Holmen x Sorrisniva Summer Escape

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A collaboration between Holmen Husky Lodge & Sorrisniva

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This carefully curatedjourney invites you to experience Alta at its most intimate, a place wherelong, golden days drift seamlessly into soft, endless evenings under themidnight sun. Designed for couples, the program balances gentle, guidedexperiences with generous free time, allowing you to truly settle into thelandscape rather than rush through it.

Your stay begins deep inthe forest at Holmen Husky Lodge, where you are welcomed into a living,breathing kennel. Here, there is no staged performance, just the quietauthenticity of mushers at work and huskies moving freely around you. You walktogether through the forest with the dogs at your side, pause by a cracklingfire, and feel the stillness that only Arctic nature can offer.

As your journeycontinues to Sorrisniva, the scenery opens up. The Alta River winds through thelandscape, inviting you to explore it both from the water and from above.Whether drifting gently downstream on a packraft or standing at the edge ofNorthern Europe’s largest canyon, there is a sense of vastness here that isdifficult to put into words, but easy to feel.

Evenings are marked byexceptional dining, warm hospitality, and the rare luxury of time. Time to sitlonger at the table. Time to walk without a destination. Time to simply betogether.

This is not a fast-paceditinerary. It is an invitation to experience summer in the Arctic the way it ismeant to be:
unhurried, immersive, and quietly unforgettable.

Program

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Day 1

Arrival at Holmen Husky Lodge

Check in Forest suite

Kennel visit with the team from Holmen

18:00 Dinner in the Barn, 2 courses

Overnightstay in Forest suite at Holmen Husky Lodge

Day 2

Forest Trails & Arctic Calm

08:30-10:00 Breakfast

10:45 Husky Pack walk

13:30 Lunch

18:00 Dinner, 2 courses

Overnightstay in Forest suite at Holmen Husky Lodge

Day 3

Transfer to Sorrisniva and River Adventure

08:00-10:00 Breakfast

12:00 Lunch at Sorrisniva

13:00-16:00/16:30 Pack Rafting                    

18:00:Dinner, 3 courses in MAKU

OvernightStay in River room, AWL                            

Day 4

Alta Canyon Expedition

08:00-10:00 Breakfast

10:00-15:30 Hike to Alta Canyon incl packed lunch                                    

18:00 Dinner, 5 courses in MAKU

OvernightStay in AWL                                                              

Day 5

Departure

08:00-10:00 Breakfast

Departure

Included in the package

-        2 nights in Forest Suite at Holmen Husky Lodge

-        2 nights at Sorrisniva Arctic Wilderness Lodge

-        Daily breakfast

-        3 lunches

-        4 dinners

-        Kennel visit at Holmen Husky Lodge

-        Guided Husky Pack Walk

-        Guided Packrafting experience

-        Guided hike to Alta Canyon with packed lunch

Highligts

-        Experiencethe Arctic summer beneath the midnight sun (midnigt sun until approx 25. july)

-        Stay in two unique wilderness lodges

-        Meet and walk with Alaskan huskies

-        Explore the Alta River by packraft

-        Visit Northern Europe’s largest canyon

-        Slow travel focused on nature, comfort and connection

-        Enjoy arctic dining at MAKU Restaurant, featured in Falstaff, known for its exceptional wine selection.

Practical Information

-        Suitable for couples and adults seeking soft adventure experiences

-        Moderate physical activity level required

-        Weather and river conditions may affect activities

-        Recommended minimum age: 16 years (participation for children from 10 years and older when accompanied by adults and depending on physical condition and outdoor experience)

Rates

-        Single occupancy: NOK 25105

-        Double occupancy: NOK 35630 (rate for 2 adults)

If you want to travel with children, please contact us for rates.  

Extras

-        Transfer Airport- Holmen: 300 NOK

-        Transfer Holmen- Sorrisniva: 250 NOK

-        Transfer Sorrisniva- Airport: 500 NOK