10 km Authentic Husky Safari in the Taiga Forest – Family Kennel
Overview
Escape mass tourism and experience a truly authentic husky safari in the untouched taiga forest of Lapland.
Drive your own husky sled on a 10 km wilderness trail, guided by professionals and hosted by a small family-run kennel where dogs are raised with care, respect, and love.
✔️ Small groups only
✔️ Hotel pickup included
✔️ No crowded routes or commercial loops
Travelers choose this experience because it offers something increasingly rare in Lapland:
✔️ A genuine connection with the dogs
✔️ A peaceful ride through pristine wilderness
✔️ A personal, non-commercial atmosphere
✔️ Clear communication and well-organized transfers
What's Included
- Time with the dogs after the ride
- Round-trip transportation from Rovaniemi
- 10 km self-driven husky sled safari
- Visit to a small family-run husky kennel
- Professional guide and safety instructions
- Personal expenses.
- No hidden costs
- No meeting-point confusion
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick you up from any location in radius up to 15 kilometers around Rovaniemi city center. Note: the transfer to the kennel is 1 hour from Rovaniemi in one direction!
What To Expect
Pickup & Transfer
We will pick you up from your accommodation within 15 km of Rovaniemi city center.
Important:
The kennel is located deep in nature, approximately 1 hour drive one way from Rovaniemi.
This distance allows us to offer a quiet, authentic husky safari far away from crowded tourist areas.
At the Husky Kennel
Upon arrival, you will meet the huskies and their caretakers.
You’ll receive clear safety instructions on how to drive and brake the sled.
Adults (18+) can drive the sled themselves.
Children and younger guests can comfortably ride as passengers.
❄️ The Husky Safari
Your adventure begins on a 10 km trail through the snow-covered taiga forest.
The huskies love to run and work as a team, creating an exciting yet peaceful experience in true Lapland wilderness.
After the ride, there is time to:
Meet the dogs
Take photos
Learn about their daily life, training, and care
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 10 km Authentic Husky Safari in the Taiga Forest – Family Kennel?
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Activity code: C-5494534P11
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Average 4.90 out of 5 stars based on 40 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Time with the dogs after the ride.
- Round-trip transportation from Rovaniemi.
- 10 km self-driven husky sled safari.
- Visit to a small family-run husky kennel.
- Professional guide and safety instructions.
- Personal expenses.
- No hidden costs.
- No meeting-point confusion.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 10 km Authentic Husky Safari in the Taiga Forest – Family Kennel is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 10 km Authentic Husky Safari in the Taiga Forest – Family Kennel will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Time with the dogs after the ride
- Round-trip transportation from Rovaniemi
- 10 km self-driven husky sled safari
- Visit to a small family-run husky kennel
- Professional guide and safety instructions
- Personal expenses.
- No hidden costs
- No meeting-point confusion
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
