Husky adventure through Finnish wilderness, small group tour
Have you ever dreamed of driving your own husky sled through a breathtaking winter wonderland? On this tour, you can enjoy the thrill of leading your own team of huskies through the silent, pristine, snowy landscapes of northeast Finland. You will learn about the daily life of the huskies and help look after them. The highlight of this trip is an overnight stay in a rustic, authentic wilderness cabin.
- 3 nights accommodation in a guest house in twin or triple rooms with shared facilities
- 1 night accommodation in a wilderness cabin (no private rooms)
- Full board
- Day at the husky farm including 10 km "warm up" safari
- Two day safaris (25-35 km each)
- Sauna daily
- English-speaking guide
- Single-timed airport transfers from / to Kuusamo airport
- Hire of winter clothes (overall, winter boots, mittens)
The packing list will be provided after booking.
DURATION
5 days / 4 nights
DEPARTURES
18.01.–22.01.2026
22.02.–26.02.2026 (guaranteed to run)
22.03.–26.03.2026
Other departures for groups of 3-6 people on request.
PRICE
1670 €
GROUP SIZE
To run a tour minimum two persons are required. Maximum group size is 6 persons.
HUSKY SLEDDING
*On husky safaris everybody drives their own dog team (3–6 dogs)
*No experience in dog sledding is necessary, but a reasonable level of fitness and good balance are necessary. You should also be prepared for cold weather and spending long hours outdoors.
*For the two-day safari a small backpack (max. 40 l) can be brought on the sled. The rest of your luggage will remain at the base camp.
*The minimum age is 15 years.
*See the location of the husky farm here.
TRAVEL
Flights are not included in the tour price. If you have any questions regarding flights or transfers, please contact us before booking your flights!
Notes for arrival
The joining point for this trip is Kuusamo airport.
Single-timed group transfers from Kuusamo airport are organized to meet the following Finnair flights from Helsinki:
18.01. HEL-KAO AY497 (arrival at 21.35)
22.02. HEL-KAO AY491 (arrival at 20.45)
22.03. HEL-KAO AY491 (arrival at 20.45)
Notes for return
At the end of the tour, a scheduled group transfer is organized back to Kuusamo airport to connect with the following Finnair flights to Helsinki:
KAO-HEL AY486 at 10.50
Travel by bus/train
Upon arrival it is possible take a train (or bus) from Helsinki to Oulu, followed by a bus from Oulu to Kuusamo. The same applies for the return trip to Helsinki. Please ensure that the schedule aligns with the transfer times mentioned above.
PAYMENT
Deposit: 20 % of total amount will be charged at the time of booking.
Full payment: Due 14 days before the departure. The invoice for full payment will be sent by email.
NOTES
It is essential that a passenger is covered by adequate travel insurance.
The tour is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility.
We reserve the right to change the itinerary due to weather or snow conditions.
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