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Autumn Dog Cart Tours with Wild Lapland in Sweden - Umeå

Autumn Dog Cart Tours with Wild Lapland in Sweden

Lyckseleeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

3.5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to stand and balance on the wagons for about an hour.

Overview

Drive a dog cart through vibrant Swedish forests this autumn with Wild Lapland. From husky-powered wagons to fika by the UNESCO-listed Vindel River, this tour invites you into a distinctive northern wilderness experience.

Lycksele, Västerbottens län

Autumn tour with sleddogs

All ages • 3.5 hours • Great for families! • Dogsled on wheels • Lunch option

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About This Adventure

Experience the thrill of an autumn dog cart tour through Sweden's stunning landscapes! Drive through vibrant forests, encounter wildlife, and enjoy a cozy fika by the UNESCO-listed Vindel river. With friendly huskies and a chance to switch drivers, this adventure promises unforgettable moments in nature's embrace.

Your autumn experience awaits!

Duration and Times

3,5h 9 to about 12,30 14 to about 17,30

Price

Adults: 1950 sek Children 7-15: 950 Children 0-6: 400 Maximum 6 adults

Extras

Add lunch to your tour and we eat a nice warm meal together by the fire. If you book lunch we start the tour a little bit later and stay out a bit longer.

Tour with lunch

10 to about 14

Adults 15+ 2300 sek Children 7-15 950 Children 0-6 400 Maximum 6 adults

About

Finally the colder season is here! The trees are shifting in color and the birds are starting to gather up in groups, ready to move on. Crispy air and absolutely perfect for me and my furry coworkers to take you on tour! At our place the meeting between the dogs and you is a large part of the tour.

On this tour we ride on 4-wheeled wagons with space for 2 adults, one person driving and one person sitting on. The wagons has footsteps inside the back wheels where the driver will be standing, and a handlebar that you use for steering and braking as you do on a bicycle.

In total we drive for about 1 hour, we have to see what kind of weather it is on your day. The shortest tour we do is 11km.

When you arrive at the kennel we will start with a safety instruction about how to drive the wagons. Then we will release the dogs and put harnesses on together and prepare the teams. Some of the dogs will go crazy and start barking and screaming, and some will just calmly wait for us to get ready. But as soon we start rolling, you will only hear the sound of gravel under the wheels.

And as the huskies most of the wild animals also prefer the colder weather. We might see moose, foxes, hares or capercaillies along the way. We also know that there are bears in the forest around here, and some time needs to be the first time to see one. Maybe it’s on your tour!

Half way through the tour we will stop and you can change drivers. Then we will continue on to the river Vindelälven, that is a biosphere area chosen by UNESCO. The Vindel river is unregulated and one of our 4 national rivers in Sweden. And in this fantastic river we will let the dogs cool down and drink some water before we go to our fireplace to make some coffee and have a nice time watching the river, solve some world problems and just enjoy life.

After the fika we turn around home again, now you know how everything is working and you can look even deeper into the forest to search for some wildlife. Back home we will give the dogs some snacks and thank them for the tour. We harness of and let them back in to their kennels again before it’s time for us to say good bye and thanks for this time.

More info

Drivers of the carts must be at least 15 years old. Children are welcome but as passengers. Smaller children up to 3-4 years old sit in the lap of an adult. Older children ride as a passenger with an adult. The trail is easy, we follow gravel roads through the forest. We can bring a wheelchair with us on tour and it can be used at fika by the river. Guests must be able to sit up but you are sitting inside the cart so when you get in you are done. The tour is planned to be with 1 driver and 1 passenger. If you want to go and cant drive yourself we arrange with another driver. Please contact us directly.

Included in the experience:

Proper Swedish fika with local meat, cheese, chocolate and of course coffee. Long rainjacket in case of rain Dog cart ride minimum 11km Protection glasses, against insects that are flying around.

Adventure Tips

Dress in layered, weatherproof clothing

The boreal forest can shift quickly from crisp to rainy; layers keep you comfortable during the ride and fika.

Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes

The gravel roads can be uneven; supportive shoes provide stability during embarkation and stops.

Bring insect protection

Some insects remain active in early autumn, so insect repellent and protective eyewear help keep pests at bay.

Arrive early for the safety briefing

Understanding how to handle the dog cart ensures a confident and safe experience throughout the tour.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Eurasian moose
  • Capercaillie (large woodland grouse)

History

Vindelälven is one of Sweden's last free-flowing rivers, designated a UNESCO biosphere reserve due to its natural state and biodiversity.

Conservation

Wild Lapland emphasizes low-impact tourism, using wheeled dog carts to protect fragile trails and supporting local wildlife habitat preservation efforts.

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Recommended Gear

Layered waterproof jacket

Essential

Protects from wind and rain while riding or resting by the river.

fall specific

Sturdy hiking boots

Essential

Provides grip and protection over gravel roads and uneven terrain.

Gloves

Keeps hands warm and improves grip on handlebars in cool weather.

fall specific

Insect repellent

Essential

Reduces discomfort from mosquitoes and other forest insects.

summer specific