Self-Drive 5km Dog Sledding Excursion in Rovaniemi

Discover an ancient Arctic tradition for yourself and ride over the snow at full speed with well-trained, fluffy companions on this amazing self-drive 5km dog sledding excursion in Rovaniemi! Rovaniemi is the capital of Finnish Lapland, as well as Santa Claus' "official" hometown, and the perfect place to try winter adventures such as snowmobiling, ice fishing, Northern Lights hunting, and, of course, dog sledding. 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 explore the area, either with an expert musher (dog sled driver) or by themselves with a quick and easy lesson to know how to do it.

On the day of your self-drive 5km dog sledding adventure 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 get there, 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 arrive at the husky farm and divide into two groups. The first one will take a quick dog sled driving lesson, so they can learn how to lead the dogs and set off on their 10 to 15-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. Their day will end with the 5km 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 icy 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!

Don't miss out on an authentic Finnish experience to meet adorable huskies and discover the incredible Arctic landscapes of Lapland. Book your self-drive 5km dog sledding excursion from Rovaniemi today!