Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Explore the mesmerising Swedish landscape on this epic 4-day dog sledding experience in the beautiful Arctic Taiga with overnight stays from Kiruna. Welcoming adventurers of all ages on this all-inclusive, family-friendly excursion!
This tour takes place in Kauppinen on the outskirts of Kiruna, the northernmost city of Sweden, located in the Lapland region. This town is characterised by its stunning outdoor scenery. Due to its proximity to the Arctic Circle, during the winter months, Kiruna experiences snowy conditions, creating a white wonderland! Dog sledding is an enjoyable excursion to discover the unique wilderness of Swedish Lapland.
You will start your epic adventure by being picked up from your accommodation in Kiruna or nearby (please specify when booking) or meeting your guide directly at the activity base. The day will start with being introduced to the friendly Alaskan Huskies and learning how to prepare them for a ride. The guide will go through a safety briefing and all of the driving techniques. You will drive your own sled with a team of 4 dogs, becoming an expert dog musher over the 4 days!
This experience includes full accommodation at a traditional Swedish winter cabin for 3 nights. The cabin sleeps 8-10 people, depending on the combination of single clients or couples sharing, it has 6 single beds and 2 double beds. The cabin also features a small cosy sauna and an eco-toilet.
The guide will organise the routes based on the group's size and abilities. Each day, you will head deep into the Arctic Taiga, an area that is renowned for its stunning scenery, as well as its glittering snow and ice. You will drive your own team, travel along wild yet well-maintained tracks by day, and stop at the secluded wilderness cabin at night.
Delicious traditional meals will be served each day and evening with local cuisine. When you are not dog sledding, you are free to enjoy the sauna, or take a walk around the beautiful surroundings. The cabin is located in the middle of the forest beside a stunning river. At nighttime, there is a high chance that the magical Northern Lights will also make an appearance in the remote location. On the fourth day, you will drive your dog sled back to the activity base and return to Kiruna centre.
This unique, inclusive dog sledding tour is an amazing opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the life of an Arctic dog musher in the remote wilderness of Swedish Lapland. Book this 4-day excursion with overnight stays in Kiruna now for an unforgettable adventure!
Pick-up within a 20km radius is offered, please specify your location when booking.
Course of events
*This tour starts at 13:00 on the first day and ends at lunchtime on the final day. It includes 4 days and 3 overnight stays.
Day 1
- Pick up within a 20km radius of the base in Kiruna
- Arrive at the base and meet the Huskies
- Safety briefing, driving lesson and set up sled
- The dog sledding adventure begins!
- Drive your sled to a wilderness cabin
- Settle into your cabin and unpack
- Traditional dinner in the evening
Day 2 - 3
- Breakfast in the morning
- Set up dogs and the sled
- Dog sledding adventure!
- Traditional dinner in the evening
Day 4
- Pack up your belongings
- Enjoy breakfast
- Set up dogs and the sled
- Drive back to the activity starting point
- Return to pick-up point in Kiruna
Activity requirements
Children under the age of 12 years old must be accompanied at all times.
Special terms
Please note that a minimum number of 2 participants is required for this activity.
- Guide
- Transfer from accommodation
- 3 nights full board (all meals)
- Winter overalls
- Hat
- Gloves
- Warm layers of clothing
- Change of clothes
- Winter boots
- Towel
