Visit one of Finland’s oldest husky kennels, run by legendary musher Reijo Jääskeläinen and home to Siberian huskies – some of them trained animal movie stars. On the drive from Levi, your guide will share interesting facts about huskies and Arctic wildlife.
During the experience, you’ll meet Siberian huskies of all ages, arctic foxes, red foxes, tundra wolves, dog-wolf mixes, spitzes, and puppies (when available). The host will demonstrate tricks and share stories about the animals’ roles in films.
You’ll also enjoy a thrilling 2 km musher-driven husky safari through snowy forests and frozen lake scenery. You’ll be seated in a sleigh (fits up to 2 adults and 1 child), while the musher stands behind you on the runners. You’ll experience the feeling of the dogs pulling you at their own pace – a natural and authentic ride.
Meet the friendly reindeer Taika for a photo opportunity, then warm up in a cozy Lappish hut with a hot drink and warm sausage by the fireplace. Visit the musher’s Hall of Fame, watch a film about husky life, and browse local souvenirs.
What's included
- Transportation from Levi
- Guiding throughout the program
- Guided tour around the animal park
- Traditional Finnish hot berry juice or coffee, cookies
- Hot sausage
- Musher-driven husky ride 2 km
- Reindeer kissing experience
Not included
- Warm winter clothing, available only at Safarimarket pick-up location (Keskuskuja 2 B 3) and will not be delivered to other pick-up locations
Important remarks
Child age: 2-11 years
Please remove your gloves or mittens when touching the huskies and other animals. They love to play with gloves and may easily damage or steal them – especially the fox, who is known for hiding them!
Do not be afraid of the dogs – they are genetically friendly toward people.
Please do not feed the dogs.
There may be other visitors at the kennel during your visit.
Recommendation
We strongly recommend wearing warm winter clothing. It can be rented separately before departure from the STG / Safarimarket office in Levi center at extra charge. If you want to rent the clothing, please be at least 20 min before pick up time to get dressed.
It’s better to be dressed overly warm than “underdressed”, especially on longer safari programs. In cold weather, we recommend applying no-water based winter cream for face and cover open skin areas tightly. Bring gloves or better mittens, a good hat, hand/foot warmers and goggles.
Please take off your gloves/mittens when touching the huskies. They love to play with gloves and might break it easily. Do not be afraid of dogs, as they are genetically friendly to people. Do not feed the dogs.
Cancellation Policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 365 days or less before the event