Experience the thrill of traversing Finnish Lapland's snowy wilderness and driving a team of energetic dogs on this 2-hour dog sledding safari in Saariselkä!
Experience the thrill of traversing Finnish Lapland's snowy wilderness and driving a team of energetic dogs on this 2-hour dog sledding safari in Saariselkä! Welcoming adventurers of all ages.
Located in Northern Finland, Saariselkä is world-renowned for its incredible Arctic wilderness as well as being a popular destination for outdoor winter activities. What better way to immerse yourself in the winter wonderland of Finnish Lapland than by leading a team of huskies through the winter landscapes?
Your adventure begins at one of the listed meeting points in Saariselkä (please specify when booking). After a scenic drive, you'll be greeted by your expert guide/musher. Then, you and your group (a maximum of 16 participants) will put on your winter gear, including thermal overalls, winter boots, wool socks, a hat, a scarf, and gloves. Once you've recieve a safety briefing, along with an introduction to do sledding and dog sledding techniques, you'll meet the huskies and the fun starts!
You'll set out at high speeds, led by your team of energetic dogs, through snow-covered forests and hills, experiencing a rush of adrenaline in the cold Arctic air. Halfway through the 5 km (3 miles) tour, you'll stop for a break and will switch drivers. Upon your return to the base, you'll be taken on a kennel tour and meet more of the adorable huskies. In addition, your guide will share fascinating facts and insights into their daily lives. Next, you'll be treated to a hot drink, the perfect way to warm up after your time in the Arctic wilderness! You'll head back to Saariselkä with lifelong memories.
For an experience of a lifetime in Finnish Lapland, don't miss this beginner, self-drive, dog sledding safari in Saariselkä. Book your next adventure in Finland today!
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Practical information
Pick-up is offered at the following locations or participants can choose to meet onsite at the Safartica Office, please specify when booking:
- Star Arctic Hotel
- Top Star Finland
- Aurora Collection Resort
- Northern Lights Village
- Hotel Laanihovi
* Participants can choose between transfers from listed locations or meeting onsite at the Safartica Saariselkä office (please specify when booking)
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure time
- Pick-up
- Meet your experienced guide
- Put on your gear (thermal overalls, boots, wool socks, hat, scarf, gloves, and helmet)
- Safety briefing and introduction to dog sledding
- The adventure begins!
- Break and switch drivers
- Return to the base
- Kennel Tour
- Hot drinks
- Return to the original departure point in Saariselkä
Please note that a minimum number of 2 participants (2 adults) is required in order to run this activity.
In addition, this excursion features 2-participants per husky team, one adult as a driver and one adult as a passenger. Midway through the tour, adults can change drivers. Children up to 12 years are always seated as passengers in the sleigh.
- Guide
- Transfer from listed locations
- Thermal overalls
- Boots
- Wool socks
- Scarf
- Hat
- Gloves
- Helmet
- Hot drinks
- Transfer from unlisted locations
- Warm layers of clothing
- Camera
- Sunglasses
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