Norway Dog Sledding SM1

Dog sledding in the far north of Norway on the Finnmark plateau for those with little or no experience and an immersion into the Sami culuture. After a few hours you will be mushing your own dog sled in Lapland.

The tour starts from the comfort of our cabins, in the heart of the Sámi homeland and heads north to the hills, where we traverse the Finnmark plateau. On this husky safari we have pre-arranged a meeting with the Sami people at a winter settlement and learn about their life. On all our other sledding trips, we will stop if we happen to come across a Sami settlement, so if you wish to ensure this cultural experience, this is the one for you.

This is a popular husky safari as it combines cultural exchanges and dog sledding in the beauty of Lapland. We have set dates, but will run the trip anytime for 4 people or more.

Day 1 Arrive at our cabins. During the evening meal our guide will brief you about the next few days. Overnight in one of our cabins. D.

Day 2 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. The long sled-tour starts directly from our cabins. After a steep climb up to the mountain plateau we are mushing over a hilly stretch, crossing lakes, marshes and a stretch of barren land to Gardin Lodge. B, L, D.

Day 3 We reach the mountain plateau and tundra, a fascinating landscape where your view is endless. Here the landscape is scanty and windswept. In the evening we will arrive at Mollisjok Lodge. B, L, D.

Day 4 The tour continues southwards on the river and we are passing two remote settlements. The Sámi people that live here survive mainly from fishing. We finish the day at Soussjavre Lodge located at the side of a large lake. Overnight at Soussjavre Lodge. B, L, D.

Day 5 The area is a important winter pasture for reindeers. Sometimes it is possible to see large herds of reindeer. We end the night at Baeivasgiedde wilderness cabin, which is situated next to the river in a beautiful pine forest. We spend two nights at Baeivasgiedde Cabin. B, L, D.

Day 6 We spend time at this Sami winter settlement to learn more about life herding reindeer and fishing from the local Lapplanders. We spend the day together with them and join in their daily activities. Overnight at Baeivasgiedde Cabin. B, L, D.

Day 7 We head back to our lodge in Karasjok where a warm sauna is waiting. We end the week gathered in the warm atmosphere of our lodge for a farewell supper. Overnight at our cabins. B, L, D.

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

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 for two nights and in mountain cabins 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).

Travel Insurance
Comprehensive personal insurance, including search and rescue is required on this trip. We recommend (for UK residents only) the British Mountaineering Council policies More detail