Husky Tours Lapland: Enjoy the ride of your life in Swedish Lapland
By Malin Norman | Photos: Husky Tours Lapland
With extensive experience in the tourism industry, including dogsledding companies, tour operators and hotels, Jordana and Kent set up Husky Tours Lapland in 2007. Based in Kiruna, the couple offers high-quality, small-scale tours in Kiruna and beyond, with their fantastic team of guides and dogs. Whether joining a Sit Back & Relax morning tour, a Northern Lights tour, a Sit & Drive tour, or a longer overnight tour, prepare yourself for the adventure of a lifetime!
“When we started the company, it was just the two of us. Together, we built everything from scratch. But now with three boys, our family has expanded a little,” smiles Jordana. “Our kids very much participate in our adventurous lifestyle. Hence our motto has never changed: we want to share our outdoor lifestyle and our passion for the dogs with people from all walks of life.”
Jordana has travelled extensively and worked as a tour guide in various places across the globe, such as Turkey, Sicily and Norway, to name a few. Her husband Kent has a broad knowledge of the wilderness, and more than 20 years’ experience in breeding dogs. He is also a skilled carpenter and has built all the buildings on the grounds, from dog yards to the magnificent family home. It all adds up to the perfect combination of skills for a husky tour company.
With heart and soul at the centre of everything they do, the family is able to provide guests with memories that last a lifetime. “Our business is not just about offering a husky tour in Kiruna,” emphasises Jordana. “On our tours, you get to enjoy the varied landscape and wilderness of Swedish Lapland as it should be, without other tourist companies or tourism traffic. And you’ll have an awesome time!”
Sit back & relax, or go all in
Tours include the Sit Back & Relax Morning Husky Tour and the Sit Back & Relax Northern Lights Husky Tour, where the sled is driven by experienced guides, for example. During the Sit & Drive Combo Husky Tour, guests get the chance to be a musher themselves. Jordana explains: “This is our most popular tour, where you get the thrill of driving your own team of dogs and, halfway through, you swap over and sit on the sled, absorbing the spectacular scenery – this way, you get the best of both.”
The team also offers longer tours with overnight stays. “On the longer tours, you will be more involved, including feeding and taking care of your own team of three to four dogs,” says Jordana. “But regardless of tour, you will spend time with the dogs and get to see their fantastic personalities, as well as enjoying the magic of being in this environment.”
The stars of the crew
The dogs are the stars of the crew, no doubt; known for their hard-working nature. At the moment, the family has more than 80 Alaskan huskies, plus puppies. “Each of our dogs has a name and has their own personality. We know them all individually – our dogs are our four-legged family members and deserve the utmost respect and love.”
The family’s bond with the dogs is strong, and so is the connection between the huskies and the guides. “The dogs are so smart and eager to please, they really take your breath away. And we have awesome guides in our team, who have built a close connection with the dogs – a crucial dynamic when running this type of business.”
Respect for the environment
Husky Tours Lapland is located between two Sámi reindeer villages, and Jordana stresses the importance of showing respect for the environment and your neighbours. “In this location, we’re very aware and conscious of our effect on the environment and the people. Luckily, we have fantastic communication with both villages.”
The team makes its own trails for the tours, something that takes a lot of work. “Our guests should be able to experience the highlights of Lapland – rivers, creeks, forests – in a safe manner,” says Jordana. “For instance, on the special tour in the Norwegian mountains, we can go all the way there with the sleds without crossing any main road – that’s quite amazing.”
What was born from a passion for the outdoors 19 years ago, has grown into a fantastic family business that is appreciated by guest from near and afar. “At the end of the day, we want to share the lifestyle that we fell in love with and give people the same feeling of happiness,” adds Jordana. “Whether you’re a CEO or a student or a family with kids, when you’re here you will forget about everything else and just be in the now with our amazing dogs.”
Come and enjoy the ride of your life with Husky Tours Lapland!
Husky Tours Lapland
Phone/WhatsApp: +46 70 308 0223
Email: info@huskytours.com
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