Full-Day Self-Drive Dog Sledding Excursion in Rovaniemi
Experience the magnificent taiga forests of Lapland on this full-day self-drive dog sledding excursion in Rovaniemi. Welcoming adventures from ages 17 and up!
Practical information
Embark on a wonderful, full-day adventure in the stunning landscapes of Finnish Lapland on this 6.5-hour self-drive dog sledding experience in Rovaniemi! Enjoy:
- Approximately 30 to 40 km of dog sledding
- Choosing your path through forests or frozen lakes
- A delicious warm lunch
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 7 hours on this activity:
- Arrive at the starting point in Rovaniemi (pick-up is available from specified locations upon booking)
- Scenic drive to the dog kennel
- Meet your guide and the huskies
- Safety briefing and dog sledding instructions
- The self-drive dog sledding adventure near Rovaniemi begins!
- Ride for approximately 30 - 40km
- Break midway through the experience and change drivers if you wish
- Enjoy hot drinks and lunch around a campfire
- Return to the kennel
- Equipment return
- Return to the original pick-up point and End of the excursion
Activity requirements
Please arrive at your chosen pick-up point at least 1 hour before your departure time as indicated in the itinerary.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
No experience is needed to drive the dog sled, but drivers must be in good physical condition.
Special terms
One sled is shared by 2 adults, with the opportunity to switch drivers.
Pick-up is available from the following locations, please specify when booking:
- Arctic Treehouse Hotel reception
- Hostel Cafe Koti lobby
- K-Market Sinettä
- Santasport
- Santa Claus Holiday Village reception (Tähtikuja 3)
The number of huskies pulling your sled varies between 3 to 5, depending on the number of participants riding the sleds and the weather conditions.
The distance you travel during the experience will depend on your experience and skill at dog sledding.
The hot drinks and lunch can happen during the experience or once you return to the kennel, depending on the weather conditions. Whether the meal happens outdoors or in fire heated tent is also weather dependent.
Spoken languages:
Finnish, EnglishIncluded
- Expert mushing (dog sled driving) instructor
- Transfer from listed locations
- Thermal overalls
- Scarf
- Woolen socks
- Winter boots
- Hat
- Mittens
- Lunch
- Hot drinks
Excluded
- Personal expenses
Do not forget to bring
- Warm winter clothing (Thermal layers, wind and waterproof outerwear)
- Snow boots or comfortable winter shoes
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Gloves
- Camera or smartphone
- Snacks
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Rovaniemi is the capital of the mystical Lapland region, a haven for winter activities and cultural experiences. The region is known for its picturesque landscapes, snowy forests and Arctic wilderness. Dog sledding is an enjoyable adventure which allows you to experience the nature of Lapland with a team of adorable canine guides!
This dog sledding excursion in Rovaniemi begins with a pick-up at the listed locations (please specify upon booking). There, you will meet your friendly and experienced guide who will drive you to the Bearhill Husky kennel. The experience will start as you gear up with a thermal suit, snow boots, and mittens. Next, you'll meet the adorable huskies and receive a safety briefing and dog sled driving lesson. Each sled will be shared by 2 adults, with a team of 3-5 huskies to pull it over the snow.
Once the sled is all set up, you will set off into the taiga forest surrounding the kennels. The dogs will pull your sled through the remote trails just north of Rovaniemi and the Arctic Circle! Enjoy the silence of this secluded location as you mush your own dog team. You will ride for approximately 30 - 40 km during the tour. Midway through, you will take a break and be able to switch drivers. Hot drinks and a delicious lunch will be served, either around a campfire in the remote landscapes of the taiga forest or back at the kennel in a fire-heated tent, depending on the day's weather conditions. Your instructor will share insights about the history of the region as you enjoy the food. Finally, you will head back to the original meeting point for the end of this wonderful dog sledding excurison in Rovaniemi.
This enjoyable full-day dog sledding excursion in Rovaniemi is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness of Lapland. Book your next unforgettable experience in Rovaniemi now!
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