Self-drive Dog Sledding Excursion near Lake Inari from Saariselkä

Embark upon an exhilarating adventure into the heart of northern Finland's wilderness while driving your own team of huskies departing from Saariselkä!

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From€155
4 hrs
Occasionally sporty
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Practical information

Course of events

- Pick up from one of the listed meeting points in Saariselkä or Ivalo (please see 'special terms' and specify when booking)

- Meet your experienced guide

- The adventure begins!

- Scenic 45-minute transfer to the husky farm in Veskoniemi

- Arrival

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Husky farm tour

- Husky cuddles and photos

- Introduction to dog sledding and dog sled driving techniques

- 8-10 km (5-6 miles) of dog sledding near Lake Inari!

- Break midway

- Switch drivers

- The adventure continues!

- Return to the husky farm in Veskoniemi

- Hot drink break

- Say goodbye to your new husky friends

- Return transfer to the original meeting point in Saariselkä or Ivalo

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

In addition, participants must be in good physical health to drive their own dog sledding team.

Special terms

Pick-up is offered from the following locations in Saariselkä and Ivalo, please specify when booking and arrive 15 minutes before the departure time:

  • Arctic Log Cabins, Suopunkitie 3
  • Holiday Club Saariselkä
  • Ivalo Airport
  • Ivalo hotel Kultahippu
  • Northern Lights Village Reception
  • Star Arctic Reception

This dog sledding activity's difficulty level is labelled as 'moderate' and includes 2 hours spent at the husky farm with dog sledding 8-10 km (5-6 miles). In addition, there is a maximum of 2 people per dog sled.

It is highly recommended to wear several warm layers of winter clothing and winter boots. However, winter clothing is available to rent onsite at an additional fee.

This tour's itinerary is weather-dependent and subject to change.

Meeting point:
Pick up is offered from select locations in Saariselkä and Ivalo (please see 'special terms' and specify when booking)
Spoken languages:English, Finnish
Included
  • Saariselkä and Ivalo transfers
  • Instructor/guide
  • Hot beverage
Excluded
  • Winter clothing
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm winter coat
  • Snow pants
  • Warm clothing
  • Warm underlayers
  • Winter boots
  • Thick wool socks
  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Snacks
  • Packed lunch
  • Water
  • Camera