Holmen Husky Lodge - Weekend Adventure

Description:

With our Weekend Adventure package you can get a taste of the dog sledding lifestyle. Become a musher for a weekend. Take care of your own dogs and feel the thrill of racing across the pristine Finnmark Mountain Plateau. Staying in a traditional mountain cabin, you’ll get a sense of what life is like up in the north. It is a freedom like no other, with Arctic nature stretching out as long as the eye can see. You’ll take care of your own team of huskies, just like other mushers do. From feeding to harnessing, you’ll do it all. And if you’re lucky, the night sky will be filled with dancing, northern lights. Why don’t you join us?

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Itinerary:

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Day 1

On the first day you will do a bit of everything. Upon arrival you’ll meet your guides, get your room, clothing and equipment. Shortly after we will go out on our first dog sled tour and get a sense of feeling for the sled and dogs. The tour is followed by dinner, jacuzzi and sauna.

Transfer from Alta City Centre or Alta Airport to Holmen Husky Lodge (approx. 15 minute drive)

Check in to Tipi or Dome

Followed by dog sled tour:

Equipment handout: Thermal suits, hat, gloves and boots
Safety brief
Approximately one hour self-drive dog sled tour (depending on weather conditions)
2 Persons per sled

Followed by:

3-Course dinner
Jacuzzi & sauna

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Day 2

On the second day we’re headed to the mountain cabin. We’ll start the day with dog team handout and information about the day. The goal of the day is to get over the mountain plateau, park our dogs and check in to our accommodation where we will stay for the night.

Breakfast, team hand out and lunch packing
Transport to the foot of the mountain
Put up dog teams
3 Hour dog sled tour on the Finnmark Mountain Plateau (time depending on weather conditions)
Park and feed dogs
Lunch around bonfire
Check in to mountain cabin
Dinner

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Day 3

On the third day we will make our way back home over the mountain plateau. Get back to our lodge where sauna, jacuzzi and a good meal awaits.

Breakfast
Put up dog teams
3 Hour dog sled tour over the Finnmark Mountain Plateau (time depending on weather conditions)
Pack dog trailer and equipment
Transport from mountain back to Holmen Husky Lodge
Put back all the dogs on their kennels
Jacuzzi & sauna
3-Course dinner

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Day 4

Breakfast
Check out
Transport from Holmen Husky Lodge to Alta City Centre or Alta Airport

Departures:

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No 2021 Departures
2022 Departures Coming Soon

Transfer Options:

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Alta Tourist Information Centre
Alta Airport
Own transport - Check in from 14:00 / Free Parking

Our Accommodations:

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Our Facilities:

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Our Food:

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Breakfast (included)

Breakfast buffet
Day 2, 3 & 4

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Lunch (included)

Packed lunch
Day 2 & 3

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3-Course Dinner (included)

All our meals are made of short travelled and local commodities – main ingredient is always some kind of fish or meat
Note allergies upon booking
Day 1, 2 & 3

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Snacks

Different types of snacks are available in our reception (not included)

Prices:

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TIPI

Per Adult: 8990 NOK

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ARCTIC DOME

Per Adult: 10990 NOK

Getting Here:

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By Plane:

Holmen Husky Lodge is located 15 minutes by car from Alta Airport (ALF)

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Flights:

Oslo Airport (OSL) – Alta Airport (ALF)

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Airlines: SAS, NORWEGIAN & WIDEROE

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Tromsø Airport (TOS) – Alta Airport (ALF)

Duration: 40 minutes
Airlines: SAS, NORWEGIAN & WIDEROE

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By car/bus:

Tromsø to Alta under 6 hours (380 km)
Nordkapp to Alta under 4 hours (236 km)

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We Recommend To Bring:

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What's Included?

Thermal suit
Mittens
Hat
Boots
Headtorch

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What do I need t bring?

Sunglasses
Wool thermals (100% merino wool is best)
Wool or fleece sweater
Camera
Sun cream (March & April)
Small backpack
Spare clothing
Swimwear

Disclaimer

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The weather CAN become extreme in this part of the world. Holmen Husky Lodge reserves the right to change the itinerary or cancel the tour if the weather conditions appear unsafe.

Price Per Adult

From 8990 NOK