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Dog Sled Tours Norway Lapland Sámi Land Round Trip
Sámi Land Round Trip
A breathtaking tour through traditional Sámi Land.
One of our most popular Husky Trips, this 8 day / 7 night tour of Dog Sledding takes place in the traditional Sámi land of beautiful Norway. Experience the Arctic tundra, polar lights and the most beautiful huskies.
Tour ID: 183043 in Lappland, Norway ●●●●● 111 Reviews
8 days / 7 nights
Camp to Camp Adventure
5 overnights in the wilderness
Your own husky team
Up to 50km dog sledding on tour days
Visit a traditional Sami reindeer herder
Snowmobile excursion
Spectacular scenery
Great opportunity to see Northern Lights
Group size ~ 8 Persons
Sámi Land Round Trip: Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Upon arrival at the comfortable Engholm Husky Design Lodge, you will enjoy a delicious meal, after which your guide will introduce you to what you can expect from your exciting tour. You will also have the chance to meet any other in your tour group and get to know each other.
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Day 2: Your Husky Tour Through the Land of the Sámen Begins
After a hearty breakfast, you will be taken to get fitted for your cold weather gear, after which you will be organised into teams. You will be taught the basics of caring for your dogs, and given an introduction to driving the sleds. It will then be time to meet your team of excited huskies, before heading out on the first leg of your tour! Starting from the lodge, a steep climb up to the mountain plateau will be followed by exhilarating mushing across wintery hillsides, frozen lakes, and snowy marshes. Enjoy every second out in the stunning wilderness; soon you will reach the Gardin mountain cabin where you will spend the night where you can relax and rest up.
Day 3: Stunning views in the Arctic Tundra
Hop back on the curves of your sled! Today you will reach the mountain plateau and Arctic Tundra, where you will witness breathtaking scenery and endless views across the windy and wintery wilds of Norway. Accommodation overnight will be in the jewel of the plateau, the Mollisjok mountain cabin that provides a truly 'off the grid' experience.
Day 4: The Original Life of Sámi
On today's route, you will follow the river further south past two remote Sámi settlements. You may see residents in the traditional colourful clothing with their reindeer. These nature-loving people make their living even today with reindeer herding and fishing. Take the lifestyle of these people in and let yourself be enchanted. Your accommodation will be the Soussjavre mountain lodge, which has a stunning location right on the lake.
Day 5: Freedom and endless Winter Pastures
Your Huskies will welcome you in the morning with a loud and excited howl, ready to get going on the next leg of your adventure! This day will take you through endless winter pastures, which are crucial for the reindeer. If you are lucky, you may see big herds in their natural habitat. Accommodation for the next two nights is in the Baeivasgiedde Wildnishütte, which is located in a beautiful and peaceful pine forest.
Day 6: A Day in the Life of a Sámi Reindeer Breeder
Today you will experience something truly unique and unforgettable. You will be picked up with a snowmobile and travel in a sled off the beaten track to experience the life of a traditional Sámi reindeer herder!
Day 7: Return to Karasjok - the city of Sámen
On the last stretch of your journey back to Karasjok, you continue your journey through breathtaking winter landscapes. Keep your eyes peeled: You might see moose, who like to gather in the valley during winter. In Engholm, a hearty hot meal is waiting for you. On request, you will be greeted with a heated sauna or an outdoor hot tub after your wilderness trip. You may even experience the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights in their magical dance across the Norwegian sky. Your last night will be spent back at the lodge.
Day 8: Departure
After a final delicious breakfast, your program sadly comes to an end. However, we would be happy to arrange some extra days for you to show you more of the magic of Norway if you would like to extend. Please ask for more information if this interests you! When your trip is over, you can be sure to take back some amazing memories of your Sámi Country tour in Norway, and plenty of intriguing stories to share with your loved ones.
Accommodation: Accommodation on the first and last night of the tour will be in the comfortable Engholm Husky Design Lodge. During your tour, you will sleep in cosy wilderness shared cabins. Please note that these cabins are without electricity and constant running water.
Important information: Thanks to the ever-evolving landscape provided by Mother Nature, no two tours are identical. The unique sights and sounds you will experience will provide you with amazing memories of your time husky sledding in Norway. Don’t miss out; book your trip of a lifetime today!
Requirements: Even if you have never been on a dog sled, you will learn all the skills on this trip in order to be able to independently lead your own huskyteam with a partner on a tandem sled. The only requirement is a good condition, a sense of balance, ability to concentrate and enjoy dealing with the capable huskies. If you are able to run your own team or have already gained experience, you can also lead your own husky team. The interconnected sleds can be easily separated so that you can switch from a tandem to a solo dog sled at a later time. This decision is made jointly by the passengers and the guide. Please note that this adventurous journey requires teamwork and that you actively work on tasks such as fetching water, cooking or chopping wood.
How to get there:
Due to the remote location of this truly ‘off the beaten track’ tour, there are a variety of transport options depending on your preferred arrival airport, details of which are listed below.
Via Lakselv Airport, Norway
Upon your arrival at Lakselv airport, a bus journey of approximately one hour will take you to your base in Karasjok. Alternatively, should you wish for a private transfer, you could arrange a taxi for your trip between the airport and Karasjok.
Via Alta Airport, Norway
Upon your arrival at Alta airport, a bus journey of approximately 4 hours will take you to your base in Karasjok. Alternatively, should you wish for a private transfer, you could arrange a taxi for your trip between the airport and Karasjok, and this will take roughly 2.5 hours.
Via Ivalo Aiport, Finland
Upon your arrival at Ivalo airport, you can take a taxi to Ivalo bus station to catch a daily bus that will take approximately 2.5 hours to reach your base in Karasjok. The journey from Ivalo airport to the bus terminal is approximately 7km. Alternatively, should you wish for a private transfer, you could arrange a taxi for your trip between the airport and Karasjok, and this will take roughly 2h.
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.
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).
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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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Equipment Information:
- Hairdryer (not in wilderness cabins) included
- Sleeping Mat included Example (Amazon)
- Sleeping bag 3-seasons rentable Example (Amazon)
- Backpack (small) to bring Example (Amazon)
- Head Lamp & Batt. to bring Example (Amazon)
- Knife or Leatherman to bring Example (Amazon)
- Safety Goggles (uncolored) to bring Example (Amazon)
- Sun Cream (starting mid-February) to bring Example (Amazon)
- Sunglasses (starting mid-February) to bring Example (Amazon)
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- Arctic boots included Example (Amazon)
- Arctic Mittens included Example (Amazon)
- Arctic Pants included Example (Amazon)
- Arctic Windproof cap included Example (Amazon)
- Windproof Jacket and Trousers included
- Arctic Jacket to bring Example (Amazon)
- Cap (Wool or Fleece) to bring Example (icebreaker)
- Fingered Gloves (lined) to bring Example (Amazon)
- Fingered Gloves (thin) to bring Example (icebreaker)
- Hut Boots or Crocs to bring Example (Amazon)
- Neckgator (Wool or Fleece) to bring Example (icebreaker)
- Scarf (Wool or Fleece) to bring Example (Amazon)
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- Socks (Wool or Fleece) to bring Example (icebreaker)
- Thick Sweaters (Wool or Fleece) to bring Example (icebreaker)
- Winter trousers to bring Example (Amazon)
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- Underwear long (Wool or Fleece) to bring Example (icebreaker)
- Underwear short to bring
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