Husky Expedition Norway

If you are looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the arctic plateaus of Norway, look no further than this 4-nights tour, which gives you exciting insights into the life of a musher (sled dog handler) and takes you on a three-days husky tour through breathtaking forests, windswept tundra, and frozen landscapes. Norway is waiting for you!

Husky Expedition Norway: Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Alta
Once you arrive in Alta, you will be collected from the airport and taken the short distance out to the farm. Once you have dropped off your belongings and had a chance to freshen up, a delicious dinner with local dishes awaits you. Afterwards, it's worth taking a look at the night sky. The Northern Lights may be up there, welcoming you to the far north. The travel services start with transfer and dinner on the first day and end with breakfast and return transfer on the last day.

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Days 2: Husky expedition through Norway
After a hearty breakfast, you will receive an introduction to the itinerary, safety and driving a dog sled. Then you will finally meet the huskies who will accompany you on your multi-day tour. Once all preparations have been made, you will be setting out on your amazing dog sledding tour. With your knowledgeable guide leading you, you can expect to drive your husky team for three hours through the snowy countryside to Beskades and across the plateau. You will have lunch in the camp surrounded by picturesque views. As soon as you arrive at the end of today's stage, you will spend time taking care of your dogs and showing them affection for their hard work. After everything is done, you can relax with dinner, drinks and conversation about what you have experienced. You will spend the nights in the Suolovopmi Mountain Lodge, which has been visited by many different travellers for generations.

Day 3: Exploration tour through the wilderness
Start the day in the mountain lodge with breakfast and prepare the dogs for the upcoming tour. In 4-5 hours you will head to Kautokeino, deeper into the beauty of the Norwegian wilderness. On the way you stop for a break with lunch. When you arrive back at the mountain hut, the first thing you do is to feed and take care of the dogs. Then you can relax in the sauna after the day's adventures. Finally, you'll share your favourite moments of the day over dinner.


Day 4: Back to civilisation
On day four, you will travel back to your pickup point, where you, your husky team and the equipment will be transferred back to Holmen Husky Lodge to eat a final dinner and reminisce about your amazing experience. After a few beautiful but exhausting days, this is also the perfect time for a visit to the sauna or jacuzzi. Stay overnight in a Forest Suite to prepare yourself for your journey home.

Day 5: Farewell to the far north
Your trip ends today after a last breakfast and a farewell to the dogs. A transfer will take you back to the airport in Alta. You will take many great memories of your husky expedition in beautiful Norway with you.

Accommodation:
At the husky farm, you will stay in one of the cosy Forest Suites. Surrounded by nature, these are the perfect retreat before and after your husky adventure. The suite has large windows, so you can look forward to breathtaking views of the forest and watching the night sky and Northern Lights. The suite also includes a bedroom with a king-size bed, a bathroom and a modern living room. If you are more than 2 people, a sofa bed will be prepared for the extra person(s).
In the mountain lodge, which you will stay in during your multi-day husky tour, you will share the bathrooms and showers with the other participants. In addition to electricity in each room, there is also a sauna where you can warm up after a day in the cold. The rooms in the mountain lodge can accommodate 2 to 4 people.

The price refers to accommodation per person with an occupancy of two people.

Important information:
Please note that driving a dog sled is a sport and therefore requires a certain level of fitness, stamina and mobility. For example, you should be able to walk through deep snow for long periods of time or occasionally help the dogs to push the sled. You will spend a lot of time with them during the tour. Therefore, you should not be afraid of these animals.
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