Highlights of Scandinavia Dog Sledding Tour

If you want to be able to enjoy everything that Lapland has to offer, and still leave feeling relaxed and refreshed then the Highlights of Lapland tour is for you! Accommodation is in the beautiful hotel and cabin village of Jeris, situated on the shore of the stunning lake Jeris and surrounded by magical winter forests. You can also take a short walk out and see the magnificent views offered by the National Park. On-site there is a fully equipped arctic spa with a warm indoor pool, traditional sauna, and even a natural ice pool if you are feeling daring and want an authentic Scandinavian experience! During your stay, you will enjoy exhilarating husky, reindeer and snowmobile safaris; cross-country skiing and the traditional pastime of snow-shoeing. If the weather permits, you will also have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the natural phenomenon - the Aurora Borealis.

Dog Sledding Tours Scandinavia: Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
Arrive at Kitillä airport and transfer (approximately 45 minutes) to the wonderful Hotel Jeris. Get set up in your cosy room and then join the rest of your group for a hearty dinner. After you have got to know the group and enjoyed dinner together, you can relax in the sauna or retire to your room for a good night's rest.

Day 2: Husky Adventure and Northern Lights
After breakfast, you will be able to spend the morning exploring the natural beauty of Jeris. Lunch will be served in the comfort of your hotel. In the afternoon you will be taken to a nearby husky farm where you will be able to meet these beautiful and intelligent creatures. You will enjoy a tour of the farm and then experience an incredible 15km safari (2 persons per sled).
After a delicious dinner in the hotel, your guide will share with you some fascinating information about the Northern Lights, including the science and the myths behind it. From there you will then walk to a prime Northern Lights viewing spot where you can build a campfire, toast marshmallows, and enjoy a mug of steaming hot chocolate while you keep your eyes peeled for a glance at the beautiful Aurora Borealis.

Day 3: Snowshoes, kota lunch and ice fishing
Ready for another totally unique day? After breakfast, you will be able to experience snow-shoeing - one of Lapland’s oldest methods of transportation! During your exploration, you will be able to witness some of the finest Lappish nature and the most lovely views. Afterward, you will head to the restaurant for a tasty lunch. In the afternoon your guide will accompany you to the lake, where you will be able to try your luck at another traditional pastime...ice fishing! After all this excitement, you will have some time for yourself to relax in the spa before tucking into a tasty dinner in the hotel restaurant.


Day 4: Torassieppi winter village and reindeers
After breakfast you will be taken on a ten minute bus transfer to the Torassieppi reindeer farm where you will be able to visit a 100yr old unique traditional Lappish farmhouse and the insightful reindeer museum. You will have the opportunity to try your hand at reindeer herding by taking part in some lasso-throwing, before enjoying a memorable 3km reindeer tour where you will drive your sled around the edge of the mysterious Pallas-Ylläs national park.
After your safari, you will take a short walk to the nearby winter village which has a breathtaking ice restaurant, bar, and sculptures. Remember to keep your warm clothes on while you enjoy lunch in the ice restaurant! Late afternoon you will transfer back to the hotel Jeris for dinner.

Day 5: Cross Country Skiing and snowmobile adventure
After a filling breakfast, you should prepare yourself for a fun-filled morning of cross-country skiing! The track is right next to the hotel, and your guide will show you the basic skills needed before letting you loose to explore on your own.
Lunch will be served in the restaurant and in the afternoon you will meet your knowledgeable snowmobile guide, who will give you an introduction to snowmobile driving (including a comprehensive safety briefing). Then it will be time to get into your snowmobiles (2 people per machine), rev your engines and get ready for an exhilarating 30km tour through the Lappish wilderness. You will travel across frozen lakes and swampland, through icy forests and alongside some of the most untouched and beautiful scenery in the world.
Then you will return to the hotel where you can enjoy the spa before tucking into a mouth-watering dinner.

Day 6 & 7: Day at leisure and Lappish dinner
Enjoy your final two days at your leisure, perhaps by making the most of the rejuvenating spa facilities, going out cross-country skiing, or maybe choosing to explore the local area by snowshoe! There are a wealth of optional activities to choose from, and these final days are totally up to you. You can have lunch in the restaurant or opt to take a packed lunch out wherever you choose to go. Your final dinner of the tour will be a traditional Lappish dinner served in the restaurant at the hotel, which you can enjoy while reliving some of your favourite parts of your trip with the others in your group.

Day 8: Departure
After one final delicious breakfast, you will transfer back to Kittilä for your onward journey home, taking with you amazing memories of your time experiencing the highlights of Lapland and the stunning wilderness of Scandinavia.

Group size: Minimum 2 / Maximum 22 people (This holiday is suitable for anyone over the age of 5 years old.)

Accommodation: Stay at the popular Hotel Jeris in comfortable double rooms or in your own log cabin in Jeris (available at an extra charge). All facilities have running water, electricity, and private bathrooms.

Lunch at the ice restaurant is weather dependent. If for any reason we cannot go, lunch will be served in a traditional kota around a cosy fire instead. To drive a snowmobile, you will need a valid driving license. The price includes the insurance for the snowmobile with a deductible of €800 per snowmobile. With an additional charge of €20 per person/per stay the deductible can be minimized to €400 per snowmobile. Please contact if you have any questions!