Have snow fun dog sledding in Rovaniemi, Lapland
Going on a husky adventure is an unforgettable outdoor experience. It is an authentic way to travel through the Finnish forests and across spectacular frozen lakes and landscape inside the Arctic Circle. If you have always wanted to be part of a dogsled team, simply add it to your winter holiday itinerary.
Huskies are no strangers to teamwork. These dogs literally pull together when it is time to travel across the snow-covered land. Scandinavian Travel Group will organize a memorable husky safari in Rovaniemi, Lapland, so you can enjoy exploring the surrounding wilderness of Rovaniemi with your own team of specially trained dogs.
Dog sledding in Rovaniemi is a Finnish tradition that has been integral to Arctic life for thousands of years. The dogs’ agility and strength made them ideal animals for pulling heavy loads and supplies over long distances. Now you can get a sense of this cultural experience on a special husky tour.
Scandinavian Travel Group offers different husky safaris. This allows you to choose the one that appeals to you the most. Dog sledding, also referred to as mushing, is fast and fun from the word go! You can go on a self-guided husky safari if you are confident taking command of your own team of dogs. Or you can have your own “musher” who will be your personal dog sled driver. Your guide will direct the huskies to the most beautiful areas. You sit back and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The tours include a visit to the kennels. Meeting the dogs and spending time with them is as much fun as the sledding itself. These lively animals include Siberian huskies and tundra wolves. Their friendly faces and inquisitive nature make it easy to see why dogs are commonly referred to as “man’s best friend”. After spending time at the kennels, the sledding begins. Huskies were born to run!
5 Reasons To Love a Husky Safari In Rovaniemi, Lapland
- 1. Experience dog sled culture that has defined traditional Finnish transportation for centuries.
- 2. Explore the remote and snowy landscape of Lapland in the northernmost part of Finland.
- 3. Meet the team! Get to know the sled dogs who will be very excited to take you on a snow safari.
- 4. Go on a nighttime adventure. Take a safari after dark and you might be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights.
- 5. It is fun for everyone! A husky safari is an outdoor activity that all the family and friends will enjoy.
About Huskies in Rovaniemi
Huskies are instantly recognizable with their bold eye colours and friendly faces. The sub-zero temperatures of Lapland are no problem to these animals thanks to their thick furry coats. This breed of dog is obedient, outgoing and very energetic. These qualities make them perfectly suited to pulling sleds across the snow-covered country. Dog sledding teams can be made up of different breeds of dogs such as Siberian and Alaskan huskies.
Book Dog Sledding in Rovaniemi, Lapland
This outdoor activity a great way to travel the local trails through forests and winter wonderland. You can book husky tours and activities directly from Scandinavian Travel Group. Follow the booking instructions
online or email us:
incoming@gostg.fi. One of our friendly travel agents will be in touch. Alternatively, call/WhatsApp/Viber +358 400 514 530.
You can also include a trip to see the Northern Lights in your itinerary. Scandinavian Travel Group offers the following:
- • Horse Riding After Dark
- • Northern Lights Hunting by Car
- • Snowshoeing at Night to Hunt for Aurora
- • Reindeer Safari at Night
- • Night Snowmobile Safari
For more information, take a look at the tour information on our website or contact us directly for more details about all our tours.