Aurora Borealis Sleigh Ride

When in Tromso, visit a snow-drenched wonderland farm with friendly huskies just outside Tromsø.

Their excitement is contagious—they’re practically bouncing, itching to run. Your guide gives you a crash course in how to steer the sled, and before you know it, you’re off, gliding over fresh snow with the dogs pulling you quickly through the Arctic wild.

At first, the whole experience is all adrenaline — holding on for dear life, trying to figure out how to lean into turns, feeling the sheer power of the huskies as they launch themselves down the trail. But soon, as you settle in, the experience is almost meditative. The only sounds are the soft roar of the wind and the happy bark. Snow-capped mountains loom in the background; if you’re lucky, maybe even the sky will be streaked with the northern lights. About halfway, you stop at an idyllic wilderness camp for a night to rest. The fire crackles, and your guide hands you a steaming cup of hot berry juice as the dogs tumble into the snow, tongues lolling, happy and exhausted. You scratch them with some well-deserved belly rubs before returning for your journey on the trail.

When you return to the husky camp, your face is flushed with cold, and your legs are probably sore from holding your weight on the sled, but you can’t stop grinning. It’s quick, wild, and 100 percent unforgettable — an authentic Arctic adventure.