Summer Self-Drive Dog Sledding in Svappavaara near Kiruna

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Spoken languages: English, Swedish
Minimum age: From 6 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: strict More info
Opening seasons:
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  • J
  • J
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  • D

Activity description

When the snow melts and the sun starts glowing, fun with Husky Tours Lapland does not end. At their location, you can enjoy the thrill of dog-sledding (mushing) even during the summer months!

The summer and autumn activities dogsledding trips allow you to be part of the fun from start to finish! After meeting with the huskies and your experienced instructor, you'll learn how to harness the dogs and how to drive a cart on wheels. Then the adventure begins! 

Together with a friend or family member, one of you will sit while the other drives, you'll head into the beautiful Lapland forests and tour the area. Eventually, you'll head for the water so that the dogs have a break and cool off. Halfway there, you can change drivers. This is the perfect moment for taking pictures and enjoy the thrill of being in charge of your very own team of Alaskan huskies!

After the 45 minute drive, you'll head back to the kennel where you'll unharness the dogs, feed and water them, as well as tour the kennel. They always have puppies in the summer and of course, you are more than welcome to take pictures with them! To finish this unique and fun-filled experience, you'll relax by an open fire and enjoy traditional Swedish Fika, warm drinks and pastries!

Offer Description

Drive a cart with a friend in the area around the kennel. Learn about harnessing dogs and how Husky Lapland trains their dogs in the summer and autumn.

You'll get to help harness, feed, and drive your own team of dogs with a robust cart in the forest and area around our kennel.

You'll also go through a big puddle of water to cool the dogs down! Additionally, you'll enjoy a coffee and tea with cake!

Course of events

-Meet with instructor

-Safety briefing and dog sledding techniques

-Dog Sledding! 

-Feed the dogs and tour the kennel

-Swedish Fika (warm drinks and pastries) by the fire

Activity requirements

Minors must have authorization from their parents.

Special terms

The total driving time is weather dependent. Although usually 45 min. in total, it could be less if it is too warm for the dogs (above 16°C)

Pick-up is possible for an additional 500 kr per person (one way). Please get in touch with the guide in order to make the request. 

Included
  • All necessary equipment
Excluded
  • Pick-up (see special terms)
Do not forget to bring
  • Gloves
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • Warm clothes
100% secure payments
by credit card or Paypal
Meeting point
Husky Tours Lapland, Po Box 45, 980 20 Svappavaara, Sweden Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 30 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
30 days
Cancellation between 10 and 30 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
10 days
Cancellation 10 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

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  • 5 / 5

A lot of fun riding the sled. We stayed 3 hours on site, including the ride, coffee near the fire pit, and long petting with the dogs. Paradise for dog lovers.

  • 5 / 5

Nous avons adoré vivre cette expérience à la fois animale et humaine. Pendant une heure nous avons sillonné de beaux paysages suédois après avoir appris à mettre le harnais aux chiens. Sentir leur excitation à courir ainsi que leur force est sans pareil. L'activité est suivie d'un échange autour d'un grand feu où sont dégustés cafés et thés avec Jordana et toute sa petite famille ; un vrai moment de partage et d'authenticité. On sent tout l'amour qu'ils ont pour leur animaux et leur bonheur de vivre cette passion. Pouvoir jouer et interagir avec les chiots est la cerise sur le gâteau !