Husky Sledding Ride in Levi: 5 km self-drive sled

Take the reins of a five-kilometer sled run through snow-covered pine forest and frozen lake

A 5 km self-drive husky sledding activity in Levi where you control the sled through Lapland's snowy landscape with your own team of huskies. Pickup from the city, a safety briefing from your guide, two hours total including the ride and time in a warm shelter with hot drinks, cookies, and interaction with the dogs. Children from age 2 are welcome. Moderate fitness and warm clothing required.

The experience

You'll be picked up at your meeting point in Levi and driven about 10 km outside the city to the husky base. When you arrive, you meet the Alaskan and Siberian huskies that will pull your sled: energetic, friendly dogs eager to run. After a short safety briefing from your guide, you take the reins yourself and drive the sled for 5 km through the Arctic wilderness. The trail winds across a frozen lake and through snow-covered pine forests, and your guide stays with you the whole time for safety and support, though you're the one steering.

Once the ride ends, you step into a warm kota shelter to thaw out and recover. Hot drinks and cookies are included, and you'll spend time with the huskies: petting them, learning their personalities, taking photos, and seeing the bond they share with their handlers. The operator follows a strict no-kill policy and prioritizes the dogs' rest and wellbeing. The whole experience runs about two hours from pickup to drop-off.

The base is remote, so bring cash or a backup payment method if you want to buy extra drinks or snacks on-site. Dress very warmly for the ride itself. In extreme cold below minus 30 degrees Celsius or severe weather, the operator will reschedule or offer a full refund.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your Levi meeting point.
• safety briefing and instruction from your guide.
• 5 km self-drive husky sled ride.
• warm shelter with hot drinks and cookies.
• time to interact with and photograph the huskies.

Options for this experience

2 options

5 KM Husky Sledding Ride in LeviGuide in English · Available from 8 Jan 2027

MarchGuide in English · Available from 25 Mar 2027Husky March 5 KM

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Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 8 Jan 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 to 75 years) · Child (2 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Keo Wilderness

Is this one for you?You drive the sled yourself, which means you're steering through the Arctic landscape rather than watching from a passenger seat: that hands-on control is what makes this feel like a real mushing adventure rather than a ride-along. If you want to experience the physical act of sledding and the direct connection with the dogs, this self-drive format delivers it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I really drive the sled myself, or does the guide do it?

You drive the sled yourself for the full 5 km ride. Your guide is there for safety and support but you're in control of the team and the steering the whole way.

What are the huskies like, and will I get time to interact with them?

You'll meet Alaskan and Siberian huskies: friendly, energetic dogs bred for sledding. After the ride, you spend time with them in the warm shelter, petting them, learning their personalities, and taking photos before you head back to the city.

How long does the whole thing take from pickup to drop-off?

The activity runs about two hours total, including the 10 km drive out to the base, the safety briefing, the 5 km sled ride, time in the warm shelter with drinks and cookies, and interaction with the dogs.

What should I wear, and how cold does it get?

Dress very warmly. You're riding an open sled through Lapland in winter. The operator recommends thermal layers, a heavy coat, hat, gloves, and insulated boots. In extremely cold weather (below minus 30 degrees), the ride may be rescheduled or refunded.