Lapland Husky Safari: 30-Min Sled Ride & Finnish Sauna

Driving a Dog Sled Through the Finnish Forest

You drive a husky sled for thirty minutes through the Lapland forest with a passenger alongside, then return to a traditional kota shelter for hot coffee or tea. Optional add-ons include a restaurant meal, wood-fired sauna with hot tub, or guided walks in the snow. Transfer from nearby airports and train stations is available at a fixed price, and the whole experience is built around small groups and flexible timing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Husky safari and relaxation activities

• Arrive at husky farm
• Take 30-minute husky sled safari
• Enjoy hot drink by the fire
• Walk or snowshoe in the woods
• Experience Finnish wood-heated sauna
• Relax in hot tub surrounded by snow

The experience

You step onto the runners and the dogs pull forward into the snow. The husky safari in Lapland starts the moment you grip the sled handles: about thirty minutes of moving through the forest with two dogs doing the work and you steering. Each sled takes a driver and a passenger, so if you'd rather ride than navigate, that works too. The farm sits deep in the Finnish Lapland forest, and the dogs know the route. You just hold on and feel the rhythm of the snow beneath you.

After the sled ride, you come back to the kota (a traditional wooden shelter with a fire inside), and warm up with coffee or tea included in the experience. If you want more than a hot drink, the restaurant is there for a light snack or a full meal, both available by reservation. Some people stop here. Others go further and book the wood-fired sauna, which sits surrounded by snow and nature, followed by a soak in the hot tub while the cold air hits your face. The whole thing moves at your pace. Nothing is rushed.

Getting to the farm depends on where you're coming from. If you're flying into Kemi Airport, a transfer costs €90 for one to four people or €110 for four to eight. From Rovaniemi, it's €290 or €345 depending on group size. The train station in Kemi is €105 or €125. You need to arrive on time: delays over fifteen minutes mean the safari may not run, and you'll still be charged. If there's no snow, the sled becomes a cart and the ride happens anyway. Winter weather can shift things. The farm reserves the right to shorten or cancel if conditions turn severe or guides fall ill, but that's rare in Lapland.

Bring layers. The cold is real, but the dogs are warm and the fire afterward is warmer. Snowshoeing and forest walks are also available if you want to move on foot instead. This is the kind of place where you show up, do the thing, and leave knowing you've done something you can't do anywhere else.

What’s included

• Thirty-minute husky sled ride with equipment.
• coffee or tea by the fire in the kota shelter.
• access to forest walks and snowshoeing.
• optional restaurant meals and wood-fired sauna with hot tub available by advance booking.
• wheelchair-accessible facilities and surfaces throughout the farm.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (2 to 11 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, Italian and Finnish

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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Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Old Pine Husky Lodge

Is this one for you?Good for travelers who want to drive a dog sled without arranging their own transport or equipment. The farm handles the dogs, the route, and the logistics, leaving you to focus on the ride and the snow.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, Italian and Finnish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 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.

How long is the husky safari?

About thirty minutes on the sled. You can add time before or after with sauna, meals, or walks in the forest.

Can two people ride on one sled?

Yes. Each sled carries a driver and one passenger. If you don't want to drive, you ride as the passenger.

What happens if there's no snow?

The safari runs on a cart instead of a sled. The route and experience stay the same.

Is a transfer from the airport included?

No, but transfers are available on request. From Kemi Airport it's €90–€110 depending on group size. From Rovaniemi it's €290–€345.

What's included in the price?

The sled ride, use of all safari equipment, and coffee or tea afterward. Meals and sauna are separate and must be booked in advance.

Can I do the sauna and hot tub?

Yes, as an add-on. It's wood-fired and surrounded by snow. Book it when you reserve the safari.

What if I'm late arriving?

Delays over fifteen minutes mean the safari may not run, but you'll still be charged. Arrive early.