Norwegian Winter Family Adventure

Arrive and shared transfer to Trasti & Trine. This intimate, family run lodge includes a terrace and plenty of room outside for children to play. Settle into your glass walled 'Radderud', a unique wooden built house with 2 floors and windows from the floor to the roof. On the first floor there is a hall, small kitchen bench with sink and kettle, one bathroom with shower and toilet and two bedrooms with one double bed. On the second floor there are one sofa that can turn into a comfort double bed, a sitting group with table and chairs.

Enjoy dinner this evening, where local and homemade, organic food is a big focus, with a top chef as one of the owners.

There is dog yard with 60 Alaskan huskies, not far from the cottage. Families are welcome to go into the kennel and say hello.

After breakfast, after a brief and precise introduction about how to operate the sled, your family will go into the dog yard, where you will be greeted by many happy Alaskan huskies. They are used to being visited by guests of all ages, and have been handled ever since they were young puppies. Every dog has its own kennel with its name on it. You will be given a card with the name of the dogs that are going on the trip. Then it’s time to get started. The harness is hanging in its rightful place and it’s time to find the right dogs. In this way, you are involved in preparing the dog team. You will use a big sled together. There is also a special children’s sled, which older children can drive if they prefer.

When everything is ready, the dogs will be eager to set off. Open the gate and set off into the forest. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity, the enthusiastic dogs and the majestic nature.

During this trip, drive in the forest, open landscape and beside Alta River or on frozen sections. Two people ride per sled; one musher and one who sits on the sled, then stop and swap places en route.

After a while you return to the kennel. The dogs need to be returned to their respective kennels, and you help with this. Then it’s time to relax around an open fire with a hot drink and home baking to eat. Your guides on this trip have trained the dogs all autumn and winter and also competed in some sled dog races, from shorter races right up to the world’s longest sled dog race.

This morning, enjoy a snowshoe hike with the huskies coming along for company. There is possibly the option (minimum of 2 people) to join the chef, with preparing the lunch today, in a private cooking class. Ask us if you are interested.

After breakfast, say good bye to your favourite huskies and transfer to the Sorrisniva Snowhotel. Your 'Frozen' stay is beautifully decorated with intricate ice sculptures that capture the spirits of the famous and beloved Norwegian folk heroes. Be surprised by how warm a stay is here - snuggle up on reindeer skins in thick and comfy sleeping bags. Interconnecting family rooms.

This afternoon, you will meet the reindeers and learn about the Sami Culture. Join a reindeer sled tour, 2.5 -3 km along prepared trail. During the tour you will have good time for conversation about Sami cultural experiences. You will be dressed in warm clothing if needed. The Sami guide and reindeer herder will guide you along through unforgettable events that highlight their past and present culture.

During the sled tour, you will warm up by the open fire in a traditional Sami tent, or “lavvo”, and enjoy hot coffee, tasty cake and other small snacks. You will sit on your back on the ground like the Sami in the old days. There is reindeer skin on the ground to keep you warm.

This evening, on returning to the Snowhotel, you will be served a 3-course dinner based on local ingredients, cultivated, gathered and harvested in the region.

After breakfast, private transfer to the airport. If you have time, you can do an optional snowmobile safari.