10 Km Authentic Husky Safari In The Taiga Forest – Family Kennel

To drive a sled you need some level of upper body strength. It was really fun & visiting the kennels was a highlight with the puppies. All the adult dogs were so friendly too. Loved the experience!

Rode out in the forest and over the lake. Got to meet the dogs and learn about the huskies. Staff was very friendly.

Amazing experience, we went with Kami who was so friendly and informative. This tour is not like the ‘mass tourist’ husky trips you find around Rovaniemi. You will go an hour out to a farm and meet lots of beautiful husky’s taken well care of, the place was clean and the husky’s were very happy and welcoming. The 10km sled ride was excellent, self driven, you just manage the breaks and the husky’s take care of speed and direction, they all seemed happy and well cared for. Highly recommend for those looking for a meaningful sled experience.

This was the most incredible experience and the highlight of our Lapland trip. Staff were all wonderful and the huskies were clearly well loved and cared for. We even got to see the husky puppies which was very special! First, Dimitar arrived to drive us to the kennels. He was kind, polite and easy to talk to. Next we were taught how to drive the sleigh and what to do. We then had a thrilling 10km ride around the forest. It was the most amazing experience and huskies were all beautiful!

We had an incredible experience booking our Husky Tour. We had transport directly from our Airbnb to the kennel - Soulmate Kennels - near the Finnish border. The driver was friendly and talkative. The kennel itself was amazing. The dogs looked healthy and the scenery - oh, my, god. Endless taiga forests covered in snow and blue sky above with sunshine peeking through. The husky slushing itself is hard work - I much preferred being in the sleigh! The transport back was flexible and the driver was willing to drop us at Santa’s Village, despite this not expressly being included in the booking. We HIGHLY recommend this tour company.

Really nice experience with a great guide, Kila (apologies, name might be wrong). Nice to stroke the dogs after the walk.

An unforgettable experience, wow! The huskies are very happy to run, well cared for and energetic. The taiga forest is simply beautiful, and we had a blast riding through it. After the ride it was nice to warm up by the campfire with a warm cup of tea. Many thanks to our great guide, Kristian, who noticed we were not dressed up warm enough and offered us extra (much needed) clothing! Also, he stopped on the way back to show us a beautiful frozen lake. Would 100% recommend.

The owners really love the dogs and care for the animals. Sledging through the winter labscape was an unforgettable experience.

This is without doubt one of the best experiences of my life. These husky’s were born to run and they absolutely love it. Initially I was worried about their welfare and how they were treated but my mind was instantly put at ease. It was thrilling, exciting and throughly enjoyable and I would definitely recommend this to anyone!

Great. Warm welcoming and impressive husky team. Beautiful views & good way to explore nature at its most beautiful. Wasn’t difficult and dogs were clearly happy and healthy and loved.

Our guide KAMI is the best. We were never bored along the way. Also driving the husky sled is fantastic, the best. Highly recommended .

Due to severe weather conditions from the night before, we couldn’t do the activity with the original operator as planned, but luckily they managed to find us a spot on another farm. On arrival, we waited for about 30min for another group to start and finish, which I think could have been avoided, but apart from this we are greatful we still had the opportunity to participate in this activity as it’s a must do activity when in Lapland. It was an amazing experience. The dogs are very well taken care of and so friendly. Unfortunately, communication from the original activity provider was poor.

Amazing experience! A must do when in Lapland! The dogs are incredible and well cared for! Communication is great also.

It is some distance from Rovaniemi which was unexpected but not a problem. The husky experience was great though I did not realize I would be driving the huskies myself, I expected to be a passenger. Our drivers who picked us up and returned us home were excellent. Very good driver and extremely friendly and professional

Incredible experience riding through the forest. Wonderful team from the pickup to the excursion leader. It was wonderful to say hello to the dogs after the run. Wonderful communication as well. Would recommend to anyone!

This was such a bucket-list experience, and we’re so glad we booked it. Our group of 11 had the best time! We got picked up from our place in Rovaniemi, and both guides were super friendly and fun. It took about an hour and 20 minutes to get to the husky farm. We got to spend time with the dogs first, and then headed out into the forest. The ride was amazing, sliding through snowy trees and even across a frozen lake. We were split between three sledges, which worked perfectly for our group. Honestly, such a great experience for families. Easy communication via email and WhatsApp. Highly recommend.

One of my most favourite days of my life.i found it quite emotional and freeing whilst on this activity.

Didnt appear very organised when arrived at park. No information about dogs or activity given. Just placed on a sled and told how to brake. On return, nobody came to talk to us or offer any info they just moved on to the next group. No puppies or feeding. An hour and half drive to get to the park. Very expensive but a must do when in Finland.

Where do I start...? Driver Monika, picked up us right one time. Besides the freezing rain she took care of us and drove us safe all the way to the PELLO where had a once in a lifetime experience. Once we arrived in the Husky kennel experience we were given clear instructions on how to drive / handle the sled. Dogs are really powerful and it was a magical experience overall. Spent close to an hour running thru Lapland's pristine forest being pulled by 4 beautiful and strong working huskies. Once ride was done we got to play with the dogs and hace the classic hot blueberry juice and cookies. Money is nothing compared to what you get out of this. Just book it!

Long drive to get there (middle of nowhere!) but worth it. Nice tour guide, and lovely husky/farm owners. Very authentic, and great Sled ride though the forest and then onto the frozen lake.

As a family of four with two children aged 4 and 6 we had a fantastic experience and would definitely recommend anyone to book it! The dogs were incredibly friendly and we were able to spend time with them after the ride to pet them. We were also able to capture great photos which the woman running it was able to take on our own phones to remember the experience.

We had the absolute best time on our husky adventure! It exceeding expectations even in the -27 degrees temperature! The staff were very attentive to us making sure we had suitable clothing and checking the kids out. Take lots of hand warmers! The dogs were so friendly, very well looked after and absolutely loved it, they were getting annoyed with us when we stopped 😂 the scenery is like something from a film it’s amazing. 100% recommend we had a fabulous day

We had a great husky ride today! Everything went smoothly from communication to transportation to/from the kennel to the ride itself. They let us borrow extra gear since it was a cold day. The route was beautiful through the forest and we warmed up with warm blueberry tea after. Highly recommend as a classic Lapland experience!

Incredible experience dogsledding in Lapland! We loved being able to experience the beauty of the forest while dogsledding. The tour operators communicated well with us both before and during the tour. They gave great instruction on how to drive and brake before we got started and we were led on a snowmobile so the dogs knew the route and the right speed. The tour operators/owners were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. They even pointed out wild reindeer on our drive from Rovaniemi to the dog sledding location. Everyone had a great time and after dog sledding was over the kids loved being able to play with the dogs and warm up by the fire. Overall it was an absolutely amazing experience. Would highly recommend to anyone!

Absolutely amazing experience! All the ladies that work there are super experienced, kind and friendly. They showed us how to drive a sled and let us drive it on our own, which was an incredible experience. All people who work there really love the huskies and take very good care of them. It’s like a family of women and huskies, truly exceptional! Definitely recommend visiting the kennel and booking a long husky ride. The best experience we had in Finland!

Absolutely amazing! Dogs are great and it was so much fun! My husband and I did this for our honeymoon and we would recommend for everyone.

So much fun and a little scary when the dogs start veering off into the snow but as long as you follow instructions and have a tight grip on the sled, you will love it. The dogs are so cute and you get to play with them after the ride. You can choose to be a passenger or driver but you need to weigh enough to be able to stand on the brake to slow the dogs down as they’re always trying to pass the other dogs. After the ride one of the dogs was nuzzling with me and it was a great experience to talk to the owner and ask questions.

A great husky ride at a small husky farm 1.5hrs from Rovaniemi with a sausage lunch at the end in a cabin with a fire. Our driver was great and picked us up from our accommodation. The trip was no more than 8 people as advertised. The route was beautiful (part forest and part lake with amazing water bulges). We booked this trip last minute when another was cancelled due to warm weather/snow. So glad to have been able to do this trip and would recommend based on our experience.

Great husky ride with BBQ and farm visit. Highly recommended. Gets you away from the city and into a small family farm.

Unlike any other husky ride . This one is by far the longest one . Which is GREAT !!! And not to mention the View through the forest is beyond amazing !!!! And very cute husky and very very well taken care of

An unforgettable experience in Rovaniemi! The 3-hour husky sled ride was magical: gliding through snowy landscapes, surrounded by Arctic nature, is a memory I’ll cherish forever. The guides were incredibly kind, passionately explaining the training of the huskies and offering us warm tea and berry juice during a cozy break. The huskies, full of energy and love for their work, made the adventure even more special. I highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting Lapland!

We all did the 8-10km husky experience and thought this was spectacular and fantastic value for money from start to finish. When we arrived the lady explained everything about mushing, we then went for our ride through the forest which was amazing and we even saw wild reindeer! When we arrived back we had hot berry juice and a cinnamon cake around an open fire and chatted to the owner about the dogs, finding out some very interesting facts. We also got to meet the puppies and hold them, such a wonderful amazing experience and we would highly recommend this. Thank you

The whole trip was fab, picked up from hotel and taken into the forest. Welcomed by the team and dogs and given the safety briefing. All set and in the sleigh and off into the beautiful forest. Trip was exhilarating and awesome dogs were just amazing.: returned back to meet the pups and have hot chocolate and marshmallows. Wonderful day and our guide dropped us to to Centre to continue exploring. Highly recommend x

The huskies are so adorable and they did a good job to pull the sled. The pickup and drop off service is great. Also the workers know their dogs well! It’s a pleasant journey.

From the very start, the communication with Artiktopia was excellent. They promptly answered all of my questions, which made planning the trip easy. When we were picked up from our hotel, our driver, Dimitr (apologies if I’ve misspelled that), was incredibly kind and helpful. During the drive, we had to stop briefly as my daughter was feeling a little car sick, and nothing was too much trouble for Dimitr. He was also very knowledgeable, and the scenic drive to the husky farm was a real pleasure — we even saw plenty of reindeer crossing the roads! Upon arriving at the husky farm, we were immediately enchanted by the place. The dogs, especially the puppies, were absolutely adorable. The lady running the farm gave us clear instructions about what to expect during the husky ride, which made us feel confident and excited for the adventure ahead. The ride itself was incredible — a magical experience through the forest that I still can’t quite believe we had the opportunity to do. After the ride, we were treated to a cozy hut where we toasted marshmallows and enjoyed warm berry juice with the other guests. It was a perfect way to wind down and also a great chance to ask questions and meet the puppies. When choosing a husky sled ride, it’s crucial to support companies that treat their dogs well. Artiktopia clearly values the care of their animals, which was evident throughout the experience. On the drive back, Dimitr even stopped so we could grab a hot dog, adding that extra personal touch. He was so friendly that we decided to book a Northern Lights hunt with him that evening. A huge thank you to everyone at Artiktopia for making our trip to Rovaniemi so memorable and special. We can’t wait to come back! Jo, Mason, and Snoe

Wonderful! Completely worth the money. From pick up, to drop off & everything inbetween, the people were friendly, accomodating & brilliant at their jobs. THANKYOU!

Fantastic experience with our 3 boys, ages 9, 7 and 5. It was everyone's favourite Lapland activity. Snow was a bit doubtful for us at one point prior to the trip (late Nov) but luckily it worked out for us

It was a great experience! Dimitar is very great and the farm owner warm! After the trip you could still spend time with the dogs and overall the visit was really magical!

An unforgettable experience. Very funny. Fully recommended. Enjoy the wonderful scenery and loving Haskies.

For me, the dog sledding tour was the most beautiful experience of our trip and simply unforgettable! Our guide was very friendly and entertained us well on the way to the farm. There we were surprised a bit by the fact that we were allowed to drive the sled ourselves in turns and then we started: The dogs were very friendly even before the ride and have put on a good gas! It went a beautiful long distance through wonderful winter landscapes, whether snowy forest or snow-glittering vastness. Afterwards the dogs were allowed to pick up their extensive cuddle sessions and we got sausages (also vegan), cookies and warm tea. On the farm there was also the possibility to feed reindeer and enough time for photos.

Esperienza perfetta bellissima con delle guide competenti bravi sempre presenti ad accogliere le nostre richieste

Wonderful experience and well organized. We were given ample time and attention to do and see the things we wanted. Arktictopia is great!

Our activity was cancelled at short notice (less than 48h before the start). Due to the last minute cancellation we could not book an alternative anywhere else (all booked up). I would definitely not book with this provider anymore!

C'est une expérience inoubliable. Je vous conseille d'être très très bien habillé surtout aux pieds. Merci à l'équipe superbe 😍

Vivere l’esperienza di cani da slitta sopra un lago ghiacciato. È stato veramente intenso e pieno di soddisfazione.