Kiruna: Husky Sled Ride with Guide & Arctic Gear Pickup

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1/21

Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Husky sledding through snowy forests with fika by the fire

You’ll ride through snowy forests near Kiruna on a guided husky sled tour, bundled in arctic gear with friendly local guides leading the way. There’s time to meet and cuddle the huskies, plus coffee and homemade cake served fireside in a Lavvu tent — all included along with pickup from central Kiruna. It’s more than just a ride; it feels like being part of something local and real.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Daytime dog sled ride experience

Pick up from central Kiruna
Drive to husky kennels
Receive premium arctic outerwear
Divide into sled groups
Begin sled ride through forest and lakes
Stop for drink and homemade cake at Lavvu
Meet and cuddle the huskies
Ask guides questions about area and dogs

The Experience

“You’ll want to hold on,” our guide said, grinning as the dogs started barking louder — it’s this wild, happy sound that kind of vibrates in your chest. We’d just bundled up at the kennel outside Kiruna, everyone fumbling with zippers and those big mittens they hand out (I swear I looked like a toddler). The air smelled sharp, like cold metal and pine needles. The dogs were jumping around, tails wagging so hard you’d think they might take off without us. I didn’t expect to feel nervous but there’s something about sitting low on that wooden sled, knees tucked up, waiting for twelve huskies to explode into motion. And then — they did.

The forest felt endless once we got going. Snow squeaked under the runners and everything else went quiet except for the steady panting of the dogs and the occasional call from our guide — he knew every single dog’s name, which still amazes me. At one point he pointed out some tracks in the snow (maybe moose? Or reindeer? I forget now), and told us stories about growing up here. My toes went numb after a while but honestly, I was too busy watching light flicker through the trees to care much.

Halfway through we stopped at their Lavvu — sort of like a Sami tipi — and ducked inside for coffee made over a fire. The warmth hit my face first, then that smell of woodsmoke and something sweet (the homemade cake is ridiculous, by the way). Everyone just sat there for a bit holding mugs in both hands; someone tried to pronounce one of the dog’s names and got it hilariously wrong — Li laughed so hard she almost spilled her coffee. We got to cuddle with the dogs before heading back out; their fur is softer than it looks. I still think about that moment when everything was quiet except for crackling logs and someone humming under their breath.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off from central Kiruna, premium arctic outerwear (parka jacket, insulated trousers, boots, mittens), all fees and taxes covered, an English-speaking guide driving your sled pulled by 12 huskies through forest trails, plus fresh coffee brewed over an open fire and homemade cake served inside their Lavvu tent before heading back.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Lapland Sleddog Adventures