Visit an Ethical Husky Kennel with 10km Husky Safari

What's included?

• Hotel pick-up/drop-off for accommodations outside the city centre. Extra surcharge if staying 10 kilometres or further from the centre,
• Winter clothing/boots,
• Safety and driving instructions,
• 10 km husky sled safari,
• Time to take pictures with the dogs,
• Informative talk about the dogs and the life of a sled dog,
• Hot drinks and cookies.

Exclusions

• Alcohol drinks

Note: Pick-up starts 60 minute(s) before departure.

We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience:
Apukka Resort (Transfer fee is € 40 / one-way - please contact us)
Arctic Snow Hotel (Transfer fee is € 60 / one-way - please contact us)
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Guesthouse Borealis
Hostel Ibedcity
Läkituvat Cottages / Meeting point
Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
Motelli Rovaniemi
Napapiirin Saarituvat Cottages
Santa Claus Holiday Village Reception
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
Vaattunki Wilderness Resort (Transfer fee is € 60 / one-way - please contact us)
Walk in the office / City Centre accommodation.

After being picked up and given warm clothing (recommended as it can be very cold during the safari), your guide will drive you to a very lovely husky kennel located 30 minutes drive away from Rovaniemi. As soon as you get out of the city, you will already be enjoying the magical snowy forests and surrounding landscapes.

At the farm, you will be welcomed by the mushers and the excited barking of their lovely dogs. You will be introduced to your dog team and given safety instructions and some tips on how to drive the sleigh. Once ready, you will embark on a great sled ride adventure through the winter scenery for about 10 km (around 1 hour / 1 hour 15 minutes depending on the snow conditions). You are always 2 adults maximum for the sleigh ride (one driving, and one passenger sitting in the sled - please note that only guests older than 18 years are allowed to drive), and you will have the possibility to switch the driver and passenger halfway.

After the safari, the mushers will take time to share their lifestyle, explain to you what the job of a musher consists of, how they train their dogs and answer all your questions around an open fire. All the dogs are very photo enthusiasts, so do not forget to bring your camera with you!
On all our excursions, our groups are limited to 8 people maximum, however at the kennels there can be other customers. It is very important for us to provide you with the best experience possible, and avoid mass tourism. This way, your guide will know you better and will be able to address all your needs and answer your questions. We also strictly select our partners based on ethical and responsible principles, to promote more authentic and respectful tourism in Lapland.

The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Cold weather clothing and boots can be provided if needed.
Only guests older than 18 years are allowed to drive the sleigh.
Hotel pick-ups commence 10 - 60 minutes prior to the start time. Your pick up time will be confirmed by email.
NOTE: As this is a partner tour we cannot guarantee the number of guests on location at the husky kennel.

What do I need to bring?
Bottle of water,
We will provide you with overalls and boots, but please be prepared and use good under-layers, socks, hats and gloves.

• We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 365 days or less before the event