Visit Greenlandic sledge dogs in the summertime!
There is no other place you can find in the world that has a more harmonious relationship between sledge dogs and humans. Ilulissat has some sledge dog areas and those sledge dogs are still used for both work and play during winter. In Summer, their owners still take good care of them for the new winter season.
In this excursion, we will go to visit the dogs of a local musher with Arctic Adventure guides. You can hear the howling of 20 hungry dogs and get to know more about the habitat, history and stories of those smart fluffy friends. The owner will demonstrate the equipment used during dogsledding.
Please keep in mind that even though sledge dogs look not much different from the domestic pets, they are working animals with a wild instinct. Do not approach, feed or pet them unless you are allowed.
Sturdy shoes advised!
This excursion takes around 1.5 hours
Tour code: I10
Please note sledge dogs are not pets! Don’t approach, pet or feed them unless you get the approval.
Please Note
The transfers and pick-up service are included in this excursion. Arctic Adventure tour guide will contact you before departure. Please make sure your phone and email are reachable in Greenland.
If there are any last-minute changes, Arctic Adventure will contact you using your contact information and phone number. Please make sure your phone is reachable in Greenland.
Arctic Adventure will do its utmost to reach you, but in the case that you fail to meet at the starting point in due time and you fail to participate in the excursion Arctic Adventure has no obligations and do not make any refund.
Please Note
The transfers and pick-up service are included in this excursion. Arctic Adventure tour guide will contact you before departure. Please make sure your phone and email are reachable in Greenland.
If there are any last-minute changes, Arctic Adventure will contact you using your contact information and phone number. Please make sure your phone is reachable in Greenland.
Arctic Adventure will do its utmost to reach you, but in the case that you fail to meet at the starting point in due time and you fail to participate in the excursion Arctic Adventure has no obligations and do not make any refund.
What’s Included
- Tour guide
- Pick-up and transfer
Not Included
- Travel cancellation insurance
- Clothing
- Other extra expenses
Practical Information
FAQ
For this excursion, we receive booking till the departure time of the excursion. However, please note that limited seats are provided. Late booking may be unavailable.
Weather in Greenland can be quite unpredictable, thus, cancellations and reschedule may occur.
If the excursion is cancelled due to weather conditions, failure to reach the minimum number of participants or other unpredictable situations, Arctic Adventure ApS reserves the right to cancel the excursion. For excursions cancelled by Arctic Adventure ApS under this situation, our customers will get a 100% refund.
Please go to “Practical Information” –>” Terms and Conditions” to view the detailed cancellation policy.
For excursions in Kangerlussuaq, transfers from and to Hotel Kangerlussuaq are included.
For excursions in Ilulissat and Nuuk, please refer to the “Included” and “Not Included” section for detailed information.
For excursions in Sisimiut, transfers starting from Hotel Sisimiut are included.
For excursions and tours in Iceland (apart from Whale Watching), pick-up and transfer from the nearest pick-up spot are included. Please check with the reception for detailed pick-up spot.
We strongly advise you to read the “Included” and “Not included” section for detailed information. If there should be any discrepancies about the transfer, the information under “included” and “not included” shall prevail.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us.
EQUIPMENT LIST
- Other clothing should be picked according to weather that day, you will not get much colder on the glacier as on the ground.
- Sturdy Hiking Boots – waterproof with good ankle support.
- Woollen/or thermal windproof hat, which covers your neck (alternatively, thermal face mask);
- Woollen/or thermal gloves (ideal as a base layer under waterproof gloves or mittens);
- Woollen/or thermal socks
- Warm, insulated winter jacket and snow trousers or salopettes;
- Woollen long sleeved shirts/or thermal shirts
- Thick sweater and woollen pullovers;
- Heat pads for hands and feet (especially for dog sled tours).
- Lip balm, cream and moisturizer
