Feel at home on this husky farm visit and scenic self-drive dog sledding trip near Rovaniemi!
This activity takes place in Sierijärventie near Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi is the capital city of Lapland, located in the north of Finland. The scenic location in Lapland is situated on the shores of Lake Sierijärvi and a neighbouring pine forest used for dog sledding. This excursion is the perfect way to get in touch with the wild, untouched nature of the area.
The dog sledding in Rovaniemi begins at the family-run husky farm (pickups are available from listed locations in the city upon booking). The experienced guide will be there to greet you and introduce you to the adorable and friendly Siberian Huskies. This excursion is suitable for all experience levels, as the flat terrain makes it easier to drive the sled. After a safety briefing and mushing lesson, the self-drive dog sledding excursion in Rovaniemi begins!
You will sit in the sled pulled by a team of energetic Huskies. Under the guide's instruction, you will travel into the scenic white wonderland of Rovaniemi, exploring the winter plains. Along the way, you'll cross easy terrain, over a frozen lake and pass the snowy trees of the forest. This is the perfect chance to be alone and bond with your loved ones, far away from crowded locations.
After the dog sledding ride near Rovaniemi, you will return to the farm to play and cuddle with the dogs. Hot drinks will be served around a roaring campfire. While you warm up, the guide will share some insights about this remote Arctic location, the life of local husky mushers, and more about the lifestyle of this popular dog breed. At the end of the tour, you will be transported back to Rovaniemi city.
This thrilling dog sledding excursion from Rovaniemi is an enjoyable way for the whole family to experience the tranquillity of life in the remote Lappish forests!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll embark on a self-drive dog sledding excursion outside Rovaniemi.
- Meet at the starting point or pick-up from listed location in Rovaniemi (please specify when booking)
- Safety briefing and driving lesson
- The self-drive dog sledding adventure begins!
- Drive the dog sled for approximately 8-10 km (5-6 mi)
- Return to the farm
- Enjoy hot drinks around a campfire
- Transfer back to Rovaniemi
For this excursion, two participants will ride on the sled, with one driver and one passenger. Children must ride as a passenger on the sled with an adult.
Pick-up is included from the following locations, please specify when booking:
- Arctic Light Hotel
- Arctic Tree House Hotel
- Guesthouse Borealis
- Santa Sport Reception
- Arctic City Hotel
- Hostel Café Koti
- Hotelli Aakenus
- Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
- Nova Skyland Hotel Reception
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
- Santa Claus Holiday Village Reception
- Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
- Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel
- Scandic Rovaniemi City
- Guide
- Transfer from listed locations
- Winter overalls
- Hat
- Gloves
- Hot drinks
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter boots
- Woollen socks
- Scarf
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