Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Set out into the Arctic landscape of Inari near Saariselkä on a thrilling 2-hour dog sledding adventure while driving your own team of huskies! All levels of experience are welcome.
Situated in Finnish Lapland (Northern Finland), Inari is known for its untamed Arctic wilderness. It is an ideal place to experience the thrill of one of the region's favourite winter pastimes and an ancient mode of transportation, dog sledding!
After you've arrived at the Frozen Lake Husky base, just a 20-minute drive from Saariselkä, you'll be greeted by your experienced guide/musher. (*Please follow the listed meeting point directions. Due to the remoteness of the Husky Farm, navigation applications are not always accurate.) Then, you and your group (a maximum of 16 participants) will receive a safety briefing, followed by an introduction to dog sledding and dog sled driving techniques. Next, it's time for the fun part, you'll meet the energetic team of huskies before setting out into the Arctic wilderness.
Travelling at high speeds, you'll experience a rush of adrenaline as you navigate the snowy landscapes of Inari and enjoy the picturesque panorama. Midway through the 10 km (6 mile) tour, you'll stop to give the huskies a break and then switch drivers. Upon your return to the base, you'll have ample time for cuddles and photos with the dogs. Then, you'll be treated to a warm beverage inside a wooden kota (a traditional Finnish wooden cabin). As you sip on your hot drink, your guide will share entertaining insights into the everyday lives of the huskies. The perfect way to end such a unique excursion!
For an unforgettable adventure in Finland, be sure to book this intermediate, self-drive, dog sledding safari in Inari near Saariselkä!
Since Google Maps, etc. are often unreliable in this remote location, please follow the directions listed below to arrive at the meeting point:
Travel 10 km (6 miles) from Saariselkä towards Ivalo or 20 km (12 miles) from Ivalo towards Saariselkä.
Turn to Auskottivaarantie and drive 1,5 km (0.9 miles) then turn left (yellow Frozen Lake Husky signs) to steep uphill and drive 2 km (1.2 miles)until you have reached the end of the road.
* Please contact your instructors after you place your booking to receive the directions in full.
Course of events
- Please arrive at the meeting point before the departure time
- Welcome and meet your experienced guide
- Safety briefing and introduction to dog sledding
- The adventure begins!
- 10 km (6 miles) dog sledding tour
- Break/switch drivers
- Return to the Husky farm
- Opportunity to take photos and snuggle with the dogs
- Warm beverage in a wooden kota
Activity requirements
This activity features 2 people per sled. Dog sled drivers must be at least 18 years old and participants can take turns driving. Children are seated on the sled.
Special terms
Please dress for the Arctic climate with warm thermal layers and waterproof winter boots.
A single-driver supplement is available at an additional fee for those who want to drive their own dog team alone.
- Guide
- Dog sledding equipment
- Warm beverage
- Transfer
- Winter clothing
- Snacks
- Warm winter coat
- Snow pants
- Warm thermal layers
- Wool socks
- Boots
- Hat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Snacks and drinks
