Engholm Husky design lodge outside
Karasjok
- in the
heart of the Sámi culture
is your
base all four days. The program incl. 1 daytrip
with the sled dogs and
1 day
trip
with snomobile to a traditional
sami reindeer herder with their reindeer herd on the plateu.
You do not need to be exceptionally fit or strong. If it not fit to run
your own dog team, you can safely drive a second sled connected
behind the guide sled, or sit comfortably wrapped in reindeer
skin in the guide's sled. 25-40km.
All accommodation on
Engholm Husky design Lodge.
Look at photos and videos from preveious Engholm Husky Holidays.
Detail program.
Day 1:
Program start with dinner. The
guide will have the first briefing
regarding
the program.
Day 2: The morning is spent provision of arctic snowsuits, boots etc.
Organizing the teams of huskies and learning the basics of caring for
your team and driving the sleds. After an introduction in dogsledding you will have your "own" team of 4-6 dogs.
If you
for some reason do not want to drive your own dog-team,
you can safely drive a
second sled connected behind the guide sled, alternatively, ride comfortably wrapped in reindeer skin in the guide's sled. On the daytrip we will drive in varied terrain,
beyond the beaten tracks.
It is good chance
to see moose.
We
stop for a lunch break around an open fire. Close-up nature impressions
together with a guide, who likes to share his knowledge and admiration
of nature and outdoor-life with you.
Day 3 This day will
be memorable. We travel beyond the beaten tracks by snowmobile to a winter settlement for Sámi reindeer herders
who pursue their livelihood here on the winter
pasture.
We
may
spend the
day together with them and join their daily life
with
their reindeers and get insight in their way of living and herding. This
adventure is a unique privilege made available for few by a Sámi family
from Karasjok.
We have a cosy wood heated sauna and outdoor hot tub ready on
request for those tempted. Maybe with northern lights above.
(We take reservations about change in the order of the days)
Day 4: The program end at breakfast.
It's worth considering whether to
stay some extra days for interesting
activities as
lodge guest.There is always a lot happening
on our farm,
puppies are learning to socialize.
Many interesting books can be read in the "Dogmusher library".
Smaller
tours
can be ventured upon alone if
desired: Snow shoeing,
cross-country skiing, tour with our kicksleds or walking.
You can book a
extra sled dog tour.
Tour with a snowmobile.
Local handicrafts and shops can be found at the local Sámi
village. The
National
Sámi
Museum,
guided tour at Norwegian Sami parliament, Sami art gallery,
Sápmi theme park
and the local knife smith are also worth visiting.
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