Our dog sledding tours to Greenland offer a glimpse into a way of life that is truly Arctic. Dog sledding is a classically Greenlandic way to travel, and also an extremely ancient form of transport.  It was developed by the Inuit thousands of years ago and to this day it is still the primary means of transport for a great many people in Greenland during the winter and spring.  For travelling long distances through the frozen fjordlands and for hunting seal and polar bear, the dog sled is second to none.

The design of the sled varies around the country, and these days most are made from wood.  In areas where wood was unavilable, there was a time when sleds were built from frozen reindeer skin for the runners and salmon for the cross-members!  Usually a team of about 10 dogs is used, with a fan-shaped arrangement of traces leading back to the sled.  Greenlandic huskies are unique to Greenland, and are considered to be the purest breed of husky.  The dogs and their drivers have a very close relationship and, given good ice conditions, it is not unusal for a hunter to cover 50 km or more in a day.

For the cold-season traveller in Greenland, there is no better way to see this beautiful country than from a dog sled.  It provides a moving platform from which to take in the magnificent Arctic landscape, the only sound being the hiss of the sled runners over the snow and the driver's calls of encouragement.  As the famous explorer Knud Rasmussen said...

Give me snow, give me dogs.  You can keep the rest.

 

Our winter and spring tours to Greenland provide the perfect opportunity to experience dog sledding with Inuit hunters - the real experts.  It can be enjoyed as part of our tours to Kangerlussuaq and Ilulissat, or we can arrange a bespoke dog sledding tour for you - please see below for details.

Inuit Dog Sled Journey
A rare opportunity to join the Inuit hunters of the Kulusuk region and learn their ways during an extended springtime dog sled journey deep into the remote frozen fjordlands of East Greenland.  Travelling in the most traditional way through a beautiful area with the people that know it best provides an insightful experience of this Arctic wilderness and its culture.  A very exciting expedition during which participants will have to take part in the day-to-day running of the trip.   More details and photos here.

Liverpool Land Dog Sled Journey
A thrilling dog sled journey through Liverpool Land - a beautiful and wild corner of East Greenland.  It is a fascinating route that includes travel through the inner fjords, through mountains, over glaciers and along the rugged outer coast that abounds with marine wildlife.  Guided by local Inuit hunters and sleeping in hunting huts and tents on the sea ice, this promises to be an unforgettable experience of Arctic Greenland.  Click here for more details!

Dog Sledding on The Edge.
An exciting wildlife-focused dog sled journey along the edge of the sea ice in the Scoresbysund area of Northeast Greenland. It takes place later in spring when temperatures have risen and the days are long and sunny. Travelling with local Inuit dog sled drivers along the edge of the sea ice, and staying out on the ice overnight, this magical experience gives the opportunity to see a great deal of Arctic animals.  A must for wildlife lovers.  Click here for more details.

Bespoke Dog Sledding Tours
We specialise in arranging bespoke dog sledding tours, primarily to Greenland's East Coast where the dog sled's most important use is still for hunting.  These trips provide a unique chance to travel the frozen fjords with Inuit hunters as they have been doing for centuries - there is no one better to show you their beautiful land and their way of life.  Such tours can be just a day trip, or a journey of several days, going deep into the wilderness and staying under canvass or in old hunters' huts, hunting along the way to provide food for your dog team.  Contact us for more details of these very special opportunities.

Tours to the West Coast
The following tours run regularly from November to March.  From mid to late December onwards these destinations offer exciting opportunities for dog sledding, as  well as a range of other excursions to help you to experience the best of Greenland.  Please remember that if you would prefer something different or if you have particular interests, then please get in touch and we can design a bespoke trip to meet your needs.

Aurora & Polar Circle Adventure - Kangerlussuaq
Experience the Northern Lights in one of the best places in the world to do so.  A range of special excursions are available to experience this Arctic wilderness and its wildlife.
7 day tour         6 day tour        

Aurora & Icebergs - Ilulissat and Kangerlussuaq
A magical tour of Greenland's West Coast taking in the magnificent and world-famous icebergs of Ilulissat and the beautiful Northern Lights of Kangerlussuaq
7 day tour