Comfortable Husky holiday in Finland

This husky trip is complete with unique and comfortable accommodation. Four included sled dog tours of varying lengths await you, as well as stunning nature. Let the wilderness in Finnish Lapland enchant you on this wonderful tour. After a busy day, enjoy a variety of authentic and comfortable accommodation choices. For three nights you will be accommodated in a cosy double room with its own private sauna. Spend one night in a wilderness hut, which gives you a taste of the simple life without electricity and running water, out in the wilderness and surrounded by the most beautiful natural landscapes you can imagine. Spend the remaining three nights of this tour in a ‘Sky Cabin’ with a glass roof that allows you to observe the stunning Northern Lights from your bed. Enjoy the pure wilderness and solitude that Finland has to offer, whilst indulging in comfortable stylish accommodation at the same time.

Husky Holiday in Comfort: The itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to the hotel in Saija. End this first day with a traditional homemade Finnish dinner.

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Day 2: Your first husky safari
After a hearty breakfast, you will receive information about the tour program and the adventures that lie ahead over the next few days. You will be equipped with the clothes appropriate for polar temperatures and get to know the surrounding area. Your first trip with your four-legged companions will be all about learning and perfecting the technique of dog sledding. After a short introduction and safety briefing, you will get on the slopes of the sled and head out into the wilderness of Finland for a test drive of about 13 km. Enjoy the breathtaking views and be enchanted by the beauty of nature. Back at the hotel you can enjoy a delicious dinner and unwind in your private sauna.

Day 3: Husky day safari into the wilderness
Today’s route takes you through some 25 km to 35 km of snow-covered forests, frozen lakes, and open fields. Enjoy the silence that surrounds you during these 4 to 6 hours – only interrupted by the paws of the huskies on the snow underfoot. Lunch is served around the campfire in a cosy atmosphere. After the huskies have been taken care of, you will return to the hotel for a delicious dinner.

Day 4: Safari to the Harjajärvi Wilderness Hut
On this day you will set out into the wilderness and prepare for a night in a cosy rustic hut. Passing unbelievable views and beautiful winter landscapes en route, you will forget everyday life for a while as you soak in this magical winter world. Lunch will be prepared at a campfire in the wilderness. In the hut, a hot sauna will be waiting for you, which will do you some good after this eventful day. Feed the dogs together as a team and then prepare dinner to enjoy as a group. Over a delicious hot meal, share your favourite experiences so far with your fellow travellers. And with a bit of luck, you will be able to observe the magical Northern Lights tonight.

Day 5: Back to Civilisation
After a restful night and a shared breakfast, get back on the slopes of your husky sled. Your faithful companions are looking forward to seeing you, as they do every day, and will be full of pure joy for life. Relax on your final husky tour and take in the beauty of nature. Back at the hotel, you will move into a unique glass roof hut. During your stay in Saija, you will have the opportunity to attend a Northern Lights evening. In a traditional Kota, you will enjoy stunning pictures of the Polar lights beside a warm fire and with a hot drink. This Northern Lights evening is a great opportunity to get a deep insight into the topic of the Northern Lights and learn a lot about the myths around this natural spectacle.

Day 6: Free day
Use this day for free time to complete the program according to your ideas and personal interests. Relax in the smoke sauna or actively explore your surroundings. Many additional excursions and activities are available so you will be spoilt for choice! Have a look at the additional activities that can be booked in the "Extras" section.

Day 7: Free day
You will have another free day, which leaves you with plenty of time to book any additional activities or relax and unwind in nature.

Day 8: Departure
After a final breakfast, you will take a transfer back to the airport. We will be sad to see you go, but you will take with you some incredible memories of a dreamy Husky vacation. You will certainly remember this unique experience for a long time to come!

Accommodation:
You will spend 3 nights in a cosy double room with private sauna. The hotel is built entirely of wood and conveys a traditional and authentic atmosphere. You will spend one night in a rustic wilderness hut without running water, electricity and indoor toilet. However, an outdoor toilet and sauna are available. For 3 further nights you will be accommodated in a glass-roofed cabin, a so-called Sky Cabin. This cabin is located directly at the idyllic lake Jokijärvi and has a glass roof, a luxury bed, a toilet, a shower, a fridge, free Wi-Fi and its own sauna. After mid-January it is also possible to spend a night in an igloo (depending on weather conditions).

Important information
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, there is a special Christmas tour program. For New Year's Eve, there is an exclusive package that includes a New Year's Eve party in Saijas Kota.
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