5 days
Moderate
The group of 5 participants at the maximum will be picked up by car from Kuusamo. Next morning after breakfast you will learn how to handle the dogs and the sledge and after lunch, you are ready to harness the dogs and take a trial husky safari of 10km. Next morning you will leave for an overnight safari and lead your husky team through the winter wonderland while enjoying the silence and breathtaking landscapes! The real highlight of this trip is overnighting in an original, rustic, wilderness cabin.
Each participant has her/his own team of sled dogs.
DURATION
5 days / 4 nights
DEPARTURES
18.01.–22.01.2026
22.02.–26.02.2026
22.03.–26.03.2026
Other departures for groups of 3-6 people on request.
PRICE
1670 €
GROUP SIZE
To run a tour
minimum two
persons are required. Maximum group size is 6 persons.
HUSKY SLEDDING
*On husky safaris everybody drives their own dog team (3–6 dogs)
*No experience in dog sledding is necessary, but you should be reasonably fit, confident in your sense of balance, and able to cope with the cold and long hours outdoors.
*For the overnight safari you can bring only a small backpack (max. 40 l) on the sledge. The rest of your luggage will be left at the base camp.
*The minimum age is 15 years.
*See the location of the husky farm
here
.
TRAVEL
Flights are not included in the tour price. If you have any questions regarding flights or transfers, please contact us before booking your flights!
Notes for arrival
The joining point for this trip is
Kuusamo airport.
Single-timed group transfers from Kuusamo airport are organized to meet the following Finnair flights from Helsinki:
18.01.
HEL-KAO AY497
(arrival at 21.20)
22.02.
HEL-KAO AY491
(arrival at 19.25)
22.03.
HEL-KAO AY491
(arrival at 19.25)
Notes for return
At the end of the tour, a scheduled group transfer is organized back to Kuusamo airport to connect with the following Finnair flights to Helsinki:
KAO-HEL AY486
at 10.50
Travel by bus/train
Upon arrival it is possible take a train (or bus) from Helsinki to Oulu, followed by a bus from Oulu to Kuusamo. The same applies for the return trip to Helsinki. Please ensure that the schedule aligns with the transfer times mentioned above.
PAYMENT
Deposit: 20 % of total amount will be charged at the time of booking.
Full payment: Due 14 days before the departure. The invoice for full payment will be sent by email.
NOTES
It is essential that a passenger is covered by adequate
travel insurance.
The tour is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility.
We reserve the right to change the itinerary due to weather or snow conditions.
The packing list will be provided after booking.