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Practical information
- 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
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.
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.
- Saariselkä and Ivalo transfers
- Instructor/guide
- Hot beverage
- Winter clothing
- Warm winter coat
- Snow pants
- Warm clothing
- Warm underlayers
- Winter boots
- Thick wool socks
- Hat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Snacks
- Packed lunch
- Water
- Camera