Dog Sledding (10 km) with Husky Meet & Hot Drinks

About the Activity

What to Expect

Get ready for a wilderness adventure with this husky sledding tour of 10 km across forests and the fjell landscapes of Ivalo with hot drinks included. Our enthusiastic guide will provide you with essential driving and safety instructions, ensuring you are prepared for the adventure ahead. Once briefed, your journey begins on a shared husky sled, offering an exhilarating ride through forests and across the stunning fjell landscape.

Halfway through this experience, you may swap roles, allowing each participant the chance to lead the huskies. As the sled speeds through the snow, take in the beauty of the untouched wilderness that surrounds you. Feel the connection with the energetic huskies as they guide you through this serene yet exciting landscape. Upon completing the 10 km husky ride, enjoy some quality time with these superhero dogs. You will have the opportunity to snuggle and take photos with your husky team, capturing these cherished memories forever.

Conclude your adventure in a traditional kota, where you will be treated to warm beverages and engaging stories about the captivating lives of the huskies. This amazing tour is perfect for winter enthusiasts and dog lovers, creating unforgettable memories in a truly enchanting setting.

Highlights

• Experience a 10 km husky sledding tour through forests and fjell landscapes with hot drinks included

• Take turns driving and being a passenger on a shared husky sled

• Conclude your adventure in a traditional kota with warm beverages and stories

How to Get There

• Meeting time: 15 minutes before the start of the activity

• Free car park nearby

• Please do not rely on Google Maps for directions. Instead, follow these driving instructions and look out for the husky signs along the road: Drive 10 km from Saariselkä towards Ivalo or 20 km from Ivalo towards Saariselkä. Turn onto Auskottivaarantie and drive 1.5 km. Then, turn left (follow the yellow Frozen Lake Husky signs) and head up the steep incline. Continue for 2 km to the end of the road. We will meet you there.

Key Facts

• Dog sledge

• 2-seater sledge

• Dog breed: Husky

• Number of passengers: 16 in total (2 per sledge)

• Total duration: 2 (one hour on the sledge, one hour for cuddles and drinks)

• Distance: 10 kilometres

• You can drive the sledge yourself (refer to the requirements down below)

Requirements

• Minimum age: 4 years

• You must be at least 18 years old, have a moderate fitness level, and good balance skills to drive the sledge

• You need to be able to understand English

Included Services

• Hot drinks

• Guide

• 1-hour sledge ride

• Meet the dogs

Bring Along

• Warm clothing (winter trousers, gloves, hat, warm socks, thermal layers, scarf)

• Winter boots or waterproof footwear

Good to know

• Minimum age required is 4 years

• Participants younger than 18 years old and those without the necessary fitness level can still join if they have their own driver

• Google Maps may not always be accurate, so please follow the provided driving instructions carefully

• If you have mobility challenges, use a wheelchair, or are deaf or blind, please contact us in advance via the chatroom on your CheckYeti account

• We recommend you have travel insurance