Experience a time-honoured Lapland tradition on this family-friendly dog sledding ride in Rovaniemi!
Rovaniemi is a magical city in the Lapland region of northern Finland. It features typical Arctic nature, with forests, fells, and frozen lakes. A dog sledding excursion in Rovaniemi is the perfect way to connect with this unique nature during winter!
For this adventure, you can choose a family husky tour, or a slightly longer husky adventure. The family husky tour is specially adapted towards families, especially young children. The day begins at the starting point in Rovaniemi, where you'll be greeted by the knowledgeable guide. From there, you'll embark on a short, scenic drive to the husky farm, located in the wilderness just outside of Rovaniemi city. Upon arrival, the expert handlers will introduce you to the adorable and friendly huskies! You'll learn more about dog sledding in Arctic culture and history, and get to know the husky's personalities before getting set up for the ride.
For the family tour, you'll have the opportunity to drive the sled yourself. Children will ride as passengers in the sled beneath a cosy blanket. For the husky ride adventure, the sled will be driven by the expert musher, so you can simply sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. After getting dressed in warm winter overalls and going through a safety briefing and driving instructions, the dog sledding in Rovaniemi begins! You'll embark on an exciting ride across the snowy landscapes of the Arctic wilderness.
Throughout the ride, you'll be treated to mesmerising views of the white winter wonderland, as you travel across a beautiful frozen lake. The guide will share insights about the Arctic forest and any wildlife you encounter. After the thrilling dog sledding ride in Rovaniemi, you'll return to the husky farm. Here, you'll have time to play and interact with the cuddle and capture some memorable photos. Children can also play on the sledding hill with the experienced guide. Afterwards, hot drinks will be served inside a cosy kota (tent) to end your magical excursion. The guide will then drive you back to the original starting point in Rovaniemi.
Immerse yourself in snowy trails and serene forests on this exhilarating dog sledding ride in Rovaniemi!