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
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 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!
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
5 Day TourS
December
*Excluded from the Early bird offer.
02.12. – 06.12.2024
06.12 – 10.12.2024
10.12. – 14.12.2024
14.12. – 18.12.2024
18.12. – 22.12.2024
22.12. – 26.12.2024
26.12. – 30.12.2024
30.12.2024 – 03.01.2025
January
03.01. – 07.01.2025
07.01. – 11.01.2025
11.01. – 15.01.2025
21.01. – 25.01.2025
25.01. – 29.01.2025
29.01. – 02.02.2025
FEBRUARY
02.02. – 06.02.2025
06.02. – 10.02.2025
10.02. – 14.02.2025
14.02. – 18.02.2025
18.02. – 22.02.2025
22.02. – 26.02.2025
26.02. – 02.03.2025
March
02.03. – 06.03.2025
06.03. – 10.03.2025
10.03. – 14.03.2025
14.03. – 18.03.2025
18.03. – 22.03.2025
22.03. – 26.03.2025
26.03. – 30.03.2025
30.03. – 03.04.2025
April
03.04. – 07.04.2025
07.04. – 11.04.2025
11.04. – 15.04.2025
15.04. – 19.04.2025
19.04. – 23.04.2025
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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
08.03. – 16.03.2025
16.03. – 24.03.2025
24.03. – 01.04.2025
April
01.04. – 09.04.2025*
09.04. – 17.04.2025*
*Excluded from the Early bird offer.
*Will be guided by 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!
