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If you're heading to Lapland in winter, there's one experience you simply can't miss: a husky safari in Rovaniemi. Being pulled through snow-covered forests behind a team of excited huskies is one of the most magical ways to explore the Arctic wilderness.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up the best husky tours in Rovaniemi, including ethical kennels, resort-based experiences and combination tours with reindeer and snowmobiles. Whether you're after a peaceful ride through the forest or a full arctic day out, you’ll find the perfect option here.
1. Bearhill Husky Tours
If you’re looking for an authentic and ethical husky safari in Rovaniemi, Bearhill Husky should be at the top of your list. This family-run kennel is located just 30 minutes outside of the city centre and is known for its strong focus on animal welfare and sustainability.
Bearhill offers a range of husky tours in Rovaniemi, from short 45 minute rides to longer, more immersive safaris lasting up to 6 hours. They also offer tours throughout all seasons, including summer and autumn!
We did Bearhill's Born to Run early winter tour and absolutley loved it. It would be our top pick of Husky Safari's in Rovaniemi! The tour included a visit to the husky kennels while learning about their training, a 4 km self-driven husky ride and hot drinks by a campfire to end.
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This is a great choice for travellers who want to get off the beaten track and support a small, responsible operator.
Things to Know
- Pick-up & drop-off from selected locations in Rovaniemi
- Hot drink, cookies & Thermal gear provided
- Option to self-drive (musher)
2. Apukka Resort Husky Tours
Apukka Resort is located just outside of the city centre and is one of the most popular resorts - they offer lots of winter activities including husky safaris.
Whether you're staying at the resort or just visiting for the day, Apukka offers husky safari tours throughout the autumn, early winter and deep winter.
We experienced a husky safari at Apukka while staying there and it was such an incredible experience. We did their Early Winter Husky Sled Ride which involved of a 3 km sled ride, husky petting and a hot drink at the end.
The dogs are well cared for, and staff are friendly and experienced, making it a great choice for first-timers or families with younger children.
Things to Know
- Pick-up & drop-off from selected locations in Rovaniemi
- Hot drink & Thermal gear provided
- Option to self-drive (musher)
3. Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village Tour
If you're short on time but want to tick off all the classic Lapland experiences in one go, this Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village Tour by Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park is the perfect option - especially for families or first-time visitors.
You’ll meet and ride both huskies and reindeer, visit the magical Santa Claus Village and even cross the Arctic Circle line at Santa Claus Village, all in a single outing.
The husky portion includes a short sled ride (usually around 500–800 metres), where you can sit back and enjoy the thrill while expert mushers guide the sled. It’s a great taster if you want to meet the dogs and try it out without committing to a longer tour.
Things to Know
- Includes transport to/from city centre
- Winter clothing is provided
- Includes soup lunch
4. Arctic Circle Long Trail Husky Adventure
If you’re looking for a hands-on husky safari in Rovaniemi, this Long Trail Husky Adventure by Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park is a great option, especially if you want a longer ride without venturing too far from the city.
This 7 km tour takes you through peaceful arctic landscapes, with frozen forests and snowy trails. You’ll share a sled with a partner, one drives while the other sits, and you’ll switch halfway through so both get the full experience.
At the end of the safari, you’ll have time to meet the huskies, take photos and warm up with a hot drink. It’s a well-organized and beginner-friendly tour that gives you a proper taste of dog sledding in Lapland, while staying close to central Rovaniemi.
Things to Know
- Includes transport to/from city centre
- Hot drink & Thermal gear provided
- 1-hour self-driving husky safari
5. Husky Farm Visit with a Sledge Ride
If you're travelling on a tighter budget, this Husky Farm Visit with a Sledge Ride is a great way to experience husky sledding in Rovaniemi without the higher cost of longer safaris.
The experience includes a visit to a local husky farm, where you’ll meet the dogs, learn about how they’re trained and cared for, and then enjoy a short but exciting 1 km sled ride through the snowy trails.
It’s a great intro to husky sledding, especially for families with young kids. While the ride is brief, it still offers a thrill and you’ll get to interact with the huskies; at a lower price than most other husky tours.
Things to Know
- Includes transport to/from city centre
- Thermal gear is provided
- 1-km husky ride
Is a Husky Safari in Rovaniemi worth it?
Absolutely! A husky safari in Rovaniemi is one of the most iconic and memorable winter activities you can do in Finland. We absolutely loved our tours and would do them again in a heartbeat.
It offers a mix of adventure, nature and a genuine connection with the animals, and the scenery alone is worth the trip.
Whats the cheapest husky safari tour in Rovaniemi?
The most affordable option that we've found in winter is the Husky Farm Visit with a 1km Sledge Ride. It includes a short dog sled ride at a budget price, plus a chance to meet the dogs and learn about the farm.
If you're visiting during summer or auutmn, you can do this Husky Farm Visit with Apukka Resort which is a great budget option, with a short 500 m cart ride and husky petting.
When is the best time to do a husky safari in Rovaniemi?
If you're looking to do a husky safari in the snow, they typically run from late November to mid-April, when snow conditions are stable.
However, husky safari's also run during summer, autumn and early winter, so it depends what conditions and experience you're after.
We visited during late october to early november (early winter) and experienced light snow on our husky tours, although we were in carts and not sleds!
👋 We hope that you found this guide helpful! Before you go - don't forget to read our other Finland travel guides for more tips, suggestions & advice.
