The “Expedition Barents Sea” takes us from our husky lodge to Europe’s Arctic northeastern cape on the Barents Sea. Over a distance of roughly 1,000 kilometers we cross the northernmost regions of Sweden and Norway respectively — the whole of Indre Troms as well as Finnmark, Norway’s northernmost district.
The changes in landscape are extreme and impressive: fells, taiga and tundra alternate until we reach the wild, wind‑whipped beaches and cliffs of the Barents Sea.
The journey begins in the high mountains of Troms and northern Sweden and ends in the Arctic climate zone.
After crossing the Finnmarksvidda we are met by the rugged coast of the Varanger Peninsula. Our destination is Vardø, the small settlement on Europe’s far northeastern edge — in good visibility the view across the Varangerfjord reaches all the way to Russia.
The distance to be covered, along with the period of 24 tour days, requires daily stages of 40 to 50 kilometers. The route must be adapted to the prevailing conditions so the expedition can make the best progress. If daily stages have to be shortened due to bad weather or other problems, that lost distance must be made up on the following days — which can often make those days much longer.
If progress is good, a rest day is planned at the halfway point, where all four‑ and two‑legged participants can recover.
28 days (24+4), arrival, introduction day, 24 days on tour, 1 day in Vardø, departure
Only advanced
All landscapes from the north (Tundra, Taiga, Arctic)
Tent and some cabins
Minimum 4 Persons!
As with all major expeditions, good group dynamics are especially important! Everyday tasks have to be carried out by all participants of the tour: preparing food, dishwashing and up to the helping hand when repairing the sledges. We expect of all participants to be able to improvise and to tackle in all work! Here every participant has to find his tasks.
28 days together in a group is a long time. Therefore, we expect from all participants a high degree of social competence and the ability to assess their own limits.
Such long time spent together with dogs and people in all weather conditions creates special friendships and team spirit!
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Please note: For this tour the schedule is a bit different from our other tours!
Day ONE (1) is arrival day at the husky lodge. Therefore you must book your flight to BARDUFOSS. Day TWO (2) is the introduction day: we pack the sleds and go over the route on the map, discuss our tour routines, assign the dog teams to the individual participants, and cover safety procedures. Day THREE (3) is the start of the tour. On Day TWENTY-SIX (26) we arrive in Vardø.
We will spend the TWENTY-SEVENTH (27) day in Vardø. There we offer you the opportunity to explore the fantastic seabird world! Please note, however, that the activities must be adapted to the weather conditions.
Day TWENTY-EIGHT (28) is the day of departure.
The departure must be organized from Vardø. Vardø has its own small airport with daily connections to Kirkenes or Tromsø.
The most beautiful alternative, however, is a ride on the legendary Hurtigrute from Vardø to Kirkenes. The ships operate daily, and the journey takes about four hours. So the return flight can be booked from KIRKENES!
| Time | Length | Guide | Available places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison 2026/2027 | ||||
| 2027/03/07 - 2027/04/03 | 28 days (24+4) | Jan Klaudiussen | 3 | Register |
