Answer the call of the wild on this fast-paced, adults-only dog sledding safari from Rovaniemi and experience a thrill like none other!
Answer the call of the wild on this fast-paced dog sledding safari from Rovaniemi and experience a thrill like none other! Welcoming adult adventurers ages 18 and up!
Rovaniemi is located in Northern Finland in a region known as Finnish Lapland. 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?
For your convenience, participants can choose between morning, afternoon, and midday start times. In addition, transfers are offered from select locations, please specify when booking. Once you've been picked up in Rovaniemi, you'll enjoy a scenic drive to the base camp. Upon arrival, you'll be outfitted in winter gear and meet your experienced guide/musher. They will provide you with a safety briefing as well as an introduction to dog sledding techniques.
After meeting your team of energetic dogs, the adventure begins! You'll set off at high speeds 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! Once you've returned to the base, you'll be treated to hot berry juice and cookies. Your guide will also share fun facts about dog sledding and the lives of the dogs. After bidding farewell to your four-legged friends, you'll return to Rovaniemi with lifelong memories of your time in Finnish Lapland!
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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Practical information
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
- Lapland Hotel Sky Ounasvaara
- Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
- Santa Claus Holiday Village reception (Tähtikuja 3)
- 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
- Put on your winter gear
- Safety briefing and introduction to dog sledding techniques
- Meet the Huskies
- The adventure begins!
- Break
- Return to the base
- Hot berry juice and cookies by an open fire
- Return transfer to the original departure point in Rovaniemi
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.
- Guide
- Hotel transfer from listed locations
- Arctic outer clothing
- Hot juice
- Cookies
- Hotel transfer from unlisted locations
- Snow goggles
- Warm thermal layers
- Wool socks
- Camera
- Sunglasses