Self-drive Dogsledding Ride and Reindeer Farm Visit from Rovaniemi
Experience 2 of the best available activities in wintery Finnish Lapland as you enjoy a self-driven dogsled ride and a fun reindeer farm visit from Rovaniemi!
Practical information
Meet Finnish Lapland's most iconic animals with a combined experience that allows you to visit a traditional reindeer farm, enjoy a short sleigh ride with them, and then go on an amazing self-driven 10-kilometer husky sled ride when you book this incredible 6.5-hour activity!
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 7 hours on this activity:
- Pick-up at your accommodations and introduction to your instructor
- Scenic drive to the reindeer farm
- Learn about the life and culture of reindeer husbandry, feed the reindeer, and hear their stories around a fire with Lappish snacks and hot drinks
- Take an 800-meter reindeer sleigh ride through the forest
- Drive to a husky kennel
- Meet the dogs
- Safety and activity briefing for the sled ride
- Take a self-driven 10-kilometer dogsledding ride
- Relax by the fire and, if you're lucky, meet some husky puppies (not guaranteed)
- Drive back to Rovaniemi after 6 to 7 hours
- Drop-off at your accommodations and end of activity
Activity requirements
A minimum number of 2 participants is required to run this activity.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
To participate in this activity, you should have a moderate physical condition.
Special terms
Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor directly to organize the meeting point and pick-up time. The pick-up and drop-off service is free within 10km from Revontuli Rovaniemi city center (longer distances can be arranged upon request for an additional fee).
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
If you have any dietary requirements or preferences, please let your instructor know before the activity.
Two adults can share one husky sled with the option to switch drivers during the ride.
Included
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodations (check special terms)
- Expert instructor
- Reindeer farm visit with reindeer feeding
- 800-meter reindeer sleigh ride
- Husky kennel visit
- 10-kilometer dogsledding ride
- Hot drinks and gingerbread
Excluded
- Overall and winter boots
Do not forget to bring
- Warm, layered clothing
- Thermal clothing
- Winter jacket
- Snow boots
- Gloves
- Hat
- Extra socks (preferably wool)
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Sign up for an incredible combined adventure that allows you to meet reindeer and huskies, as well as explore the stunning arctic forests of Finnish Lapland on this amazing self-drive dogsledding ride and reindeer farm visit from Rovaniemi! Finnish Lapland is the northernmost and largest region in the country. This place is ideal to experience snow-based activities such as snowmobiling or ice fishing, but the one that takes the crown is usually dog sledding!
On the day of your self-drive dogsledding ride and reindeer farm visit from Rovaniemi, you'll be picked up at your accommodations and meet your expert instructor. They'll take you on a scenic drive out of the city and into the Finnish wilderness until you reach the 7th-generation reindeer farm, where you'll spend the first half of your experience. There, you'll meet an expert reindeer farmer who will allow you to feed the reindeer, as well as tell you interesting facts about the species' husbandry and a few great stories while you sit comfortably around an open fire and enjoy some hot drinks with delicious gingerbread snacks. You'll end this first part of the experience with an amazing 800-meter reindeer sleigh ride around the Arctic Forest!
Once you're ready, you'll take another scenic drive toward a husky kennel. There, you'll get to meet the adorable, well-trained dogs and prepare to drive your own sled with clear instructions from the experts at the kennel. And when you're prepared, it's time to go! You'll have an amazing 10-kilometer dogsledding ride, exploring the stunning Finnish landscapes. To end the experience, you'll relax by a warm fireplace as you learn about the life of sled dogs, and if you're very lucky, you'll get to meet husky puppies.
Don-t forget to come prepared for the cold weather with thermal clothing, various layers, a waterproof winter jacket, snow boot,s and an extra pair of wool socks, as well as a warm hat, some gloves, and anything else you might need (medication, water, extra snacks) to spend 6 to 7 hours on this amazing self-drive dogsledding ride and reindeer farm visit from Rovaniemi.
Take your chance to spend a full day exploring the most iconic activities in Finnish Lapland with seasoned experts who will make sure you're safe and having fun at all times. Book your self-drive dogsledding ride and reindeer farm visit from Rovaniemi today!