Self-Drive 5 km Dog Sledding Excursion from Kemi
Embark on a wonderful adventure led by some adorable, well-trained huskies and enjoy the landscapes of Finnish Lapland on a dog sledding excursion from Kemi!
Practical information
Discover the wonderful feeling of leading your own team of huskies through the stunning landscapes of Finnish Lapland on this 2.5-hour self-drive dog sledding excursion from Kemi! Enjoy:
- Learning how to drive a dog sled with 3 to 7 dogs
- A 5-kilometre circuit in the Arctic wilderness
- Time to pet the dogs and take photos with them
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 3 hours on this activity:
- Arrival at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before the start of the activity
- Welcome at the safari house
- Winter equipment distribution
- Approximately 15-minute transfer to the dog kennel
- Safety briefing and dog sled driving instruction
- Start of your evening 5-kilometre dog sledding excursion from Kemi!
- Break midway to change drivers (optional)
- Return to the kennel
- Enjoy hot drinks and learn about the Alaskan huskies
- Spend a moment with the dogs, pet them and take pictures
- Return to the meeting point
- Equipment return
- End of the activity
Activity requirements
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before your departure time as indicated in the itinerary.
Dog sled drivers must be at least 18 years old and have good physical condition, since they will have to help the dogs if there are difficult sections of the trail.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult and ride on their parent or guardian's sled.
Special terms
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity depend on weather conditions. Due to unforeseen meteorological occurrences, your itinerary might be shorter or take a different path than usual for your safety.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
Dog sled drivers and passengers can change roles midway through the activity if they both fulfil the age requirement.
Each dog sled can fit two adults/teens (12+) and two small children.
The amount of dogs pulling the sled will depend on the amount of participants on each sled.
Included
- Experienced and certified musher (only to teach you before the experience)
- 5 km self-drive dog sled ride
- Thermal overalls
- Shoes
- Wool socks
- Gloves
- Warm drinks
- Husky kennel visit
Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Full meal
Do not forget to bring
- Warm winter clothing (Thermal layers, wind and waterproof outerwear)
- Snow boots or comfortable winter shoes
- Hat
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Scarf
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Embark on a magical experience in the Arctic landscapes of Finnish Lapland with this self-drive dog sledding excursion from Kemi! Bordered by the Bothnian Bay, Kemi is a beautiful Finnish town near the border with Sweden. Surrounded by stunning Arctic nature and full of rich culture, this coastal town is perfect for experiencing diverse winter activities such as snowmobiling, Northern Lights chases, and, of course, dog sledding.
On the day of your dog sledding excursion from Kemi, please arrive at the Sea Lapland Safaris headquarters to meet your instructor 20 minutes in advance. There, your instructor will welcome you and distribute the winter overalls, shoes, wool socks, and gloves that you'll use throughout the experience. They'll give you a quick safety briefing and lead you to a car that will transport you to the dog kennel, and once you get there, an expert musher (dog sled driver) will be waiting with a prepared sled. They'll teach you exactly how to handle the dog team and the sled, and once you feel prepared, you'll set off!
The 5-kilometre circuit will take you through stunning frozen swamps and snow-covered forests. Midway through the excursion, you'll be able to stop and have the passenger become the driver, so you both have the chance to experience the thrill of driving a dog sled. And once you return to the kennel, you'll enjoy a hot drink to warm up, then take a tour of the kennel where you can pet the dogs and take photos! Finally, you will head to the location where your tour began, and the experience will come to a close.
All you have to do to prepare for this wonderful 2.5-hour self-drive dog sledding excursion from Kemi is bring warm, comfortable clothing and shoes, a hat, a scarf, gloves, and anything else you might need (medication, sunglasses, extra snacks, etc.) to enjoy a moment out in the Arctic wilderness of Finnish Lapland with some adorable canine guides. Keep in mind that dog sled drivers must be over 18 years old, and children must ride with their parents.
Take your chance to experience an iconic Arctic activity, meet some adorable Alaskan huskies, and explore the breathtaking landscapes of Finnish Lapland. Book your self-drive 5 km dog sledding excursion from Kemi today!