Self-drive Dog Sledding Safari from Rovaniemi for Adults
Answer the call of the wild on this fast-paced, adults-only dog sledding safari from Rovaniemi and experience a thrill like none other!
Practical information
Experience the wonderful thrill of driving your own team of huskies on this adult-only, 3 hour and 15-minute self-drive dog sledding safari from Rovaniemi! Enjoy:
- 90 minutes of driving a dog sled
- Small groups for a better experience
- Expert guidance and support
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 4 hours on this activity:
- Please arrive at the meeting point in Rovaniemi at the hotel's reception area at least 1-hour before the activity starting time
- Scenic transfer to the departure point
- Arrival at the dog kennel
- Equipment distribution and preparation
- Safety briefing and introduction to dog sledding techniques
- Meet the Huskies
- Start of your 90-minute self-drive dog sledding excursion near Rovaniemi
- Break midway and change drivers if you wish
- Return to the kennel
- Hot berry juice and cookies by an open fire or in a kota (depends on weather conditions)
- Return transfer to the original departure point in Rovaniemi
- Drop off at the original meeting point and end of the activity
Activity requirements
No experience is needed to drive the dog sled, but drivers must be in good pysical condition.
This is an adults-only activity, the minimum age to participate is 18.
Special terms
Pick-up is offered at the following locations, please specify when booking. In addition, please be in the hotel reception area 1-hour before the activity departure time.
- Arctic Treehouse Hotel
- Hostel Cafe Koti
- K-Market Sinettä
- Santasport
- Santa Claus Holiday Village reception (Tähtikuja 3)
Each sled is shared by 2 adults with the opportunity to switch drivers.
Please be advised that the total duration of the dog sledding activity is 1.5 hours.
Wearing several thermal layers of clothing is highly recommended.
Spoken languages:
Finnish, EnglishIncluded
- Expert mushing (dog sled driving) instructor
- Hotel transfer from listed locations
- Thermal suit
- Mittens
- Snow boots
- Hot juice
- Cookies
Excluded
- Hotel transfer from unlisted locations
- Snow goggles
- Personal expenses
- Full meal
Do not forget to bring
- Warm winter clothing (Thermal layers, wind and waterproof outerwear)
- Snow boots or comfortable winter shoes
- Wool socks
- Camera or smartphone
- Sunglasses
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Rovaniemi is located in Northern Finland in a region known as Finnish Lapland. As one of the most iconic Arctic destinations in the world, it is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, indigenous Sámi culture, and a wide range of outdoor activities, especially in the winter. What better way to immerse yourself in Finland's winter wonderland than on a fun-filled dog sledding excursion from Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland?
For your convenience, for this dog sledding safari from Rovaniemi, participants can choose between morning, midday, and afternoon start times, and your instructor offers free transportation transfers from select locations in Rovaniemi (please specify when booking). Once you've been picked, you'll enjoy a scenic drive to the base camp at the husky kennel. Upon arrival, you'll be outfitted in winter gear and meet your experienced instructor/musher. They will provide you with a safety briefing as well as an introduction to dog sledding techniques, so you can drive your own husky team.
After meeting your team of energetic dogs, the adventure begins! You'll set off through the snow-capped Arctic forests, enjoying the adrenaline rush along with the picturesque panorama of Finnish Lapland. Along the route, you and your dog team will stop for a break. This is the perfect moment for taking amazing photos and for switching drivers if you want to! Once you've returned to the base, you'll be treated to hot berry juice and cookies by the fire or in a traditional kota, depending on the weather conditions of the day. Your guide will also share fun facts about dog sledding and the lives of the dogs at the kennel year-round. After bidding farewell to your four-legged friends, you'll return to Rovaniemi with lifelong memories of your time in Finnish Lapland!
This self-drive dog sledding safari from Rovaniemi is an adults-only experience, since you spend a long time out in the freezing temperatures of the Arctic, and generally, children don't have a good time on that type of excursion. So, bring your friends or family and enjoy a moment out in the snow with the huskies!
If you're seeking an immersive Arctic wilderness experience, look no further. Book this self-drive dog sledding safari from Rovaniemi today!
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