10 km Self-Drive Dog Sledding Excursion from Rovaniemi

Friendly huskies, stunning Arctic landscapes, and learning a new skill is what you can expect from this amazing dog sledding excursion from Rovaniemi! In the Arctic, dog sledding has ben used as a mode of transportation that is practical and can skip the hurdle of going fast over the snow. Mushing, which is the traditional name for dog sledding, involves directing a team of well-trained dogs (usually huskies) and letting them drive you at full speed over forests, frozen lakes, swamps, rivers, and more Arctic geography. Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, is the perfect place to experience this traditional activity, thanks to its wild, natural surroundings and multiple husky kennels with well-trained, adorable, and friendly dogs that make the city their home.

On the day of your self-drive dog sledding excursion from Rovaniemi, you'll have the option to be picked up in certain spots around the village or you'll need to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the starting time of the experience. At the Safartica Rovaniemi headquarters, you'll meet your expert instructor, who will give you a thorough safety briefing and distribute the high-quality equipment you'll use throughout the day, which will include a thermal suit, snow boots, gloves, a scarf, woollen socks, and a beanie. You'll have some time to gear up, and once you're ready, it's time to go!

The experience will start as you'll take an approximately 30-minute drive over to the dog kennel in Vaattunki Wilderness Resort, where you'll meet the friendly huskies who will lead your sled. There, an expert musher (dog sled driver) will teach you all you need to know about driving the sled and leading the husky team, as well as give you a clear itinerary, so you know where to go during the experience. Once you feel prepared, it's time to start! You'll spend 50 to 60 minutes riding the sled at full speed over the stunning landscapes of Finnish Lapland, enjoying the incredible energy from the huskies and the peaceful atmosphere of the snowy forests you cross. You'll travel through around 10 kilometers, and halfway through the ride, you can change drivers, so everyone has the experience of comfortably riding the sled and directing the huskies.

Keep in mind that, although your instructor will lend you good-quality winter equipment, you should also come prepared with thermal layers and even a good windproof and waterproof jacket to wear under the suit if it's very cold outside. You should also bring a hat, a scarf, warm winter shoes, and anything else you might need (medication, extra snacks) to spend 3 hours on this amazing 10 km dog sledding excursion from Rovaniemi!

Take your chance to get to know the breathtaking landscapes of Finnish Lapland, learn how to go mushing, and spend time with some incredibly cute and extremely well-trained huskies. Book your 10 km self-drive dog sledding excursion from Rovaniemi today!