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Trail of Tails: Step into the Mushing Life with 5 km Husky Adventure

Enjoy this unique husky experience in Rovaniemi with your loved ones!
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Trail of Tails: Step into the Mushing Life with 5 km Husky Adventure

Price – 184€ / adult, 137€ / child

Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Location: Rovaniemi, Finland
Difficulty: Easy
Period: December – March (depending on snow conditions)
Start time: 09:00 or 13:00 (from 12 January 10:00 or 14:00)

Dog sledding experience in Rovaniemi
Husky adventure in the heart of Arctic wilderness
Husky Safari in Lapland
Trail of Tails - 5 km Husky Adventure
Husky Adventure in Rovaniemi
Husky Experience in Rovaniemi
Husky Adventure in Lapland
Fantastic time with dogs!
Description
Get a taste of the mushing lifestyle with this unforgettable hands-on adventure. Ideal for beginners and families, this tour invites you to drive your own dog sled through a stunning winter landscape, with guidance from our experienced mushers every step of the way.
 
Before setting off, you’ll be introduced to our friendly Alaskan Huskies and receive a brief, informative session on mushing techniques and sled safety. Then, it’s time to hit the trail – gliding through snow-covered forests and along gentle paths, you’ll feel the exhilaration of leading your own husky team through the Arctic wilderness.
 
Whether you’re curious about dog sledding or simply looking for a unique Arctic experience, this is the perfect way to start your mushing journey.

Why You Should Book Trail of Tails: Step into the Mushing Life with 5 km Husky Adventure?

  • One of the most popular winter activities in Lapland,
  • We cooperate with a small husky kennel that provides the best experience possible when it comes to both knowledge and service,
  • This lovely small husky farm is just 30 minutes from Rovaniemi,
  • Ideal husky tour for beginners and families with children,
  • You will enjoy a 5-kilometres sleigh ride adventure with your own dog team through the Arctic wilderness in Finnish Lapland,
  • Discussion about dogs, their training and the lifestyle of mushers,
  • You will have time to take pictures with dogs,
  • Our groups never exceed 8 people (Please note that at the husky kennels there can be other customers)!

Would you like to enjoy more family-friendly activities with Wild About Lapland?

Check out our Family-Friendly: Northern Lights Adventure from Rovaniemi HERE!

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What you can expect?
Discover the thrill of dog sledding on our 5 km Trail of Tails: Step into the Mushing Life. This tour offers perfect opportunity for beginners and families with children to experience the magic of husky safari in the heart of Arctic wilderness.
What's included?
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off for accommodations outside the city centre. Extra surcharge if staying 10 kilometres or further from the centre,
  • Winter clothing/boots,
  • Safety and driving instructions,
  • 5 kilometres husky sled safari,
  • Time to take pictures with the dogs,
  • Informative talk about the dogs and the life of a sled dog.
Exclusions
  • Alcoholic drinks
Meeting points

If your accommodation is in Rovaniemi city center, we kindly ask you to walk to our office. Read below why.

We have been awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) batch for sustainable tourism operations in Finnish Lapland. Sustainable business operations are of utmost importance to us. We have therefore decided to no longer do city pickups. If you are staying in the city center, we would kindly ask you to come to our office (our address: Rovakatu 24, 96200 Rovaniemi) and start the tour from there.

You are not staying in the city center nor is your pickup location listed as an option? No problem! Please send us an email with your address and we take it from there. We hope you have a nice tour with us!

Wild About Lapland Office

Rovakatu 24, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland

Pick-up
We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience:
  • Apukka Resort (Transfer fee is € 40 / one-way – please contact us)
  • Arctic Snow Hotel (Transfer fee is € 60 / one-way – please contact us)
  • Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
  • Guesthouse Borealis
  • Hostel Ibedcity
  • Läkituvat Cottages / Meeting point
  • Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
  • Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
  • Lomavekarit / Arctic Resort Delight resort
  • Motelli Rovaniemi
  • Napapiirin Saarituvat Cottages
  • Santa Claus Holiday Village Reception
  • Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle
  • Vaattunki Wilderness Resort (Transfer fee is € 40 / one-way – please contact us)
  • Walk in the office / City Centre accommodation
Please note

The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Cold weather clothing and boots can be provided if needed.

Only guests older than 18 years are allowed to drive the sleigh.

Hotel pick-ups commence 10 – 60 minutes prior to the start time. Your pick up time will be confirmed by email.

NOTE: As this is a partner tour we cannot guarantee the number of guests on location at the husky kennel.

What do I need to bring?
  • Bottle of water,
  • We will provide you with overalls and boots, but please be prepared and use good under-layers, socks, hats and gloves.
Cancellation Policy
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event,
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event,
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 365 days or less before the event.

Do you need help or advice?

If you have some questions about this tour or our other tours, feel free to contact us by e-mail to sales@wildaboutlapland.com – we are happy to help!

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