Short Husky Adventure in Finland

Whether it is your first visit to Lapland, or you have already fallen in love with the far north, this short break is the perfect escape from your daily life. Combining the creature comforts of a modern hotel with two nights in a rustic cabin in the peaceful Lappish wilderness, with this tour you will find out what it is to be a true dog musher!

Tour Itinerary

Day One
After arriving at the airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation for the duration of your stay – the hotel Isosyöte. Once you have checked in and had a chance to refresh yourself after your journey, you will be able to tuck into a delicious dinner. Then, turn in early for a good night of sleep in your cosy double room, so you are ready for your safari into the wilderness tomorrow.

Day Two – Day Four
After a tasty breakfast, it will be time for you to head off on your exciting two-night husky safari into the unspoilt, beautiful landscapes of Finnish Lapland. From frozen swamps and lakes, to deep snow-covered forests, you will cover an assortment of breath-taking terrain. You will be taken to the husky farm to meet your very own dog sled team – we guarantee they will be very excited to see you! Your guide will give you all the instructions that you need to mush your dogs, so when you head out you will feel confident and in control. Whizz through the wilderness, where the only sounds you will hear will be that of the sled and your dog’s paws making contact with the untouched snow. Coffee and snacks will be taken by the open fire along the way.
Once you arrive at your wilderness camp, it is all hands on deck as you work together to make everything ready for your evening. This includes feeding the dogs and fetching them water, building the campfire and preparing the meal. There will be no running water but a sauna to enjoy, and you can share your favourite memories of the day with one another across the burning campfire. There may even be the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis, aka Northern Lights. The next day you will experience another full day of exhilarating husky sledding through the countryside, returning to your wilderness cabin during the afternoon for another night in the heart of Lappish nature.


Day Four
After breakfast in your wilderness cabin, it is time to head back to hotel Isosyöte. Again, you will enjoy coffee and snacks by an open fire on the way, and by late afternoon you will be back at the husky farm. Then it will be time to bid a fond farewell to your hard-working huskies who will be sorry to see you leave. A short transfer later, and you can relax and enjoy the facilities that your hotel has to offer, including swimming, hot sauna and even some arctic spa treatments. Enjoy a delicious meal in the restaurant, and then return to your comfortable hotel room for a great night of sleep.

Day Five
After enjoying one last breakfast, you will transfer back to the airport ready for your journey home, taking with you many amazing memories of your time husky sledding in Finnish Lapland.

Accommodation
During this tour, your first and last night of accommodation will be in the beautiful Hotel Isosyöte. With panoramic glass windows and a view of the unspoilt forests and fells around the Iso Syöte fjell.
Rooms are comfortable, cosy and contain two separate beds, private bathroom facilities, TV, telephone and seating space. There is also room for an additional bed if required.
Room upgrades are available on request.
Facilities at the hotel include:
- Fully licensed lobby bar
- Restaurant serving a la carte and buffet Finnish and Lappish cuisine
- Swimming pool
- Two hot saunas
- Ice sauna
- Arctic spa treatments
During the husky safari, you will stay in our wilderness camp, ‘Hanhilampi’ where there is a traditional kota, smoke sauna and private lake.

Food: This tour is part catered. This means that all breakfasts and dinners are included, with evening meals being of traditional Lappish and Finnish cuisine. Coffee and cookies/snacks and lunches while on the husky safari are also included.

Important Information
This tour is most suited to adults and children aged 14+. The safety of our guests is our priority. The far north can have changeable and unpredictable weather. While we strive to follow our itineraries as closely as possible, we reserve the right to change the order of activities, the route of safaris and duration of excursions, should the weather necessitate it.