IMPORTANT NOTE ON OUR TOURS
Here in Lapland we are a hardy bunch, and our tours take place in all weathers – so be ready! It will be cold, windy, icy or snowy but that won’t stop us having an incredible experience together.
Our 9 day expeditions require a high level of fitness and mental strenght. We cross varied terrain and you must be fit enough to help your team and push your sled on the uphills or in deep snow. If you are not sure if your fitness level is high enough, feel free to contact us and we will figure this out together!
Please be aware that we have an age limit of 65 years on that tour.
Husky expedition
If you’ve found your way here, you likely have a big dream: to experience a real adventure. The good news is, you’ve come to the right place. We at Petter Karlsson Sleddogs have the dream and we want to share our passion for dog sledding as well as our incredible nature with you. And the best way to do that is on our husky expedition!
What You Can Expect from a Husky Expedition in Sweden
We want you to get the feeling of being a true adventurer. For several days, you’re out in the wild, self-reliant and sleeping in tents right alongside your huskies. You will cross the mountains and frozen rivers and lakes of the Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve, the biggest Nature Reserve in Sweden, by the way.
ca. 250 km dog sledding
mostly WInter camping
own dog team
Our 9-Day Tour - The Husky Expedition
The adventure begins as soon as you arrive at the kennel. You’ll meet the incredible dogs that will be your companions for the journey. The first day is all about getting to know your team, learning the basics of mushing, and preparing for the days ahead. The excitement builds as you pack your sled and gear up for the expedition. By the second day, you’re out on the trail, learning to mush and getting a feel for the rhythm of the journey.
Throughout the tour, you experience what the great explorers of the past felt. Each day brings new challenges and stunning landscapes. You learn to trust your dogs and work as a team, which creates a deep bond between you and your four-legged friends.
The nortent
When camping, we will use our north tent, which has a small stove that we will heat until we go to bed. Depending on the expedition, we will also be traveling with two smaller tents.
helleberg Tent
Depending on the expedition, we take our Hilleberg tents with us, which enable us to camp in the mountains even in stronger winds.
cabin
We will also spend a few nights in cabins, which have double bunk beds, a stove and usually an outside toilet. Please note that these are basic cabins without electricity or running water.
Can Everybody Do the Husky Expedition?
The husky expedition is the biggest adventure we offer, and it’s led by experienced guides, including Petter Karlsson himself. You don’t need to have any prior experience with sled dogs; we’ll teach you everything you need to know during the tour. However, we have the following requirements:
our Age limit
You have to be at least 18 years old to join us, the maximum age is 65 years.
Cold Weather
You have to be okay with working at temperatures under -20° C.
Team work
We work together as a team were everyone take over chores after arrival at the camping place.
physical fitness
You should have an above-average fitness level, which includes good endurance, balance and strength.
Level of experience
Experience with dog sledding is an advantage but not a must, but you should have experience with camping and e.g. longer hikes, bike or canoe tours.
Mental strenght
Prepare yourself mentally for long days on the sled, cold weather and camping with 5 people in a tent.
You’ll often need to help your team, especially when going uphill or through deep snow. It’s all about teamwork, and everyone plays a part in making the expedition a success. If you’re unsure if your fitness level would be enough, get in touch with us. After many years of running our expeditions we have a quite good feeling about this and we will help you decide if the 9-day tour is right for you or if starting with a shorter, 5-day tour might be better.
Personal touch
Incredible nature
Unique experience
Days driving your sled through pristine snowy landscapes, nights in a tent, enjoying dinner by the fire and life under the stars, what could be better!
The tour, day by day
Arrival day
Your guide will pick you up at the bus stop in Slussfors and take you to our fully equipped guesthouse, where you will be staying the first and the last night of the tour.
We will gear you up in warm overalls, boots and mittens, a sleeping bag with liner, headlamp and a waterproof duffle bag that you can put all your personal things in for the tour.
After that we go to the kennel for an introduction of mushing and meeting our Alaskan Huskies as well as packing all the equipment.
After dinner with your guide your are welcome to relax in the sauna or chill out in our cozy living room, and get ready for the adventure ahead!
We recommend to arrive between 14:00 and 15:00 to get the most out of the day.
After breakfast we finish packing our bags and head over to the kennel. We will prepare the sleds with all the equipment and food we need for the expedition, then we will hook up our teams and head into the wilderness.
We’ll drive into the beautiful Kirjesålandet Nature Reserve, part of the larger 5500 square kilometre Vindelfjällens Reserve.
Each day everyone assists with setting up camp and other chores, especially looking after your own dog team- with help from your guide you will become more skilled day by day in careing for your team.
We sled back towards the kennels across frozen lakes and through ancient forest.
Once we reach the kennel you will unpack your equipment and see to the dogs before the group goes back to the comfort of our guesthouse in Slussfors to relax, take a shower and a sauna. Your guide will join you for a last dinner to share amazing memories before we say goodbye.
Departure day
On the final day, depending on what time you will depart you can have a relaxing morning, enjoying breakfast and packing your things.
We will take you to the bus stop in Slussfors or to the flight transfer connecting to the afternoon flight from Arvidsjaur.
Husky tour dates 2025/26
Husky Safari
December
*Excluded from the Early bird offer.
05.12. – 09.12.2025
09.12 – 13.12.2025
14.12. – 18.12.2025
18.12. – 22.12.2025
22.12. – 26.12.2025*
26.12. – 30.12.2025
30.12.2025 – 03.01.2026*
January
03.01. – 07.01.2026
07.01. – 11.01.2026
11.01. – 15.01.2026
22.01. – 26.01.2025
FEBRUARY
11.02. – 15.02.2026
15.02. – 19.02.2026
19.02. – 23.02.2026
23.02. – 27.02.2026
27.02. – 03.03.2026
March
03.03. – 07.03.2026
08.03. – 12.03.2026
12.03. – 16.03.2026
16.03. – 20.03.2026
20.03. – 24.03.2026
24.03. – 28.03.2026
29.03. – 02.04.2026
April
02.04. – 06.04.2026
06.04. – 10.04.2026
10.04. – 14.04.2026
14.04. – 18.04.2026
19.04. – 23.04.2026
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Husky Expedition
March
18.03. – 26.03.2026
April
31.03. – 08.04.2026*
08.04. – 16.04.2026*
*Will be guided by two-time World Champion Petter Karlsson himself.
Your winter is already fully planned?
No problem! Simply join our waiting list and find out about our new dates next year before everyone else!
