Wild & Luxury Dog Sledding

This long weekend is the perfect escape from everyday life! Discover the wild nature of Finland on the runners of a dog sled and on a speedy ride on a snowmobile. Enjoy luxurious accommodation with a sauna and spa area and maybe even catch a glimpse of the mysterious Northern Lights in the evening.

Wild & Luxury Dog Sledding: Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Iso-Syöte!
After your arrival at the airport or train station, you will be taken to the hotel. As soon as you have checked in in the afternoon, you can settle into your comfortable hotel room. Look forward to a first restful night and the adventures that lie ahead!

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Day 2: Snowmobile safari into the wilderness
After a delicious breakfast, you will have some free time in the morning to explore the surrounding area. Afterwards, the engines are ready to go on an exciting snowmobile safari (2 people per snowmobile, single use possible for an extra charge)! The ride takes you through snow-covered forests, over frozen swamps and lakes and through some of the most beautiful scenery you have ever seen. A short stop for hot drinks and snacks gives you time to take in the tranquillity of the wilderness, take photos and enjoy. After about 3 hours you return to the hotel. In the evening, you can relax in the hotel's spa area and reflect on the day's experiences.


Day 3: With the dog sled through Lapland
Fortify yourself for an eventful day with a hearty breakfast. You drive to a nearby husky farm, where the dogs greet for you full of anticipation and can hardly wait to set off into the wilderness with you. You will receive an introduction to dog sledding and then get on the runners of your sled in pairs. You will take turns driving along the way. Today's tour takes you approx. 12 km through snow-covered forests and over frozen lakes through the Finnish countryside. There will be breaks along the way so that you can change drivers and take photos. After returning to the husky farm, say goodbye to the happy dogs and enjoy a relaxing end to the day back at the hotel. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the Northern Lights after dark!

Day 4: Departure
After a final hearty breakfast, it's back to the airport, train station or a hotel in Rovaniemi, Oulu or Kuusamo. You will have many indescribable memories of your dog sledding adventure in Finnish Lapland with you.

Accommodation:
Included for this trip is accommodation in a Star Superior Room for two nights and one night in an Aurora View Suite. The prices quoted are for one person when two persons are sharing the room. There is a single room supplement for single travelers. The modern rooms are comfortable and have a double bed or two single beds, a spacious bathroom with shower and WC, TV, Wi-Fi, a seating area and large panoramic windows. There is also space for an extra bed if required. The Aurora View Suite is split over two floors and includes a private sauna and an outdoor Jacuzzi on the balcony. Room upgrades to other unique, incomparable suites are available on request (see “Extras”). The hotel facilities include a bar, restaurant with à la carte service and buffet of Finnish and Lappish cuisine. Access to the Arctic Spa with pool, sauna, steam bath and whirlpool is included. Spa treatments can be booked for an additional fee.

Catering:
This tour includes breakfast. Half board can be booked in addition. At lunchtime you can eat in the hotel restaurant or in a small ski restaurant at the foot of the mountain. There is also a small mini-market with a limited selection of groceries.
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