The Happy Trail Tour
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2,5 hour family friendly program with 45 minute self driven husky tour (travel distance approx 6-10 km)
Experience overview
Location: Rovaniemi
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
November to April
Departure: 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, & 13:30
Minimum age: All ages
Guided languages: English
Difficulty: Moderate
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A perfect way to enjoy the thrill of mushing a dog team with your family. Meet dogs, learn how to drive your sled and then head of for a thrilling dash through the magical snowy forest. Afterwards there will be time to mingle with the dogs and have juice and cookies around the fire.
This safari is most suitable for families with small children or for people, who would not like to stay outdoors too long. There is always a chance to spend time with huskies after the safari, learn some interesting fact about sled dogs and definitely make some nice photos for your memories to take back home. We serve hot berry juice after the husky safari to warm you up.
Included: Transfers from/to selected locations, safety- and driving instructions, 45 minute tour with a husky sled (2 adults and 2 children per sled), hot juice, cookies, arctic outer clothing and informative talk about huskies.
Excluded: Transfers from/to Arctic SnowHotel, Apukka Resort, Vaattunki Wildnerness Resort at an extra 12,- € / person / direction. Please select the additional product if you require transfers from/to any of the mentioned locations.
What is included
- Transfers from/to Rovaniemi from selected locations.
- 45 minute tour with a husky sled (max 2 adults and 2 children per sled)
- Safety- and driving instructions
- Hot juice & cookies
- Arctic outer clothing
- Informative talk about huskies.
What is not included
- Snow goggles
- Transfers from Apukka resort, Vaattunki Wilderness Resort (Extra cost 12,- € / person / direction) Please book the additional product for such transfer services.
Please note
PICK UP TIME AND PLACE
You will be able to choose your pickup location when you make the booking. We only offer pickups from certain collective meeting points within the Rovaniemi area. Pickups begin approximately one hour before the starting time of the tour. Make sure this does not conflict with your schedule.
During pick up driver will look for you by your name in the reception area of the informed hotel.
Please inform us of your mobile phone number, in case we need to contact you on the day of the tour.
RATES
Rates are stated per person. One sled is shared by 2 adults and max 2 kids, in half way there will be a chance to switch drivers. By choosing the single driving pricing category you reserve one sled per one adult.
TEENAGER CATEGORY
Only adults (age 17+) will be allowed to self-drive.
Guests between the ages of 12-16 are considered teenagers. Teenagers are not eligible to drive the sled themselves and will be required to sit in the sled of the guide.
Where is the meeting point
The meeting point is in Rovaniemi.
Can I be picked up from my accommodation
Pickup is included in the tour price from the standard pickup locations listed below.
Any extra charge or meeting-point arrangement is stated in the pickup-location name when this information is available.
Hotel List
- Apukka Resort - Please book the additional transfer services
- Arctic SnowHotel Reception
- Arctic Treehouse Hotel reception
- Hostel Cafe Koti - Valtakatu 21
- K-Market Sinettä - Sinetänsalmentie 8 (I have my own car)
- Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets - Antinmukka 4
- Santa's Husky Rides - Joulumaantie 2 B
- SantaSport Reception
- Vaattunki Wilderness Resort - Please book the additional transfer services
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