Snowmobile and Husky Sleigh Ride in Lapland

An hour on a snowmobile, then standing behind a husky team.

A snowmobile and husky sleigh tour in Lapland combines two separate rides in one afternoon: an approximately one-hour snowmobile run through snowy landscape, followed by a guided husky sleigh ride at a local farm. The tour runs 4.5 hours total, includes winter clothing, an English-speaking guide, and pickup from your hotel or the operator's office. Drivers must carry a valid license and be at least 18; children under 12 ride with a paying adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snowmobile and Husky Farm Experience

• Arrive at Safari office
• Receive winter gear and safety instructions
• Enjoy approximately 1-hour snowmobile ride
• Visit authentic Husky farm
• Take Husky sleigh ride

The Experience

You arrive at the Safari office where the guide fits you with winter gear—overalls, boots, balaclava, gloves and helmet—and walks you through snowmobile safety. Then you ride for approximately one hour through the snowy Lapland landscape, either solo or sharing the machine depending on the option you choose at checkout. The route follows the wilderness terrain the region is known for, and the guide leads the way.

After the snowmobile portion, you're driven to an authentic husky farm where you'll ride behind a team of sled dogs. This is not a self-drive experience—a handler manages the dogs while you sit in the sleigh for a 5-kilometer run. The farm visit gives you time around the animals and the working setup before and after the ride itself.

The tour wraps with gingerbread and hot blueberry juice back at the office before you're dropped at your hotel. The whole experience takes 4.5 hours from pickup to return. Departure times shift with the season, so the local provider will email you the exact pickup window once you book. A minimum group size applies—at least 2 people on weekdays and Saturdays, at least 4 on Sundays and public holidays.

What’s included

• Approximately one-hour snowmobile ride through Lapland wilderness.
• 5-kilometer husky sleigh ride at a working farm.
• winter gear including overalls, boots, balaclava, gloves and helmet.
• English-speaking guide.
• gingerbread and hot blueberry juice.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from either Santa Claus Holiday Village Hotel or the Safari office.

Good to know

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

Operated by Nordic Unique Travels

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to try two different winter activities in one afternoon without arranging transport or equipment yourself. The guide handles the snowmobile route and the husky farm logistics, so you show up with your license and step into both experiences back-to-back.

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Top questions

Do I need a driving license to ride the snowmobile?

Yes. Drivers must carry a valid driving license (or a copy) and be at least 18 years old. If you're riding as a passenger on a shared snowmobile, a license is not required.

What's included in the tour price?

The snowmobile ride, husky sleigh ride, winter clothing (overalls, boots, balaclava, gloves, helmet), English-speaking guide, gingerbread and hot blueberry juice, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included.

Can children go on this tour?

Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children 150 cm or taller can sit on the snowmobile at adult price; those shorter than 150 cm ride in the husky sleigh instead.

How long is the snowmobile ride?

The snowmobile portion lasts approximately one hour through the snowy Lapland landscape. The full tour, including the husky farm visit and sleigh ride, takes 4.5 hours.

What happens at the husky farm?

At the husky farm, you ride behind a team of sled dogs for 5 kilometers. The handler manages the dogs; you sit in the sleigh. You'll have time to see the farm and the animals before and after the ride.

What if I don't want to drive the snowmobile myself?

You can ride as a passenger on a shared snowmobile with another rider, which is reflected in the pricing option at checkout. Either way, you experience the snowmobile ride and the husky sleigh ride.