Mountain stay on the King’s Trail

Departure on Wednesday.

DAY 1 | KIRUNA

After your arrival in Kiruna, a driver will bring you to the husky camp near Jukkasjärvi. There, you’ll meet your guide and the other participants of the tour. The guide will provide you with warm winter clothing and gear for the days ahead.

In the evening, you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner in our cozy kåta. Afterward, your guide will give an overview of the upcoming tour, introduce you to the basics of dog sledding, and explain how to safely handle both the sled and the dogs. You’ll also receive important information on how to behave in Arctic conditions and on the trail.

DAY 2 | DOGSLEDDING

The day begins with a shared breakfast. Afterwards, the equipment, sleds, and dogs are loaded into the vehicles for transport to the starting point—usually Nikkaluokta.

Once there, the sleds are unloaded and the first stage of the tour begins. You’ll travel along gently rolling trails toward either Singi or Vistas, depending on the weather. If strong winds are expected, the Vistas Valley is the preferred route for the first day. The distance is around 33 km—an ideal introduction for beginners to get a feel for the sled and the strength of the dogs.

Like all cabins along the northern “Kungsleden”, the huts in Singi and Vistas are part of the STF (Swedish Tourist Association) and offer a traditional sauna as well as a small shop.

After arriving at the cabin, the dogs are secured, water is fetched, and food is prepared and served for the dogs—with help from all participants. The day ends with a shared dinner and, if you like, a relaxing visit to the sauna.

DAY 3 to 6 | DOGSLEDDING

The days begin with feeding the dogs, followed by breakfast for the participants. Once the sleds are packed, you continue on to the next stage of the tour.

Daily routines and camp tasks remain consistent throughout the journey, as the needs of the dogs—such as rest periods and feeding times—are always the top priority. However, the time spent on the sled each day can vary depending on mountain conditions.

The weather in this region can change rapidly. Trails that were passable the day before may become difficult or impassable due to fresh snowfall or weakened snow bridges. Your guide will keep you updated daily.

DAY 7 | DOGSLEDDING

On the final day, you’ll complete the tour as you return to Nikkaluokta, passing Kebnekaise before descending into the valley. Once in Nikkaluokta, the dogs and equipment are loaded into vehicles for the transfer back to the husky camp.

In the evening, everyone comes together to celebrate with a warm, communal dinner in the inviting kåta—sharing stories and memories from an unforgettable adventure.

DAY 8 | KIRUNA 

After breakfast, the driver takes you to the airport.