Oslo: Dog Sledding Day Tour to the Jotunheimen Mountains
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Overview
Experience exciting bucket list dog sledding from Oslo, close to the impressive mountain range of the Jotunheimen National Park in the heart of Norway. Meet the gorgeous huskies at the husky farm and learn to steer your own team of eager huskies through a snowy winter-wonderland together with a professional guide. A comfortable public express bus will bring you safely from Oslo to Beitostølen and back – a comprehensive winter experience that you will remember for a long time.
What's included?
Bus transfer from Oslo/return
Guided dog sledding is included
Warm overall and thermo boots
Warm drink and snacks
Overnight stay in Beitostølen
What to expect?
Schedule
Early in the morning, you will leave Oslo with a comfortable bus.
On this 4-hours bus ride from Oslo to Beitostølen you will pass through the valley of Begnadalen and the beautiful region of Valdres, before arriving tp Beitostølen skiing resort. Outside the window you will probably be able to see frozen lakes, waterfalls, and a perfectly white landscape colored by traditional Norwegian lodge houses.
When you arrive in Beitostølen, the guide will pick you up and drive you to the husky farm where dozens of huskies are awaiting you. You will get to know the dogs and how to manage, lead and steer the sledge and your team of huskies. Once you get the hang of it, there will be a 12-16 km dog sledding tour where you can put your skills into practice together with your guide. The dog sledding tour is about 2,5 hours and you will have plenty of time to enjoy the experience and scenery in the fantastic winter landscape with Jotunheimen mountain peaks in the background.
Normally two people will share a sled, one steering and one sitting on the sled, changing positions along the trail. Small children can sit together with an adult. If you don’t wish to steer the huskies, just let us know in advance so we can plan ahead.
Back at the husky farm, you need to say goodbye to your four-legged friends to catch the bus back to Oslo where you will arrive approximately at 10pm.
Add-on
Hotel night in Beitostølen: Price on request
Night in wilderness cabin on the husky farm: Price on request
Wilderness meal (from 8 people, veggie options available)
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Good to know
Meeting point Oslo bus terminal in the city center, Schweigaards gate 6, Oslo
What to bring
We provide warm overalls and warm boots at the husky farm. There is a limited amount of children’s clothing, so to be safe, please bring a warm overall and warm boots, as well as warm hat and mittens for your child.
When you book with us, we will provide you with a packing list so that you have all the appropriate clothing and equipment for your dog sledding trip.