Arctic Circle Dogsled Expedition (EDCSD)
Duration:
7 days (may vary)
Areas: Sweden
Tour types: Nature & Wildlife, Winter Adventures
Description
Our dogsled expedition starts from our base in Kaupinnen, close to the Icehotel, and takes a long loop into the remote lands to the north. After a morning's instruction we head straight into our extended tour, with five days of challenging 'mushing' ahead of us. Crossing varied Arctic terrain of frozen lakes, forest and tundra, we travel from cabin to cabin, carrying our gear in our sleds. This region is the heartland of the Sami (or Lappish) people and their herds of roaming reindeer. The trip includes a night under canvas, which allows us to travel a more remote and challenging circular route.
Itinerary options
Tour only
Flight inclusive
Tour itinerary
Day 1
Start Mushers Lodge in Kaupinnen.
Day 2
Dogsled instruction; short trip to make sure dog teams are well balanced. Overnight in wilderness lodge. (10-15 km)
Day 3
Head northwest following Torne River to Tornetrask Lake. Pitch tent and collect firewood for night in under canvas. (35-55 km).
Day 4
Mush north and east across remote mountain tundra towards a small Sami settlement called Jarama.Night in simple reindeer herders cabin. (55-65 km).
Day 5
Travel east towards Ovre Soppero, a Sami village on the Lainio River (50 km). Cabin accommodation.
Day 6
The longest day, following the 'Tobacco Trail' south and west to Jukkasjarvi. Short visit to the Icehotel if time allows, before returning to the Mushers Lodge. (70 km).
Day 7
End Mushers Lodge, Kaupinnen.
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Accommodation
Lodge, cabins and tent\r
We spend two nights in the 'Mushers Lodge' in Kaupinnen in 4-5 person rooms, with shared facilities and a sauna. Three nights of the expedition will be in basic wilderness cabins: these generally consist of just one room which serves as a kitchen, dining and sleeping area. The cabins are heated by wood-burning stoves, and have basic outside toilets. Night three is spent under canvas in a large communal tent, which is heated for part of the night (or all night in extreme conditions).
Activities
Mountains
Winter Wilderness
Dogsledding
Food
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners included.
Group Size
Min. 4, max. 6.
General Information
No previous experience necessary, but this is definitely the more demanding of our two dogsledding weeks, with long distances and basic living conditions. Grade: C/D.
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