Enjoy the thrill of mushing your own team of huskies speeding in the pristine winter forest of the Arctic Circle, near Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland.
When you arrive to the husky camp you will first meet the dogs and your guide, learn how to drive your sled and then head off for a thrilling 2-hour dog sledding adventure through the magical forest of the Arctic Circle! Two 2 persons share one sled. The distance of the safari is between 12 -17 kilometers with a midway break and chance to change drivers. Difficulty level: Easy
After the safari you will visit the kennel and get to know more about life at the husky farm together with a hot drink and a sweet bite.
Daily from January 06 to April 10.
14:00 hours from Safartica office, Koskikatu 9.
Approximately 2,5 hours, excluding transfers (2-hour husky safari).
English.
Approximately 25% (4-12 years). Children rates are valid when children are with two full-paying adults. Children up to 12 years are always seated as passengers in the sleigh. Parents with small children, please consider if your child is able to sit in a sleigh for 2 hours in winter conditions. Kindly note, there are no shortcuts from the forest back to the farm.
Guide, winter clothing (thermal overall, winter boots, woollen socks, woollen scarf, beanie and gloves), husky farm visit, 1,5-2 hours husky safari of 12-17 km, 2 persons per team, children in sleigh, hot drinks, return transfer from Rovaniemi city centre, Santa Claus Holiday Village, Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle, Apukka Resort, Vaattunki Wilderness Resort or Arctic TreeHouse Hotel.
Special conditions: A minimum 2 participants. If travelling alone, you can still book this experience as there might be other travellers participating.
Weather dependent: All outdoor activities are weather dependent and may be cancelled or replaced by more suitable alternatives should the conditions not permit to run the tour as planned. A full refund will be made for activities cancelled by the supplier due to weather conditions.