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Tour Overview
It is special to cross the mountain plateau by dogsled. The coastal weather is very changeable, from bright blue skies with the sun dazzling to horizontal snow blizzards with white all around. The tour starts from the comforts of Engholm Husky design Lodge outside Karasjok - in the heart of the Sámi culture. We heads north, to our remote fishing house "Stenbukt" at the Arctic sea. Daily stretches of 35 -60 km. The nights will be spent in a tent and maybe some night in cabin. The tour provide interesting experiences for outdoor people who looking for something special. We go far off the beaten track, break our own trail, using the freedom that sled dogs give.
PRICE INCLUDES ON OVERNIGHT TOURS: All meals starting with supper on first day until breakfast last day in the tour program, (if not otherwise stated in the tour program). All necessary tour equipment, arctic proof clothing for dog mushing, guide and activities as described in the program. Double room at the lodge, (extra charge for single room or own cabin). Dormitory accommodations on the mountain cabins
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Personal equipment, please ask for a copy of our equipment list. Individual services apart from the group, personal expenses etc. Accident and travel insurance. Bed linen at the lodge (extra charge). Transport to/from Engholm Husky Lodge, if not otherwise stated in the tour program.
TRAVEL INSURANCE All participants of our adventure tours must have insurance, that cover trip cancellation, baggage, and extended medical insurance. This should include emergency evacuation insurance to cover any and all expenses associated with medical evacuation in the unlikely event such a measure be required.
Christel Finne has background from mountain climbing, downhill and cross country skiing, touring with ski sail and pulka. Horse riding guide. Several years full time working guide on overnight tours/expeditions with sled dogs on the Finnmark plateau.
"The freedom of being in nature, at all seasons with sled dogs gives me a feeling of life and. When I came north - I got fascinated by the contrasts in the seasons. The bright summer nights with midnight sun and the arctic winter's unique tranquillity with Northern lights". With my background knowledge and skills, I have joined in developing this fantastic place. And I enjoy very much when I can share all this with others!"
Sven Engholm is 11 time winner of Europe's longest sled dog race, the "Finnmarksløpet - 1000 km". He is a top ten finisher in "Iditarod" - a 1800 km race in Alaska. He is an experienced outdoor guide and has also lead several expeditions to Spitsbergen, Greenland and across Siberia. Thanks to his university studies in natural geography, it is a pleasure for him to explain the many geographical and other natural phenomena's while leading a tour.
" The desire to do something meaningful in life brought me to Karasjok. I had a longing within me for untouched nature.
Based upon my own feelings for the area - the exotic light, the darkness and the great plateau - I developed a product which is now bearing fruit.
I built up to what we have today which has, with the years, become the success I had hoped for when I started."
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Tour Highlights
Expedition to the Arctic Sea by dog sled ...
Itinerary
Day 1
Program start with dinner. The guide will have the first briefing regarding the tour.
Day 2
The morning is spent provision of snowsuits, boots and other equipment. Organizing the teams of huskies and learning the basics of caring for your team and driving the sleds. Checking that mushers are matched with their teams of huskies on a daytrip with your "own" team. You have time for a visit to the Sámi Museum in Karasjok.
Days 3 to 8
With your "own" team of 6 dogs, we set the compass north- west and reach the mountain plateau with the dog teams already the same day - A fascinating landscape, scanty and windswept.
Overnight in tent.
We cross the largest lake of Finnmark "Jiesjavrre". The view is endless at all directions and we break our own trail further north-north-west to the valley "Stabbursdalen". We expect to spend the night in a small remote cabin, which is situated down in a valley, hidden in the birch forest.
By now mushers and the huskies have usually got to know each other’s ways and the safari can cover a lot of ground. We pass the upper end of the "Stabbursdalen National Park" to our place for the night.
We go far off the beaten track, break our own trail further north-east using the freedom that sled dogs give. Some great ice fishing can be done in the numerous lakes.
We head north and for the first time we can see the Arctic Ocean and look down at the fjords.
On day 7, 8 (depending of weather and sledding condition), we reach our cosy house "Stenbukt" located in a remote bay right on the sea - no road, - no neighbors.
Day 9
Smaller tours can be ventured upon alone if desired: Snow shoeing or walking. Great ice fishing in the lakes nearby. Maybe you just like to relax in front of the fire place.
Day 10
Sled dog trip to the road. Transfer by car back to Engholm Husky Lodge Karasjok. A dinner gathered in the warm atmosphere is waiting for us.
Day 11
The program end at breakfast. It's worth considering whether to stay some extra days for interesting activities as lodge guest before and/or after the tour.
Our Trusted Partner's Responsible and Sustainable Travel Policy
I had a longing within me for untouched nature. Based upon my own feelings for the area - the exotic light, the darkness and the great plateau - I developed a product which is now bearing fruit. I built up to what we have today which has, with the years, become the success I had hoped for when I started.
We give unique nature based experiences founded on knowledge and a gentle and sustainable use of the environment and working hard to reduce the environmental footprint. It is important for us to use the environment on it's own terms. We wish to leave as few traces as possible and as far as possible avoid wearing on the environment we enjoy.
We cater for smaller groups. A small group leaves fewer traces and allowing for more interaction between the client and the guide. We avoid assistance from snow mobiles. All equipment is on the dog sleds. We have a proven passion for serving local and organic food and using our business to make significant contributions to the local sami community.
About our Trusted Partner
Engholm's Husky is situated next to Karasjohka river, 6 km outside of Karasjok. We provide sled dog tours/expeditions and accommodation in designed hand made log houses that were built by Sven himself and has a special charm. Sven has made all the interior furnishing and decoration in order to create a unique and personal atmosphere in each house. Our farm consists of 50 highly trained sled dogs for long-distance racing and tours/expeditions. The tours are Extraordinary escapes for the unique minded. Designed to be suitable for experienced mushers and for first-timers. We usually use four to six-dog teams, although this is reviewed to suit individual mushers. Engholm Husky tours/expeditions are ideal winter holidays for those who love wild and unspoilt places and adventure. Most participants are rather adventurous people who relish the chance to learn new skills and like to live life to the fullest.
Sven Engholm is 11 time winner of Europe's longest sled dog race, the "Finnmarksløpet - 1000 km". He is a top ten finisher in "Iditarod" - a 1800 km race in Alaska. He is an experienced outdoor guide and has also lead several expeditions to Spitsbergen, Greenland and across Siberia. Thanks to his university studies in natural geography, it is a pleasure for him to explain the many geographical and other natural phenomena's while leading a tour.
Your transport for the duration of the trip : Expedition to the Arctic Sea at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Your transport for the duration of the trip
The end goal: our lodge overlooking the Arctic Sea : Expedition to the Arctic Sea at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
The end goal: our lodge overlooking the Arctic Sea
Your lodging on route: specially kitted-out tents : Expedition to the Arctic Sea at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Your lodging on route: specially kitted-out tents
Dog sledding : Expedition to the Arctic Sea at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Dog sledding
More dog sledding! : Expedition to the Arctic Sea at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
More dog sledding!
Huskies at rest : Expedition to the Arctic Sea at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Huskies at rest
Stunning landscapes : Expedition to the Arctic Sea at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Stunning landscapes
Huskies at rest again : Expedition to the Arctic Sea at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Huskies at rest again
Back on the trail : Expedition to the Arctic Sea at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Back on the trail
Cosy interior of one of the tents : Expedition to the Arctic Sea at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Cosy interior of one of the tents
Lining up : Expedition to the Arctic Sea at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Lining up
Back to Engholm's design log cabins for well-deserved relax and sauna! : Expedition to the Arctic Sea at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Back to Engholm's design log cabins for well-deserved relax and sauna!
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