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Far Frontiers Travel specialises in tailor-making bespoke travel to Central Asia, China and Mongolia, the Far East, Indian Subcontinent and the Himalayas, Indochina, Middle East, North Africa and Europe, Russia and South America.
Arctic Norway
Early spring is a beautiful time of year in the Arctic and travelling by dog-sledge is to experience its true spirit. The silence is only broken by the hiss of the sledge runners and the panting and padding of the dogs.
Our expeditions in the mountains and high plateaux around Dividalen in Northern Norway have been organised and led by our Norwegian friends for over 15 years. Trees stand stark against the snow in the valleys and by day the low sun suffuses the snow covered landscape with pink, whilst when the night sky is clear, the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) create a vivid and dramatic display.
We can arrange short trips and extensions such as a visit by skidoo to the Sami (Lapp) people in their summer or winter camps. Traditionally a nomadic community, the Sami have farmed reindeer for centuries, following them along their grazing corridors from winter to summer pasture and back again. See them at work with their animals and enjoy a thrilling ride by reindeer sledge, as well as accepting their rich hospitality.
The coastal scenery of the Lofoten Islands is simply breathtaking. Turquoise waters, idyllic coves and glorious sandy beaches form a picturesque backdrop to the brightly painted cabins and craggy hillsides which are strewn with berries in autumn and thick with snow in winter. The coastline is dotted with seabirds, ducks, offshore seal colonies and the occasional minke whale.
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Fiona’s travel tips
TOP TIP: We provide superbly warm sledging suits and thick felt-lined boots so you will never be cold.GREAT DAY OUT: The polar museum in Tromsø – it has wonderful atmosphere. The Northern Lights Planetarium or ‘Polaria’ is also well worth a visit.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Stunning displays of the aurora borealis in the night-time sky in the depths of winter (if you’re lucky)!
BEST MEMORY: Sledging through spindrift across a frozen river.
DON’T MISS: Summer Island – it’s just one and a half hours’ drive from the Lofoten Islands which are five hours’ drive from Skjaerhaugen. Both offer cosy and comfortable cabin accommodation.
BEST TIME TO GO: January to early April has the best snow conditions for sledging. July and August for walking and camping.
Clients’ comments
“The equipment provided locally was great – we were warm, dry and comfortable in our suits and boots. The dogs are incredible, always keen to go and tireless. It was obvious the guys knew them very well and respected each individual dog for its attributes. Of course I cried like a baby when we waved goodbye to them all from the Ice Hotel… And finally, how could I forget! On the last night of our dog sledding we had a fantastic viewing of the northern lights. Fiona thank you very much for arranging the trip which all went so smoothly.”
Jude Perry and John Verschaeren, Dog sledge The King’s Way: Crossing Norway into Sweden