Rovaniemi: Drive Your Own Husky Team (5–8 km) & BBQ
Overview
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4 hours
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Drive your own husky team through Lapland’s snowy wilderness on a small-group experience designed to feel personal and authentic.
Operated by The Original Aurora Hunters®, Arctic GM is a family-run company with roots in Lapland dating back to the 1600s, combining local knowledge with a strong focus on quality and guest experience.
After pickup, you’ll arrive at a secluded husky farm on private land, away from busy tourist locations. Meet the energetic huskies, learn how to handle the sled, and set off on a 5–8 km self-driven safari through forests and across frozen landscapes. Each sled is shared between two guests, with the option to switch drivers.
After the ride, spend time with the dogs and capture photos before relaxing by the fire with hot drinks and a traditional Lapland barbecue.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Rovaniemi
Begin your experience with pickup in Rovaniemi and transfer to a secluded husky farm located on private land, away from busy tourist areas. On arrival, you will meet the huskies and receive clear instructions from your guide on how to handle the sled. No prior experience is required. You will then set off on a self-driven husky safari, covering approximately 5–8 km through snow-covered forests and across open landscapes. Each sled is shared between two guests, with one driving and one sitting, and the option to switch roles during the ride. After the safari, spend time with the dogs, take photos, and learn more about their training and daily life. The experience continues around the fire, where you can warm up with hot drinks and enjoy a traditional Lapland barbecue. After the visit, return transfer to Rovaniemi. Total duration is approximately 3–4 hours.
What‘s Included
Transfers in brand-new 2025 luxury 4×4 vans
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meet & greet with the huskies
Professional guide (first-aid trained)
All Fees and Taxes
Small group (max 8 guests)
Thermal overalls for Arctic conditions
5-8 km self-driving trek with the huskies
Tips
Pickup points
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
Koskikatu 4, Rovaniemi Finland
Scandic Rovaniemi City
Koskikatu 23, Rovaniemi Finland
Scandic Polar
Valtakatu 23, Rovaniemi Finland
Arctic Light Hotel
Valtakatu 18 Rovaniemi Finland
Arctic City Hotel
Pekankatu 9, Rovaniemi Finland
Scandic Pohjanhovi
Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi Finland
Hotelli Aakenus
Koskikatu 47, Rovaniemi Finland
Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
Korkalonkatu 29, Rovaniemi Finland
Options
Rovaniemi: Drive Your Own Husky Team (5–8 km) & BBQ
Pickup included
Reviews
148 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Customer Service needs improvement
worldtraveller632,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Very disappointing. Was told less than 24 hours before that due to the weather, the tour was cancelled. Completely understandable as the safety of the dogs it’s important. I was told a refund would be issued - a significant amount for this tour in December. I had to continually chase this until January and it wasn’t until I opened up a case via PayPal that my refund was issued. A very stressful experience.
A fun and interesting experience
Z849RTalr,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A super fun experience made even more special by our guide, Andrew, who introduced us to the world of dog training and built a fire for a little barbecue to warm us up after the ride!
Amazing husky experience
596pierluigim,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, you can cuddle the huskies both before and after the tour and the ride was fantastic. The visit was a bit short, but because of the weather conditions. Staff was really friendly and available to answer to all questions. The BBQ was good (hot dog, hot chocolate and tea), but considering the price paid, they could have had more than one hot dog per person.
Dave and Lisa were great hosts!
David W,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Dave and Lisa’s husky farm is incredible. They were perfect hosts. The organizers of the tour (Artic GM) was not very helpful and the cold hotdogs at the campfire experience was ridiculous. That being said, the husky farm and Dave more than made up for the organizers deficiencies.
Highly recommended experience
V3240VVmirkop,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience organized very well, sociable animals and kept very well.
Incredibly experience!!!!
cristinavX5028OX,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tours were amazing 😍 Natalie and Andrew are the best hosts everrrrr
Sledding with the huskies.
paolarX3174CS,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to have fun on the sleds with the huskies, Andrew is the perfect guide, just for his love of the Huskies and the enthusiasm he puts into this amazing event. Andrew is a true husky lover and an amazing guide! We had so much fun and learnt a lot about the dogs and their life in Lapland.
In general. We were happy.
Jenny M,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The experience was unique, the only blemole is the endless wait before doing the Husky Tour, and what I liked was the BBQ which was for me soft, compared to the price quality, they could have done better than hot dog.
A unique experience
wrossi60,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The sled ride was a unique experience, but our guide Andrew organized much more, we could spend time with the person who cares and train the dogs and learn a lot about these fantastic animals and finish the experience with a nice barbecue around the fire Thank you Andrew you exceeded our expectations!
Great experience!
Lucas V,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time! Our Corantine guide, very welcoming, made the experience all the more pleasant. The scenery is beautiful, I can only recommend the experience 100%
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