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The 10 Best Husky & Reindeer Sledding Tours in Sweden

10 tours  ·  from $150 a head

The real choice is whether you drive the team or sit in the sled with a blanket over your knees. These 10 are compared on that, on how long you are out, and on whether the kennel feeds you afterwards.

Sit Down Husky Ride Dog Sled Tour in Kiruna - Getting dressed for Kiruna cold
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Sit Down Husky Ride Dog Sled Tour in Kiruna

1.Sit Down Husky Ride Dog Sled Tour in Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $197Our pick

Ride behind 12 huskies through forests and across frozen lakes near Kiruna with Lapland Sleddog Adventures. Your guide drives the sled while you sit back, meet the dogs, and stop in a lavvu tipi for fire-made coffee, tea, and homemade cake. Arctic clothing, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

“This was an awesome experience. The tour guides were all very friendly. They provide warm clothing so that you can enjoy the tour without worrying about the cold. I truly can’t think of anything negative to say and believe me, I’ve tried.”

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Husky Tour Sit and Drive Combo Tour from Kiruna - The dogs are more than transportation
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Husky Tour Sit and Drive Combo Tour from Kiruna

2.Husky Tour Sit and Drive Combo Tour from Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $271

Share a two-person sled pulled by five or six huskies, taking turns driving and riding through snowy forest near Kiruna. Guides such as Diana, Kent, and Helena teach the basics, then you help feed and unharness the dogs before coffee, cake, and stories by a fire. Pickup, warm clothing, and snacks are included.

“What an incredible team of people! It was a great experience. We sat by the fire and were told so many interesting facts while having a hot drink and a sweet. 100% recommended”

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Kiruna: Guided Afternoon Drive Your Own Dog Sled Tour - Meeting the huskies at Kalixforsbron
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Kiruna: Guided Afternoon Drive Your Own Dog Sled Tour

3.Guided Afternoon Drive Your Own Dog Sled Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 133 reviews · 4 hours · from $276

Travel from Kiruna to Kalixforsbron for a four-hour husky adventure. You will share a sled with one other person, take turns driving, meet the dogs, learn basic handling, and follow a guide along the Kalix River. Winter clothing, hotel pickup, and Swedish fika by an open fire are included.

“Great activity. Loved every minute. Beautiful landscape and amazing dogs. We even got to unharness and stretch them afterwards. The activity was followed by a hot drink by the fire and some biscuits.”

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From Kiruna: Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure - Meeting the huskies and learning the ropes
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From Kiruna: Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure

4.Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $276

From Kiruna, ride to Kalixforsbron for a small-group night tour with up to eight people. Learn to harness and steer your own husky sled, meet the friendly dogs, and travel across snowy marshland, forests, and frozen lakes. Guides such as Rebecca, Sarah, and Martina are praised for clear instruction. Finish with coffee, tea, and Swedish fika by an open fire.

“I was scared initially but our guide was very supportive. I am glad we did this activity”

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Kiruna: Morning Husky Sled Ride with Coffee Break - Riding across frozen lakes and forest tracks
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Kiruna: Morning Husky Sled Ride with Coffee Break

5.Morning Husky Sled Ride with Coffee Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $177

You’ll ride behind 12 eager Alaskan Huskies through snowy forest and across frozen lakes near Kiruna. Guides such as Frida and Heikki explain the dogs and driving basics, then lead you to a wilderness cabin for coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies. Warm overalls, boots, hotel pickup, and photo time with the dogs are included.

“This tour was an amazing experience. Everything was perfectly organized — they picked me up, brought me to the camp and gave me warm clothes and boots, which I really needed. The guides were wonderful: friendly, patient, funny and truly passionate about what they do. They explained everything clearly, answered every question and made the whole trip feel personal and warm. And the dogs… absolutely incredible. You can see how much care and hard work goes into keeping them healthy, strong and full of energy. Huge respect for that. The ride itself was beautiful — stunning landscapes, peaceful silence and unforgettable emotions. I’m very grateful for this experience and I…”

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Sunrise Zen Husky Tour (10:00 to 13:00 - sitting on the sled) - Snowy woods, frozen lakes, and possible wildlife
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Sunrise Zen Husky Tour (10:00 to 13:00 – sitting on the sled)

6.Sunrise Zen Husky Tour (10:00 to 13:00 – sitting on the sled)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $264

You’ll share a four-seat sled driven by an experienced guide through the Poikkijärvi woods near Kiruna. Meet and feed the huskies, help with kennel duties if you wish, and warm up in a fire hut afterward. Craig, David, or Demian may lead the English-language tour.

“Great fun. It's a smaller kennel, which means the dogs get lots of attention, are well socialized and happy! They also enjoy a royal life after retirement. Great experience, will highly recommend.”

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Sit Back and Relax Morning Husky Tour - Warm clothing helps, but dress for the Arctic anyway
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Sit Back and Relax Morning Husky Tour

7.Sit Back and Relax Morning Husky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $182

Travel from Kiruna to Husky Tours Lapland for a 3-hour husky adventure. After warm clothing and a safety briefing, you ride about 13 km through quiet Arctic wilderness, stopping at a teepee for coffee and cinnamon rolls. Guides such as Lucas, Izzy, and Sara are known for sharing details about the dogs and local life. Pickup is available.

“It was absolutely wonderful! I thought about it for a long time before deciding to do this tour because I’m always a bit skeptical about animal welfare in these kinds of activities. However, after reading all the positive reviews, I had a good feeling about it, so we decided to gRead more”

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Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna - Warm clothing helps you enjoy the outdoor work
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Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna

8.Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $309

Join Sámi guides Frederik and Peter for a small-group day near Kiruna. Feed a large reindeer herd, enter the pens, learn about Sámi life, drive a reindeer sled for about one kilometer, and eat lunch in a traditional tent. Warm clothing is available, and pickup is arranged from a selected Kiruna meeting point.

“Absolutely fantastic guide who explained in detail their way of living. Tasty food and a lovely Reindeer slide ride. Perfect day from a to z”

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From Abisko: Dog Sledding Excursion to Kiruna with Fika - Getting ready at the sled camp
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From Abisko: Dog Sledding Excursion to Kiruna with Fika

9.Dog Sledding Excursion to Kiruna with Fika

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 67 reviews · 7 hours · from $276

From Abisko, ride a bus to a dog sled camp near Kiruna for a 10 to 12 km passenger sled ride. A professional musher drives up to four people through snowy forest and across open Arctic country. Halfway, warm up by a fire with coffee or tea and a cinnamon bun, then spend time with the dogs before returning to Abisko.

“Super leuk om te doen. De gidsen vertelde alles wat je wilde weten over de honden maar ook over de sport. Echt een aanrader.”

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Autumn Husky Sit and Drive Cart Tour from Kiruna - Harnessing the dogs before the ride
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Autumn Husky Sit and Drive Cart Tour from Kiruna

10.Autumn Husky Sit and Drive Cart Tour from Kiruna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149Best value

At Husky Tours Lapland near Kiruna, you learn to drive a wheeled cart, harness the huskies, and follow a guide through autumn forest trails. You swap places halfway so both people can drive and ride. Afterward, help unharness the dogs and enjoy Swedish fika with coffee or tea and a cinnamon roll.

“This is a must do! Everyone was so kind including the dogs! We were so grateful for the opportunity to guide our own carts and the whole experience was absolutely amazing.”

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