IMPORTANT NOTE ON OUR TOURS
Here in Lapland we are a hardy bunch, and our tours take place in all weathers – so be ready! It will be cold, windy, icy or snowy but that won’t stop us having an incredible experience together.
Our NEXT LEVEL ADVENTURE requires either a prior participation in a husky tour and/or a high level of fitness and mental strenght. We cross varied terrain and you must be fit enough to help your team and push your sled on the uphills or in deep snow.
Wondering if you’re fit enough for a dogsledding tour? Check out our guide to assess your fitness level for dogsledding or feel free to contact us and we will figure this out together!
Please be aware that we have an age limit of 65 years on this tour.
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NEXT LEVEL ADVENTURE
ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEp
Perhaps you have already been on a husky tour or are interested in our Wilderness Expedition, but would like to ease yourself into it first? Then welcome to the next level of adventure. On this tour, you can develop your mushing skills in Europe’s most beautiful nature reserve.
Together, we will explore parts of the reserve that are only accessible by dog sled and teach you what is important for long-distance mushing.
This tour is tougher than the Husky Safari but is shorter then the Wilderness Expedition.
WHAT'S Makes it so special
With one more day on the tour than the Husky Safari, we can get even deeper into the Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve and, as on our expeditions, are much more flexible in our choice of route. We will stay in remote Wilderness Cabins without running water or elictricity and depending on the weather we might even take our tent with us and stay the last night out in the mountains.
What to expect
You will be travelling with your own sled through the nature reserve and helping with chores at the cabins (fetching water, looking after the dogs, chopping firewood etc.).
This tour is shorter than the Wilderness Expedition, but similar in terms of difficulty. Therefore, it is best if you already have experience on a sled. If you do not, you should be in above-average physical shape and love beeing outdoors the whole day.
THE DATES
Personal touch
We believe in the personal touch. Our tours are all limited to a maximum of 4 guests to show you the best part of the Nature Reserve.
Wilderness Nights
We will spend the nights in wilderness cabins. If the temperature allows it, we might spent the last night of the tour in our expedition tent.
expedition Trails
On this tour, we would like to explore a new corner of the Vinelfjällen Nature Reserve with you, and we will also climb to an altitude of 1,000 metres!
The tour, day by day
This is an example itinerary for the tour; the route can be adjusted at short notice depending on weather and trail conditions.
Arrival day
We will pick you up at the bus stop in Slussfors and take you to our fully equipped guesthouse, where you will be staying the first and the last night of the tour.
We will gear you up in warm overalls, boots and mittens, a sleeping bag with liner, headlamp and a waterproof duffle bag that you can put all your personal things in for the tour.
Then we’ll head over to the kennel, where we will teach you everything about safe sledding, harnessing dogs and parking during breaks. And, of course, you’ll also say hello to the dogs.
After dinner with your guide your are welcome to relax in the sauna or chill out in our cozy living room, and get ready for the adventure ahead!
The earliest arrival time is 14.00. We recommend to arrive between 14:00 and 15:00 to get the most out of the day.
After breakfast we finish packing our bags and head over to the kennel. We will prepare the sleds with all the equipment and food we need for the tour, then we will hook up our teams and head into the wilderness.
We’ll drive into the beautiful Kirjesålandet Nature Reserve, part of the larger 5500 square kilometre Vindelfjällens Reserve.
Each day everyone assists with setting up camp and other chores, especially looking after your own dog team- with help from your guide you will become more skilled day by day in careing for your team.
Today, we will also travel along a section of the route that was recently used by the best Northern European mushers in the Metsjövidda Challenge. So you can feel like a real pro here. We will travel across the long lakes of the Vindelfjällnature Reserve to the cabin Aivak, where we will spent the night.
Today we are heading for the mountains. We are going over 800-1000 meters (this will be a really tough day, where you will help your team a lot) and, as always, we will enjoy our lunch break with the most beautiful view in Lapland.
If the weather allows it, we will camp in our tent tonight.
On the last day on the sled, we will once again pass through the forest areas and final ascents before reaching the kennel in the afternoon. Together, we will unpack the sleds and say goodbye to the dogs.
Back at the guest house, you can treat yourself to a hot shower and the luxury of our sauna. In the evening, there will be the famous farewell dinner, where we hope to discuss many new impressions.
Please note that a return journey on this day is not possible as we cannot say for sure when we will be back in the kennel.
Today it is time to say goodbye. After a hearty breakfast, we will take you back to the bus stop ‘Slussfors, Storuman’, from where you can comfortably travel home by bus.
We will take you and your luggage to your desired bus in good time.
Departure must be before 11.00. Please note that a return journey on the 5th day is not possible.
