sled teams are balanced by total load, so accurate passenger numbers help us and the dogs.

Our dog sledding season runs from October 20 to April 15, when Camp Aspemo has dependable snow. The darkest weeks (late November to mid-January) pair sledding with polar night light and the best aurora odds; March and early April give you the same snow with long, bright days.