Lapland Husky Safari from Rovaniemi

Wrap up in winter layers and start your tour with a pickup from Rovaniemi. Hop aboard your car or minivan with your guide and admire the snow-blanketed countryside as you head for a local husky farm.

When you arrive, meet an expert instructor who will explain the experience ahead. After a safety briefing, board your 2-person wooden sled, already harnessed with a team of eager huskies.

Choose to stand at the back and drive your sled, or sit inside—it’s up to you, and you’re free to take turns sitting or driving. Get instructions on how to control your sled, learning how to stop and slow down your husky team with just a touch of the brakes. Sleds are easy to drive and most people master the art very quickly.

On cue, hold tight as your dogs pull away and dash eagerly through the snow, falling silent as they run. Race in convoy along trails through the wintry forest and revel in the crisp, clear air as you travel, accompanied only by the sound of the dogs’ paws and your sled runners carving through the snow—it’s an exhilarating experience.

After your 1.5-hour ride, return to the farm and enjoy a hot berry juice around an open fire. As you warm up, chat to the head musher (a person who drives or travels with a dog sled) and learn more about the friendly, hardworking huskies and how they’re cared for.

Say goodbye to your four-legged friends, and relax on your journey back to Rovaniemi, where your tour concludes.

Please note: Due to unpredictable weather conditions, daylight hours and other seasonable changes, the order of activities as described above may be subject to change on the day of your tour.