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FINNISH DOGSLEDDING ADVENTURE

7 days at - including flights
Tripcode: CFD

Countries Visited: Finland

5-day expedition crossing the Arctic Circle
Drive your own dog team
Chance to see the spectacular Northern Lights

Crossing the frozen lakes, Pallas-Yllas National Park, Finland

Our tour takes us 68° North, to the stunning Pallas-Yllas National Park in North-West Lapland. Boasting the cleanest air in Europe this region is awash with mile after mile of frozen lakes and pine forests that stretch out to the dramatic Pallastunturi Fells. To truly appreciate such a beautiful and remote part of the world, there really is only one way to travel; by dogsled. During the week you will learn how to harness and feed your own team of 4-6 huskies. Our guide will also teach you how to drive the sled and care for the dogs before beginning your safari through the serene snowy landscape. Once running the dogs need little care, leaving the 'musher' free to enjoy the scenery and the silence. This exciting trip takes us on a five-day expedition through Arctic Finland, travelling from one wilderness cabin to the next before returning to Harrivina where we bid farewell to our faithful dogs.

What the papers say about Dogsledding in Finland...

Sainsburys Magazine writes: Dogsledding in Finland (Nov 2011)

Itinerary

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Day 1

Fly London Gatwick to Kittila. Transfer to Harriniva, Muonio; overnight in log cabins (approx 1hr).

Day 2

Short walk to Arctic sleddog center where we begin our five-day cabin to cabin dogsled expedition. We start with instruction and getting to know the dogs, followed by 30km tour through the forests of Muonio to the first wilderness hut, Matinkamppa.

Day 3

A 40 km tour crossing large frozen lakes before passing through the historic forest of Vuontisjarvi. Overnight in the moose hunter's cabin in Juutilainen.

Day 4

Mush through Pallas-Yllas national park, the oldest national park in Finland. Using local reindeer herder tracks we head towards the Saukko-oja cabin with fantastic views over Ruototunturi mountain.

Day 5

Dogsled across the border to the Enontekio territory before heading back into Muonio towards the Tervkumpu wilderness cabin.

Day 6

Final day of dogsledding with a 35km tour back to Arctic sleddog centre in Muonio.

Day 7

Transfer to Kittila airport. Fly from Kittila to Gatwick.

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On the move, Pallas-Yllas National Park, Finland

Nivunka Cabin, Pallas-Yllas National Park, Finland

Husky, Pallas-Yllas National Park, Finland

Juutilainen hirvi cabin, Pallas-Yllas National Park, Finland

Huskies in Pallas-Yllas National Park, Finland

Relaxing after a days dogsledding, Pallas-Yllas National Park, Finland

On the move, Pallas-Yllas National Park, Finland

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It was a gorgeous holiday. I enjoyed very much the dogs and the cold winter impressions. We had till -30°C -35°C when…

Anja Wolke
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A brilliant adventure, enjoyed every minuite of the hands on experience working with the dogs on my recent Finnish Dog…

Norman Maudsley
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This was the best holiday I have ever had. It was just incredible, being responsible for the care for our…

Katrina Roper
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