What‘s Included

What To Expect

Reviews

• Good dogs, horrible pickup and customer service

  Sai L,

  Nov 25, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  2.00

  The husky experience itself was positive, albeit a bit short for the cost. We met the guide, learned how to use the sled, and drove the sled for 45 minutes or so, and then got to pet and take photos with the dogs, who were adorable. However, beware of the pickup and customer service! We were waiting indoors on a -15 degree day, with clear sightlines to the outdoor bus stop in Santa's village where the bus was supposed to pick us up. We were there 5 minutes early, and the bus had not arrived yet. Even though we got out to the bus stop right on time, and the bus had already left!! The customer support was rude and offered no help, saying if we don't find our own way to the resort within the next few minutes, our experience was forfeit. I've never seen a pickup service leave immediately upon arrival, without even checking for missing passengers. If we hadn't immediately found transportation, we would've lost over 300 euros on the spot. Book at your own risk!

  

  

• Extremely Disorganized and Concerning Treatment of Dogs

  canselkussan,

  Nov 12, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  I’m very disappointed with this husky sledding experience in Lapland. From start to finish, the activity was poorly organized and deeply concerning from an ethical standpoint. We were left waiting around 20–30 minutes before the activity even began because the guides couldn’t get the dogs under control. The dogs were extremely agitated and fighting each other, and the team had to repeatedly swap them around before setting off. This made the entire experience feel chaotic and unprofessional. Once the ride finally started, it was disrupted again because one of the female dogs stopped running — the guide mentioned she was too young and it was her first time pulling a sled. The team eventually had to stop the sled midway, remove the dog, and carry her away, which I’ve attached a photo of as evidence. This incident clearly shows how disorganized and unprofessional the activity was. I want to note that I am genuinely worried about the welfare of that dog. I hope that the attached photo is not used in any way that results in the dog being punished or mistreated. My concern is solely to highlight how poorly managed and unethical the experience was — not to cause any harm to the animals involved. What was most upsetting was the guides’ indifference toward the dogs. You would expect people who work so closely with these animals to show care and affection, but instead they seemed detached and unconcerned. It was uncomfortable and sad to watch. At the end of the experience, we were offered tea and biscuits — however, the biscuits were stale and unappetizing, which added to the overall sense of neglect and low quality. This experience was marketed as ethical and animal-friendly, but what I witnessed suggested otherwise. The lack of organization, the use of untrained or too-young dogs, and the disregard for animal welfare made the entire activity distressing and unacceptable. I do not wish to support or contribute financially to this kind of unethical operation in Lapland.

  

• Great!

  Johannazaz,

  Oct 12, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Thanks to Fanny at the front desk we were able to register at the last minute. It was autumn so no snow but what was good!!! I forgot the name of our guide but she was really passionate and an invaluable source of information. The dogs are beautiful, we had a long visit afterwards where we learned a lot. It was very interesting.

  

  

  

  

• Fantastic Husky sleigh ride

  benhW8448YB,

  Mar 31, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Fantastic! Everything went smoothly, the bus transfer from Roveneimi city, all the cold weather gear you need is supplied, the sleigh was ready for us, the huskies are very well cared for and clearly love their job. Not cheap but absolutely worth the money.

  

• Great half-day introduction

  Lachlan A,

  Mar 23, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This was a very well-run activity. I was staying in Rovaniemi, not at Apukka Resort itself, but they have a shuttle bus that was on time, very comfortable and very easy to find. If you don’t have warm, waterproof gear they give you insulated overalls. You then get a short but very adequate lesson on sleigh-driving - mushing - and get taken straight into the dog yards, where the trains of dogs are hooked up and going crazy with excitement at the chance to go for a run. It is very noisy! But then as soon as each sled gets moving the dogs are silent, just very happily trotting along. It is quite gorgeous. The route is about 8km and takes maybe an hour, including stops to change drivers and take photos. It is such good fun that of course one would like the tour to last longer, but the dogs do this x3 per day and so it is fair enough that the active part of this activity is only about an hour. After you get back you get a chance to pat the now-relaxed dogs, and then the guidestake you into one of the tee-pee structures for hot lingonberry juice and a chat about dog-sledding. It was a very fun way to spend a morning and I recommend it. If you want to do a much longer tour then I assume you need to make special arrangements and perhaps with another company, but for an ‘experience’ this was a lovely way to spend effectively a half-day. Also, the dogs here were obviously well cared-for and happy, in fact it seems that Apukka receives dogs rescued from less-reputable operators. That’s a big pointer in their favour. Recommended.

  

  

  

• Husky ride in Rovaniemi

  Xiaodong S,

  Mar 22, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We heard from others about this activity. This was the first time we rode with Husky dogs. It was a great experience. We loved it

  

  

  

  

• A beautiful experience with a bland aftertaste

  Astrid S,

  Mar 19, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  We had booked the husky tour because we wanted to control a sled ourselves. The tour was incl. pick up in the city at 179 euros/person relatively expensive. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The staff was very helpful. We were also thoroughly instructed on how to control the sled. At the starting point, however, the dogs constantly got caught in the pull ropes, as they jumped over each other and were very excited. That said, the beginning was a bit bumpy. The rest of the about 5 km long route went quite well. When we arrived at our destination, my guilty conscience came. One of the dogs fell straight onto its side before we reached the final parking position. I asked if everything was okay. One of the guides said this dog would always do that and pulled him back on his feet to run the last few meters. The dogs were very exhausted after the tour, but did not even get anything to drink. And they were obviously thirsty as they were always gasping for snow during the tour. Now I wonder if animal welfare is a top priority here, or the dogs are just being burned...Ashes on my head! Wouldn't do the tour there anymore

• Epic adventure in Lapland!

  831magnusj,

  Mar 12, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The husky safari was the highlight. We made sure to choose an ethical provider, and Apukka’s no-cull policy and well-cared-for huskies made all the difference. Overall, an epic adventure in Lapland!

• An amazing experience in Lapland!

  Mila R,

  Mar 12, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  One of the main reasons we chose Apukka was their commitment to ethical husky safaris. Not all places treat their huskies well, and ensuring high welfare standards was really important to us. We carefully researched and were happy to find that Apukka has a strict no-cull policy, meaning retired dogs are loved and cared for, not discarded. Seeing the huskies in person confirmed everything—the dogs looked healthy, happy, and incredibly well cared for. They were so sweet and cuddly, clearly adored the staff, and when it was time to run, they were bursting with excitement! It was an amazing experience knowing we were supporting a place that genuinely puts their animals first. Beyond ethical considerations, Apukka’s husky adventure was also super well-organized. From a clear meet-up spot and a great introduction, to the sheer fun of the ride itself, everything was seamless. To top it all off, we ended the experience gathered around a fire in a traditional Kota, enjoying a warm drink—a perfect way to soak in the magic of the day.

• Best day

  BiancaW223,

  Mar 3, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  If I could give 10 stars, I would. Had a very nice tour. Doggies are very loved a very well cared for. Tour went through the forest and bit over a lake. Lovely! Guides super nice and you can see and feel the love for the dogs. Afterwards, time crosses your fingers to hug and take pictures. Cuddle with the puppies for dessert. Only downside was that you weren't allowed to take them. This tour is highly recommended!

  
• Load more reviews