In the wintertime the road stops at Bygdin. The landscape dressed in white surrounds the dog sleighs running through the Winterland on this trip. The experienced dog sleigh driver Tale leads with her dog sleigh and one of your guests as passenger, while one you drive the second sleigh – all together you can be 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 kids.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
Starting from Bygdin Mountain Lodge the tour heads west towards Lake Seksin before ending up in a small fishermans cabin behind mountain Bitihorn for a break. We enjoy a snack and something hot to drink while dogs rest, before ending the round trip back at the hotel after at total of 3 hours all after meeting up.
What is required for participating? No former experience from dog sledding is necessary, but you will have the best time dogsledding when in a physical fit shape. The guest driving the second sleigh must be fit enough to be able to handle the sleigh, steering, breaking and maybe walk or jog alongside the sleigh.
ORDERING, PAYMENT & CONDITIONS
Ordering: Latest within 48 hours before the tour.
- Order via e-mail: talenedberg@gmail.com
- Payment: At meeting point (Vipps or Cash)
- Cancelling conditions: Cancel for free within 48 hours before appointment. No Show will be invoiced.
- Valid Travel Insurance is recommended for participating in all activities on travel.
DROP in
Get in contact with Tale to check the availability. If you see the dogs by the hotel, you are welcome to go talk to her and check the possibilities.
Who can join & Price Info
From 13 years, youth & adults: 1950 NOK
Children 5-12 år : 1450 NOK
Min.1 guest must be 18 years or older
Max. weight pr. person: 90 kilo
Two sleighs have total space for 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 kids. Age for all participants must be mentioned while ordering.
IF YOU ARE MORE THAN 3 ADULTS?
Send an inquiry if you are more than 3 adults, when ordering in well time ahead of tour an extra sleigh can be hired.
DATES
February:
Week 09 - Wednesday 25.feb (3 guests) / Saturday 28.feb (Ca.6 guests)
March:
Week 10 - Wednesday 04.mars (3 guests) / Saturday 07.mars (3 guests)
Week 11 - Wednesday 11.mars (3 guests) / Saturday 14.mars (Ca.6 guests)
Week 12 - Wednesday 18.mars (3 guests) / Saturday 21.mars (Ca.6 guests)
Week 13 - Wednesday 25.mars (3 guests) / Saturday 28.mars (3 guests)
April:
Week 15 - Wednesday 08.april (3 guests) / Saturday 11.april (3 guests)
Week 16 - Wednesday 15.april (3 guests) / Saturday 15.april (3 guests)
Week 17 - Wednesday 22.april (3 guests) / Saturday 25.april (3 guests)
Week 18 - Wednesday 29.april (3 guests)
PRACTICAL INFO
Time to meet: kl.10:00 / 10 a.m.
Where to meet: Bygdin Høifieldshotel, reception area.
How many hours?
Including instrucion and break, 3 hours, finishing 13:00 / 1 p.m.
Food, something to drink? WC facilities?
Bring your self a lunch pack if you like, you will be provided with hot drink and a snack during breaks. WC facilities is a small outhouse by the fishermans cabin.
Parking
Freeparking for staying guests & lunch guests in the cafe, otherwise 80 NOK to be paid in reception.
Having lunch at Bygdin Cafe
Check out the lunch a la carte in the Cafe at Bygdin, delicious after the tour.
WHAT TO WEAR
The snow, temperature and wind decides what to wear during the tour. For passengers the need is to dress to stay warm while sitting:
- Wool underwear, long johns, woolen sweather, fleece or down jacket, windproof jacket
- Insulated pants or layers of pants, windproof pants
- Dress in layers
- Warm socks, woolen, 2 pairs, thick winter boots
- Warm and windproof mittens, keeps warmth better than gloves
- Snow is white, bring sunglasses or goggles
- Sunand light can be strong, even here, remember sunscreen or sun block.
