There are few better ways to experience the Arctic wilderness than travelling across the snow behind a team of huskies.
Our husky sledding holidays in Lapland range from trips that include a short husky safari alongside other Arctic activities to dedicated dog-sledding adventures where you can spend much longer out on the trails.
Combine the excitement of husky sledding with snowy landscapes, remote Finnish Lapland, and evenings searching for the Northern Lights.
A husky safari takes you out into the Arctic wilderness by dog sled, following snowy trails through forests, across frozen lakes and through the wide-open landscapes of Lapland.
Before setting off, your guides will introduce you to the dogs and explain how the sled works. Depending on the experience, you may travel as a passenger or have the opportunity to drive your own team.
The length of the experience varies considerably, which means you don’t need to book a dedicated dog-sledding holiday to try it.
On many of our Northern Lights winter holidays, a husky safari forms part of a wider Arctic itinerary alongside experiences such as snowmobiling, snowshoeing, reindeer encounters and Aurora hunts.
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If huskies are one of the main reasons you’re travelling, choose a holiday which gives you more time on the trails.
Our Harriniva Aurora Husky Safari is designed around the experience of travelling through the Finnish wilderness with your own team of dogs.
For something even more immersive, Saija – Dog Sledding in the Aurora Zone combines dog sledding with the remote landscapes and dark skies of Northern Finland.
Alternatively, if you’d simply like to experience husky sledding as one highlight of a broader Northern Lights break, you’ll find it included in many of our holidays across Finnish Lapland.
Finland is at the heart of our husky holiday collection, with snowy forests, frozen lakes and vast areas of wilderness providing an extraordinary setting for dog sledding.
Our Northern Lights holidays in Finland cover destinations throughout Lapland and combine Arctic activities with carefully chosen locations for Aurora viewing.
That means your days might be spent travelling by husky sled through the snow, while your evenings are devoted to searching the skies for the Northern Lights.
Husky sledding is also one of the most memorable experiences you can share on a family trip to Lapland.
Many of our Northern Lights family holidays include husky experiences alongside other winter activities, with the exact format and age requirements varying between holidays.
For families who want much more than a quick ride, our Travel Experts can help you find a trip where dog sledding plays a bigger part in the adventure.
A husky safari and a Northern Lights display are two very different Arctic experiences, but combining them makes for a pretty remarkable winter holiday.
Spend your days exploring snow-covered Lapland before heading out after dark in search of the Aurora Borealis.
We can never guarantee a Northern Lights display — Mother Nature remains firmly in charge — but our holidays are designed around destinations in the Aurora Zone where you can make the most of the dark Arctic skies.
Explore our full collection of Northern Lights holidays or browse the husky holidays below.
It depends on the safari and the holiday. Some experiences allow guests to drive a husky team following a full briefing, while others may involve travelling as a passenger. The individual holiday itinerary will explain what is included.
Husky experiences range from shorter introductory safaris to much longer adventures. If dog sledding is particularly important to you, look for a holiday with a longer safari or a dedicated husky itinerary rather than simply choosing a trip that includes a shorter trip. The shortest trail we normally offer is around 5km – each tour will detail the length included, but this can be important to keep in mind if comparing our holidays with other companies which offer substantially shorter routes!
Yes, husky safaris feature on many family holidays to Lapland. Age restrictions and the logistics of each safari vary by location, so check the individual holiday details or speak to our Travel Experts if husky sledding is a priority for your family.
Absolutely. Many of our Lapland holidays combine daytime Arctic activities such as dog sledding with dedicated Northern Lights experiences after dark.
