Self-drive Dog Sledding in the Arctic at Abisko

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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Sporty
Duration: 2 hrs
Spoken languages: English, Spanish, Swedish
Minimum age: From 16 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: strict More info
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Activity description

Take the reins and drive your own dogsled in the scenic wilderness of the Arctic Circle!

It's just you and the dogs as you take the harness into your own hands, working together as you navigate your way over different terrains around Abisko. Breathe in the fresh air as you soar through this winter wonderland surrounded by mountains! Throughout the whole tour, there will always be two guides leading so don't worry about getting lost. 

Before starting the tour, you'll get a brief introduction as you learn the ropes of dog sledding. From there, you're good to go in launching your adventure through the snow. One person, one sled, it’s you and the dogs. Mush, mush! 

After the tour, you will have time with the dog to cuddle and thank them for their hard work. You can as well help the guides to unharness the dogs and walk them back to their homes if you wish.

Offers

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Morning - Drive Your Own Dogsled
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Your great adventure is in your hands. Literally. Because you'll be in charge of driving your own sled! 

Activity requirements

Meet 15 minutes before the start of the tour. 

Minimum age:16

Special terms

Transportation from STF Abisko Mountain Station can be arranged with your instructor after the booking is confirmed.

Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Sporty

Duration:

2 hrs

Minimum age:

From 16 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Lapportsvägen 34-40, 981 07 Abisko, Sweden

Included:
  • Boots
  • Mittens
  • Snowsuit
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Afternoon - Drive Your Own Dogsled
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Your great adventure is in your hands. Literally. Because you'll be in charge of driving your own sled! 

Activity requirements

Minimum weight: 50kg
Maximum weight: 100kg

Meet 15 minutes before the start of the tour. 

Special terms

Transportation from STF Abisko Mountain Station can be arranged with your instructor after the booking is confirmed.

Do not forget to bring
  • Warm winter clothes
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Sporty

Duration:

2 hrs

Minimum age:

From 16 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Lapportsvägen 34-40, 981 07 Abisko, Sweden

Included:
  • Boots
  • Mittens
  • Snowsuit
100% secure payments
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Meeting point

Lapportsvägen 34-40, 981 07 Abisko, Sweden Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 30 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
30 days
Cancellation between 10 and 30 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
10 days
Cancellation 10 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

Average rating
4.9 / 5
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  • 5 / 5

One of the best things I have ever done! Definitely worth the money. The self-drive added even more to the experience.

  • 5 / 5

It was beautiful to drive through the surroundings of Abisko. De dogs were very sweet and were taken good care of. The instructions were good and clear, so driving was easy and a bit physically challenging (there were some breaks to catch our breath). The pace was okay, but not very fast. We even saw some moose on our way.

  • 5 / 5

Eine außergewöhnliche Art die wunderschöne Landschaft zu entdecken. Erstaunlich wie viel Power und Elan die Hunde haben.

  • 5 / 5

Activité très bien organisée. Les chiens sont supers. La balade est longue, à travers des paysages splendides.

  • 5 / 5

Sehr gut organisiert, entspanntes Fahren.

  • 5 / 5

Absolutely unforgettable experience! The dogs were adorable!

  • 5 / 5

The best activity we did in Abisko!

  • 5 / 5

We‘ve had a great time, absolutely beautiful!

  • 4 / 5

The dogs were adorable, the guides were super friendly and the views from the tour were insanely gorgeous

  • 5 / 5

it surpassed my expectations, it was a nice ride surrounded by beautiful scenery and the dogs were strong and disciplined, there were exciting times I had to focus on the speed and sled stability and times I could simply hold on to the sled , let the dogs run forward and look around at the view of the hills and the woods. It was nice a have a break in between to relax more and pet the dogs.

  • 5 / 5

This activity was the highlight of our trip to Abisko. It was fantastic! Getting to drive your own dog sled through the arctic is truly spectacular. The dogs are so cute and playful and they provided us with all the right gear. 5 stars for this activity!!

  • 5 / 5

I absolutely loved this activity! We were on a 2-week trip through Scandinavia, and this was right up there with seeing the Northern Lights! The dogsled drive was amazing! And the dogs know what they are doing. They aren't happy unless they are running full speed. I felt like my dogs wanted to overrun the sled in front of me, lol. This was beautiful scenery and you're out there all alone. It was truly magnificent. Driving your own dogsled does not compare with anything else. It was exhilarating! It was surprisingly more physically demanding than I thought. I loved it! I even fell off the sled a few times, but I never stopped holding onto it. This was important because the dogs don't stop running. There were a few rogue dogsleds which were rounded up by a guide on a snowmobile. I can't give enough accolades for this trip and company. You need to do this!

  • 5 / 5

Very nice experience with the dogsled, great nature, nice dogs

  • 5 / 5

Very fun activity, beautiful landscapes and super cute dogs!

  • 5 / 5

It was amazing. The dogs were also great

  • 4.5 / 5

The dogs and the scenery were wonderful but we had booked to drive our own dogs but that activity was not available.

  • 5 / 5

Although slightly nervous in the beginning, it turned out to be the perfect experience. The dogs were super and the professional guides made the entire experience feel totally safe, fun and filled awesome views!

  • 5 / 5

Fantastic!

  • 5 / 5

We had an amazing time guiding our own sled throughout amazing landscapes! The dogs were simply adorable and you could really tell they are born for dogsledding ! We are extremely grateful we could experience this once in our lives !

  • 5 / 5

Dogsled experience was fantastic!!! The dogs were healthy, energetic and great personalities. Had a wonderful time . Exciting, learned a great amount and bonded with my dogs!! A truely amazing experience!

  • 5 / 5

Perfect

  • 5 / 5

Unique experience, funny, and a good moment

  • 5 / 5

The dogs are so happy and in such great condition. you get involved in the entire process and just embrace the experience to its fullest.

  • 5 / 5

よく訓練された犬たちで、全く不安はありません。良い思い出が出来ました。

  • 5 / 5

The activity was well-organised throughout., we were supported, encouraged, helped and given lots of high fives along the way. The scenery was stunning, the dogs were so well behaved and eager to run. It was the most pleasurable and exciting thing I have done in years. Highly recommended.

  • 5 / 5

The idea is daunting at first but exhilarating when you go for it!

  • 4.5 / 5

Tutto perfetto. Grazie.