Husky Sledding from Tipi Base Camp

Overview

Duration: 5 days/4 nights.

Accommodation: 2 nights in comfortable rooms at Husky Lodge, 2 nights in tipi base camp.

Required: General good health, good level of fitness, minimum age 18.

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Husky Sledding from Tipi Base Camp is an ideal dogsled tour for those who wish to combine the adventure of dog sledding, the very special atmosphere of winter camping in tipi and the unique experience of ice fishing on frozen lake.

You will spend a night at the comfortable Husky Lodge on arrival before transferring to the mountains for a your winter dogsledding adventure. You will drive your own dogsled, caring for and working closely with your team of huskies. You will spend two nights in tipi at the base camp, dog sledding in the surrounding wilderness and trying your luck at ice fishing before returning to the Husky Lodge for your final night.

Being a base camp tour as opposed to a point-to-point dogsled tour makes Husky Sledding from Tipi Base Camp an accessible experience suitable for a wide range of adult participants, while offering the full excitement and thrill of dog sledding in the mountains. With less equipment to transport, you will be running fast and light on a dog sledding day tour in the surrounding area. You will also have the chance to spend a relaxing morning ice fishing on one of the frozen lakes, the ideal opportunity to take time to enjoy the nature and the silence around you, with luck taking back a beautifully fresh Arctic Char for lunch!

A traditional Sami tipi offers a comfortable and welcoming base for the evenings, heated by wood-burning stove. When your eyes begin to close, there are wooden benches covered by soft, warm reindeer skins for sleeping. Specialist winter outer clothing as well as warm winter sleeping bag is provided.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at the husky kennels and check-in to the Husky Lodge, with accommodation for the night in comfortable 2-person rooms. Your guide will show you around the kennels where you will meet the dogs for the first time and receive your specialist winter clothing for your husky tour. Dinner together in the evening and a discussion of the dogsled adventure ahead!

Day 2

In the morning you pack the equipment and dogs into the truck for short drive to the start point for your dogsled tour. You will be instructed in how to harness your team and handle the sled. Each person drives their own husky team with 4-6 dogs. The first part of your husky sledding adventure takes you upstream along a frozen river. The area is rich in wildlife and with luck you may see tracks and signs of many animals including beaver, moose. The route is easy, taking you to your Base Camp for the coming days through a beautiful landscape of forested mountains and snow-covered moorland. Everyone assists in setting up camp and taking care of the huskies. Dinner together under the open sky. Accommodation in traditional tipi with hardwood floor, heated by wood-burning stove, with benches covered by soft reindeer skins.

Day 3

A full day's husky sledding tour taking you around 30km through the winter wilderness. With no equipment to take on the sleds, you will run faster and lighter - an exhilarating mushing experience! Lunch out of doors along with way and a chance to try "Kolbulle", a traditional Nordic dish. Returning to base camp in the afternoon, you will take care of the dogs, melting snow for them to drink, and make dinner together before enjoying the evening under canvas in the tipi.

Day 4

You wake early today for a morning's ice fishing on the frozen lake - a unusual and surprisingly meditative experience. With luck you may catch a delicious Arctic Char for lunch. Ice fishing gives you a wonderful opportunity to calmly observe the nature around you, and with luck you may spot tracks on the ice of some of Sweden's most exciting mammals - the lynx, wolverine or wolf. After lunch you will pack the sleds and dogsled back to the pick-up point before returning to the Husky Lodge to take care of the dogs and relax for your last evening together reflecting on your husky sledding adventure.

Day 5

Breakfast, a final goodbye to the huskies before transfer to the train station or airport for departure.

Please note the standard itinerary may be subject to change depending on weather and snow conditions.

Dates & Prices

Dates

• 09.01-13.01.12
• 23.01-27.01.12
• 06.02-10.02.12
• 20.02-24.02.12
• 27.02-02.03.12
• 12.03-16.03.12
• Additional tour dates can be added on request for minimum 2 persons.

The Price

Prices are in British Pounds. If you wish, you are also welcome to make your payment by bank transfer in Euros or Swedish Kronor. If this would be of interest, please let us know and we will be happy to provide prices.

Offer price £1031/person (normally £1135)

What The Price Includes

Accommodation

• 2 nights in shared 2-person rooms at the Husky Lodge, each with private TV room and WC.
• 2 nights in traditional tipi during mountain tour.

Meals

All meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 5. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.

Equipment and Clothing

• Your own team of Siberian Huskies with sleds and equipment.
• Ice fishing equipment.
• Warm outer clothing: jacket, trousers, cap, gloves (please let us know sizes in advance).
• Warm sleeping bag.

Activities

• 3 days with dog sledding.
• Half day ice fishing.

Guide

• Instruction in harnessing and sled handling.
• Experienced local guide.

Transfers

• Transfer to/from Östersund airport or train station.
• Local transfers for activities during the experience.

What The Price Does Not Include

Alcoholic drinks.

Practical Info

Health requirements/experience

You should be in good health with a good level of fitness and enjoy the outdoors. You should also be comfortable living in close proximity with others.

Minimum age 18.

Equipment/clothes needed

A detailed recommended equipment list will be sent with your booking confirmation.

NB: We advise you not to buy equipment or clothes for your trip or to incur other non-refundable expenses such as flights until you have received confirmation of your booking from us in writing.

Groups

A total of minimum two persons is required for scheduled tours to run. You are of course welcome to book as a solo traveller.

Maximum group size 4 persons.

Additional Notes

This provider is a member of the Swedish Ecotourism Society.

Location

Detailed information on travel options will be sent with your booking documentation. We are happy to advise on suitable connections and assist you with any aspect of planning your journey.

By Air

Fly to Stockholm then onward by train to Östersund (travel time around 5 hours). You can also travel from Stockholm to Åre Östersund airport by domestic flight connection. Transfer from Östersund airport or train station is included.

Without Flying

Ferry from Harwich to Esbjerg (Denmark) for onward train connections to Östersund.

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