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Husky sledding experience in Kilpisjärvi

The prices and availability of husky sledding experiences for the next winter season
(December 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024) will be published and the online shop opened in November 2023.

The Siberian huskies of Kilpisjärvi

Meet the Kilpisjärvi Husky Team! Siberian huskies are friendly and they adore pulling a sled – that’s their hobby and that’s their work!

The duration of this trip approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. The Husky sledding experience is organized from December 1 to April 30. Weather conditions allowing we will start already in late November and continue until early May.

Our husky family welcomes you for a ride

Siberian huskies have been our personal hobby for over two decades now. Our present husky family was started by Ajatar Miss Tundra, also known as "Missi" and we now have five of her offspring in our team. Brothers Nalle and Nekku were born in August 2018 and sisters Talvikki and Tuisku in March 2015. Their father is Mr. Peni, Missi's grandson, and their mother is Maya, who was adopted by us in 2014. Peni's adopted brothers Pyry and Sulo complete our husky family.

Husky sledding experience in Kilpisjärvi

Our husky team is primarily a hobby for us but we organize sledding experiences for visitors during the winter season. 

Siberian huskies are friendly and curious by nature and they love nothing better than taking people on sled rides. Join us and get acquainted with these lovely dogs, learn to "mush" the team and enjoy the stunning scenery of Kilpisjärvi.

Learn to be a husky musher in Kilpisjärvi

On our tour you and your party can learn how to be a ”husky musher”. Meet us and the huskies on the lake shore. We will teach you how to control the sled – and soon after you're off, “mushing” the husky team, heading towards the Swedish shore.

The others in your party will follow you by snowmobile, seated comfortably in the snowmobile passenger sled while the guide drives. As a musher you are on your own with the huskies, each person in your party taking his or her turn. A youngster can be seated in the husky sled while the parent drives (kindly note that the age limit is 10 years).

At the turn-around point we'll have a break, and you have a chance to get acquainted with each husky. A hot berry juice is served during the break and husky stories are told.

The ride lasts approximately one hour and 1 – 4 persons can be accommodated at a time.

Kilpisjärvi Huskies Talvikki and Tuisku. Photo © Sassen en Verstraaten fotografie

General

Classification
Activity
Location
Kilpisjärvi
Further information
The price includes guiding, transportation in snowmobile passenger sled, the husky mushing experience and a hot beverage as well as warm overcoats, helmets and balaclavas. If your own winter clothing is not sufficient for Arctic conditions, you can rent a set of thermal clothing (overalls, boots, socks and mittens) for the duration of the trip. When you book three trips on consecutive days, the warm clothing set is free of charge.
Languages
Finnish, English
Difficulty
No previous experience is required.
Suitable for
This experience is suitable for adults with a normal level of physical fitness. Children and youngsters must be over 10 years of age and in the company of parents. Pregnant women are advised not to participate in this excursion.
Insurance plans
Snowmobiles are insured according to Finnish legal requirements and the company carries liability insurance. Trip participants should carry a personal travel and accident insurance. Kindly refer to our Terms and Conditions.
Website
https://destinationkilpisjarvi.com

Enquiries

Destination Kilpisjärvi, The Lapland Connection
sinikka@thelaplandconnection.com
+358 (0)40 142 6061
Company id: 2399246-0