Norway : Tromso and the Icehotel

An exhilarating day on husky trail to the wilderness and get an insight to a musher's every day life. This excursion includes a two-course lunch in a wilderness lodge and concludes with a visit to the dog kennels. You can either choose to sit on the sledge as a passenger or try out your skills as a musher.

Join well known photographer in the North of Norway, Kjetil Skogil, perhaps best known for taking Joanna Lumley out in search of the northern lights; something that she like many of you out there had dreamed of viewing. The tour departs early evening by minibus, with a maximum of 8 passengers, therefore it is vital to book early.

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A short walk with your guide to the surrounding forest of the ICEHOTEL. After an introduction to the technique, you can try cross-country ski-ing in the specially made tracks, whilst the guide prepares the camp fire and hot drinks.  

Transfer from from Rica Ishavshotel, Tromso to Camp Tamok, a wilderness camp about 75 mins away. This fascinating trip covers everything from grooming the huskies to learning how to drive a dog sledding team as you travel through the winter landscapes through the beautiful valley of Vass - approximate distance 16km. You will be able to drive in pairs, one driver and one passenger on each sled with the opportunity to swap around half way. Hot meal included as well as outer clothing and footwear. (Dog sledding duration is approx. 4.5 hours)

There are more dogs than people in Jukkasjarvi and its surrounds! Enjoy a husky sledge ride through quiet forest trails with a skilled musher. A short stop is made for coffee and cakes by a campfire.

On site at the ICEHOTEL be guided by an expert, often someone directly involved in the building of the hotel or the decoration within, and learn how to fashion a small block of ice into your very own masterpiece. This is a truly absorbing activity and surprisingly entertaining. As sharp implements are used, the minimum age for participants is 12 years but for anyone above that, this is a highly recommended way to spend some time. And, the best sculptures are presented around the ICEHOTEL complex and at dinner that evening in the ICEHOTEL restaurant.

This is a fascinating 2-hour guided tour of the world’s largest iron-ore mine, just outside of Kiruna. Explore part of the intricate tunnel system and various underground facilities then learn about the plans for future expansion which include moving the town above! Transportation between the ICEHOTEL and Kiruna at additional cost. Please note that this excursion can only be booked locally.

Travel by minibus and take snowmobiles deep into the heart of the pasture - then it is time to wait. This excursions is operated in co-operation with Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the ICEMOOSE project. The guide on this exclusive trip is very careful not to disturb the animals and it is often possible to have them grazing close by. Sightings cannot be guaranteed. Lunch included. Price includes third party insurance (self-risk excess SEK 8000). Drivers must hold a valid driving licence. Limited to 8 spaces.

Travel by minibus to the riding stables, where the eager Icelandic horses are waiting. After an introduction and getting familiar with your horse, saddle up and ride through the snow clad forest in search of the moose. It is often easy to find these majestic animals as they are not scared of the horses. Lunch back at the farm, before return transfer to the Icehotel. Min age 12, max weight 90 kg.