How many dogs will pull the sled?
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.
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My company has 50 employees. Do you have capacity for larger groups?
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.
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What are your safety measures?
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 [...]
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From where can I be picked up?
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 [...]
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What is included in the price?
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.
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Does your service differ from that of other similar companies?
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 [...]
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There are many sled dog tour companies in Lapland, why should I choose Active Lapland?
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 [...]
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Will we encounter wildlife during the trip?
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 [...]
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Can I view the northern lights during a dog sledding trip?
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.
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Kiruna is far north of the Arctic Circle – will I be cold during the trip?
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.