Feel the rush as a team of eager huskies pulls your cozy sled through snowy Lapland forests and over frozen lakes – the wind on your face and pure white wilderness all around. You sit back as a passenger (sleds fit 4–5 people) while the spirited dogs do the work, their energy absolutely infectious. After the thrilling 5km ride, warm up at the kennel with hot berry juice and biscuits, chatting with the mushers about life with these amazing animals. Option to book the whole sled privately by paying for 4 seats if you want it all to yourselves. Pure Arctic excitement and those unforgettable husky smiles in one short adventure.
The boundless, snow-laden expanses of the Finnish wilderness serve as the stage for this 4-hour high-energy husky expedition.
This journey transitions from the urban center of Rovaniemi to a professional kennel where the air is alive with the "infectious enthusiasm" of spirited sled dogs.
You move from the warmth of the transport vehicle to a cozy sled, experiencing an environment where a professional musher handles the navigation while you focus on the breathtaking Lapland scenery.
Because this experience features a substantial 5km sled ride—more than double the distance of most introductory tours—you should book your husky passenger experience early to secure your 2026 winter departure.
Expect a thrilling, socially engaging, and high-speed immersion into Arctic dog-sledding culture. The transition from the kennel to the forest involves sitting for an extended period in an open sled, so high-quality vertical layers are essential for warmth. The environment is one of "boundless energy," where the dogs are just as eager for the journey as the passengers. Note that this tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with back problems, and infants must sit on laps during the vertical motion of the sled.
If you prefer a more intimate experience, you have the vertical possibility to book all 4 seats in a sled as a private experience for your own group.
Since you are a passenger and not moving to stay warm, wear your thickest vertical wool base layers and windproof shells to combat the wind chill during the 5km stretch.
Our agency encourages travelers to arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes early to check in at the shop and ensure the 10:30 AM departure stays on schedule.
Keep your camera or phone on a secure wrist strap; the vertical bumps and speed of the husky team make it easy for loose items to fly out into the deep snow.
The Arctic daylight and husky energy change vertically throughout the 2026 season.
At Rovakatu 19b, 96200 Rovaniemi, inside the shop near Cafe 21.
No, this is a passenger-only experience with a professional musher.
Sleds comfortably accommodate 4 to 5 passengers.
The total activity can accommodate up to 40 travelers.
Infants must sit on laps for the duration of the 5km ride.
Book it today with Rovaniemi Tours or simply following this link.
