Husky Safari to the Ice Hotel

This tour is a unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts seeking the extraordinary. With good fitness, concentration, and a sense of balance, you'll lead your own husky team from the Engholm Husky Design Lodge in the heart of Sámi culture to the northwestern Alta on the coast of the Arctic Sea, ending at the Ice Hotel.

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Husky Expedition to the Arctic Sea: The Tour Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival and Dinner
Arrival and dinner at 19:00. Your guide will welcome you and provide an overview of the upcoming days. Use this opportunity to ask any questions and prepare for the journey ahead. Take your time and get to know the other travellers and share your anticipation.

Day 2: Husky Safari Preparation and free time like locals
The morning is dedicated to the provision of warm outdoor clothing. The rest of the day is at your disposal for interesting activities. The lodge offers numerous leisure options, from snowshoe hiking and cross-country skiing to visiting the local Sámi village and its cultural attractions.

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Day 3: Start Husky Safari: The Mountain Plateau
Today, your guide will organise the husky teams and teach you the basics of dog care and sled driving. The long sled tour starts directly from the lodge. After a steep ascent to the mountain plateau, the route will take you across hilly stretches, lakes, and marshland to the Gardin mountain cabin.

Day 4: Husky Safari: The endless view at Norwegian tundra
Today you´ll reach the mountain plateau and tundra, a fascinating landscape where your view is endless. In the evening, you´ll arrive at the Mollisjok mountain cabin, a "gem" in the middle of nowhere on the plateau.


Day 5: Husky Safari: Frozen Lakes and breathtaking views
You will cross Finnmark's largest lake, "Jiesjavrre". The view in all directions is endless. You´ll spend the night at the Jotka mountain cabin.

Day 6: Husky Safari: The Artic Sea and overnight stay at Icehotel Alta
You´ll head northwest, and for the first time, you will see the Arctic Sea and look down at the fjords. In the evening, you´ll arrive at the Igloo Hotel outside Alta, where you´ll spend the last night. How cool! It´s going to be an once in a lifetime experience, sleeping in a hotel made of ice and snow.

Day 7: Departure
The program ends with a hearty breakfast.

Accommodation:
You'll spend the nights in cozy mountain cabins and the spectacular Ice Hotel, where everything, down to the glasses in the bar, is made of snow and ice.

Important information:
The ever-changing landscapes provided by Mother Nature means that no two tours are identical. The sights and sounds you will experience will be truly unique and allow you to create lasting memories of your time husky sledding. Don’t miss out, book your trip of a lifetime now!
Your dog team: On this husky safari you will be driving a tandem team - two sleds behind each other with one team of 8-10 huskies. It is possible to disconnect them and drive two single teams if you have earned some experience and feel safe on the sled. Please notice that this decision will be made in the group with the guide and all participants together.

Requirements for the participants:
This sled dog trip is an active holiday and requires a good level of fitness and teamwork. Essential activities such as fetching water, chopping wood, cooking, and caring for the dogs are organised and carried out together as a team.

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 prefer a private transfer, you can 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 prefer a private transfer, you can 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 and 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 prefer a private transfer, you can 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 your tour connections run as smoothly as possible.
Different cancellation conditions: For this destination, 100% cancellation fees apply after confirmed booking. For this reason, we recommend that clients take out insurance in this case. If the participant does not wish to (or cannot) take part in what is booked - no refund is granted. Additionally, further costs may arise if cancellation occurs before the final payment is made.
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