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 could be windy, icy or snowy but that won’t stop us having an incredible experience together.

Our 5 and 9 days tours require a high level of fitness. 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!

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.

Each day, you travel through stunning, untouched wilderness. There’s something truly special about being out there, far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The silence, the fresh air, and the connection with the dogs make it an unforgettable experience

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.

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, a high level of physical fitness is required because the journey can be demanding.

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.

Overall, if you’re looking for a true wilderness adventure, these dog sled tours are an amazing way to experience the beauty of nature and the thrill of mushing with a team of huskies. It’s an adventure you’ll never forget.

Personal touch

We believe in the personal touch. Our tours are all limited to a maximum of 4 guests, which allows us to enjoy a cosy atmosphere and means our guides can give each person any guidence and help they need.

Incredible nature

Explore with us the beautiful Kirjesålandet Nature Reserve. Kirjesålandet is part of the Vindelfjällens Nature Reserve which covers 5500 square kilometers of astounding nature and is the largest Nature reserve in Europe.

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 either buy the bus stop in Slussfors.

You will be staying the first and the last night of the tour in our fully equipped guesthouse.

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.

Depending on your time of arrival, you will eat lunch and dinner together with your guide.

You will also go to the kennel for an introduction of mushing and meeting our Alaskan Huskies.

After dinner your are welcome to relax in the sauna or chill out in our cozy living room, and get ready for the adventure ahead!

Husky Tour Dates 2024/25

5 Day Tours

December

*Excluded from the Early bird offer.

02.12. – 06.12.2024

4/4

06.12 – 10.12.2024

2/4

10.12. – 14.12.2024

4/4

14.12. – 18.12.2024

2/4

18.12. – 22.12.2024

4/4

22.12. – 26.12.2024

4/4

26.12. – 30.12.2024

FULL

30.12.2024 – 03.01.2025

FULL

January

03.01. – 07.01.2025

FULL

07.01. – 11.01.2025

4/4

11.01. – 15.01.2025

2/4

21.01. – 25.01.2025

4/4

25.01. – 29.01.2025

FULL

29.01. – 02.02.2025

4/4

FEBRUARY

02.02. – 06.02.2025

FULL

06.02. – 10.02.2025

4/4

10.02. – 14.02.2025

4/4

14.02. – 18.02.2025

2/4

18.02. – 22.02.2025

4/4

22.02. – 26.02.2025

2/4

26.02. – 02.03.2025

2/4

March

02.03. – 06.03.2025

4/4

06.03. – 10.03.2025

2/4

10.03. – 14.03.2025

4/4

14.03. – 18.03.2025

3/4

18.03. – 22.03.2025

4/4

22.03. – 26.03.2025

4/4

26.03. – 30.03.2025

4/4

30.03. – 03.04.2025

4/4

April

03.04. – 07.04.2025

4/4

07.04. – 11.04.2025

2/4

11.04. – 15.04.2025

4/4

15.04. – 19.04.2025

4/4

19.04. -23.04.2025

4/4

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!

March

28.02. – 08.03.2025

FULL

08.03. – 16.03.2025

4/4

16.03. – 24.03.2025

4/4

24.03. – 01.04.2025

4/4

April

01.04. – 09.04.2025*

FULL

09.04. – 17.04.2025*

4/4

*Excluded from the Early bird offer.

*Will be guided by Petter Karlsson.

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!

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.

Our goal for the day could be the cabin at Syterstugan or some other location further to the north. This area of the King’s trail (Kungsleden) one of Sweden’s best -known trails, famous for its outstanding natural beauty.

We will explore the area around Syterstugan, an area of outstanding natural beauty, before returning for chores and dinner at the cabin or camping on the trail.

We will continue dog sledding along the King’s Trail towards the remote hamlet of Ammarnäs.

In good conditions, our goal is to reach the cabin at Magasjö. Alternatively, this night may be spent winter camping.

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.