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Local husky farm · Levi
A minibus picks you up in Levi and drives you to a local husky farm, where two of you share a sled for 7 km through forest and open fells. Pick it if you're staying in Levi: you get a real self-drive without the trek to Rovaniemi, and the owner usually chats with you over warm drinks afterwards.
If you're based in Levi, this is the self-drive to book. You're collected from set points in the resort, kitted out with winter clothing at the farm, introduced to the dogs, and given a briefing on driving. Then each pair takes a sled.
The run is 7 km with a photo stop along the way. One of you drives, one sits, and you can switch halfway. Guests describe white forests and open plains, and the listing is blunt that the trip runs rain or shine: only storms and other extreme weather cancel it, with a full refund. Afterwards there are warm drinks and cookies, and several reviewers mention the owner answering every question about the dogs.
Two rules matter. All sled drivers must be 18 or older, and one parent wrote that their 14-year-old wasn't allowed to ride, so check with the operator before booking teens. And yes, it's $222 per person, not per sled. A few guests found the run over quickly; most say 7 km is plenty for a first go.
Be at your set pickup point in Levi. Bring an ID card (a copy is fine).
Winter clothing on, then an introduction to the huskies and how a sled works.
Two per sled. Drive the first half, stop for photos, swap and drive back.
Hot drinks and cookies, more time with the dogs, and questions for the farm.
Drop-off at your pickup point.
★★★★★Everything was perfectly organised. We received our clothes, and when we arrived, the Huskies were already excited and ready to say hello. The animals are treated very lovingly here. 7 km was the perfect distance for us, and the time afterwards with the animals was also great, and we learned a lot.
★★★★★It was a great new experience. The dogs can't wait to get going. The briefing and support were excellent. After the ride, we had the opportunity to spend time with the dogs, and the owner was happy to answer all our questions.
★★★★★Very nice with a very nice live guide, Martien. The 7-kilometre ride is more than fine for a fun experience.
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Three hours door to door from Levi. The sled run is 7 km, and you swap driver and passenger halfway, so each of you drives roughly 3.5 km.
All drivers must be 18 or older. One parent reported their 14-year-old wasn't allowed to ride, so ask about teens before you book. Younger families do better on a sit-down ride.
Only in extreme weather such as storms, and then you get a full refund. Snow and rain don't stop it.
Yes. Each sled is driven by a two-person team and the driver can switch halfway. You both pay the per-person price of $222.
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7 km on the runners, two to a sled, with pickup in Levi and warm drinks after.
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