Back to nature

This trip offers you an authentic "back to nature" experience in the stunning winter landscape of Sweden. You will have the opportunity to learn how to steer a husky team through the pristine winter landscape, learn about the ancient tradition of ice fishing and visit the world famous ice hotel in Kiruna. A true adventure in Sweden's untouched wilderness!

Day 1: Arrival and dinner in wild Sweden
Welcome to the shimmering winter world of Kiruna! You will be picked up at the airport and on the approximately one-hour drive you will get your first impression of the beautiful Swedish landscape. Upon arrival at the lodge, which is only accessible by snowmobile for the last 3 km, you will be greeted with a delicious warm dinner. Here you will have the opportunity to meet your travel group and prepare for the exciting adventures of the coming days.

Day 2: Instruction in dog sledding and first test drive
After a hearty breakfast, you will get an introduction to the wonderful art of "mushing". The experienced guides will show you how to handle sleds and dogs. Afterwards your first adventure is on the program: the first husky sled ride. You will share a sled in pairs and take turns driving. After the exciting morning, you will have the opportunity to explore the surrounding landscape or relax in the sauna after lunch.

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Day 3: Second dog sledding tour through the winter landscape of Sweden
Another exciting day lies ahead of you: on a route adapted to the weather conditions and your skills, you will drive through the enchanting Swedish winter landscape. The tour is between 20 and 30 km long and, weather permitting, you will take a break to have lunch outside by an open fire. After returning to the lodge, you will have time to enjoy the afternoon and look forward to the upcoming dinner.

Day 4: Pure nature: the next dog sled tour
Today's tour will take you over frozen lakes and through gorgeous snowy landscapes. The length of the tour today will be between 25 and 35 km and during a break you will enjoy a delicious lunch in the great outdoors and be inspired by the tranquility and beauty of the surroundings. In the afternoon you will return to the lodge to relax until dinner.

Day 5: Ice Fishing and Northern Lights Watching
After a hearty breakfast, you will set out on an approximately 4 km walk to a nearby lake to learn the traditional technique of ice fishing. Your guide will show you everything you need to know and with a little luck you can make your own catch! Lunch is again in the open air and everyone can decide how long they want to stay and fish. Upon return, warm up in the sauna before spending the evening at the ice bar and, with a little luck, see the magical Northern Lights dancing in the sky.

Day 6: Visit the ice hotel and explore Kiruna
Another highlight of your adventure holiday in Sweden awaits you! Today you will visit the world famous ice hotel in Jukkasjärvi and the town of Kiruna. You go to the parking lot by snowmobile and from there by car to the city. You will have the opportunity to explore Kiruna on your own before heading back to visit the impressive ice hotel (entrance fee must be paid separately). Explore the many individual suites of ice and snow designed by artists from around the world - a truly unique experience!

Day 7: Your last dog sled ride
On today's route of 35 to 45 kilometers you can enjoy dog sledding one last time and take in the impressive wintry landscape of Sweden to the fullest. The natural silence and the beautiful colors of the snow and sky will accompany you. Today, according to the guide's assessment, you may choose whether you want to ride the sled alone or in pairs.

Day 8: Departure
After breakfast you will be taken by snowmobile to the parking lot and from there you will go back to Kiruna airport. The experiences and memories of this unique trip will stay with you for a long time.

Accommodation:
During your stay you will be accommodated in a cozy lodge, which has a total of two 4-bed rooms and three 2-bed rooms, as well as two bathrooms for common use. There are no single rooms on this trip. If the tour is fully booked, you may have to share a room with other guests. There is a large recreation room with a fireplace, stereo system and plenty of books to browse in comfort. There is no electricity throughout, only when the generator is running.
You can use the wood stove heated sauna at any time and even take an ice bath in the lake in front of the house if you wish.
It is also possible to spend a night under the open sky on a reindeer skin in a polar sleeping bag. Please contact our local partner for more information!

Catering:
This tour includes full board, which means that you will be provided with delicious, mainly local specialties either on the way on the tours by your guide or in the husky camp.

Your host:
Mats Pettersson grew up in the Kiruna region and is a true sled dog racer. He has participated seven times in the world's longest and toughest sled dog race, the Iditarod in Alaska. He doesn't always take the program too seriously, but he will enthusiastically tell you about his many adventures and experiences if you ask him about them. Let him surprise you!
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