Self-Drive Dog Sledding Safari from Rovaniemi

You should plan to spend around 2 hours on this activity:

• Pick-up at the set locations in Rovaniemi or arrival at the meeting point 65 minutes before your departure time
• Introduction to your instructor
• Equipment distribution
• Drive to the husky farm
• Meet the huskies
• Safety briefing and mushing (dog sledding) instruction
• Start of your 45 to 60-minute, 7 to 10-kilometre dog sledding excursion around Finnish Lapland!
• Stop midway to take photos and enjoy the wilderness (drivers can switch places with passengers)
• Return to the farm
• Pet the huskies and learn about their life in the farm
• Warm up with hot drinks
• Return to the meeting point
• Equipment return
• 11:30 (Approximately) - Drop-off at the original meeting point and end of the activity

If you don't choose the pick-up option, please arrive at the meeting point at least 65 minutes before your departure time, as indicated in the itinerary. If you miss the pick-up or arrive late, you will not receive a refund for the activity.

Being in good physical condition is required to take part in this activity. You must be able to resist around 1 hour in the sled and, as a driver, be willing and able to help the dog out on difficult sections of the trail.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

To drive a sled, you must be over 18 years old.

Children under 12 years old will have to sit in a sleigh pulled by an instructor.

Your instructor includes a free transportation service from the following spots in and around Rovaniemi. Please get in touch with your instructor once your booking is confirmed to set up a meeting time and place.

• Safartica Office Rovaniemi
• Vaattunki Wilderness Resort
• Lakituvat pick up point
• Arctic TreeHouse Hotel reception
• Santa Claus Holiday Village reception
• Nova Skyland Hotel reception
• Glass Resort reception
• Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle reception
• Apukka Resort reception
• Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara reception
• Santa Sport reception
• Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets reception

This is a "self-drive" dog sledding ride, which means that, though there will be an expert to teach you how to drive the sled and direct the husky team, you will be driving it into the wilderness on your own.

Each sled can take up to 2 adults (one driver, one passenger). IF you are old enough, you can switch places at the stop during the excursion.

This activity is open to participants of all ages. However, if you are travelling with small children, please consider if they will be able to spend at least 1 hour sitting in the sled, out in the freezing conditions of Finnish Lapland. There will be no shortcuts to return to the dog kennel, so once you're on the sled, you will have to complete the ride.

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.