We offer both expeditions to Reinheim, our wilderness cabin and longer expeditions sleeping in tents.
We also offer custumized trips. Send us an e-mail if you don’t find the trip that fits your planes.
Expedition to the cabin among glaciers: 3 days dogsledding adventure
- Feb - May
- 3 days
- 4-6 hours on the sled every day
- Min 2 - max 8
- English, Norwegian
- Min 12 years old
Expedition to the cabin among glaciers: 2 days dogsledding adventure
- Feb - May
- 3 days in total
- 4-6 hours on the sled every day
- Min 2 - max 8
- English, Norwegian
- Min. 12 years old
6 days dogsledding expedition to the East Coast
On this tour you will learn and experience what Svalbard really can offer in terms of experiences off the beaten track. Arctic Husky Travellers will ensure that this long trip will be a memory for life.
On this trip you will, in addition to unforgettable experiences, also learn the skills of dog sledding and winter outdoor activities under demanding conditions.
Day 0. Arrival Longyearbyen. Visit the kennel. Review of the trip plan, equipment and procedures. We will pick you up at your accomodation in town at 18:00 and return you to town a couple of hours later.
Day 1. Transport out to the kennel after breakfast. Preparation of equipment and packing sleds with everything needed to be out in the wilderness for five days. Departure in direction East Coast. Day 1 we will visit our ice cave on the Scott Turner glacier on our way to our wilderness cabin Reinheim. Here we will spend the evening getting used to life in the wilderness and the daily routines with the dogs while enjoying the facilities in our cabin with sauna and great views.
Day 2-5 Trip to the East Coast. Route adapted to the weather and snow conditions. We will sleep in tents and if we wish we can spend the last night in Reinheim on our way back.
Day 6. The final leg back to Longyearbyen and our dog yard. Last dinner at the dogyard and goodbye to the dogs.
You need no previous experience from dog sledding to attend, but you should be in average to good physical condition. Weather in the Arctic is unpredictable and can change within a few hours. With both cold and wind the temperatures can quickly drop to -15 ° C also in May, but normally the first week of May in Svalbard is the best time for pleasant winter travelling and camping with 24 hrs daylight, still good snow conditions and often nice sunny weather.
More information and a packing list will be send on e-mail closer to the departure of the expedition.
Minimum amount of participants is 2. In cases of only 1 participant the trip will be cancelled or completed with an additional added fee.
Included:
- 6 days dogledding trip and lifetime memories
- Experienced guide
- All necessary equipment
- Accommodation and meals day 1-6. Let us know if any dietary restictions
- Transportation from your hotel in Longyearbyen to the dogyard and back
- Extreme Clothing: Expeditions pants, insulated anorak, boots, mittens, working gloves and a hat
Not included:
- Flight to & from Svalbard and transportation to & from airport
- Accommodation in Longyearbyen (but we can help with finding hotel rooms at affordable prices)
- April - May
- 6 days in total
- 5-6 hours on the sled every day
- Min 2 - max 6
- English, Norwegian
- Min 12 years old
Ski touring adventure with pulks and huskies to the wilderness cabin Reinheim
An extraordinary adventure with our friendly and exceptional dogs, in the heart of the Arctic. This trip is for passionate skiers who want to experience ski touring in a way that fits perfectly with Svalbard. Far from all tracks, you will explore the Arctic wilderness.
Travelling the land on skis with dogs & pulks to our comfortable basecamp, Reinheim. Here we will stay for 3 nights and go on day tours to the many extraordinary mountain tops surrounding the cabin. Ski touring in Svalbard is not only about finding the perfect snow or the steepest ride, but maybe most about skiing in a remote and untouched land.
Day 1 We will pick you up at your accommodation in Longyearbyen and drive to our dog yard. Here we plan the trip, look at the equipment and safety equipment and pack the pulkas together.
We start the expedition and ski towards Reinheim. We choose the route according to weather and snow conditions. The distance will be 12-15 km.
Reinheim will be our basecamp for the next days. He we will spend the evening enjoying the facilities in our cabin with sauna and great views while the dogs will be polarbear guards outsite.
Day 2-3 Day tours to the exstraordinary mountain tops surrounding the basecamp. We will choose the route according to the group, the weather and snow conditions.
Day 4 We ski back to the dog yard in Bolterdalen. We will be back in town approx. 17:00.
Regarding the equipment; you must bring your personal equipment (alpine touring skis/randonnee or telemark), boots adapted to your skis, and skins to make sure you get the best experience. In addition you need to bring an avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe (but you can rent this safety equipment at our place if needed), as well as telescopic ski poles, a 35 to 40 liter backpack for day trips and clothing adapted to this activity. Our guide will have all the necessary safety equipment, which includes carrying a rifle because of the presence of the polar bears, communication (satellite phone and emergency beacon), and first aid equipment. In the cabin we have comfortable beds and sleeping bags waiting for you.
We expect you to have good knowledge of ski touring skiing in a broad variety of snow conditions. The slopes we’ll be skiing may include some short steep sections. Good physical condition is a must, as the weather in the Arctic is unpredictable and can change within a few hours. With cold temperatures and wind the weather can be challenging. A warm jacket to put on top while eating lunch etc. is recommended.
- May - June (and custom made trips earlier)
- 4 days in total
- 5-6 hours skiing every day
- Min 2 - max 6
- English
- Min. 18 years old
