Norway Dog Sledding SM2

A husky safari in the far north of Norways Lappland, along an old postal route on the Finnmarks plateau is a great experience. You will be driving your own dog sled in Lapland. The husky safari experience is richer as you are close to nature with our guide, who likes to share his knowledge and passion of the outdoor life with you.

This husky safari has two periods of sledding - the first to get you familiar with mushing, and is suitable for novices or those who have tried sledding before, then we follow up after a rest day with a 3 day mountain sledding adventure. We start from the comfort of our lodge, in the heart of the Sámi homeland and heads north to the hills, where we traverse the Finnmark plateau.

Day 1 Free transfer from Karasjok. Arrive at our cabins. During the evening meal our guide will brief you about the sledding conditions and techniques etc.. Overnight in our cabins. D.

Day 2 & 3 After breakfast we get you into your snowsuit, boots etc. We then organise the teams of huskies and teach you the basics of caring for your team and driving the sleds. After this introduction you will be given your "own" team of 4-6 dogs and of we go into varied terrain to give you entry experience of dog sledding. Overnight in mountain huts. B, L, D.

Day 4 Today we will relax around the lodge. There is always a lot happening at our lodge. Horses are in training and puppies are learning to socialize. Many interesting books can be read in the "Dog mushers library". Small tours can be ventured upon alone with snow shoes or rent a snow machine. It is even possible to visit a reindeer herd. Local handicrafts and shops can be found at the local Sámi village. The National Sámi Museum (very close to us) and the local knife-smith are also worth visiting. B, L, D.

Day 5 Checking that mushers are matched with their teams of huskies. We start out on a 3 day dog sledding trip. By now you and the huskies have usually got to know each other’s ways. After a steep climb up to the mountain plateau we are mushing over a hilly stretch, crossing frozen lakes and marshes. We spend the nights at a wilderness cabin, which enables us to travel light and easy. B, L, D.

Day 6 The area we are dogsledding through, is a important winter pasture for reindeers. We can meet the native reindeer herders, the Sámi as they continue with their daily tasks on the winter pastures. Wilderness cabin. B, L, D.

Day 7 A long stretch back to Karasjok. If we are lucky, we may see moose, as they usually stay in the valley during winter. A warm sauna is waiting for us at the lodge, and we end the week gathered in the warm atmosphere to have a farewell supper. Overnight in our cabins. B, L, D.

Day 8 Continue with your next Muir's Tour or return to the airport. B.

Dates: 15th-22nd Dec, 22nd-29th Dec, 01st -08th Jan, 12th-19th Jan (fully Booked) 21st-28th Jan (fully Booked), 03rd-10th 11th-18th Feb, 17th-24th Mar, 24th-31st Mar, 03rd-10th Apr, 13th-20th Apr (1 place only), 23rd-30th April 2008.

Availability: Currently most tours have at least 3 places available, unless otherwise stated above next to the date.

This tour is can also be run at other times for a minimum of four people (or cash equivalent) at any time during the period December through early May.

Base currency is the Norwegian Kroner, please obtain an up to date quote in the currency you intend paying in.

What is Included
Accommodation in our lodge as specified. Overnight in a mountain cabin while away from our lodge. Three meals daily as specified by the code (B, L, D.) - starting with evening meal on day 1 to breakfast on day 8. Special warm clothing and boots. Dog sled training from an English speaking musher and your own team and sled. English speaking guide on another sled. Transport: Karasjok to our lodge and back again to Karasjok.

What is not included
Transport other than from / to Karasjok to our lodge (6km). Sleeping bags (can be hired from us).

Comprehensive personal insurance, including search and rescue is required on this trip. For UK clients we recommend the policies of the British Mountaineering Council, for their expertise in evacuation from remote areas worldwide. Details at www.thebmc.co.uk As Insurance is always provided by a company based in your home country, we are unable to suggest suitable insurance companies unless you reside in the UK.