Wild & Luxury Dog Sledding

Whether it is your very first trip to Lapland, or you have previously fallen in love with this beautiful part of the world, this short break is the perfect escape from day to day life. Discover what it is to be a traditional dog musher, enjoy both luxurious accommodation and two nights in a rustic cabin in the peaceful Lappish wilderness, and even possibly catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

Luxury Dog sledding: Tour Itinerary

Day 1
After arriving at the airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation for the duration of your stay – a deluxe Aurora View Suite at the hotel Isosyöte. Once you have checked in and had a chance to refresh yourself after your journey, you will be able to head down to the restaurant for a delicious dinner. Then, relax in your stunning suite and maybe take in a private jacuzzi while looking out into the night sky, before heading for a great night of sleep.

Day 2-3
After a tasty breakfast, it will be time for you to head off on your exciting two-night husky safari into the unspoilt, majestic landscapes of Finnish Lapland. From icy lakes and swamps, to deep snow-covered forests, you will journey through an assortment of extraordinary terrain. You will be taken to the husky farm to meet your very own dog sled team – and we can guarantee they will be very excited to see you! Your guide will give you all the instructions that you need to mush your dogs. Then, 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 enjoyed by an open fire along the way. Once you arrive at your wilderness camp, you will work as a team 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 available but a sauna to enjoy, and you can share your favourite memories of the day with one another across the burning campfire. Keep one eye on the sky and if you are lucky, you may find that the Aurora Borealis, aka Northern Lights come out to dance. The next day you will experience another full day of incredible husky sledding through the countryside, returning to your rustic cabin during the afternoon for another night tucked into the heart of the Lappish wilderness.


Day 4
After breakfast, it is time to head back to hotel Isosyöte, where you will again be staying in a luxurious Aurora View Suite. Enjoy coffee and snacks by a trailside fire on the way, and by late afternoon you will be back at the husky farm where it will be time to say a fond farewell to your hard-working huskies who will be sorry to see you leave.
After a short transfer back to the hotel, you can relax and enjoy the facilities on offer, including swimming, hot sauna and even some arctic spa treatments.
Enjoy a delicious meal in the restaurant, and then return to your amazing suite for your final night at the hotel Isosyöte.

Day 5
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 one of the majestic Aurora View Suites at the hotel Isosyöte.
Each of the ten, exclusive suites are around 50m² split over two floors. The first floor contains a comfortable seating area (which can accommodate two more beds if necessary), and private bathroom facilities with private sauna. On the second floor, there is another seating area, master bedroom with double bed, and bathroom. The balcony holds a private jacuzzi, allowing you to relax under the stunning Lappish sky, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis. During the husky safari, you will stay in our wilderness camp, ‘Hanhilampi’ where there is a traditional kota, smoke sauna and private lake (no running water, no electricity).

Food This tour includes breakfast. 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.