Lapland's wilderness with your own dog sled

Escape the routine of everyday life for a while and experience the beauty of Lapland from a very special perspective: from your own dog sled. Let your husky team take you into the wilderness and enjoy the surrounding silence, which is interrupted only by the paws of your faithful companions on the snow. Lapland's wilderness will quickly enchant you, and with a bit of luck, you will see the Northern Lights dancing across the night sky! Enjoy eventful days on your dog sled and dreamy evenings under the dancing lights and starlit sky.

Lapland's wilderness with your own dog sled: the itinerary

1st Day: Arrival in Merasjärvi
Fly to Kiruna and transfer one-hour to Huskykompaniet Husky farm. Move into your own authentic wilderness hut right on the farm and settle in. The rustic accommodation is equipped with an oven and electricity; each hut sleeping up to 2 people. Enjoy a welcome dinner with the rest of your tour group, where your guide will discuss the course of the tour over the next few days.

2nd Day: The first sled tour
After breakfast, the adventure begins! Look forward to the exciting day ahead and meet the friendly huskies for the first time. You will be thoroughly instructed in the handling of sled dogs and the knowledge of sledding, and then the dog teams will be divided and prepared together. Then we head off on the first sled tour of the trip! Experience the breathtaking nature of Swedish Lapland and let your own dog sled team take you into the wilderness. On the way, take a break and prepare a simple Swedish wilderness lunch. You can enjoy moose meat, locally caught fish, or reindeer. In the afternoon you will return to the farm.

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3rd-4th Days: Through the last wilderness of Lapland
Over these days you will travel over frozen lakes and through the forests of Lapland. You will be able to enjoy the majestic beauty of this frozen wilderness, exploring the scenic nature with your faithful dogs. No two days will be alike, and you will see many different things on your adventure! We will cover a distance of some 30 km, and head to a beautiful secluded location which will be your camp for the night. Spend your evening enjoying a soothing traditional sauna and keeping your eye peeled for the spectacular Northern Lights. Your chances here out in the wilderness to see the breathtaking natural light display will be incredibly high, as you will be away from noise and light pollution. Each tour is adapted individually to the respective weather conditions because a diverse tour programme is very important to us. Stay overnight in the wilderness camp and return to the husky farm in the afternoon of the 4th day.

5th Day: Discover Lapland
Today can be spent at your leisure, and you can spend the day however you want! Explore by foot, relax in the sauna or opt for some additional activities to keep you entertained. Available activities include snowshoeing, ice fishing, a guided snowmobile tour, or a sleigh ride.

6th Day: Departure
After a final breakfast together, you will say goodbye to Kiruna and head back to the airport, where you will catch your onward flight. You will leave with plenty of fantastic memories to cherish and great stories to tell when you arrive home!

Group size: 2-8 people

Single room supplement: 549,-€

Accommodation: On the Husky farm, groups of up to 2 people will be accommodated in a simple and cosy wilderness hut without running water. The hut does not have electricity but has an oven and sleeping space. The toilet is located outside the log cabin. The sauna, which is located on the husky farm, provides traditional washing facilities. Groups of 3 or more will be accommodated in the guest house with two bedrooms (one with 4 beds and the second with two beds). This is equipped with a shower room, a toilet, and a kitchen. Shared bedroom and no running water or electricity during wilderness night.

Traveller Requirements:
This sled dog trip is an active holiday and requires not only a good level of fitness but also teamwork. During the wilderness overnight stay, 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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