Winter activities · Rovaniemi, Finland
A 10 km self-drive husky safari from Rovaniemi at the kennel we co-own in Jokela, run by long-time racing mushers. Transfers and winter clothing included.
The Arctic Husky Safari 10 km is the longer self-drive dog sledding trip from Rovaniemi, about five hours door to door. Two people share a sled, one driving and one riding, and you swap at the halfway point so both get the runners. Transfers and full winter clothing are included.
Ten kilometres is the point where the ride stops being a photo stop and becomes a drive. It is long enough to settle into the rhythm of the team, feel the sled load and unload through the bends, and go quiet for a while. When you are not on the trail you are in a kota by the fire with hot berry juice, gingerbread and stories from the mushers.
The kennel in Jokela, built in 2025, is ours together with Husky World, long-time mushers and racers who live on site with the dogs. The dogs are conditioned to run, which is why the 10 km route suits them, and dog welfare sets the rules: team sizes, run lengths and rest are decided by what suits the dogs rather than the booking calendar.
Long enough to settle into the rhythm of the team. Two people per sled, and you swap driver and rider at the halfway point.
Built in 2025 in Jokela and run with Husky World, long-time racing mushers who live on site with the dogs.
Hot berry juice, coffee or tea, gingerbread and chocolates by the fire, with stories from the mushers.
Insulated jacket, trousers, boots and gloves, and the drive from Rovaniemi to the kennel and back.
Meet us at our office at Korkalonkatu 36 in central Rovaniemi, or join the pickup, and get fitted with an insulated jacket, trousers, boots and gloves.
About 45 minutes through snowy forests to the husky kennel in Jokela.
A short tutorial on handling the sled and the commands, for first-timers and experienced drivers alike.
The group is split in two. One half drives the 10 km trail (about 25 to 45 minutes) and swaps drivers halfway, while the other half warms up in the kota; then the groups switch.
Time to meet, pet and photograph the dogs and see where they live and train, then hot juice and biscuits by the fire while the kennel owner tells stories about the dogs and their racing background.
We drive back to the city, you return the winter clothing, and we drop you at your accommodation or at the office.
The trail is 10 km, about 25 to 45 minutes on the sled, and you swap driver and rider at the halfway point. The whole tour takes about 5 hours door to door, including the transfers, dressing up, the driving lesson and the warm break in the kota.
It is twice the distance on the runners: long enough to settle into the rhythm of the team instead of a short photo ride. For a shorter ride, see the Arctic Husky Safari – 5 km from 179€.
Two adults share a sled, one driving and one riding, and you swap at the halfway point. One or two small children can ride along.
Yes. Children aged 3-12 pay 189€ and children under 3 join for free. One or two small children can ride in the sled with two adults.
Meet us at our office at Korkalonkatu 36 in central Rovaniemi, or choose pickup from your accommodation when you book: it is included in the price. After the tour we drop you at your accommodation or at the office. Show your ticket to the guide at the office or at your pickup location.
Departures are at 08:30 and 11:00, and the tour lasts about 5 hours. The guide speaks English and Spanish.
An insulated jacket and trousers, boots and gloves. We recommend wearing thermal layers underneath and bringing your own beanie; see our packing list.
The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for pregnant travellers or for people with back problems or heart conditions. Pets cannot join.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. If we cancel a tour ourselves because of weather or safety, you are refunded in full.
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From 209€ / adult
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