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Husky farm · Rovaniemi
A 4x4 van collects you from your hotel lobby, and at the farm you drive your own team on a 5 to 8 km loop in a group of eight at most. Pick it for the door-to-door pickup and the small group; the sausages by the fire afterwards are a bonus.
This one is sold on Viator by a Rovaniemi activity company that drives you out to a husky farm outside town. The big plus is the pickup: a 4x4 van comes to your hotel, so you don't have to find a bus stop in the dark. Be in the lobby 10 minutes early; the guide waits 15 minutes at most.
At the farm you get thermal overalls, a lesson, and a team. The loop is 5 to 8 km. Couples share a sled, one drives and one rides, and you swap partway. One guest described a guide in front and another at the rear, and some running behind the sled on small rises. Afterwards there's a hot drink and a sausage in a kota, plus time with the dogs.
Be aware of three things. The listing's own web address says 10 km, but the title and inclusions say 5 to 8 km, so plan on the lower number. One guest felt the drive was shorter than outlined and spent 20 minutes waiting around at the end. And weather cancellations happen when it's icy or too warm for the dogs; one guest who booked through Viator said nobody told them. At $261 per person it's the priciest Rovaniemi safari here, so you're paying for the pickup.
The guide waits up to 15 minutes after the pickup time, then leaves.
A van ride out of town to the husky farm.
Thermal overalls on, a driving lesson, and you're paired with a team.
Two per sled. One drives, one sits, and you swap at a stop.
A hot drink and sausage in the kota, then the drive back to your hotel.
★★★★★Great experience ! The ride in the snowy forest was magical, so peaceful. Our 8yo daughter had been wanting to see and pet huskies for so long, and she was finally rewarded ! The dogs seem well taken care of, and ending the ride with a hot sausage in the yurt was a great conclusion for that experience.
★★★★★Such a Fun outing !! The staff were very knowledgeable . We could tell that the dogs were well cared for . Safety was a priority . Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for this adventure!
★★★★★This was an incredible experience! Our guide, Natalia, was fantastic! She was very kind, knowledgeable, and made sure that all of the guests were comfortable and happy! [...] Learning how to drive a husky sled and then doing it was so much fun!
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The listing's title and inclusions say 5 to 8 km; only the page address says 10 km. Plan on 5 to 8 km, shared between two drivers.
At your hotel in Rovaniemi. Be in the lobby 10 minutes before your pickup time; the guide waits up to 15 minutes after it.
Yes, as passengers. Guests have brought children (one mentions an 8-year-old), and infant seats are available in the vans. It isn't recommended for travellers with back or heart problems, or for pregnant travellers.
Cancellations happen when conditions are unsafe for the dogs, such as ice. You can also cancel yourself for a full refund up to 24 hours before. Keep a spare day in your trip if this is the one thing you came for.
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A 5 to 8 km self-drive loop in a group of eight at most, with hotel pickup in Rovaniemi.
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