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SWEDEN DOGSLEDDING
ARCTIC CIRCLE DOGSLED EXPEDITION
SWEDEN · 7 DAYS · GRADE: C/D
An adventurous journey by dogsled, travelling from cabin to cabin through the Arctic wilderness of Swedish Lapland
Our dogsled expedition starts from our base in Kaupinnen, close to the Icehotel, and takes a long loop into the remote lands to the north. After a morning's instruction we head straight into our extended tour, with five days of challenging `mushing' ahead of us. Crossing varied Arctic terrain of frozen lakes, forest and tundra, we travel from cabin-to-cabin, carrying our gear in our sleds. This region is the heartland of the Sami (or Lappish) people and their herds of roaming reindeer. The trip includes a night under canvas, which allows us to travel a more remote and challenging circular route.
ACTIVITY PROFILE
No previous experience necessary, but this is definitely the more demanding of our two dogsledding weeks, with long distances and basic living conditions. Grade: C/D.
GROUP
Min. 4, max. 6. Min. age 18 yrs.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
· Flights from Heathrow to Kiruna via Stockholm with SAS, airport transfers · 2 nights Mushers Lodge, 3 nights simple wilderness cabins, 1 night heated tent · 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners TRIP CODE CSD · 7 DAYS · SUN TO SAT
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· 5 day dogsled expedition · Full Arctic clothing and 4 season sleeping bag · Musher guide for expedition days
ITINERARY
Day 1: Fly from Heathrow to Kiruna via Stockholm. Transfer to Mushers Lodge. Day 2: Dogsled instruction; short trip to make sure dog teams are well balanced. Overnight in wilderness lodge. (10-15 km). Day 3: Head northwest following Torne River to Tornetrask Lake. Pitch tent and collect firewood for night in under canvas. (35-55 km). Day 4: Mush north and east across remote mountain tundra towards a small Sami settlement called Jarama. Simple reindeer herders cabin. (55-65 km). Day 5: Travel east towards Ovre Soppero, a Sami village on the Lainio River. (50 km). Cabin accommodation. Day 6: The longest day, following the `Tobacco Trail' south and west to Jukkasjarvi. Short visit to the Icehotel if time allows, before we return to the Mushers Lodge. (70 km). Day 7: Fly from Kiruna to Heathrow via Stockholm.
LODGE, CABINS & TENT
We spend 2 nights in the `Mushers Lodge' in Kaupinnen in 4-5 person rooms, with shared facilities and a sauna. 3 nights of the expedition will be in basic wilderness cabins: these generally consist of just 1 room which serves as a kitchen, dining and sleeping area. The cabins are heated by woodburning stoves, and have basic outside toilets. Night 3 is spent under canvas in a large communal tent, which is heated for part of the night (or all night in extreme conditions).
2008 Season
Prices are £ sterling per person
CSD803 20 Jan 26 Jan 1799 1489 CSD809 02 Mar 08 Mar 1799 1489 CSD805 03 Feb 09 Feb 1799 1489 CSD811 16 Mar 22 Mar 1799 1489 CSD807 17 Feb 23 Feb 1799 1489 CSD813 30 Mar 05 Apr 1799 1489
No Local Payment (see page 11) Single rooms not available Land only start and end: Mushers Lodge, Kaupinnen Insurance £28
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