Jack London Dog Sledding Tour

Are you longing for an adventure? Then follow in the footsteps of the novel by famous writer Jack London. Experience a unique sled dog experience in the last true wilderness of Europe in the north of Sweden.

Jack London Huskys: Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

The Tour starts with your guide meeting you at Kiruna Airport and welcoming you to Kiruna. You will then be taken to your husky lodge in its beautiful surroundings just a short drive away, where you can get your first glimpse of the breathtaking nature of Lapland. Get to know your loyal companions for the coming days and let yourself be won over by their infectious enthusiasm and anticipation. Explore the beautiful surroundings and let the day fade away peacefully. Spend the first night in a hostel beautifully situated just outside Kiruna - the perfect place to see the Aurora Borealis aka the Northern Lights.

Day 2: First Husky Tour
After a hearty breakfast your guide will go through the tour with your group with a map and give you the opportunity to ask any questions. Then you can take a look at the equipment and try on your winter shoes, snow overalls, gloves, and beanie. After everyone has been acquainted with each other and the equipment, you will get the dogs ready and head out into the wilderness directly from the Safari Base. The first day will see you covering approximately 30 km on the sleds through snowy forests, across frozen lakes, and along the river before heading back to the Safari Base. You will then spend the night in the hostel, with another chance to see the incredible Northern Lights. Everybody will help to take care of and feed the dogs, then you will end the exciting evening with a dinner made from fresh local produce.

Day 3: The Wild Calls!

You will get up in the morning and enjoy a delicious breakfast and feed the dogs before heading out on a full day tour that traverses varied terrain such as snow-capped forests, open fields, frozen lakes, and more. The Wilderness Camp by the River where you will sleep in wooden cabins or winter tents will be cosy and warm, and will also offer the opportunity to relax and unwind in a traditional sauna. Over the course of the day, you will cover some 40-60 km, enjoying a light lunch on the track over an open fire area. You will be travelling in a quiet area seldom visited by people, where you can really experience nature and spot wildlife such as elk, eagles, and foxes. You will end the day with a hearty, warming dinner and enjoying a hot relaxing sauna in the evening.


Day 4: Through the Alajaervi Nature Reserve

The day begins with a substantial breakfast before you harness the dogs for yet another fun-filled day in the wilderness. Today you will travel up to the Alajaervi nature reservation, with spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. With the dogs, you will travel some 40-60 km (depending on weather conditions), and you may even get the chance to try your hand at ice-fishing on one of the frozen lakes that we pass during the day — perhaps even preparing your catch for dinner! You will travel around the Nature Reserve area where you might get the chance to glimpse wild animals. The area is an incredibly beautiful and secluded place, where your group will spend the night in wood-heated winter tents.

Day 5: Departure

Today will, unfortunately, be your last day with your new husky friends. The sled dogs that you have spent the last few days with and come to know so well will take you back to the Safari Base and return you to civilisation after a few wonderful days together in the wilderness. We finish our time together with a shared meal in Kiruna, and you will leave us with many wonderful memories, and hopefully a desire to come back to nature and the dogs again sometime in the future!

Accommodation: Accommodation will be in the safari base as well as in heated winter tents and huts when out in the wilderness. Please note that in some wilderness lodges, such as the Aurora Arctic Dome and the Mongolian Yurt, there is no running water or electricity available. It is partly a shared accommodation. If you are interested, additional nights can be booked in the Aurora "Arctic Dome" or in the "Mongolian Yurt". Here you can be completely alone under the stars, in the heart of the enchanting nature and surrounded by sled dogs. The Aurora Arctic Dome is a cosy tent with a glass roof and a glass front, so you have an incredible chance to see the magical northern lights dancing in the sky as you drift to sleep. Made from eco-friendly, natural products such as wood, sheep wool, felt, and cotton - the Mongolian Yurt has been the traditional habitation of Mongolian nomads for millennia. No matter which accommodation you choose, you will never forget the nights spent in these beautiful accommodations options. During the additional days, you will have the opportunity to take more sled dog tours. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Group size: A minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 8 people.

Traveller requirements:
This sled dog trip is an active holiday and requires not only a good fitness but also teamwork. Crucial chores such as fetching water, chopping wood, cooking, and the care of dogs, etc are organised and carried out together as a team.

Board: Simple full board with food freshly prepared from local seasonal ingredients or fish that you catch during your ice-fishing activity.
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