KIRUNA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Overnight Huskie Run: Drive into Kiruna’s Night-Wrapped Wilderness
An all-inclusive, guided overnight sleddog adventure from Lapland Wilderness Tours that pairs hands-on husky driving with a cozy cabin stay and full meals—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Overnight Huskie Run: Drive into Kiruna’s Night-Wrapped Wilderness.
From a mid‑afternoon pickup outside Kiruna you’ll set off with a team of Siberian huskies into an expanse of snow and silent trees, spending a night at a remote wilderness cabin where the dogs are fed and you share a warm 3‑course meal before returning the next morning.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Night-time Arctic Silence
A late‑afternoon departure carries you through winter plains and forest into a night‑wrapped landscape: the core of the trip is travel through the pristine winter environment around Kiruna, experienced directly from the sled.
Drive Your Own Team of Huskies
Participants are invited to drive their own husky team along the route; if you prefer not to drive you can ride on the guide’s sled with advance notice—children under 12 are not permitted to drive their own sleds.
Wilderness Cabin, Shared Meals
The overnight stop is Kaperas Lake Side Lodge, a wilderness cabin where the dog teams are fed and guests enjoy a three‑course dinner in the evening and a hearty cooked breakfast the following morning.
What the day feels like
What the Overnight Feels Like
You’re collected in the afternoon and pushed out into the hush of winter, alternating driving and mindful observation as teams pull across flats and through woods until the cabin appears by lake and woodsmoke; after dinner you bed down for the night, then in the morning wake to feed the dogs, eat breakfast and ready the teams for the return to camp.
THE LANDSCAPE
Night-time Arctic Silence
A late‑afternoon departure carries you through winter plains and forest into a night‑wrapped landscape: the core of the trip is travel through the pristine winter environment around Kiruna, experienced directly from the sled.
THE EXPERIENCE
Drive Your Own Team of Huskies
Participants are invited to drive their own husky team along the route; if you prefer not to drive you can ride on the guide’s sled with advance notice—children under 12 are not permitted to drive their own sleds.
THE CABIN
Wilderness Cabin, Shared Meals
The overnight stop is Kaperas Lake Side Lodge, a wilderness cabin where the dog teams are fed and guests enjoy a three‑course dinner in the evening and a hearty cooked breakfast the following morning.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs about 20 hours total: departure is at 15:30 with pickup in the afternoon and the group returns before lunchtime the next day, around 11:00.
The operator provides winter clothing and supplies a three‑course dinner at the cabin and a cooked breakfast the next morning; non‑alcoholic drinks are provided, though guests may bring their own alcoholic beverages.
Overnight accommodation is at Kaperas Lake Side Lodge; dogs are fed on arrival and guests receive dinner in the evening and breakfast the next morning.
Rates distinguish adults (13+) and children (up to 12); children under 12 cannot drive their own sleds—confirm exact pricing and age categories with the operator when booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What time does the trip start and finish?
Departure is at 15:30 with pickup in the afternoon; the tour returns the following day before lunchtime, around 11:00.
Can children drive the sleds?
No—children under 12 are not permitted to drive their own sleds; they may ride on the guide’s sled if you notify the operator in advance.
Are meals and accommodation included?
Yes—the overnight stay at Kaperas Lake Side Lodge includes a three‑course dinner after arrival and a cooked breakfast the next morning.
Is winter clothing supplied?
Yes—winter clothes are provided by the operator.
Are alcoholic drinks provided?
The operator provides only non‑alcoholic drinks; guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages.