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

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.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 11:00 and 13:00

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with 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.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

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 far do you actually drive the sled?

The self-driven trek covers approximately 5–8 km through forests and open landscape. You and your co-guest take turns holding the reins, so each of you gets hands-on time steering the team.

What happens if I've never handled a sled before?

No prior experience is required. Your guide gives clear instructions on how to manage the sled before you set off, and you'll have time to get comfortable with the team before the trek begins.

Do I need to bring my own winter clothes?

Thermal overalls designed for Arctic conditions are provided as part of the experience. You should wear warm layers underneath, but the specialized gear is included.

Is the guide on the sled with us?

The guide meets you at the farm, instructs you on sled handling, and is present at the farm before and after your trek. During the 5–8 km drive, you and your co-guest are in control of the sled.

What's included after the husky ride?

After the trek, you spend time with the dogs and take photos. Then you return to the farm to warm up by the fire with hot drinks and a traditional Lapland barbecue before your return transfer to Rovaniemi.

How many people go on this experience?

Groups stay small, with a maximum of 8 guests total. Each sled holds two people, so you're paired with one other guest for the drive.