Self-Drive 10km Dog Sledding Excursion in Rovaniemi

Ride over the snow at full speed and discover an Arctic tradition with adorable companions on this amazing self-drive 10km dog sledding excursion in Rovaniemi! Once a practical mode of transportation in the snowy, frozen Arctic landscapes of the Nordic countries, dog sledding has evolved into an entertaining and mesmerizing experience for visitors to the area, giving you the opportunity to explore beautiful landscapes on your own as you drive the energetic, fluffy, friendly huskies that have been highly trained to take you over the snow safely. Now, as Finnish Lapland's capital, Rovaniemi becomes a winter wonderland for around half the year, and, surrounded by incredible Arctic countryside on all sides, it is perfect for practicing diverse winter activities such as snowmobiling, Northern Lights chases, and, of course, dog sledding.

On the day of your self-drive 10km dog sledding excursion in Rovaniemi, you can arrive at the meeting point in the Rovaniemi Insider headquarters, in the center of the city, or be picked up at specific locations in the city and be driven there. Once you arrive, you'll meet your expert instructor, who will introduce themselves, distribute warm clothing if necessary, and give you a quick but thorough safety and itinerary briefing so you are prepared for the day. Lastly, you will take a 40-minute scenic drive toward the husky farm to start your adventure!

This 4-hour dog sledding adventure in Rovaniemi will begin as you divide into 2 groups. The first one will head directly to a dog sled driving lesson, so they can quickly learn how to lead the dogs and set off on their 25 to 35-minute dog sledding excursion! When they come back to the farm, they'll get to spend some time with the huskies, and their day will end with a delicious hot drink in a traditional kota (tent). On the other hand, the second group will start by meeting the huskies, having a hot drink in the kota, and then heading to the driving lesson, to end the day with the 10km dog sledding ride. Both groups will reunite to take the ride back to Rovaniemi together.

Keep in mind that this self-drive dog sledding excursion from Rovaniemi will take place in the snowy and frozen Finnish outdoors, so you should remember to bring warm winter clothing, including thermal or wool underlayers, wind and waterproof outerwear, a hat, a scarf, gloves, snow boots or practical winter shoes, and anything else you might need (medication, snacks, etc.) to stay safe and fully enjoy this amazing experience!

Take your chance to learn a new skill, discover an Arctic tradition, and spend around half a day surrounded by stunning Arctic landscapes and adorable dogs. Book your self-drive 10km dog sledding excursion in Rovaniemi today!