Husky Safari Finland

This tour gives you the most authentic experience possible as absolutely no snowmobiles are used, ensuring that the only sound to break the silence is that of your sled and your dogs' paws crunching across the frozen ground. During this unforgettable week, you will lead your own team of huskies across the stunning landscapes in four routes of 12 km to 23 km. Husky sledding in Finland is sure to be an experience you will want to relive over and over again!

Husky Safari Finland: Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Personal Introduction
After you have arrived at Kajaani airport or train station, a transfer of approximately one hour will take you to your base for this exciting week of husky safaris in Finland. Once you have settled in, you can look forward to a delicious home cooked dinner. Afterwards, your guides will let you know what to expect for the week ahead. At night, when the sky is clear, be sure to look up. You might catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights!

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Day 2-5: Exhilarating Husky Sledding Tours
After an introduction to driving a dog sled, you will start your first husky tour through the beautiful landscape that is unique in both its originality and diversity. In the following days, you will undertake 3 more husky safaris with your guide, who will lead you through the vastness of the country. Experience the most diverse corners of the Paljakka Nature Reserve, one of the last primeval forests in Europe. The tours run in a star shape into the snow-covered wilderness, where the endless beauty of nature and the feeling of freedom on your dog sled will give you unforgettable moments every day. Before and after the tours, you will look after the huskies together and help with tasks such as getting the dogs dressed or feeding them. Besides dog sledding, you will go snowshoe hiking, explore nature and, on one day, enjoy lunch in a kota (Finnish barbecue hut). The meals are prepared for you according to traditional Finnish cuisine. Mainly natural foods are used.


Husky safaris into the surrounding wilderness are mostly scheduled for the morning. Afterwards, you can explore the area on your own. Snowshoes, kick sleds, forest skis, cross-country skis (classic and skating) and toboggans are available free of charge for this purpose. One afternoon, you will go on a guided snowshoe hike in the old spruce forest. Along the trails, you will find fascinating landscapes such as swamps, lakes and much more. With a bit of luck, you might even see the Northern Lights in the night sky if the conditions are right.

Day 6: Snowshoe hike to lake
On the sixth day, there will be a beautiful snowshoe hike to lake Iso Särkijärvi (3-4 km). Lunch will be a barbecue around an open campfire and afterwards you have the possibility to enjoy a typical Finnish sauna on the lake (for an extra charge). A refreshing ice bath is also possible, as well as ice fishing if the conditions allow it. On this day you will once again enjoy the breathtaking nature to the fullest. For a fee, you can opt for another husky tour instead of the snowshoe hike (not guaranteed; for more details, see "Extras"). Alternatively, you can also pay an additional charge and swap the snowshoeing for a visit to Finland's highest natural waterfall, Hepoköngäs.

Day 7: Departure
After a hearty breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to your faithful four-legged companions and head back to the airport or train station in Kajaani for your onward journey. Leave Finland with a lot of new experiences to share with your loved ones and remember forever.

Accommodation:
Nature Point Palijakka is a small, traditional Finnish guesthouse. It is situated on the edge of the stunning Paljakka nature reserve in the heart of the Lappish wilderness. Accommodation is in comfortable double rooms (some have space for additional beds so that families can share) and all have private bathroom facilities, running water, and electricity. A cosy stone hearth in the dining area of the guesthouse and the traditional wooden furnishings mean that you can have an authentic Lappish experience while still enjoying all the creature comforts of home. There is also a sauna on site where you can unwind in soothing warmth. Single rooms can be booked for an extra charge – just let us know. Wi-Fi is available.

Requirements:
No previous experience with dog sledding is required; a good level of fitness is essential.

Husky Safari Important Information:

This tour is recommended for participants aged 15 years and over. Younger children may be allowed as well, but are not permitted to drive their own husky team and will instead sit in the guide's sled.
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