A week full of Nordic adventures in the land of the Sámi!
An 8 days / 7 nights husky and reindeer adventure. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime in stunning Norway. A magical trip through the Sámi winter wonderland.
Tour ID: 183041 in Lappland, Norway ●●●●● 111 Reviews
Norway Adventure Week: experience of a lifetime
This week-long tour in beautiful Norway combines all of the most amazing and authentic Nordic experiences. In the midst of the Sámi land, you will experience a snowmobile excursion to a traditional Sámi reindeer herder and a day trip with adorable huskies. You will also have the chance to relax during this trip, with the choice to participate in optional additional experiences if you should choose to. Discover the landscape of Norway on a 3-day husky tour, where you will spend the night in cosy tents in the wilderness or in a mountain lodge on the stunning Finnmark Plateau. Let yourself be inspired by the pure beauty of Norway and the breathtaking scenery of the Arctic.
Norway Adventure Week: Tour Itinerary
Day 1:Arrival
Upon your arrival you will enjoy a delicious meal with the rest of your group, after which your guide will give you your first briefing regarding what to expect on your exciting tour.
Day 2: A day with the Sámi
Today you will have a truly unique and unforgettable experience; you will spend a day in the life of a Sámi reindeer herder! Far from the beaten track, you will travel by snowmobile with your guide to the winter pastures where the reindeer graze. You will meet the reindeer herders and learn all about their daily life. Embrace the chance to fully immerse yourself in the wilderness of Norway and traditional way of life as you spend time with the Sámi family from Karasjok.
All pictures of this partner Day 3 and 4: Free Days
You will have these two days to spend at your leisure. The husky farm offers the opportunity to take care of the puppies and dogs or you can learn more about the history of dog sledding in the "Dogmusher Library". The additional activities that you can book include a guided Northern Lights safari on snowshoes, cross-country skiing, a snowshoe hike with ice fishing, a snowmobile tour with a guide or a kicksleds experience. Of course, you can also book an additional dogsled tour. You are also welcome to visit the nearby Sámi village. Here you can admire local crafts (including the workshop of a cutler) or visit the National Sámi Museum, the Norwegian Sámi Parliament and the Sámi Art Gallery.
Days 5-7: Husky safari
Today you will embark on your 3-day husky tour of Norway. The first challenge is a steep climb up to the mountain plateau where your excited Huskies will work hard to help you reach the top. After this, you will be guided over a variety of scenic terrain including white snowy hills, endless glassy lakes, and frozen marshes. Accommodation will be in warm cosy tents, hidden deep in the Norwegian wilderness, or in a mountain cabin on the Finnmarks plateau (depending on which route is taken and the weather).
As you travel, you will be lucky enough to pass stunning winter landscapes that provide grazing pastures for reindeers, and you may even see the Sámi herders hard at work. On the journey back to the Engholm Husky Lodge you will continue across breathtaking landscapes. Keep your eyes peeled for a glimpse of the Moose, which are known to gather in the valley during the winter. Once you arrive back at Engholm, you will be greeted by a heated sauna, outdoor hot tub, and a sumptuous hot meal. There may also be an opportunity to witness the phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis, best known as the Northern Lights, doing their magical dance across the Norwegian sky.
Day 8:Departure
After a final delicious breakfast, your time in the north sadly comes to an end. However, if you would like to, we would be more than happy to arrange for some additional nights of stay at either end of your tour so that you have longer to enjoy the magic of Norway. Please enquire for more information. If you choose to conclude your tour here, you will take home some amazing memories of your time in Norway.
Requirements: Even if you are not an experienced musher, you will still be able to share a sleddog team with a partner or the guide. The only requirements are a reasonable level of fitness and the ability to concentrate and maintain your balance. In the beginning, you will earn your first experience by driving tandem - two sleds and one husky team. If you feel safe you can decide in the group with your guide whether you want to separate the two sleds and drive solo with your own dog team.
Accommodation: Can be adapted during the tour depending on the weather conditions and takes place either in cosy heated tents in the wilderness or in mountain huts on the Finnmark Plateau. Please note that some units on this tour do not have electricity and running water. The organiser reserves the right to adapt the route depending on weather conditions, which can be largely unpredictable and change very quickly. The wilderness hut is shared accommodation.
Please Note:
Despite the remote location of the tour, there are several ways of getting there, depending on your preferred departure and arrival airport. Details are listed below.
Via Lakselv Airport, Norway
Upon arrival at Lakselv Airport, you can catch a bus that will take you to Karasjok, which takes about an hour. If you would prefer a private transfer, you can also take a taxi for the journey between the airport and Karasjok.
Via Alta Airport, Norway
From Atla Airport you can also take a bus (which takes approximately 4 hours) and will take you to your base in Karasjok. Alternatively, book a private taxi transfer for your trip between the airport and Karasjok, and this will take roughly 2.5 hours.
Via Ivalo Aiport, Finland
Upon arrival at Ivalo airport, you can take a taxi to the Ivalo bus station. There is a daily bus that takes about 2.5 hours to reach the kennel in Karasjok. The drive from Ivalo airport to the bus station is about 7 km long. If you would prefer a private transfer, you can take a taxi for the entire journey between the airport and Karasjok. This takes about 2 hours.
Whichever location you are travelling from, our experienced advisors will work with you to ensure that you have the smoothest and easiest connections to and from your tour. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Important information: Thanks to the ever-changing landscapes provided by Mother Nature, no tours are identical. The sights and sounds you will experience will be truly unique and allow you to create lasting memories of your time husky sledding. Don’t miss out; book your trip of a lifetime today! Different cancellation conditions: For this destination, 100% cancellation fees apply after confirmed booking. For this reason, we recommend that clients take out insurance in this case. If the participant does not wish to (or cannot) take part in what is booked - no refund is granted. Additionally, further costs may arise if cancellation occurs before the final payment is made."
Additional Information:
The safety of our guests and animals is our top priority on all of our tours. The far north can have fluctuating and unpredictable weather with very strong temperature differences. Whilst we strive to follow the planned trails as closely as possible, we reserve the right to change the order of activities, the route of safaris, and the intensity of the excursions should the needs of our guests or animals necessitate it, or if the weather conditions compromise our pre-planned route. This involves both adjustments due to insufficient snow (meaning we cannot drive the sleds) or too much snow (snowstorms and extreme cold can cause accidents and various other problems). The required adjustments and fallback options in rare cases are based on the day-to-day conditions and can be compensated by shorter or longer daily stages, alternative accommodations, or even single day trips. In extremely rare cases we may organise alternative transport (ie. cars, quad bikes, etc). Feel free to contact us if you would like a more detailed assessment of this tour and travel period. The service providers and tour providers always perform their services in compliance with and in accordance with the official requirements and requirements applicable at the time of stay. For this reason, corona-related reasonable usage rules or restrictions may arise when using said services. Please note these official requirements (Google Translate).
Note: We recommend booking additional categories and guided activities directly with the tour package (several weeks or months before arrival), as these may be fully booked at the time of travel.
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Norway Adventure Week
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Clothing and equipment will be provided on the day of arrival and can be used outside of scheduled activities throughout the entire journey.
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