Husky and Reindeer Safari Rovaniemi: Drive both sleds in one day

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Drive a reindeer and husky sled, earn your reindeer driver’s license in Rovaniemi

You ride behind huskies for 2km across snow, then transfer to a reindeer sled for 500m through the farm, with hot drinks at both stops and a souvenir driver's license in hand. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rovaniemi are included, and the whole outing takes a half day — which is what makes it possible to do both sledding traditions without choosing between them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Reindeer and husky safari experience

Travel to reindeer farm
Visit reindeer and take sledge safari
Pass reindeer sled handling exam
Receive reindeer sled driving license
Travel to husky home
Learn about huskies and pet them
Attend husky safety briefing
Enjoy husky-pulled sled ride
Return to Rovaniemi

The Experience

The huskies are already harnessed and waiting when you arrive at the farm outside Rovaniemi. Your guide walks you through the safety briefing — how to hold the reins, when to lean into the turns, what the dogs respond to — and then you're standing on the runners of a sled pulled by four or five of them, and they're moving. The 2km husky ride is fast enough that the wind cuts through your layers, and the dogs know the route better than you do. After the run, there's hot lingonberry juice waiting in a cabin, which tastes like the cold is finally leaving your hands.

The reindeer farm comes next, and it's a different pace entirely. These animals move slower, their breath visible in the Arctic air, and the sled ride covers about 500m through the snow. Before you get in, there's a moment where you can stand close to them, feel how solid they are, and then the guide hands you a certificate — a souvenir "reindeer driver's license" with your name on it. It's the kind of thing that sounds cheesy until you're holding it in your gloved hand and actually have done both things in one afternoon. Hotel pickup from five different Rovaniemi locations means you don't arrange transport yourself, and the whole experience runs half a day, which is why people who want to see Lapland but don't have time for a week-long trip book this one.

The guide stays with you through both stops, explaining how the animals are trained, what the terrain looks like in different seasons, and answering questions about how people actually live this far north. Dress in proper winter layers — the activity notes are clear about that — because the cold is real and the wind off the snow doesn't forgive cotton. Children can ride in a pram if they're too small for the sled, and the whole thing is built so that people of any fitness level can do it. Just follow the instructions when you're on the runners, because the animals' behavior can shift, and that's the only thing that matters out there.

What’s included

Your half-day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from five Rovaniemi locations, a 2km husky-drawn sled ride with a hot drink, a 500m reindeer-drawn sled ride with a hot drink, guide service throughout, and a souvenir International Reindeer driver's license. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Easy Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to try both husky and reindeer sledding without splitting your time between two separate tours — the combination is what makes a full Lapland experience fit into a half day without rushing.