Published on Dec, 2021
Amazing experience with the dogs! Pick up from the hotel, then a 40 minute drive to the dog sanctuary. We were given warm clothes to be comfortable with the -20°C we had that morning. Then we had clear instructions on how to steer the sled and communicate with signs to each other for our own safety but also the safety of the dogs. After that, we went dog sledding for 45 minutes on a path around the frozen woods, with the beautiful arctic sunrise. The dogs were full of energy as it was their first run, and we helped take off the weight and ran with them up the slopes. After we got back, we could then pet them, with the guide telling us their names and stories for each one. We could really tell that they cared about them, and made sure they had proper rest. We then went to warm up in a hut with hot sausages and hot juice. The guides were so friendly, telling us stories, their way of living in the cold conditions, very interesting. Then we walked to the frozen pond for ice fishing. We got to drill our own holes and use the mini fishing rods. And our group caught 2 salmon! The guide then prepared a fire and grilled the fresh filet for us! In the end, we were taken back to our hotel. For all that is included, this package was absolutely perfect, we definitely recommend it!