Husky Mushing Tour

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The Adventure Of A Lifetime!

This literally is a story of one man’s best friend providing a totally different experience and holiday. With a team of five husky dogs, who will be your constant companion for a week, you will trek through the fells enjoying the peace, tranquillity and serenity of the landscape, with only the sound of the dogs and sled.

• Day 1 - Sunday

  Arrive in Rovaniemi and transfer to the hotel in Sodankyla. Meet the guide and the other members of the safari, and compare expectation of the days to come. Instructions will be provided in relation to your projected route for the week and general information in relation to the huskies and sledding. We have an early start tomorrow and suggest an early night! Overnight: Sodankyla - Hotel

• Day 2 - Monday

  Transfer to a husky farm for a visit around the kennels to learn how to harness the dogs and rig a team, feed and care for your team. Following further instruction, preparation and lunch, you will embark on a 4km training run before setting off into the fells around Luosto. On arrival at tonight’s cabin, it is time to take on your responsibility to care and feed your team of dogs and build a relationship, as they are your responsibility and transport for the next 5 days. Overnight: Wilderness cabin.

• Day 3 to 6 - Tuesday to Friday

  Each day will begin with seeing to the needs of your team of dogs. One of our days’ thrills is the initial departure from the overnight resting place, your dogs are well rested and raring to go. The tie rope released and secured, one foot off the brake, then the other and away you go, your team of dogs pulling you through the beautiful fells and forests of the Luosto region, and across the frozen lakes. Lunch stops will be a feature, maybe at a traditional Lappish kota or simply beside the track with the guides quickly turning a snowy clearing into a comfortable, protected meal area. One of the delightful aspects of this safari is the loyalty shown by your dogs, after only a couple of days they will understand that you are their master and carer, they will love you for it and the contact made during rest stops will be enjoyed by you both.
  Overnight: Wilderness cabin or choose to try a snowhole.
   

• Day 7 - Saturday

  As the week draws to an end, you will make your way back to the Husky farm to return all equipment and have lunch. Sadly its time to bid a sad farewell to your team of dogs followed by a visit to the adjoining reindeer farm for a short reindeer sleigh ride before returning to Sodankyla, knowing that you truly have had the adventure of a lifetime with a man’s best friend.

• Day 8 - Sunday

  Relax in Sodankyla before returning to the airport for your journey home.
  Please note: The itinerary cannot be specified as it is subject to local weather conditions each day, time of year and suitability of the trails etc.

Important Information

• Tours are based on one person per sled
• Each Tour will consist of a group of between 3 - 5 persons, plus a dedicated guide. However, the operation of these safaris is subject to a minimum number of participants.
• A minimum age of 18 years applies.
• The safari is quite demanding, covering an average of 25 kms per day, and is therefore not suitable for everyone. If you have any doubts or questions please do not hesitate to speak to one of our travel consultants.
• The safari is fully participatory. You will be completely responsible for the needs of your dogs. The preparation of meals and other tasks are shared by all members of the group.
• Personal luggage is carried in the sled, therefore we recommend taking a backpack or holdall.
• Accommodation on safari will be in wilderness cabins. These will often be one room cabins hence privacy will be limited.
• Facilities of the cabins may consist of an outhouse and washing will usually take place in a Finnish sauna allocated times.

Fact File & Prices

Included in the Safari Cost is:

• Return flight, transport to and from Rovaniemi airport, airport taxes Overnight accommodation for the full duration in shared cabins/snowholes or similar.

• Full Board, with meals and accommodation as shown.

• Team of husky dogs and sled.

• Reindeer sled ride.

• Loan of thermal Clothing and boots

• Experienced English speaking guide.

• Loan of thermal sleeping bags

• Experienced English-speaking guide