Drive Your Own Husky Team in Rovaniemi: 5–8 km sled safari

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1/23

Duration4h

GroupUp to 8

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

5–8 kilometers behind your own team, switching drivers halfway through

Drive your own husky sled through snow-covered forests and open Lapland landscapes on a self-guided 5–8 km trek from Rovaniemi. You and one other guest share a sled, taking turns at the reins, with a professional guide present to instruct you before departure and meet you at the farm. The experience runs about 3–4 hours total, including hotel pickup, thermal overalls, time with the dogs after the ride, and a traditional Lapland barbecue by the fire.

Step-by-step itinerary

Husky safari and Lapland barbecue

Pickup in Rovaniemi
Transfer to secluded husky farm
Meet huskies and receive instructions
Drive husky sled 5–8 km
Switch drivers on sled
Spend time with dogs and take photos
Enjoy hot drinks by the fire
Have traditional Lapland barbecue
Return transfer to Rovaniemi

The Experience

You start with pickup from your Rovaniemi hotel in a brand-new 4×4 van and drive to a secluded husky farm on private land, away from the busy tourist circuit. On arrival, a first-aid trained guide walks you through sled handling—no experience needed—and introduces you to the energetic huskies. Then you're off: one person drives while the other sits, covering roughly 5–8 km through snow-covered forests and across open frozen terrain. The sled is yours to control; the guide does not ride along.

Halfway through, you switch roles so both of you get time at the reins. After the trek, you spend time with the dogs, take photos and learn about their training before heading back to the farm. The day ends around a fire with hot drinks and a traditional Lapland barbecue—the chance to warm up and talk through what you just did. Return transfer to Rovaniemi is included, and the whole outing takes about 3–4 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in a brand-new 4×4 van.
professional guide with first-aid training.
meet and greet with the huskies and sled handling instruction.
the 5–8 km self-driven trek with the option to switch drivers.
time with the dogs and photos after the ride.
thermal overalls for Arctic conditions.
hot drinks and a traditional Lapland barbecue by the fire.
all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Arctic GM Experiences OY

Is this one for you?This is a self-guided activity, not a tour—you're driving the sled yourself rather than watching a musher work. It suits anyone who wants hands-on control and the satisfaction of steering a team through the snow, and the shared sled means you and a partner both get time at the reins. If you prefer to sit back while someone else handles the dogs, look for a passenger-only husky ride instead.