Finnish Dogsledding Adventure

In the morning you take a short walk to the Arctic sleddog centre where you meet your friendly huskies for the first time. After a short instruction of the basic principles of mushing, you pack our sleds and ready ourselves for the 5-day expedition into the wilderness. As you set off from Muonio, signs of human activity become less and less, and by the time you reach your spot for lunch by an open fire all thoughts of city life is quickly forgotten. Passing through the snow-covered forests of the Muonio territory your 30km journey eventually brings you to the first wilderness hut called Matinkamppa. Before enjoying the sauna and the roaring fire, your guide will explain the importance of looking after the dogs first and will show you how to feed them and settle them down for the night. (B,L,D)

Using a simple reindeer track carved through the snow by the local herdsmen today's route takes you into the oldest national park in Finland, Pallas-Yllas National Park. The primeval forest that defines this stunning region is not only home to a wide variety of wildlife but also boasts the cleanest air in all of Europe. As you glide silently through the narrow tracks the surrounding fells create a dramatic backdrop to this memorable day. As you arrive at Saukko-oja cabin for the night, the day culminates with a fantastic view over the Ruototunturi Fells, whose peak is the meeting point of the Muonio and Enontekio municipality. (B,L,D) 

On this final day of dogsledding you take a 35km route back towards civilisation. As you near the Arctic sleddog centre once more the tracks begin to widen and the dogs get a whiff that they are now on the home straight. A ripple of energy and excitement suddenly grips the pack as their home comes into view. Once back at the centre you unharness our dogs for the last time and bid a final farewell to your four-legged companions. (B,L,D)