Rovaniemi: Snowmobile ride & husky farm tour with pickup

Summary

Lapland’s wild trails by snowmobile, then huskies & laughter

You’ll suit up in Rovaniemi for a snowmobile ride through Lapland’s forests with a local guide, then meet huskies at a nearby farm for a fast-paced sleigh ride. Warm blueberry juice and gingerbread cap off your day before hotel drop-off—a mix of adventure and small comforts you’ll remember long after the trip.

What’s the experience like?

We were still figuring out how to zip up the giant overalls when our guide, Sanni, grinned and handed me gloves that felt like oven mitts. The air outside the Rovaniemi safari office was sharp — not painful, just enough to make your nose tingle. I kept thinking I’d look ridiculous in all this gear but honestly, everyone did. After a quick safety talk (I half-listened, distracted by the snowmobiles lined up like reindeer), we set off into the forest. The engine’s hum was louder than I expected at first, but after a few minutes it faded into the background and all I could hear was the crunch of snow under us and my own breath inside the helmet.

The sun barely made it above the trees — just this pale gold light on everything. Sanni pointed out animal tracks as we rode; she said they were foxes but I couldn’t really tell (still nodded like I did). There was this moment when we stopped on a frozen lake and everything went quiet except for someone laughing behind me because their visor fogged up. It smelled clean out there — like cold metal and pine needles. My fingers got numb even with those thick gloves, but it didn’t matter much because I was grinning most of the time anyway.

After about an hour we rolled up to a husky farm that looked straight out of a postcard. The dogs were already barking — not angry, just excited in that way only huskies can be. One of the handlers let us pet them before hooking them up to these wooden sleds. The ride itself was faster than I thought; you could feel every bump through the runners and my cheeks hurt from smiling (and maybe from the wind). They gave us hot blueberry juice afterward — sweet and steaming in my hands — plus gingerbread cookies that tasted almost spicy after all that cold air. I still think about that juice sometimes when it’s freezing back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Snowmobile and Husky Farm Visit

• Pick up winter gear and safety briefing
• Snowmobile ride through Lapland scenery
• Visit authentic Husky farm and sleigh ride

Top questions

How long is the snowmobile ride on this tour?

The snowmobile ride lasts approximately one hour.

Is hotel pickup included in Rovaniemi?

Yes, pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels in Rovaniemi city center.

Do I need a driving license for the snowmobile?

Yes, drivers must have a valid driving license and be at least 18 years old.

Can children join this tour?

Yes, but children under 12 must be accompanied by adults paying full price; seating depends on height.

Are winter clothes provided?

Yes, overalls, boots, gloves, and helmets are provided for all participants.

Is lunch included?

No full lunch is included, but you get hot blueberry juice and gingerbread cookies during the tour.

How far is the husky farm from Rovaniemi?

The husky farm is reached as part of the guided tour after your snowmobile ride from Rovaniemi.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off from selected hotels in Rovaniemi city center, all necessary winter clothing (overalls, boots, gloves, helmet), an English-speaking guide (other languages available on request), about one hour of snowmobiling through Lapland’s landscape, entry to an authentic husky farm with a 5km sleigh ride (not self-driven), plus hot blueberry juice and gingerbread cookies to warm up before heading back.