Dogs & the Ocean - Along the Arctic coast by dog wagon - Green Dog Svalbard

Type:Dog sledding

Green Dog Svalbard, Bolterdalshaugen nr 1, 9170, Longyearbyen

Tel: +47 94 00 74 78

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Dog sledding with a cart
  • Dog sledding with a cart
  • Arctic Tern
  • Dogsledding on wheels on a gravelroad
  • Sledteam of dogs eager to pull the cart seen in the background
  • Barnacle goose
  • Pack of dogs waiting to pull the cart
  • Pack of dogs pulling the cart with guests over the hill
  • Dogs pulling a cart with guests on a gravelroad
  • Dog sledding with a cart

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Available

Season (23 May 2024 - 31 Oct 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday09:30 - 13:00
15:30 - 19:00

About

This tour starts with a transfer to the coast where our dogs are eagerly waiting for us. Here we'll harness the 12 - 14 dogs to our wagon. When all the dogs are ready, the tour starts along the coast of the Arctic sea and towards Bjørndalen.​​​​​

Keep your eyes open - there is a lot of wildlife in this area! On this tour you may see the Svalbard reindeer, the Arctic fox, the local ptarmigan and if you are lucky - seals and possibly walrus or whales in the water! During the nesting periods, birds are in abundance. It's common to see seagulls, auks, Arctic terns and the cute puffin!

This tour takes us away from the town on a graveled road. After exploring the coastline in the wagon, we'll drive to the dog yard and return the hard-working huskies to their kennels. While we're here, we can say hello to the husky puppies, and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in our cabin.

Duration: Approximetely 3 hours all inclusive. The carttrip is around 1 hour,depending on conditions. Pick up from your hotel at 9:30 and 15:30.

Our tours are run with small groups of maximum 8 guests per tour, and always with the guides' own dogs.

Our guides are all very professional and passionated in their work with the dogs. They are certified and participate in the yearly SGO course (Svalbard Guide Course).

Important information:
- PLEASE note that the guide will START picking guests up from the hotels at 9.30/15.30!
- Number of participants:  Minimum 1 person /Maximum 8 persons
- Minimum age for participation: 2 years
- Clothing : No clothing is provided, but let us know in advance if you need to borrow any warm outdoor clothing.
- On all trips, at all times, an experienced and armed guide will be around to protect you from polar bears. At Green Dog safety is our number one priority.

Cancellation fees for activities
If cancelled 22 days or more prior to departure 100 % refund
If cancelled 22-7 days prior to departure 50 % refund
Cancellation less than 7 days prior to departure is a ”no show” and does not qualify for any refund. You may apply to your insurance company for a refund if you provide a medical certificate.
If Green Dog Svalbard decides to cancel a trip due to weather or any other condition , you will receive a full refund!

Facilities

Grading

  • 2 - Suitable for most

Facilities

Symbols

  • Dog sledding

Suggested prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
AdultsNOK1,190.00 per person
Children under 12 yearsNOK595.00 per person

Prices may be subject to change.

Facilities

Activities

  • dog sledge driving

Age limit

  • children - Children from 2 years old

Duration

  • 3 hours
  • Half day

General facilities

  • suitable for children

Grading

  • 2 - Suitable for most

Language

  • English

Participants must bring

  • gloves/mittens
  • good walking shoes
  • warm clothing
  • waterproof clothing
  • windproof clothing

Season

  • Polar summer

Symbols

  • Dog sledding

Theme

  • Active holiday

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