Dog Sledding Tour in Mývatn

A dog sledding tour with Siberian huskies at a farm near Lake Mývatn in North Iceland. You meet the dogs at the kennel, get a safety briefing, then ride the sled across snow-covered ground, with time to help guide the sled yourself.

• Ride a real dog sled pulled by Siberian huskies
• Meet the dogs at the kennel before and after the ride
• Overalls, boots and cold-weather gear provided
• Groups of 2–4 people per sled, so it feels personal

Your day, stop by stop

1Arrive at Vallholt farmMeet your musher and the kennel of Siberian huskies.

You meet your musher at the farm between Akureyri and Lake Mývatn and are introduced to the kennel of Siberian huskies. Warm overalls, boots, hat and gloves are provided if you need them.

3Safety briefingA short briefing before the ride begins.

Basic instructions on how the sled works and how to sit or stand safely for the ride. The musher explains the signals and what to do on the trail before you start.

4Dog sled ride6–10 dogs pull your sled across the snow, with photo stops.

Six to ten dogs pull your sled across the snow for about 40 to 60 minutes, with photo stops along the way. Groups are 2 to 4 riders per sled, and you can try helping steer under your musher's guidance.

Time here · about 40–60 minutes on the sled

5Back at the kennelMore time with the dogs before you head off.

More time with the dogs before you head off. The musher explains how the dogs are trained and cared for, and you can say goodbye to the huskies.

About the dog sledding Myvatn

This tour runs at Vallholt farm, between Akureyri and Lake Mývatn in North Iceland. You start at the kennel, where a musher introduces you to the huskies and explains how the dogs are trained and cared for, before a safety briefing for the ride itself.

The sled ride covers a few kilometres over snow, with 6 to 10 dogs pulling groups of 2 to 4 people, and there are stops along the way for photos. Your musher can let you help steer the sled for part of the ride if you would like to, under supervision.

This is a winter tour and depends on there being enough snow or ice on the trail, so it runs on a shorter season than some other North Iceland activities. Warm overalls, boots, hat and gloves are provided, since you are out in the cold for the full visit.

• Pick-up in the Lake Mývatn area

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