Are you ready for a day tour into the wilderness of Lapland?
We are in the wild Lapland, at about 50 minutes from Rovaniemi center, at 7 km from the Vanttauskoski village, along the river.
At your arrival, you can dress warmly ; we lend, if necessary, an over-suit, warm shoes and hat (adult size only).
You will be introduced to the sled dog activity. You meet our sled dogs, get to know the equipment, and learn how to handle a sled; You will drive your own sled with 6 huskies, for a 5 km safari, 2/3 adults per sled (+children) in little or private group only ; you can change the driver at half distance, if you wish. The sled driving duration is about 40 minutes.
On the way back, you can pet the dogs and visit the kennel. A hot drink will be served by the fire in a Finnish grillikota.
Then, we will take the direction of Auttiköngäs National Park (30 km by car), famous for these waterfalls and its point of view in the middle of nature; First of all, we will eat grilled meats by the fire in a laavu if the temperature allows us (if it is too cold outside, the meal will be taken in a closed place). Then we will go to see the waterfalls, the viewpoint and visit the mini museum (about 2 km walk, round trip).
Return to Vanttauskoski to meet the reindeer in their living areas (in winter); we are the only people allowed to visit this reindeer farm; you can approach the reindeer and touch the most daring.
Back to Rovaniemi city center!
What’s included
Guided hiking in small or private groups, Informative talk about huskies, driving instructions, Cold clothing for husky safari (adult over-suits, shoes), a hot drink at grillikota, transfers from Rovaniemi and back if you take the transport option ; transportation during activities ; lunch.
The time indicated includes: The trip from the city center of Rovaniemi (Round trip), briefing, safari, visit to the kennel, hot drink at the grillikota.
Requirements
Warm clothes
Attention
You have to come with your winter clothes (warm sweaters, warm socks, warm clothes for your kids)
We reserve the right to cancel a hike for reasons of availability or in case of very cold temperature. In this case you will be refunded in full. We do not accept pregnant women.
Meeting point : Arctic adventure wolf trail
Pickup is offered in following places
- Rovaniemi airport
- Rovaniemi center
Contact information
97625 Vanttauskoski