Description
Arctic Wilderness & Husky Expedition in Finnish Lapland
Arctic Wilderness & Husky Expedition – The most unique adventure tour in Lapland
Experience the Arctic wilderness of Finnish Lapland through two traditional ways of winter travel. This fully guided small-group expedition, Arctic wilderness & husky expedition, combines snowshoe trekking in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park with a multi-day husky adventure deep in the remote northern wilderness.
During this expedition, you will snowshoe across snowy forests and fells while pulling expedition sleds, stay in remote wilderness huts, learn practical winter travel skills at the same time and drive your own husky team through the forests of Lapland.
Designed for adventurous travellers looking for a deeper and more authentic Lapland experience, this husky tour combined with snowshoeing offers a rare opportunity to experience the real silence, remoteness and beauty of the far north far beyond the typical tourist routes.
Arctic Wilderness & Husky Expedition highlights:
- Small-group Arctic winter expedition with huskies and snowshoes
- Snowshoe trekking in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
- Traditional pulka trekking
- Two nights in a remote wilderness hut with own group
- Day trip into the Arctic fells
- Traditional Finnish sauna experience
- Multi-day husky tour with your own dog team
- Overnight stay in a remote wilderness cabin with huskies
- Comfortable accommodation before and after the husky tour
- Fully guided by experienced Arctic wilderness professionals
- All accommodation, meals and transportation included
Who Is This Husky Tour & Snowshoe Trek For?
This combination with husky dogs and snowshoes is designed for active and sporty travellers who want more than a typical Lapland holiday. No previous husky or winter trekking experience is required, but participants should be comfortable spending full days outdoors in winter conditions. Good physical fitness level is key for everything.
The expedition is suitable for beginners with a good basic fitness level and an adventurous mindset. You do not need to be an athlete, but you should be prepared for physical activity, changing weather conditions and travelling in remote winter environments.
Arctic Wilderness & Husky Expedition itinerary:
Day 1 – Arrival in Lapland
Arrival by flight or train to Kittilä airport, where we can help you to organise a transfer to Ylläs. After settling into the accommodation, we will go through the expedition plan together, check all personal equipment and prepare for the upcoming adventure.
In the evening, we will enjoy a welcome dinner together and get to know the group before the expedition begins.
Accommodation in Ylläsjärvi.
Day 2 – Snowshoe Expedition Begins
After breakfast, we transfer to Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park where our snowshoe expedition begins.
We travel through the Arctic wilderness on snowshoes while pulling traditional expedition pulkas. The route takes us deeper into the remote fell area far away from civilisation.
By evening, we arrive at a remote wilderness hut that will serve as our basecamp for the next two nights.
Accommodation in a wilderness hut.
Day 3 – Day Trip into the Arctic Fell Wilderness
After breakfast, we leave the pulkas behind and head into the open fell landscape for a day hike through the Arctic wilderness.
During the day, we explore remote winter terrain, enjoy the silence of the national park and stop for an expedition lunch outdoors.
In the afternoon, we return to the wilderness hut where there is an opportunity to enjoy a traditional sauna.
Accommodation in a wilderness hut.
Day 4 – Return from the Wilderness & Transfer to Harriniva
Today we snowshoe back through the national park to our starting point.
After the trek, transportation takes us to Muonio and Harriniva, where the next stage of the expedition begins. In the evening, we enjoy a good dinner and relax in comfortable hotel-level accommodation before meeting the huskies.
Accommodation at Harriniva.
Day 5 – Husky Expedition Begins
After breakfast, we meet the dogs and begin our husky expedition. Each participant drives their own husky sled team after receiving driving instructions from the guides.
We travel through forests, frozen lakes and remote wilderness trails before arriving at a remote wilderness cabin after several hours of sledding.
After taking care of the dogs, we prepare dinner together and spend the evening surrounded by the Arctic wilderness.
Accommodation in a wilderness cabin.
Day 6 – Husky Safari Back to Harriniva
After breakfast, we continue the husky journey back toward Harriniva.
Driving your own sled team through the Arctic wilderness is a unique and unforgettable experience, offering a completely different perspective on winter travel in Lapland.
After arriving back at Harriniva, transportation takes us back to our original accommodation. In the evening, we enjoy a final dinner together and celebrate the expedition.
Accommodation in Ylläs.
Day 7 – Departure Day
After breakfast, it is time to begin the journey home. Transportation to Kittilä airport or railway station is organised according to the group schedule.
