Abisko National Park Husky Expedition

Escape the stress of everyday life and experience the tranquility and beauty of Abisko or Kebnekaise from a unique perspective — from your very own dog sled. Let your husky team take you through the last European wilderness, enjoying a silence that is only interrupted by the paws of your faithful companions crunching on the untouched snow. Sweden's magnificent scenery and touching experiences will immediately captivate you and leave you forever enchanted.

Abisko National Park Husky Expedition: The Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
After arrival at Kiruna airport the transfer brings you to the Husky farm, which is about 6 kilometres away. After moving into the cosy Husky Lodge, you will get to know the charming dogs who will be your companions for this exciting tour. Full board starts with a hearty dinner and you can relax in the sauna before you finally start the next day!

Day 2: The first sled tour
After breakfast, you will meet your guide and the adventure begins! First, you will get your eager dogs ready and feed them, then it will be time to conquer the fascinating landscape together! Of course, you will be instructed in detail in the handling of the sled dogs and the technique of sledding. After you are appropriately prepared, the dogs will be loaded into the dog cars and you will drive to the impressive national parks around Abisko or Alajärvi. Here you will be assigned your own dog team and start your first sled tour, covering some 40-60 kilometres through the wilds of Abisko. On the way, you will take a break and prepare a simple Swedish wilderness lunch. In the evening, the dinner consists of delicious, regional products. Spend the night in a simple, cosy hut.

Days 3 - 6: Through the last wilderness of Lapland
The fascinating day tours will take you through the most breathtaking winter landscapes imaginable. Enjoy the magnificent view from your husky sled while listening to the panting of your excited huskies and the skids of your sled on the snow cover. You will spend your days leading your own team of 4 to 5 dogs along the well-known Kungsleden route, exploring 40 to 70 kilometres every day of exciting trails. The nights will be spent in various wilderness huts.

Day 7: Departure
On your final day, you will head out into the nature of Abisko or Nikkaluokta, depending on the weather conditions. Afterward, you will transfer by car back to the Safari Base, where you will arrive around noon. Then it will be time to say goodbye to your faithful four-legged friends before your guide takes you back to the airport for your onward journey. You are guaranteed to leave with many new amazing memories and experiences to treasure and share with your loved ones.

If you wish to extend for one more night, you can stay in the stunning Aurora "Arctic Dome" or charming Mongolian-style Yurt. These special types of accommodation allow you to be completely and utterly alone under the stars, in the midst of the enchanting winter landscape that you have come to know and love. The Aurora Arctic Dome is a cosy tent with a glass front and roof, giving you incredible chances to view the magical Northern Lights from your bed as you drift to sleep. The Mongolian-style Yurt is made from eco-friendly, natural products such as wood, sheep's wool, felt, and cotton, and has been the traditional way of life for Mongolian nomads since ancient times. No matter which accommodation you choose, you will never forget the unique night spent beneath the dancing Aurelia Borealis. If you choose to stay for any extra days, then you will have the opportunity to do more sled dog or snowmobile tours

Accommodation: On the Husky farm you will be accommodated at a simple and comfortable safari base. The wild huts during the tour (as well as the Aurora Arctic Dome and the Mongolian Yurt) have neither running water nor electricity. The wilderness huts are shared accommodation.

About the husky kennel:
The farm is owned by Mats Pettersson, a famous musher who successfully completed all long-distance races worldwide and who is a professional musher joing again the world’s toughest race, the Iditarod in 2022. His unique experiences are reflected in all parts of
his tours also given to his guides may running the tours. As active member of the racing community his champion-bloodlined dogs are very well trained and are the perfect partners for you on this unique wilderness trip.

Requirements:
This sled dog trip is an active holiday and requires not only a reasonable level of fitness but also teamwork. During the overnight stays in the wilderness, activities such as collecting water, chopping wood, cooking, and caring for the dogs are organised and carried out together as a team.
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