Beginner Self-drive Dog Sledding Safari in Inari near Saariselkä

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Discover the thrill of driving your own team of huskies and learn more about amazing animals on this 1-hour dog sledding safari in Inari!

Discover the thrill of driving your own team of huskies and learn more about amazing animals on this 1-hour, family-friendly, dog sledding safari in Inari Saariselkä! Welcoming adventurers of all ages.

Located in Finnish Lapland, Inari is situated in Northern Finland and is known for its pristine Arctic wilderness. What better way to enjoy Inari's winter wonderland than by embarking upon a fun-filled dog sledding adventure?

Your experience begins at the meeting point in Inari, just a 20-minute drive from Saariselkä. (*Please follow the listed directions, as navigation applications are not always accurate for this remote location). Upon arrival, you and your group (a maximum of 14 participants) will be greeted by your expert guide/musher. After you've recieve a safety briefing and an introduction to dog sledding and dog sled driving techniques, it's time to meet the adorable dogs!

Then, get ready for an adrenaline rush like none other! You'll set off into the snowy landscapes of Finnish Lapland at high speeds, driving your own team of energetic huskies and taking in the beautiful snow-capped forests and rolling hills along the way. Midway through the tour, you'll take a short break and can switch drivers (provided that both are at least 18 years old). After your return to the Husky Farm, you'll enjoy some cuddle time with the dogs as well as amazing photo opportunities.

Don't miss the adventure of a lifetime and book this beginner, self-drive dog sledding safari in Inari near Saariselkä today!

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Practical information

Since Google Maps, etc. are often unreliable in this remote location, please follow the directions listed below to arrive at the meeting point:

Travel 10 km (6 miles) from Saariselkä towards Ivalo or 20 km (12 miles) from Ivalo towards Saariselkä.

Turn to Auskottivaarantie and drive 1,5 km (0.9 miles) then turn left (yellow Frozen Lake Husky signs) to steep uphill and drive 2 km (1.2 miles)until you have reached the end of the road.

* Please contact your instructors after you place your booking to receive the directions in full.

Course of events

- Please arrive at the meeting point before the departure time

- Welcome and meet your experienced guide

- Safety briefing and introduction to dog sledding

- The adventure begins!

- Dog sledding tour

- Break/switch drivers

- Return to the Husky farm

- Opportunity to take photos and snuggle with the dogs

Activity requirements

This activity features 2 people per sled. Dog sled drivers must be at least 18 years old and participants can take turns driving. Children are seated on the sled.

Special terms

Please dress for the Arctic climate with warm thermal layers and waterproof winter boots.

Meeting point:
Frozen Lake Husky, Oy Auskottivaarantie, 161, 99800, Inari, FI (* Please contact your instructors after you place your booking to receive the directions in full. )
Spoken languages:Finnish, English
Included
  • Guide
  • Dog sledding equipment
Excluded
  • Transfer
  • Winter clothing
  • Food and drinks
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm winter coat
  • Snow pants
  • Warm thermal layers
  • Wool socks
  • Boots
  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Snacks and drinks

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Nicola R., United Kingdom — 24/02/2024
5/5
This was such a fabulous experience! The dogs were full of energy and ready to go. We were allowed to walk around the site and say Hi to the other dogs. The sledding itself was amazing and compared to other dog sledding businesses we looked at, the cost was very reasonable. My husband had to do all of the mushing due to an ankle injury i had. Luckily he is fit, as some of the trail is up and down, so you need to be able to run and push the sled to help the dogs. The instructor at the front kept checking back to make sure we were all okay, and there's a swap over half way through to allow you to experience mushing and sitting. Just being part of these dogs running was so much fun and we will definitely book with them again next year. It was the highlight of our time in Finland!
Tommaso D., Italy — 12/03/2024
4/5
The activity is well organized. Running with the huskies is an amazing experience. It should have been better if the hour was considered from the start of the riding.
Hande F., Germany — 16/03/2024
5/5
Was super fun
HsiChe W., United States — 02/03/2024
5/5
Awesome
Gisela D., Spain — 14/12/2024
5/5
100% recomendable si quieres vivir un rato de adrenalina pura! Aunque sin duda los que más ganas tienen de salir a correr son los perros! 😊 Después del paseo, nuestra anfitriona nos sirvió un té y unas pastas en la cabaña mientras nos hablaba de los huskies, y también nos acompañaron los cachorritos de la manada!

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