Saltdal Dog Sledding from Bodø
Updated Oct 2026 · Prices checked 7 Oct 2026
Quick answer: The Saltdal day trip — a dog sledding adventure in Evenesdal — is a 7.5-hour outing from Bodø Tourist Information, 09:00 to about 15:30: 1.5 hours by coach to the kennels in Evenesdal, 1.5–2 hours and 6–8 km on the sled sharing with a partner, campfire coffee, and warm clothing included. It costs from €325 per person and is rated 4.8 from 12 reviews.
Key takeaways
- €325per person coach transfer from Bodø included.
- 7.5hours in total, of which 1.5–2 hours on the sled over 6–8 km.
- Warm clothes, shoes, gloves and a hat are handed out.
- Sells to one person — the only husky sled tour from Bodø you can book alone.
- On sale for selected days from 19 Oct 2026 to 18 Apr 2027.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before; reserve now, pay later.
Saltdal dog sledding at a glance
- Price
- from €325 per person (one option, €324.92, checked for 10 Feb 2027)
- Duration
- 7.5 hours door to door; 1.5–2 hours on the sled
- Trail
- 6–8 km in Evenesdal, Saltdal
- Sled
- two guests share a sled and swap driver and passenger
- Group
- up to 15 guests
- Languages
- English, Norwegian
- Cancellation
- free up to 24 hours before
- Meeting point
- bus stop outside Bodø Tourist Information, 09:00
The operator on GetYourGuide is Polar Tours AS; reviewers name the guide as Lars.
Check datesYour Saltdal dog sledding day, hour by hour
09:00 · RoadCoach from Bodø
≈10:30 · With the dogsKennels in Evenesdal · briefing, meet the dogs
On the sledOn the sled 1.5–2 h · 6–8 km
With the dogsCampfire coffee
≈15:30 · RoadBack in Bodø
Fixed: 09:00 departure, 1.5–2 h on the sled, back ≈15:30. Times between are approximate. Drag the bar or tap a stop.
- 09:00 — Bodø. Board the coach at the bus stop right outside Bodø Tourist Information.
- ≈10:30 — Evenesdal. After about 1.5 hours inland you reach the kennels. Inland, snow is more reliable than on the coast.
- Briefing. The guide introduces the dogs and gives a safety briefing on braking, steering and what to do on the runners.
- On the sled, 1.5–2 hours. You and a partner share one sled on a 6–8 km trail: one drives standing on the runners, one rides in the basket, and you swap.
- Campfire. Coffee by the fire after the run.
- ≈15:30 — back in Bodø. The coach drops you where you started.
Fixed: 09:00 departure, ≈15:30 return, 1.5–2 hours on the sled. The order and length of stops in between are approximate.
What Saltdal dog sledding includes
- Transport Bodø–Evenesdal and back
- Dog sledding
- Guide
- Safety briefing
- Coffee by the campfire
- Warm clothes
- Shoes
- Gloves and a hat
- Child prices
Included: coach from Bodø to Evenesdal and back, the dog sledding itself, a guide, a safety briefing, coffee by the campfire, warm clothes, shoes, gloves and a hat. The listing names nothing as excluded.
The clothing is the biggest practical difference from the Sulitjelma ride, where you bring your own. Even here, wear a wool base layer, a fleece and warm socks underneath — the outer layers are provided, the warmth next to your skin is not.
Saltdal dog sledding dates and prices
The tour runs on selected days between 19 October 2026 and 18 April 2027. When checked for 10 February 2027 there was one option at €324.92 for one adult, with free cancellation until the day before. The calendar below shows live availability; you reserve now and pay later.
Source: GetYourGuide calendars · checked 7 Oct 2026
Saltdal dog sledding ratings
★ 4.8 from 12 reviews. Guide 5.0 · Transportation 5.0 · Value for money 5.0. All three sub-scores are maximal, which is unusual: guests rate the coach and the price as highly as the dogs.
Source: GetYourGuide · checked 7 Oct 2026
Saltdal dog sledding or Sulitjelma?
Choose Saltdal without a car or travelling alone. Choose Sulitjelma if you have a car and are at least two: it is €44 cheaper each and takes 2 hours on site.
Good to know before Saltdal dog sledding
- Driving is physical. One guest found the sledge "surprisingly challenging" at first; you stand, balance and brake.
- You share the sled. Two guests per sled means roughly half the time on the runners, half in the basket.
- October and November depend on snow. Sales start on 19 October, but inland snow is not guaranteed that early.
- January to March is the safe window for snow cover.
- The day is long for small children — 7.5 hours with about 3 hours on the coach.
- The listing does not state child prices on GetYourGuide.
- Not suitable for people over 95, the listing says; normal fitness is enough otherwise.
- Bring a camera you can use with gloves — your hands will be busy on the sled.
Saltdal dog sledding reviews — field notes
FIELD NOTES · WHAT GUESTS SAY AGAIN AND AGAINTwelve reviews, all 4 or 5 stars, most from February and March 2026. Guests praise three things again and again: the guide, Lars; dogs that are friendly and "very cuddly"; and a day that runs on time. The one recurring note is that steering takes practice.
“The best thing I've done in a long time.”
“super nice day trip, well arranged, friendly people.”
“Riding the sledge was surprisingly challenging but once you get the hang of it it's a ton of fun.”
Book Saltdal dog sledding if… / book something else if…
Book it if
- you have no car in Bodø
- you are travelling alone
- you want warm gear provided
- you are happy to spend a full day out
Book something else if
- you have a car and are two or more — Sulitjelma → is cheaper and shorter
- you want to steer the whole time rather than share — Sulitjelma →
- you mainly want the dogs and the northern lights in the evening — the evening husky walk →
Saltdal dog sledding FAQ
01Where does the Saltdal dog sledding tour leave from?
From the bus stop right outside Bodø Tourist Information at 09:00. The coach takes about 1.5 hours to the kennels in Evenesdal, Saltdal, and brings you back at about 15:30. Check dates.
02How long is the sledding itself?
1.5–2 hours on a 6–8 km trail, within a 7.5-hour day. About 3 hours of the day is spent on the coach there and back, and the rest is the briefing and the campfire.
03Do I drive the sled on the Saltdal tour?
Yes, for part of the time. Two guests share a sled: one drives on the runners while the other rides in the basket, then you swap. Driving takes some balance and practice.
04Can I book Saltdal dog sledding alone?
Yes. This tour sells to one person, which makes it the only husky sled tour from Bodø you can book solo. The Sulitjelma ride needs at least two people.
05Are warm clothes included?
Yes: warm clothes, shoes, gloves and a hat are provided. Wear a wool base layer, a fleece and warm socks underneath, and avoid cotton.
06When can I do Saltdal dog sledding?
It is on sale for selected days from 19 October 2026 to 18 April 2027. January to March has the most reliable snow; October and November depend on early snowfall.
07Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the start. You can also reserve now and pay later on GetYourGuide. See the calendar.
08Is Saltdal dog sledding good for children?
It can be, but the 7.5-hour day is long for small children and the listing does not state child prices. Families with a car may prefer the 2-hour Sulitjelma session, where children aged 3–6 ride free.
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