REINDEER & HUSKY TOURS IN SUMMER / AUTUMN
Quick Info
Location: Rovaniemi
Duration : 5h00 or 5h30
Departure: 9:00 or 09:15
Price: from 120€/pers!
The best combo!
LOCATION
Included
Visits, transfers, expert guiding, passion of the guides, cart ride option, lunch option, etc.
TIME & DURATION
Duration: 5h00 – 5h30
OPTION 1: 09:15
Tue, Thur, Sat
OPTION 2: 09:00
Mon, Wed, Fri
SEASON
May to November
Option 2: starting from 1.10
PRICE
OPTION 1:
TWO VISITS WITH LUNCH
1-2 Adult(s): 130€ / adult
3-4 Adults: 125€ / adult
5-8 Adults : 120€ / adult
Child (<12): 85€ / child
OPTION 2:
VISITS + CART RIDE
1-2 Adult(s): 190€ / adult
3-4 Adults: 180€ / adult
5-8 Adults: 170€ / adult
Child (7-12): 120€
Prices include VAT
DESCRIPTION
Meet the Iconic Animals of Lapland in summer and autumn. Experience Lapland’s most beloved animals, reindeer and huskies, even without snow! This guided memorable excursion takes you to two authentic, family-run locations just outside Rovaniemi. You’ll enjoy close encounters, great photo opportunities, and plenty of stories and insights shared by passionate locals. Choose between two tour options depending on the experience you’re looking for:
OPTION 1 – TWO VISITS WITH HOMEMADE LUNCH AT THE REINDEER FARM
Duration: 5 hours
Departure: 09:15
Available: on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Suitable: for children aged 4 and over
After being picked up, you will be transported to an ethical husky kennel located just outside of Rovaniemi. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcome by the dogs and mushers! You’ll have plenty of time to interact with the dogs, who absolutely love cuddles and posing for photos. Throughout the experience, the mushers will be happy to share their knowledge, answering all your questions about the dogs and the world of huskies, all while you relax around a cozy open fire. The session will last approximately 1.5 hours, providing you with an in-depth experience of everything related to these incredible animals!
After that, your guide will drive you to your second stop of the day, a long-established local reindeer farm. The herders will gladly welcome you and introduce you to their reindeer while they are fed. This is your chance to gently approach the reindeer as they are still semi-wild animals. You will also enjoy a lovely time around the fire at the farm, where herders and your guide may answer all your questions about reindeer husbandry. A delicious home-made salmon soup will be served with hot drinks (vegan option possible on request), and pancakes cooked over the open fire!
OPTION 2 : TWO VISITS WITH DOG CART RIDE
Duration: 5 hours and 30 min.
Departures: at 9:00 for the reindeer program, at 13:15 for a husky program
Available: from 1 October on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Suitable: for children aged 7 and over
The morning is spent at the the reindeer farm (2 hours). Your guide will take you to visit an authentic farm, you will enjoy the feeding time with the reindeer and learn more about them with a relaxing time around the fire with the herders. Reindeer are fed once a day, always in the morning ; this is a good opportunity to approach them and get some nice pictures!
The afternoon is spent at the husky kennel (3h30) where you will be introduced to your own dog team. Driving instructions will be provided by the mushers so you can learn how to safely steer the cart. Once ready, you will get the chance to drive yourself your own wheel cart for about 5-6 km (20 min) into the autumn forests of Lapland! In autumn, mushers need to train their dogs before snow arrives ; wheel cart rides are then a great opportunity to feel the thrill of leading your dog team while contributing to their training! After the ride, you can spend time with the dogs: they love cuddles and photos! Mushers will also be happy to answer all your questions.
After each visit, your guide will drive you back to Rovaniemi. Lunches are not included in this option.
INFORMATION
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up
- Transportation (counted in the duration)
- Expert outdoor guide
- Visit of a reindeer farm
- Visit of a husky kennel
- Hot drinks & biscuits
- Lunch option (OPTION 1)
- 5-6km wheel cart ride (OPTION 2)
- All handling fees and taxes
NOT INCLUDED
- Hats, gloves and warm socks
- Winter overalls and boots (can be added for 5€/pers)
PLEASE NOTE
We recommend to book in advance, as availability may be limited in peak seasons.
A minimum of 2 paying adult participants is required for the trip to operate. We reserve the right to cancel the trip if the group is too small or because of bad weather conditions.
If you are a solo traveler, you are very welcome to join any departing trip at the standard price or we may organise the trip just for you at some extra costs (please contact us).
Child prices apply only to children under 12 years old. Children must be accompanied by one adult. The child rate only apply if the conditions of two paying adult participant is met. Husky cart is not suitable for children younger than 7 years old.
Please dress appropriately according to the weather, with warm clothes, good winter boots, gloves, hats and thick socks.
The mentioned duration of the ride is only indicative; the experience may last longer or shorter, depending on snow conditions or the animal’s good willing.
About your dog teams : most of the sledding dogs in Lapland are Alaskan huskies, a mixed breed which is very performant in racing. Those friendly well-trained dogs love running, they even need it for their well-being. They will definitely be super excited to run with you! However, please note that the big fluffy Siberian huskies are not so good runners, therefore they are not traditionally part of sledding dog teams (except in movies!).
CANCELLATION POLICY
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 7 days or more before departure;
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled between 7 days and 24h before departure.
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 24h or less before departure.
BOOK YOUR TOUR WITH US!
HOW TO BOOK
Select the number of participants, the date and time in the calendar below and follow the booking steps. Payment by credit or debit card.
CONTACT US
If you have also any question, feel free to ask and we’ll be happy to answer you with as many details as possible. You can also write us on Whatsapp (+358 (0) 40 258 2081).
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