Albatros Arctic Circle - Greenland Brochure

DOG SLEDDING
TOUR
- 2 or 4 hours
DURATION: 2 OR 4 HOURS
SEASON: JANUARY TO APRIL
Spending any time above the Arctic Circle during the
winter sledding months certainly calls for a classic dog
sledding experience.
Not only will you gain new respect for the Greenlandic
sled dog’s keen abilities and innate environmental
awareness, but you will also better understand the
importance of sled dogs to man’s survival and everyday
life north of the Arctic Circle. It is truly a heartwarming
cultural experience.
The sled dog is a working animal and does not share
much in common with a typical family pet. It enjoys an
iconic status in Greenland, and fulfills a very important
role in the Greenlandic way of life. Due to Greenland’s
isolated location and Greenlanders keen awareness of
the sled dog’s unique abilities, breeders have placed
great importance on maintaining the breed’s purity and
imposed strict regulations to prevent crossbreeding.
These efforts have ensured the Greenlandic sled dog
is one of the world’s most pure breeds.
Here in Kangerlussuaq, the fjord offers the opportunity
for a sledding excursion across the frozen, flat ice, which
can provide a more pleasant and smoother ride than
when driving across hilly terrain.
To ensure you are comfortably warm during the drive, we
provide the same type of outerwear and footwear that
actually many drivers prefer, including warm fur clothing
and good boots with appropriate insulation that can
withstand the biting cold temperatures and wind.
The sled team will lead you over the fjord to enjoy the
magnificent nature, as well as the love these dogs have
for pulling the sled across the frozen terrain. Sled dogs
work as a team with a clear hierarchy, where the driver is
head of the pack. To begin, the driver will lead the team
halfway, and then provide a lesson on how to control and
care for the dogs. Before the excursion is over, you will
have a chance to drive the sled and lead the team!
INCLUSIONS
• Transfer
• Polar-grade clothing
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
• 2 out of 5
INFORMATION
When booking a 2-4-hour dog
sledding tour, the maxmium
number of guests permitted
on the sled per excursion is
three. The minimum age for
participation is 10 years.
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