On this 2-day adventure, you will see life on a Norwegian husky farm up close and personal in a short amount of time. You will spend the night in a traditional lavvo tent, where, with a little luck, you will be able to watch the Northern Lights from your bed. In addition to this special accommodation, the huskies are also on the farm. Together, you will explore the gorgeous surroundings on a husky tour and feel a deep connection to nature as you travel through forests and along the Alta River. In the converted barn on the farm, delicious meals await you, as well as some nice hours in convivial company.
2 Day Husky Experience in Alta: Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Alta and husky safari
Once you arrive in Alta, make your way to Holmen Husky Lodge or book a transfer from the airport or city center (not included). Once you have dropped off your belongings and had a chance to freshen up, you will receive comprehensive instructions on handling your dog sled.
When the guide has completed the instructions, you’ll head over to the dogyard, where you and your partner will share one team. There will be two guests per sled and you’ll be able to switch drivers. If the group is odd-numbered, one of the guides will follow you. The dog sledding tour takes you across the Alta River and lasts approximately 1 hour, depending on weather conditions. After the trip, you’ll be able to cuddle the dogs and visit a traditional lavvo for storytelling, snacks, and warm drinks.
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After a delicious dinner with locally sourced ingredients, you will be able to take an evening dip in the outdoor Jacuzzi or warm up in the sauna. Overnight accommodation will be in one of the special Lavvo tents that are furnished with a double bed, a woodstove for heating, and a special ceiling window so that you may keep an eye out for a glimpse of the Northern Lights. If available, you can upgrade your room from Lavvo to Dome, which is equipped with a private sauna and bathroom.
Day 2: Goodbye Alta
Enjoy a filling breakfast before you will make your way back to the airport or city center of Alta. Take with you some amazing memories of your husky sledding adventures in beautiful Norway.
Accommodation:
You may choose between one of the Lavvo tents or Dome as your accommodation. The Lavvos are not equipped with bathroom facilities, but you will find the nearest toilet 10-20 m away and shower facilities 40-50 m from the room. The Dome has its own bathroom and shower and is also equipped with a private sauna.
Additional Information:
The order of tours and activities within this itinerary may vary due to weather conditions and other contributing factors that must be taken into account by the guides when planning your tour. You will receive the exact order of activities once you arrive on site. The far north can have fluctuating and unpredictable weather with very strong temperature differences. The safety of guests and animals comes first, and for this reason, we reserve the right to change the itinerary and intensity of activities if and when needed. 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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All Reviews of Holmen Husky
●●●●● 4.9 of 5 Stars (101 Reviews) on Facebook ●●●●● 5.0 of 5 Stars (199 Reviews) on Tripadvisor ●●●●● 5 of 5 Stars (2 Reviews) on heyHusky
Marcus L. from Deutschland ●●●●●
Februar 2017 -
Daniela K. from Deutschland ●●●●●
20.4. - 23.4.2018 - Holmen Husky Lodge
Habe ein wunderschönes Wochenende dort verbracht. Die Betreuung seitens der Guides war sehr gut. Der Umgang mit den Hunden und das Fahren mit dem Schlitten wurde uns erklärt. Vermisst habe ich, dass wir im wesentlichen hintereinander her gefahren und dem Leitschlitten gefolgt sind. Kommandos zur Steuerung des Hundeteams haben wir nicht erhalten. Dennoch kommen Hundefreunde voll auf ihre Kosten. Die Unterbringung in der Lodge war angenehm, Tipis, Aufenthaltsräume, Sanitäranlagen, Sauna machen einen neuen und gut gepflegten Eindruck und machen den Aufenthalt angenehm. Das Personal ist aufmerksam und sehr freundlich. Einziger wirklicher Kritikpunkt: Das Essen. Der ganztägige Aufenthalt an der frischen Luft macht hungrig und die wirklich schmackhaft zubereiteten Speisen wurden in Mengen serviert, die sicherlich die meisten Teilnehmer hungrig vom Tisch aufstehen ließen.
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