Dogsledding Adventure from Oslo

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 at Beitostølen winter resort. Outside the window you will probably be able to see frozen lakes, waterfalls, and a perfectly white landscape coloured 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 receive a warm overall and thermo boots before you will get to know the dogs and learn 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, a lunch will await you in our lavvo. Sitting together with other fellow after such an tour is a good time to share stories, and the experiences form the day.  

After a long day out, you need to say goodbye to your four-legged friends to catch the bus back to Oslo where you will arrive approximately at 10pm.

Included:

• Bus from/to Oslo
• Guided dog sledding
• Warm overall and thermos boots
• Lunch

The schedule for this package

Departure from Oslo bussterminal: 08.30

Back in Oslo bussterminal: 22:00

Meals

We will serve a warm soup after the dogsledding experience, before you head back to Oslo. We recommend bringing extra food and drinks for the bus journey.

Do I need to be sporty to do dog sledding?

You do need to be in at least average physical shape to go dog sledding. You might have to help the dogs to go short uphills, and steering the sled requires some balance. It is definitely comparable to a proper workout. In case of heart disease or other health issues, please inform us. Also, if your body  weight is over 100 kg, please let us know so we can choose the right equipment for you.

Pregnant women cannot participate on any dogsledding experience.

Can I bring my children on the trip?

In short: Yes.

Children are welcome to join this tour, accompanied by an adult. Children under 14 years old will be normally sitting on the sled with an adult who is steering. 

Please contact us before booking children under 6.

Which clothes do I need to bring? Will warm clothing be provided?

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.

Will food be provided during the trip?

During your sledding trip, you will have a break where a warm drink and snacks will be provided. 

Please bring yourself enough food for the day, or use a short layover in Beitostølen to shop some groceries for the bus ride.

Do I need to steer my own sled? What if I don't want to steer?

Yes, this is part of the dog sledding experience. This is an instructive hands-on experience that requires the disposition to learn something new and a bit of curiosity to see what it is like to be a real musher. You will greet the dogs and then help getting them ready for the sledding. Their excitement  about this will contagious You will receive extensive instructions from your guide on how to steer,  so don’t worry – you will get the hang of it very quickly.

If you don’t want to steer the sled, please tell us in advance. There is a possibility to sit on the sled as well