Day 1

You will start with a flight to Kiruna, Sweden (at your own arrangement and cost). Once there, you will be met by your guide and taken to the kennels and your Swedish Lodge accommodation. If you are already in the area we can arrange an alternative pick up point from 13.00 hours.

After a warming cup of tea or coffee and a brief introduction to your adventure ahead, you will be kitted out with Arctic outer-wear to keep you toasty during your snowy adventure.

In the afternoon, you can enjoy the popular Scandinavian tradition of a hot sauna. We’ll supply everything you might need including a towel, spa goodies for washing and light refreshments. If you are brave enough you can take an invigorating break from the sauna and roll in the snow or, if you are lucky, marvel at the Northern Lights above.

Day 2

Start the day with a relaxed breakfast after which it’s time for you to meet the dogs! You will be given expert tuition in handling your own dog team before being given your own sled. Each person drives their own sled with four dogs throughout the tour. The dogs are very strong and are born to run so the start is always exciting as they finally get their wish!

This is your chance to be a Musher and no doubt you’ll enjoy this incredible mode of transport, as the dogs yelp and bark their way across the frozen lakes and through pine forests. Along the trail, we’ll stop at our Lavvu, Sami-style tipi tent, for a warm lunch cooked over an open fire pit before getting back on the sled and heading down the trail once more.

Once we’ve had our fill of dog sledding, we arrive back at the kennels where another comfortable stay at our lodge awaits.

Notes for families

Families with children aged 4-16yrs, the children will ride on the guide’s sled and adults will get their own sleds to drive. 

Meals included: Lunch

Day 3

Today may be your last day but the adventure has not come to an end yet! After breakfast you will be given instructions on how to drive a snowmobile before the surge of engine power fills your body on a thrilling ride through the frozen landscape. This is a guided tour and you will need a full drivers licence to drive a machine (Minimum 18yrs). Machines are shared between two people and we will stop half way through for you to swap drivers if you wish. Helmets are provided and must be worn.

If you do not want to snowmobile this tour is interchangable with:

Snowshoe Walk – take a self-guided snowshoe walk up to a top of a nearby hill where you will get an incredible view of the area, seeing for miles across frozen rivers and pine forests. We provide you with high quality Fimbulvetr snow shoes (size 37-50) to help you along the forest trails. 

ICEHOTEL visit – The hotel has a world-wide reputation for being the “coolest” hotel in the world – it is in fact a constant -5 degrees centigrade no matter what the temperature outside! This temperature makes it comfortable to stay in and walk around but cool enough for the hotel’s walls, beds, chairs and bar (complete with ice glasses) to stay frozen. The tour ticket allows you to view the 20 or so individually hand-crafted rooms with ice sculptures as well as the ice Church. Each year the hotel melts and is rebuilt so every room is different to the last and truly unique!

Our services end with a transfer back to Kiruna or the airport at around midday.

Food

All tours are self-catering, there is a supermarket in Kiruna and we will assist you with a shopping trip on your first day to buy groceries for your stay. 

For more information please read our FAQs page and for the legal detail see our Terms page.

Day 1

Under your own arrangement, you will arrive in Kiruna, Sweden. Once there, you will be met by your guide and driven approx. 15 minutes to a Lapland hideaway in the forest. A narrow snow-covered side road leads to an opening in the forest where you will discover a small kennel of around 40 sled dogs and kennel owners Gaynor and Milos. A warm welcome awaits as you settle into your luxury accommodation at their guest lodge in the surroundings of this private complex.

After a warming cup of tea or coffee and an introduction to what awaits over the following days, you will be supplied with high quality Arctic outer-wear to keep you toasty during your adventure. Afterwards, you can choose to relax in your room or take a wander in the immediate surroundings.

Day 2

Start the day with a relaxed breakfast after which it’s time for you to meet the dogs! You will be given expert tuition in handling your own dog team before being given your own sled. Each person drives their own sled with four dogs throughout the tour. The dogs are very strong and are born to run so the start is always exciting as they finally get their wish!

This is your chance to be a Musher and no doubt you’ll enjoy this incredible mode of transport, as the dogs yelp and bark their way across the frozen lakes and through pine forests. Along the trail, we’ll stop at our Lavvu, Sami-style tipi tent, for a warm lunch cooked over an open fire pit before getting back on the sled and heading down the trail once more.

Once we’ve had our fill of dog sledding, we arrive back at the kennels where another comfortable stay at our lodge awaits.

Notes for families

Families with children aged 4-16yrs, the children will ride on the guide’s sled and adults will get their own sleds to drive.

Day 3

Today the adventure continues! After breakfast you will be given instructions on how to drive a snowmobile before the surge of engine power fills your body on a thrilling ride through the frozen landscape. This is a guided tour and you will need a full drivers licence to drive a machine (Minimum 18yrs). Machines are shared between two people and we will stop half way through for you to swap drivers if you wish. Helmets are provided and must be worn.

The snowmobiling route will take you along the frozen Torne river to the world famous ICEHOTEL where you will stop for a buffet-style lunch at the ICEHOTEL restaurant and have time to explore the bedrooms with their amazing ice sculptures and decorations. The hotel has a world-wide reputation for being the “coolest” hotel in the world – it is in fact a constant -5 degrees centigrade no matter what the temperature outside! This temperature makes it comfortable to stay in and walk around but cool enough for the hotel’s walls, beds, chairs and bar (complete with ice glasses) to stay frozen. There are 20 or so individually hand-crafted rooms with ice sculptures as well as the ice Church. Each year the hotel melts and is rebuilt so every room is different to the last and truly unique!

With full bellies you will jump back on the snowmobiles and enjoy the exhilaration of racing across the frozen river back to the lodge for your final night in our luxury lodge.

Notes for families

Children can ride as a passenger with a parent driving or as an alternative the whole family can ride in a snowmobile passenger trailer together.

For the comfort of children the snowmobile tour is taken in the morning. We will return to the lodge and provide a vehicle transfer to the ICEHOTEL for the buffet-style lunch and tour of the ice sculpture rooms.

Day 4

On your final morning, you’ll have the chance to take a self-guided snow-shoe tour into the forest surrounding the kennel/lodge and up to a viewing point on top of the hill where you’ll get a stunning view across the frozen landscape. Please note this is a bit of a climb! But worth it for the view. Your trip with us will finish around midday when you’ll be dropped off at the airport or in Kiruna to suit you.

Food

All tours are self-catering, there is a supermarket in Kiruna and we will assist you with a shopping trip on your first day to buy groceries for your stay. 

For more information please read our FAQs page and for the legal detail see our Terms page.

Day 1

Under your own arrangement, you will arrive in Kiruna, Sweden. Once there, you will be met by your guide and driven approx. 15 minutes to a Lapland hideaway in the forest. A narrow snow-covered side road leads to an opening in the forest where you will discover a small kennel of around 40 sled dogs and kennel owners Gaynor and Milos. A warm welcome awaits as you settle into your luxury accommodation at their guest lodge in the surroundings of this private complex.

After a warming cup of tea or coffee and an introduction to what awaits over the following days, you will be supplied with high quality Arctic outer-wear to keep you toasty during your adventure. Afterwards, you can choose to relax in your room or take a  self-guided snow-shoe tour into the forest surrounding the kennel/lodge and up to a viewing point on top of the hill where you’ll get a stunning view across the frozen landscape. Please note this is a bit of a climb! But worth it for the view.

Day 2

Start the day with breakfast and then it’s time for you to meet the dogs! You will be given expert tuition in handling your own dog team before being given your own sled. Each person drives their own sled with four dogs throughout the tour. The dogs are very strong and are born to run so the start is always exciting as they finally get their wish!

This is your chance to be a Musher and no doubt you’ll enjoy this incredible mode of transport, as the dogs yelp and bark their way across the frozen lakes and through pine forests. Along the trail, we’ll stop for lunch before getting back on the sled and heading down the trail once more. We’ll arrive at a wilderness cabin for an overnight stay and dinner will be provided.

The wilderness cabins are a back to nature experience with rustic charm. The cabins are heated by wood stove, lit by candlelight and water is collected from a nearby creek.

Meals included: Lunch

Day 3

After breakfast we will continue on your dog sledding tour, returning to the kennels in the early afternoon. Lunch is provided on the trail and on your return a private sauna experience is available to sooth and relax any tired muscles.

You’ll enjoy your last night of luxury in our lodge.

Meals included: Lunch

Day 4

Today may be your last day but the adventure has not come to an end yet! After breakfast you will have the option to take a short snowmobile tour. With two people sharing a machine, you’ll head off on a thrilling ride through the frozen landscape with the surge of engine power filling your body. This is a guided tour and you will need a full drivers licence to drive a machine (Minimum 18yrs). We will stop half way through for you to swap drivers if you wish. Helmets are provided and must be worn.

Your trip with us will finish around midday when you’ll be dropped off at the airport or in Kiruna to suit you.

Food

All tours are self-catering, there is a supermarket in Kiruna and we will assist you with a shopping trip on your first day to buy groceries for your stay.

For more information please read our FAQs page and for the legal detail see our Terms page.