Dog-sledding in Finnish Lapland with Tinja and the Siberian Huskies

The Siberian Husky is recognised by its thick double coat, triangular ears and sickle-shaped tail. Echoing the outline of a wolf, the dogs are energetic and hardy, having originated from the harsh Eastern Siberian wilderness. You’ll find some descendants of this rugged breed in the North Eastern region of Finnish Lapland. Here a lady named Tinja, lives with her Siberian Huskies and every winter travels on overnight voyages with the pack of dogs. You can join her on a three day mushing adventure traversing the unspoilt forested area of the Lemmonjoki National Park where you’ll find deep white snow and glistening trees. 

The itinerary is available between January and April and dates are on request. The trip can be combined with other husky or snow adventures in Finland and Norway.

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Itinerary:

Day one
Arrive in Finnish Lapland transferring to your hotel in the village of Inari. You’ll enjoy the comfort of a family run hotel in the village of Inari overlooking the River Juutua, home to the kyeli, or ‘white fish’ which features on the hotel’s locally-inspired menu. Your modern-furnished room includes your own private sauna and balcony. In the evening, you can do a guided excursion to search for the Northern Lights either by snowmobile or snow shoe (not included in the price).

Day two
Spend the morning exploring the village and enjoying the views of the wonderful Lake Inari. Explore the Siida Museum giving you an insight into the local Sámi people and Arctic nature. After lunch you’ll transfer to the husky farm where you’ll meet Tinja. She’ll welcome you and show you around the farm introducing you to the huskies. You’ll go for a one hour husky safari as a warm up before helping out with the farm’s daily routines. In the evening you’ll enjoy dinner, a sauna and accommodation in the recently built guest cabin.

Day three
After breakfast, you’ll join Tinja in preparations for your overnight journey. You’ll prepare the dogs and set off into the wilderness. At the end of an exhilerating day with the dogs, you’ll sleep by an open fire in a lean-to. You’ll keep warm under thermal sleeping bags and reindeer hides.

Day four
You’ll return to the husky farm in the morning, before unharnassing and saying goodbye to the dogs. You’ll return to Inari or to the airport.

The price excluding flights is £699 per person. Flights to Ivalo start at around £150 return.

Dates:

There are regular departures between January and March. Please get in touch with your preferred dates, and we will let you know about availability.

Season:

Winter

Number of days:

4

Price:

£699 per person (excluding flights to Ivalo). The price includes all meals from dinner on day two to breakfast on day four. It also includes airport transfers, equipment, guide, outer clothing, and one night’s hotel accommodation. The price is based on tw

Bespoke trips for groups are available - please enquire for more details.