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Frequently Asked Questions
Lapland is a unique part of the world. Whereas in Alaska you often need to board a small plane to reach pristine places, in Lapland the wilderness is easily accessible yet genuine and untouched. We operate in Kiruna which is situated 200km north of the Arctic Circle. Most sled dogs trips in Alaska are situated much further south. So, if you want to experience the real ARCTIC (without having to visit the North Pole) Lapland is the place for you. Lapland also offers a genuine cultural experience which includes the indigenous Sámi people and local winter festivals. In addition, Kiruna is the home of the world famous ICEHOTEL. A trip to Lapland offers the best of everything!
You can visit ICEHOTEL, explore the indigenous Sámi reindeer culture, go down hill skiing at the world’s northernmost skiing resort and go hunting for the northern lights. If you travel to Kiruna at the end of January you can enjoy the Kiruna Snow Festival in downtown Kiruna.
Our trips are designed to suit everybody, regardless of age, fitness or experience. On some of our trips you ride as a passenger in our sleds and also on the “drive your own team-trips” the option to travel as a passenger is always available.
Prior to departure, our guests are equipped in arctic gear from head to toe. Because the air in Lapland is very dry, you will feel warm when dressed in our winter gear.
The northern lights, aurora borealis, are often visible in Lapland. Our Aurora Ride is especially designed for those interested in northern lights viewing. Also our overnight trips are a great opportunity to admire the northern lights.
There is plenty of wildlife in Lapland. We frequently encounter reindeer and moose on the trail and birds such as ptarmigan and eagle. Dog sledding is a silent way of travelling which means we can approach wild animals without disturbing them.
Active Lapland is among the companies with the longest experience of running dog sledding trips for tourists. We also have the largest capacity in the region (the largest number of dogs) which means that we can cater for both large and small groups. Since we have many dogs to choose from, our sled dogs get plenty of rest and are always happy to hit the trail.
Active Lapland strive to provide the best possible trips for our guests. This means that we pay attention to detail and aim to provide “that little extra” which keeps our guests returning year after year. With over 30 years of experience in tourism, we know how to create memories that last a lifetime.
Pick-up from your hotel and return transfer, use of warm winter gear, assistance of Active Lapland’s professional guides, drinks and meals on trips where this is offered.
Our pick-up service includes all hotels within 20 km of Kiruna and Jukkasjärvi. This means that we will also pick-up guests staying at the world famous Ice Hotel. Please be outside the front entrance of your hotel 10 min before the start of your trip. You can also choose to be picked up directly at Kiruna Airport by booking our Airport Pickup by Sled Dog trip.
If you’re staying in Abisko or Björkliden we cannot pick you up from your hotel but will be pleased to greet you outside Scandic Ferrum Hotel in central Kiruna when you book a trip with us. In this case, mention Scandic as your hotel when you make a booking.
Unlike some other companies, we do not let a guest drive another guest in the sled. A holiday should be all about relaxing and having fun and this does not involve being responsible for another guest’s safety. During trips where passenger sleds are used, they are always driven by professional guides who have the experience and training necessary for the job. On trips where you drive your own team of huskies, the sled only carriages your luggage and gear.
Active Lapland is a collaboration between several larger tour operators in Lapland. This means we can cater for groups of nearly any size. Early bookings are of course essential.
If you choose a trip where you will drive your own team, 4 huskies will be pulling the sled. On trips where guests ride in the sled there will often be more dogs on each team.
Our Alaskan huskies are socialized with people, including our own kids, from an early age and love the attention they receive from guests. You will make many new friends during your trip!
Yes, our Airport Pickup by Sled Dog package includes a visit to our kennel where you get to greet the dogs and meet some of our older puppies. During your visit you will also learn a little about the running of a sled dog kennel.
The easiest way is to book a flight with Scandinavian Airlines from Stockholm. The flight to Kiruna Airport in Swedish Lapland is approx. 1h 35 min. You can also travel by train to Kiruna. SJ, the Swedish rail company, has daily departures to and from Kiruna.
We provide a warm overall, winter boots, hat and gloves.
We can accommodate most dietary requirements if we are informed in advance. Please let us know at the time of booking of any food requirements or allergies.
We have a minimum age limit of 4 years for most of our passenger dog sledding tours.
We recommend you to be 15 years old to drive your own team.
The child’s rate is applied to anyone 12 years and under. Please respect that proof of age can be required.
Yes, it’s possible to book any of our tours on a private basis, please contact us for more information.