Two of Tromsø's biggest winter draws, snowshoeing and huskies, in one booking: Tromsø Villmarkssenter's 5-hour combination tour puts the dogs on the trail with you, leash in hand, and follows the hike with time at their husky camp on Kvaløya. It is the better-rated of the two combination tours in our comparison (★ 4.9, 794 reviews), and usually cheaper than booking a hike and a husky visit separately.
The tour
The snowshoe tours that fit this page, side by side. Open a card for the meeting point, what to bring and the full details.
Tromsø Villmarkssenter
Husky Snowshoe Hike + Husky Camp
Hike with huskies walking along, then time at the camp, in one booking.
Duration: 5 hours
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour
Snowshoe hike with huskies walking along, plus time at the Villmarkssenter husky camp on Kvaløya
Run by Tromsø's best-known husky operation, on one of the biggest review bases in this comparison
A 5-hour tour with cake served on the trail or by the fire at camp: two Arctic experiences in one booking
About this tour
The combination tour for people who want more than one Arctic experience out of a single day: a 5-hour outing where huskies join the snowshoe hike itself, followed by time at Tromsø Villmarkssenter's husky camp on Kvaløya island, with cake served on the trail or by the fire at camp. A different rhythm from a pure sledding tour, and usually cheaper than booking a hike and a husky visit separately.
One point from the reviews: the dogs pull hard on the leash. Several guests describe being dragged along, which most of them found the fun part. And a charming detail more than one reviewer discovered at camp: retired sled dogs can be adopted. It is one of the most consistently rated snowshoe products in Tromsø, and the better-rated of the two combination tours here.
Meeting point
Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromsø
Know before you go
This is a snowshoe tour with a husky camp visit, not a dog sledding tour. If mushing your own team is the goal, that is a separate booking.
The huskies walk on a leash with the group and pull hard; reviewers mention being dragged along. Great fun for most, but be ready to hold on.
Not suitable for pregnant women or people with mobility impairments; the tour needs a minimum of 2 participants and runs in any weather.
The hike portion is a real walk on snowshoes, so the usual effort note applies.
Not suitable for
Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments
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The prices for these snowshoe tours are read live from GetYourGuide, taxes and booking fees included, and match the checkout total.
How the day works
The tour meets at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Tromsø and runs about 5 hours in total. The centrepiece is the snowshoe hike itself, with huskies walking along on the leash, followed by time at the Villmarkssenter's husky camp on Kvaløya, where the dogs live. Cake is served on the trail or by the fire at camp, depending on the day. It runs in any weather and needs a minimum of two participants.
These dogs pull
Huskies are working dogs, and they hike like it.
The most consistent note in the reviews: the dogs pull hard on the leash. One translated review puts it best: “They dragged me along the whole way. I fell once, but it didn't hurt. I got up and continued to be dragged along...” Five stars, by the way. Most guests find exactly this the fun part, but be ready to hold on, and know that the operator excludes pregnant women and people with mobility impairments for good reason. The snowshoe leg itself is a real walk on top of the pulling, so the usual effort note applies.
A camp visit, not a sledding tour
This is a snowshoe tour with a husky camp visit. It is not a dog-sledding tour: there is no team to mush, and the dogs pull you by leash rather than by sled. Reviewers consistently love the camp time: cuddles, puppies when there are puppies, and a detail more than one guest discovered on site: retired sled dogs can be adopted. If driving your own team is the dream, that is a different booking. Our sister site husky-tromso.com covers Tromsø's sledding tours, including Villmarkssenter's own.
When to go
The combo runs through the winter season and holds up late: one April reviewer was surprised that “there was still enough snow”. Spring snow on Kvaløya is real, and April can be a quieter, brighter time to do this tour. In the polar-night weeks (late November to mid-January) the hike runs in blue midday twilight; from February the light returns quickly. The month-by-month picture is on the best-time page.
Husky combo or reindeer combo?
Choose the husky combo if…
Energy is the point, and huskies on the trail make the hike itself livelier
You (or your teenagers) want hands-on dog time. Reviewers' kids consistently name the camp the highlight
A 5-hour day with two distinct halves sounds like value, not effort
You want the calmer version: reindeer graze, huskies pull
A warm lunch included matters to your group
The gentlest possible snowshoe leg is a priority. Reviewers put the reindeer tour's walk at roughly 2 km
What guests say about the husky combo
Including what guests wrote about the pulling.
★★★★★
There were a lot of people taking part, but fortunately it was well organised. … those dogs were really energetic. They dragged me along the whole way. I fell once, but it didn't hurt. I got up and continued to be dragged along...
Kaylee
· China · May 2026 Translated
★★★★★
… It was special to be able to go on a snowshoe hike in April. There was still enough snow … Endless cuddling with the huskies …
Corinne
· Netherlands · April 2026 Translated
★★★★★
… Snowshoeing with husky (Tro & Champer) is fun … The berry juice, chocolate cookies and cake are yummy.
Kei
· Hong Kong · April 2026 Shortened
★★★★★
… dogs were the stars of the show however. My teenage girls loved the time spent with the huskies in the yard.
David
· United Kingdom · April 2026
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FAQ
Do the huskies actually walk with you?
Yes, that is the format: the dogs join the snowshoe hike on the leash, and afterwards you spend time at their camp on Kvaløya. It is not a sledding tour, and no guest drives a dog team.
How hard is the husky snowshoe tour?
The hike is a real snowshoe walk, and the dogs add their own factor: they pull hard on the leash, and reviewers describe being dragged along, mostly with delight. You need decent footing and a firm grip. The operator excludes pregnant women and people with mobility impairments.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is the Radisson Blu Hotel in central Tromsø; from there the tour heads to Kvaløya. Around 5 hours in total, minimum 2 participants, and it runs in any weather.
Is food included?
Cake is served on the trail or by the fire at the camp, and reviewers regularly mention berry juice and chocolate cookies. It is a snack stop, not a meal. If a warm lunch matters, the reindeer combo includes one. The product page carries the binding inclusion list.
Can I really adopt a retired husky?
Several reviewers report learning at the camp that retired sled dogs can be adopted, a detail guests clearly love. If you are serious about it, ask the team at the camp; the tour itself is unaffected either way.
Is there still snow for the tour in April?
Often, yes. One April reviewer noted with surprise that there was still enough snow for the full snowshoe hike. Spring conditions vary, so treat April as a shoulder month and check with the operator if your dates are late.
