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Dog Sled Tours Finland Lapland Husky Safari Finland
Husky Safari Finland
Enjoy this nature-related husky safari through some of Finland's oldest spruce forests
A magical 7 day/6 night husky tour through the beautiful and silent snow-covered spruce forests of Paljakka in Finland.
Tour ID: 183018 in Lappland, Finland ●●●●● 20 Reviews
7 days / 6 nights
Round Trips
Comfortable lodging
Truly authentic experience
Up to 35km husky sledding each day
Beautiful snow-covered Spruce forests
Optional riding Icelandic horses
Activities inc snowshoeing, Cross-country skiing, Ice fishing
Group size ~ 7 Persons

Husky Safari Finland Tour Information
Day 1: Arrival and personal introduction
Arrival is on a Sunday. After you arrive at Kajaani airport, a comfortable transfer for approximately 55 minutes will take you to your base for an exciting week of husky safaris in Finland. Once you have settled in, you will be taken across to the husky kennel where plenty of furry, four-legged friends will be very excited to meet you! The mushers and your guides will also be present and will issue you with your cold weather clothes for the duration of your trip. They will also tell you about what to expect for the week ahead. Next, you will learn what it's like to be a true dog musher. The mushers and your guides will teach you everything that you will need to know in order to lead your very own team of huskies!
Day 2-6: Exhilarating husky sledding tours
The mornings of your tour will usually be spent at your leisure, giving you a chance to unwind and relax. Alternatively, there are plenty of activities to choose from including guided ski or snowshoe trips, ice fishing, and riding Icelandic horses (at an additional cost). Husky safaris are one of the most popular reasons why people travel to the far north, and your afternoons will be spent out exploring the beautiful landscapes that Finland has to offer by husky-pulled sled. Your dog mushing lesson will be put into practice for 4 afternoons when you head out on the trails, travelling up to 35km each day in the Paljakka Nature Reserve. You will see desolate plateaus, frozen lakes, winding icy rivers, and the oldest snow-covered spruce forests in Finland. After your exhilarating husky sledding experiences, you will be able to relax in a warm sauna, partake in traditional "ice bathing" (optional) and enjoy a communal barbecue over the campfire where you can relive your favourite memories from the day. There may even be time for you to try your hand at a popular pastime – ice fishing!
Day 7: Departure
After a hearty breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to your faithful four-legged companions and head to the airport for your onward journey. Leave Finland with a lot of new experiences to share with your loved ones and remember forever.
Although sightings cannot be guaranteed, there may even be the opportunity to spot one of the world’s most beautiful natural phenomenons – the Aurora Borealis, aka the Northern Lights. On Saturday you will be transferred back to Kajaani airport where you will continue on your journey home, taking with you many amazing memories of your adventures on husky safaris in Finland.
Group size: 1 to 8 persons
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 natural stone fireplace and traditional wooden furnishings mean that you can have an authentic Lappish experience while still enjoying all the creature comforts of home. A sauna is also available. Single rooms may be available at a supplement – please enquire first. Activities at our beach resort are by the lake, located in beautiful Iso Sarkijarvi, 3km from the main house.
Your Meals: In addition to traditional Finnish cuisine, you will enjoy a very hearty and healthy diet that is prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This will provide you with a balanced and nutritious diet for the duration of your stay and give you the strength and energy you will need to make the most of this incredible experience! During the day, lunches will be prepared and served over an open fire (weather permitting), or in authentic wilderness huts. Your 3-course evening meal will be served to you back at Nature Point.
Husky Safari Important Information:
This tour is recommended for participants aged 15 years and over. Younger children may travel, but are not permitted to drive their own husky team and will instead travel in the sled with one of the guides.Additional Information:
The order of tours and activities within this itinerary may vary due to weather conditions and other contributing factors that must be taken into account by the guides when planning your tour. You will receive the exact order of activities once you arrive on site. The far north can have fluctuating and unpredictable weather with very strong temperature differences. The safety of guests and animals comes first, and for this reason, we reserve the right to change the itinerary and intensity of activities if and when needed. This involves both adjustments due to insufficient snow (meaning we cannot drive the sleds) or too much snow (snowstorms and extreme cold can cause accidents and various other problems). The required adjustments and fallback options in rare cases are based on the day-to-day conditions and can be compensated by shorter or longer daily stages, alternative accommodations, or even single day trips. In extremely rare cases we may organise alternative transport (ie. cars, quad bikes, etc). Feel free to contact us if you would like a more detailed assessment of this tour and travel period.The service providers and tour providers always perform their services in compliance with and in accordance with the official requirements and requirements applicable at the time of stay. For this reason, corona-related reasonable usage rules or restrictions may arise when using said services. Please note these official requirements (Google Translate).
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Carola B. from Deutschland
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08.01.17 - Traumurlaub
Es passte einfach alles! Super Hunde, nette Blockhütte, ausgezeichnetes Essen und soooo viele Winteraktivitäten inbegriffen. Immer wieder gerne!
Dana M. from Deutschland
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25.02.2017 - toller Urlaub
Es war super und hat alles gepasst. Jederzeit wieder.
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