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Dog sledding tours in Iceland use trained husky teams, on snow-covered ground in winter and on wheeled carts over gravel or grass when there is no snow. Either way, you get time with the dogs before and after the ride, not just the ride itself.
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Winter tours (roughly November to April, snow permitting) use traditional sleds. Summer tours substitute a wheeled cart pulled by the same dogs on dry trails, usually near a glacier.
Most tours let you meet and pet the dogs beforehand, which is often the part guests remember best.
Warm, windproof clothing is essential for winter tours since you are sitting still in open air. Thermal suits are usually provided.
Tours run for an hour or two including the dog introduction, briefing and ride itself.
Yes, summer tours use a wheeled cart pulled by the same husky teams on dry trails.
Most tours include time to meet and pet the dogs before and after the ride.
Warm, windproof layers. Many operators provide a thermal outer suit and boots as part of the tour.
Often yes, though minimum age varies by operator, especially for driving your own sled. Check the specific tour.
Usually one to two hours in total, including meeting the dogs, a briefing and the ride.