3.5-Hour Husky Safari in Rovaniemi with Self-Driven Sled

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Learn to drive a husky sledge through Arctic nature
• 02 Meet the husky teams and get up close with the dogs
• 03 Enjoy a 45-minute safari covering around 6-10 km
• 04 Warm up with hot juice and snacks around the fire

Learn how to ride a sledge on a self-driven husky safari and explore the mesmerizing beauty of Arctic nature from Rovaniemi. Meet the husky teams, receive safety and driving instructions, and enjoy time on the snowy trails before getting up close with the dogs. After the safari, warm up with hot juice and snacks around the campfire. Kindly note: this tour is only available from December to March.

Learn how to ride a sledge on a self-driven husky safari and explore the mesmerizing beauty of Arctic nature from Rovaniemi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Rovaniemi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Self-Driven Husky Safari and Campfire Treats

• Start at 11:00 and meet our husky teams.
• Learn the knowledge and skills needed to drive a sledge, and have fun in the snowy world.
• Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to mingle with the huskies and warm yourself up by enjoying hot juice and snacks around the fire.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional husky guide
• Safety and driving instructions
• Safari tour with a husky sled (2 adults and 2 children per sled)
• Hot juice and snacks
• Stories and knowledge of huskies
• Thermo clothing and an informative talk about huskies

What's Not Included

• Any personal expense

What to bring

• Printed booking confirmation and e-tickets are both accepted.
• We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• In wintertime, warm winter clothes with a scarf and hat are recommended, as the temperature can be as low as -35 degrees Celsius.
• It is recommended that you have travel insurance because healthcare costs may be high in the improbable event of an accident.

Know before you go

• Please make sure your phone is on during the tour day.
• The overall time of this self-driven husky safari tour is approximately 3.5 hours, including a 45-minute safari. The travel distance is around 6-10 km.
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions; therefore, please dress appropriately.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Minimum passenger requirement applies. There is a possibility of cancellation or rescheduling if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirement. In the event of cancellation due to passenger requirements, you will be fully refunded.
• Duration includes the transfer and clothes-changing time.
• If you need pick-up services, the meeting time for our safari is always before the safari starting time. You will receive your meeting time and meeting point upon confirmation or by email. Failure to participate in the safari due to a missed meeting time or meeting point will not be refunded.
• Sledge capacity: 2-4 persons per husky sleigh, except in special circumstances. We use large toboggan sledges, and each sledge can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. Bigger children, senior travellers, and disabled travellers can travel in the sledge with a guide. Single travellers and odd-numbered groups of adults will have to share a sledge.
• Solo driving is possible by paying the solo driving price.
• Transportation from/to Rovaniemi is included. Arctic Snow Hotel transfers are available for an extra 10€ per person, per direction.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your accommodation in Rovaniemi

Tour start

Rovaniemi, Finland

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.