1.599 EUR per person
January - March
Season
7 days and 6 nights
Duration
approx. 100 km
Total distance with dog sled
max. 2 participants
Group size
in the guest room
Accommodation
Breakfast, snack, dinner, drinks
Meal
Airport transfer
Arrival
What can you expect?
- One week vacation in Swedish Lapland and everyday life with 16 sled dogs.
- 6 nights in our guest room in the house with full board.
- You will learn how to steer a dog sled, what is important and that it is much more than just standing on the sled and letting the dogs run.
- You will steer your own team of four and only hear the panting of the dogs and the runners of the sled.
- We will spend 4 days sledding in the snowy forests of Swedish Lapland, covering a total of around 100 km.
- Daily contact and interaction with the dogs. You are allowed to be there every time the dogs are fed and cared for and have time to cuddle and play with the dogs in their enclosures or in the free run.
- And if you're lucky, you might see the Northern Lights dancing at night.
What does the vacation week look like?
Day 1 | Saturday | Arrival
You arrive at Skellefteå airport and are picked up by Mario. You move into your room and discuss the schedule for the next few days over a leisurely dinner. You can arrive in peace and quiet and get your first contact to the husky pack.
Day 2 | Sunday | First attempts on the sled
Today the focus is on getting to know the pack and the respective team as well as handling the dogs and the equipment. Each participant receives a basic course in sledding. A team of 4 dogs is prepared and Mario takes over the start from the enclosure. Each participant is then allowed to ride the sled for the first time to get a feel for the sled and the dogs. Mario drives ahead with the snowmobile and gives tips and tricks along the way on how to steer the sled correctly.
Day 3 | Monday | The start is always very exciting - each participant starts their team independently
Together with Mario, each participant prepares their team of 4. While everything was still very exciting and new the day before, today you will get some routine in dealing with the dogs. You will start your team independently directly from the start trail. Mario will once again drive ahead on the snowmobile to coach you at all times along the way. The start is always very exciting and the dogs can hardly wait for the start. You will also be excited and nervous. This is completely normal, but don't worry, the dogs will do a great job. Your job is to get you and your team safely from the start trail to the main trail.
Day 4 | Tuesday | We go on our first longer tour with the dogs
Together with Mario, each participant will now prepare their team largely independently and we will take the dogs on a 20 - 25 km ride. On this tour, you will become more and more experienced in dog sledding and also get a feel for your team's dogs. And you will be able to enjoy the breathtaking winter landscape even more.
Day 5 | Wednesday | Rest day for the dogs
This day is a rest day for the dogs and you can also spend a leisurely day today or do the following activities, for example:
Snowshoe hike
Visit to a reindeer enclosure (for an extra charge)
Short husky hike
Snowmobile tour (for an extra charge)
Day 6 | Thursday | A longer day trip with a picnic en route
Today the long final tour is on the program, a beautiful and very varied round trip of approx. 35 - 40 km. Here the participants are really challenged once again. Halfway through, we take a picnic break with a campfire. The participants learn how to properly secure the dogs. After a little refreshment, we continue. This tour will take around 4 - 5 hours.
Day 7 | Friday | Departure
Mario takes you back to the airport. You return home with lots of new impressions and experiences.
How are we housed?
Guest room on your own floor
You stay with us in our house, so the accommodation is very informal. You have your own floor with 2 rooms at your disposal. There is also Wi-Fi, a sauna and a barbecue hut. Bathroom, shower and WC are shared
Where we live
The Swedish wilderness begins directly behind the house with several square kilometers of pure nature, where many native wild animals such as moose, reindeer, wild cats and many more live. Brown bears can also be found here in summer. The air here in the far north of Scandinavia is considered to be one of the cleanest. The drinking water is also of excellent quality, as it comes from a spring.
How is the catering provided?
Breakfast
For breakfast we serve homemade bread, regional bread specialties and muesli. Coffee and tea are available all day, cow's milk and oat milk of your choice
Lunch
We usually don't get back with the dogs until the afternoon and then we have a small snack or coffee and cookies. On days when we're out for longer, we cook something on an open fire on the way.
Dinner
Every evening we cook freshly and you will receive a menu card in advance from which you can choose different dishes. Vegetarian food is possible
What else do you need to know?
Individual vacation
With us, you experience an individual vacation and definitely no mass tourism. During the time you spend with us, we are 100% there for you!
Safe experience
Depending on the weather conditions, the program items must be adapted. It should be a safe experience for two and four-legged friends and you should be able to enjoy it!
We adapt to you!
It is important to us that everyone can take part in the tours within their physical and mental capabilities. Activities can be adapted at any time! We will adapt to you!
Evening activities
The evenings can be organized together, e.g. with board games, or alone.
Travel cancellation insurance
We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance well in advance of your trip so that you will be reimbursed the travel price in the event of cancellation. This not only makes things easier for you, but also for us.
How can I get here?
Location of the tour
Säter 17
92172 Björksele, Schweden
The journey is not included in the price and must be organized by yourself
The arrival and departure day is always Saturday and Friday.
By plane
If you arrive by plane, we will pick you up at the airport in Skellefteå or in Lycksele. On the day of departure, we will bring you back there. This is included in the total price and there are no additional costs.
By car / motorhome
It is generally possible to arrive by car. Parking spaces are available. The roads are generally very well cleared, but you should make sure that your vehicle is absolutely winter-proof.
By train or bus
If you are traveling by train or bus, we will pick you up from the nearest train or bus station. For us, this is Lycksele.
What clothing is needed?
We will provide you with this equipment:
Outer jacket suitable for polar conditions
Polar-suitable overtrousers
Thick gloves for sledging
Thermal boots
We want you to be as well protected from the cold as possible. We don't want to take any risks. To make sure we have the right sizes for you, we need your normal shoe and clothing size beforehand. The outer clothing will then be one or two sizes larger than your normal size so that you still have enough room for additional layers underneath. At temperatures of -30°C and colder, 3 to 4 layers are required to stay warm.
You must bring the following underwear for the sledging tours:
Long thermal underwear made of wool
Thick wool knee-high socks
Warm wool hat without bobble
Thermal trousers, e.g. made from fleece
Thinner gloves to put on when the dogs are harnessed
Thick winter gloves or mittens
Thick wool sweater or fleece jumper
Possibly a fleece hoodie or hooded jacket
A thin down jacket or jacket with synthetic fibers
A thin buff or face protector made of wool
Face cream
Sunglasses if necessary
No cotton
Do not use cotton for socks and thermal underwear, as it does not protect as well against the Arctic cold and you will freeze much faster in it.
Dates 2024 / 2025
Sa. 14.12.2024 - Fr. 20.12.2024
Sa. 28.12.2024 - Fr. 03.01.2025
Sa. 11.01.2025 - Fr. 17.01.2025
Sa. 18.01.2025 - Fr. 24.01.2025
Sa. 25.01.2025 - Fr. 31.01.2025
Sa. 01.02.2025 - Fr. 07.02.2025
Sa. 08.02.2025 - Fr. 14.02.2025
Sa. 15.02.2025 - Fr. 21.02.2025
Sa. 22.02.2025 - Fr. 28.02.2025
Sa. 01.03.2025 - Fr. 07.03.2025
Sa. 08.03.2025 - Fr. 14.03.2025
Sa. 15.03.2025 - Fr. 21.03.2025
Sa. 22.03.2025 - Fr. 28.03.2025
Sa. 29.03.2025 - Fr. 04.04.2025
Information about the booking
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Any questions?
We will be happy to answer your questions. The best way to write to us is via our contact form. We will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
How much does a tour cost?
When booking for 2 participants
1.599 EUR per person
Single participant, without other guests
1.899 EUR per person
Payment terms
Upon receipt of the invoice, 20% of the total price must be paid immediately. The remaining 80% of the total price must be paid no later than 60 days before arrival. If the tour is booked less than 60 days before the tour date, payment of the total price must be made immediately upon receipt of the invoice
Payment
All payments must be made to us by bank transfer or PayPal. The bank and PayPal details will be communicated with the invoice. Cash payment on site is not possible
Cancellation and cancellation fees
The booked tour can be canceled in writing. Depending on the cancellation received, we will charge the following cancellation fees:
- 60 - 30 days before the planned tour: 25% of the total amount
- 29 - 16 days before the scheduled tour: 50% of the total amount
- 15 - 2 days before the scheduled tour: 75% of the total amount
- 1 day before the scheduled tour: 100% of the total amount
What are the requirements?
Minimum age 18 years
You must be at least 18 years old to drive a sled independently
A certain basic level of physical fitness
You don't have to be a super athlete, but you should have a certain degree of agility and no balance or coordination problems. You should also be able to support your team on inclines by pushing the sled.
No previous experience required
You don't need any previous knowledge of dog sledding for the MushingWEEK. You will learn everything during this week. The important thing is that you have no fear of contact with the dogs and can interact with them
Team spirit and taking responsibility
You are responsible for your dog team on every tour and we work as a team and support each other. This includes showing consideration for each other and the dogs and following our instructions
A maximum body weight of approx. 100 kg
The upper weight limit is approx. 100 kg per person so as not to overburden our dogs. If the weight is higher, please contact us.
Nature lovers
We will spend several hours a day outdoors in nature and, depending on the season, temperatures can drop to -25°C in winter. Therefore, you should enjoy being outside in nature
No allergy to animal hair
We always have a few dogs in the house and our cat Pan also lives with us. So you shouldn't be allergic to animal hair
