Husky Sled and Northern Lights Expedition

I joined the trip in March and I had an amazing experience. Our guides Phil and Rasmus are very knowledgeable and took good care of our group. Accommodation was wonderful and the meals were always very tasty. The huskies were friendly and energetic. It was great that you could be involved from feeding the dogs, to preparing the sled and of course to do drive the dog sled. Mushing was a lot of fun. We all got to know our dog sledding team really well and it wasn´t easy to say goodbye the last day. I wish there would be a longer trip available. As for the kit list you should know that you´ll need a bag ca. 20 - 30l (hiking daypack) to bring the necessities you´ll need for the 2 nights in the hut (e. g. water bottle, toiletries, pyjama) on the sled. You really don´t need much as you´ll just wear your layers and the thermal clothes that are provided. All in all I recommend booking this trip.

Highly recommend this trip the environment, guides, dogs, accommodations, and food was great.

Absolutely loved this mini adventure. Fantastic experience: huskies, mushing, Northern Lights, wonderful group of travellers, Arctic landscape, food and accommodation. Fantastic, fun, thoughtful and experienced guides: Phill and Rasmus!!! Very special experience.

Wonderful three days! The guides Phil and Rasmus looked after us perfectly from start to finish. The huskies at Holman were an absolute credit to the Holman team, excellent condition, perfectly fed and looked after and bursting with energy! The accommodation was first class, the Fjord Hotel for the first and last night was very clean, warm and with excellent breakfasts! The hut for the second and third night was something special, after 30km of mushing each day it’s a perfect stop. Very warm clean rooms, comfortable beds and a wonderful host who cooked all our meals which were like eating at a top restaurant, we had local reindeer and artic char which was delicious. Whale meat and reindeer tongue for breakfast was also really tasty (there were lots of other options). Hot chocolate and waffles were also amazing! The sauna on the second night was very welcome also. To make our stay here completely perfect the northern lights joined us for the first night and we sat outside next to the dogs to watch which was enchanting. The scenery that we encountered was like nothing else, the vastness as you travel the frozen lakes is extraordinary, the second third day travelling back off the beaten track we didn’t see another person from start to finish. Feeding and kitting up your husky team ready for their days work and then doing the same in the evening is a really good way of bonding with your huskies. We kept the same dogs in our team for the whole trip which was really interesting to see how they worked. All the kit you’re given keeps you very warm! I didn’t need half of the kit I took with me, the suits, boots, hat and gloves kept you super comfortable.

This was an incredible trip in every regard. The scenery was stunning, the accommodation lovely, the food excellent, the huskies very well cared for, and the guide fantastic. The guide made on the spot adaptations to accommodate my neurodiversity which meant I was able to enjoy the trip all the more, I can’t thank him enough

The combination of guides (Phil and Helena), location and time of year, travel mates, degree of difficulty, and the dogs (definitely the dogs) made this the most exceptional trip…ever. Phil set the tone from the start and it was our group’s good fortune to be compatible. The setting was other worldly and while demanding, Helena and Phil anticipated every challenge. In addition to their confidence-inspiring dog and sledding skills, they were both so darned kind…. I iwsh there were more adventures to follow w them on.

Absolutely amazing time. This was so amazing. I will miss my team of dogs; Cactus, MiniMinnie, Pasta, Omega, Sirius, and Bruener. They were everything you could ask for. The Guides, Phil and Helene, were top notch. They ensured we were well informed and prepared for all parts of the adventures. Also, the Holman Husky support staff made it to where the Guides were able to concentrate on the us and there was zero admin hold ups as we moved from one thing to the next. The dogs- You can tell the staff really care about the dog's welfare and making sure they are being taken care for at all times. Both Guides checked on the condition of every dog at the end of each day. You could tell the dogs really loved what they were doing with how excited they would get as soon as the harnesses came out and ever more so once they got hooked to the sled. Hotel- the hotel we said at the first and last night was very beautiful with a great view of the fjord. And the all the meals served here were incredibly tasty! I really ensured the fresh breads and jams. Mountain Cabin- Milles, the caretaker of the cabin, and her family have been taking care of this cabin for generations. She is an amazing cook and incredibly sweet lady setting the standard for Grandmas everywhere. A visit to the sauna followed by her cooking is a great way to end the day. The other Adventures- The 7 other people that were on the trip with me were friendly and outgoing. The conversations and companionship were an added plus to the whole thing, increasing the overall experience. I was very impressed by Charles and his wife Nancy. They were 65-70 years old and have made the most of their lives and had tons of great stories. At first, I didn't think they would be able to keep up but they were helping out every step of the way. Never taking a break until all the dogs were take care of and set up for the night. I could easily write pages and pages more about the adventure, but I will stop here. Just know I will be doing this trip again in the future and booking other adventures as well hoping that the next will be at least half as good as this one. Can't wait for the next trip!!!

The vast, cold, blustery Finnmark plateau changes with every glance. One minute swirling wind whips the ice in to white flurries and then the long sunset begins to cast reds, purples and deep oranges over the low leafless birch forest as we move in to the long dark night. The guiding by Phil and Helene was simply fantastic. Calm, expert, caring and constantly working to build a great team spirit amongst a very varied group from all over the world. And the dogs…oh the dogs! Each individual has a different character and role to play in the sled. You can learn how to get them ready, feed and harness their energy, literally. This is not a trip like any other. It’s remote, the huskies, the landscape need to be experienced and to be understood. We saw the northern lights and the first sun in the region for four months and epic epic sunsets. And yes, the food, saunas and ice bath are all fantastic. It’s also not too difficult, even in swirling winds at -20 centigrade. But you have to be “game”.

I laughed with some amazing people and our amazing guides, thanks Phil and Helena. I cried out of sheer awe of where I was and what I was doing. I met some truly wonderful and inspiring people and I will never ever forget them and this trip. If you love dogs and you want to try this. Don’t hesitate. It’s tough at times but so so worth it. The food. Omg the food was more than I ever expected. It’s a wonderful mix of luxury and endurance. Loved it

It's hard to express just how amazing this trip has been. A genuine true adventure. So much done in just a few days. Everything worked. Holmen are excellent, Nik and Rasmus were phenomenal guides, the company was spot on and the dogs - they make it for sure. We had some pretty challenging weather but the dogs got us through it. So much respect and admiration for them. My only wish is that it could have been longer. I'll be back, for sure