Winter expedition with huskies through Sweden's wilderness

Escape from everyday life and experience the beautiful landscape of Sweden from a very special perspective: from your own dog sled. Immerse yourself in the vastness of the wilderness and enjoy the silence, which is only interrupted by the paws of your faithful companions on the snow. Adventurous days with your dog sled are followed by dreamlike nights in a cozy accommodation. The proximity to the polar circle offers ideal conditions to marvel at the phenomenon "northern lights".

Winter expedition with huskies in breathtaking nature: The itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
You will be picked up at Arvidsjaur airport and drive for around an hour through the beautiful Swedish countryside before arriving at the husky farm and settling into the simple but cozy accommodation. You will stay in a traditional Swedish country house with all modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a common room, kitchen and two bathrooms. The German emigrant Konstantin who owns the husky farm is a trained chef and over a delicious welcome dinner in the main house, you will discuss the schedule for the eventful days ahead.
The local travel services begin with dinner on the first day and end with breakfast on the last day.

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Day 2: The first sledding tour
After feeding the dogs, a rich breakfast will be waiting for you. If you want, you are welcome to help to feed the huskies. Look forward to the exciting days ahead of you and get to know the friendly and cuddly dogs. After breakfast, there will be a detailed musher workshop and kennel tour, followed by a first test drive through snowy landscapes. After about an hour you will return and after the dogs are taken care of, a delicious lunch will be served. In the afternoon, you will have free time and the opportunity to spend time with the dogs and ask questions about the animals and mushing. After the dogs get their food, dinner will be ready in the main house.

Day 3: Snowshoe tour & Ice fishing
Today, after breakfast you will start on a snowshoe hike. It will lead you through the Swedish nature and during a break you can refresh yourself with snacks and hot drinks. After you have rested your legs a bit, you will continue your walk through the deep snow. In the afternoon, you will catch your dinner in the traditional way by going ice fishing. Your host will show you everything you need to know. Dinner will be served back at the husky farm in the main house.

Day 4: Get to know the breathtaking nature on skids
After breakfast, today's two-hour husky tour will take you through a beautiful snow-covered landscape. Enjoy the view from your husky sled and listen to the paws of your faithful companions on the snow cover. You will drive with your own team over lakes, through snowy forests and over small mountains. At noon you will drive back to the farm and strengthen yourself with a warm meal. The afternoon is free for you. How about ice fishing, a snowshoe hike (snowshoes and ice fishing equipment are available free of charge) or a relaxing stay in the sauna? In the evening, a traditional Swedish meal is waiting for you.

Day 5: Into the wilderness with your own husky team
Today you will set off after breakfast for a full-day dog sled tour with overnight stay in the wilderness. Snacks for humans and animals will be packed, so that nobody has to starve on the tour. Immediately after working together to prepare everything and harness the dogs, the adventure begins. Your huskies take you over long lakes, past small sleepy islands. Enjoy the peace and quiet as you glide over the snow. After a few hours and a break for lunch by the open fire, you will reach the small remote wilderness cabin. There, the first thing you will do is take care of the dogs. After that you will take care of yourself by chopping wood, heating the cabin and preparing the sleeping places. Enjoy the tranquillity of the wilderness with the presence of the dogs sleeping contentedly in their straw beds. In the evening, prepare a hearty meal on the wood stove. After all the work is done, it is time for your well-deserved night's rest.

Day 6: Husky tour with overnight in the wilderness
Your morning begins with feeding the huskies before preparing your own breakfast. After all the preparations have been completed, you will set off for your next full-day tour. Explore the snowy winter landscape with its white trees and frozen lakes together with your dogs. After your lunch by the open fire you have gathered new strength for the last part of the tour. You will again spend the night in a wilderness cabin, where you can enjoy the pleasant silence once again.

Day 7: Husky tour back to the farm
After a restful night in the wilderness cabin, the day starts with taking care of the dogs. After that, you will prepare your own breakfast and pack everything in your sleds to go on the last day tour with your husky team. Between mountains and valleys, dense forests and frozen lakes, you make your way. Passing reindeer gates and maybe with the sighting of a moose, today's route takes you back to the husky farm. About half of the way, you will stop for an outdoor lunch. The dogs will get some snacks as well, and then tackle the last few miles. In the end you will be rewarded with even more fantastic views and ultimately return to the farm. Once there, you will thank the dogs with extensive petting and cuddling. After everything is put away, you can relax until dinner.

Day 8: Journey home
Today it is time to say goodbye. After breakfast, you will be taken to the airport in Arvidsjaur with many great memories of your beautiful husky week in Sweden.

Requirements:
This trip requires your active participation. You will be out with the huskies for several days and work together as a team. You should be able to stand on the sled for several hours in rough weather and cold temperatures and hold on to it, even if the dogs want to run off. You should be fit enough to walk several meters through deep snow and jump off the sled uphill to push and help the dogs. Upon arrival at the wilderness cabin, the dogs are taken care of first and everything is cleaned up before you start preparing dinner. This includes chopping wood, starting a fire and melting snow to have water.

Accommodation:
On the husky farm, you will stay in a simple, traditional Swedish guest house, which is about 50 meters away from the main house. The guest house has several double rooms spread over two floors. There is a bathroom with sink and toilet on the upper floor as well as on the lower floor. On the lower floor, the shower is shared by all residents of the guest house. A lounge and cooking facilities are available and can be shared. Extra beds and cribs are available. Meals are always served in the main house. Free wifi is available. Wilderness overnight is without running water or electricity in a shared accommodation.
There are often some volunteers on site (one room in the guest house, one room in the main house) who get to know life on a husky farm and are happy to help and advise you during your stay.

Arrival:
It is best to fly to Arvidsjaur (AJR) airport, from there you will be picked up and taken to the husky farm at no additional cost. The drive takes about an hour and can be done at any arrival or departure time. For especially early or late flights (before 07:00 or after 21:00) please consult us first.
Alternatively, you can fly to Stockholm and then take the night train (private sleeping compartment) to Jörn. From there, bus number 26 continues to Arvidsjaur.
Likewise, you can travel to Luleå Airport (LLA) and from there board bus number 221 to Arvidsjaur.
Transfers to/from Skellefteå (SFT), Luleå (LLA) airports and Jörn train station are generally possible, but involve additional transfer costs and arrangements or a bus ride to Arvidsjaur.
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