Arctic - Circle Dogsled Expedition (7 days)
An adventurous journey by dogsled, travelling from cabin to cabin through the Arctic wilderness of Swedish Lapland. 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.
- 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.
Operated by Exodus Travel (CSD)
Departures: February & March
- Contact us for more information, current costs and to make a booking on this small group adventure.