Husky Safari 10 km Self-Drive, Levi
115
3 h
Daytime
LEVI
105
Reviews
English
Moderate
7+
Group
The most popular husky safari at Lapland Wild Witch — 10 km with your own dog team along a frozen river and out across open swamp, the best-balanced choice for riding distance and time without committing to a half day.
Husky Safari 10 km Self-Drive in Levi — River Start, Open Frozen Swamp, Fell Horizon
Why choose the 10 km route
Longer route than the 5 km safari — river start, then open frozen swamp with fell views
The treeline drops away and you are out in the open: a genuinely different landscape
Same specialist kennel as the 5 km — Lapland Wild Witch, professional sport mushers
40 dogs only — a small kennel by design, not a large commercial operation
Small groups: maximum 8 guests (4 sled teams), maximum 3 sessions per day
Dog welfare first: rest days, vet checks, physiotherapy, free-running time
Lapland Wild Witch — small high animal welfare kennel near Levi
Lapland Wild Witch in Tepasto, 30 km north of Levi, is a small kennel by design — 40 dogs only: Siberian huskies, Arctic-Alaskan huskies and three reindeer dogs. Animal welfare shapes how the kennel operates: small groups, maximum 3 sessions per day, at least one full rest day per dog per week, regular vet checks and physiotherapy, high-quality food, proper cleaning of the dogs’ habitat, free-running time, and a kennel owner who lives on site — the dogs are not just her business, they are her family.
Self-drive husky safari from frozen river to open wilderness swamp
On arrival, the guide gives a full briefing and walks the group to the starting point, where the teams are harnessed and ready. The guide introduces each dog by name before the ride begins.
The route starts on a short river section, then opens out onto frozen swamp: flat, wide, unobstructed. The treeline drops away and the fell horizon appears in the distance. More diverse landscapes than the 5 km river trail — the river gives way to open swamp, the treeline drops away, and the fell appears on the horizon — and considerably longer. Riding time is approximately 30-40 minutes. A midway stop allows driver and passenger to swap. Ski goggles are strongly recommended — the open swamp means more wind and ice particles than a sheltered forest trail.
At the kennel — free-run area, kota hut and hot drinks
After the ride, guests walk the kennel and spend time in the free-run area with the dogs before warming up in the kota hut with hot berry juice and cookies. The host talks about life with the dogs and answers questions.
Who this is for
Those who want more distance and an open wilderness landscape over a sheltered forest trail
Adults and older children (7+) comfortable in cold and more exposed conditions
Riders who want to experience what mushing feels like on open swamp terrain
Anyone who has done the 5 km and wants to go further
Private option
A private booking at Lapland Wild Witch closes the kennel exclusively for your group — the longer trail and open swamp terrain, your group’s pace throughout, the guide’s full attention on you. Contact us to arrange a private 10 km safari.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Transportation from Levi (approximately 30 minutes, 30 km north to Tepasto)
Guide and musher team throughout
Safety briefing and driving instruction
Self-drive 10 km husky safari: river section, then open frozen swamp
Kennel visit and dog interaction, including free-run area
Hot berry juice and cookies in a traditional Lappish kota hut by the fire
NOT INCLUDED
Warm winter clothing.
IMPORTANT! Available to rent only at Scandinavian Travel Group / Safarimarket pick-up location (Keskuskuja 2 B 3). Clothing will not be delivered to other pick-up locations. If you add clothing to your order, always choose only the Scandinavian Travel Group / Safarimarket pick-up location. Please note that warm clothing follows the same cancellation terms as the main product.
Single sled supplement applies when the number of guests in a party is odd — see Important remarks.
Ski goggles (strongly recommended but not provided).
RECOMMENDATION
Wear warm winter clothing including thermal layers, insulated boots and mittens.
Ski goggles are essential on this route — the open swamp section is more exposed than forest trails.
Cover exposed skin in cold weather and bring hand warmers.
Clothing rented from Safarimarket. Allow at least 20 minutes before departure to get dressed if renting.
CANCELLATION POLICY
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 365 days or less before the event
PLEASE NOTE
Price periods: Two price periods: 1 Dec – 28 Feb and 1 Mar – 31 Mar.
Ages: Not recommended for children under 7 due to longer time outdoors and exposed terrain. Child price applies for ages 2–7.
Sled capacity: Up to 2 adults and 1 small child (under 7). Final seating decided on site by the host.
Group size: Maximum 8 guests per ride (4 sled teams). Larger groups run in turns. Maximum 3 groups per day.
Single supplement: Required when the number of guests in a party is odd. Exception: a small child under 7 can ride as a third passenger. Contact us before booking if in doubt.
Sled sharing and driver policy: Every sled must have at least one adult driver for the full route. If one adult in your party does not wish to drive, the other must drive the entire way. A small child under 7 can ride as a third passenger alongside two adults. Guests arriving with an odd number of adults should be prepared to share a sled with another unmatched participant — each will drive for half the route. If a non-driving participant cannot be matched with a driver willing to drive the full route, that participant will not be able to join the safari. Contact us before booking if your group has an odd number of adults or if any member does not wish to drive.
Dogs: Remove gloves and mittens before touching the dogs. Do not feed them.
Clothing: Warm winter clothing is not included. You can rent it at our Safarimarket pick-up location only (Keskuskuja 2 B 3) — clothing cannot be sent to other pick-up points. Allow at least 20 minutes before departure to get dressed.
Ski goggles: Strongly recommended on the open swamp section. Not provided — bring your own.
Responsibility waiver: Scandinavian Travel Group is not responsible for changes, disruptions or unavailability affecting the husky kennel or any other third-party venue visited during this program, for whatever reason. Where a venue is unavailable, the guide will make reasonable alternative arrangements where possible. No refund is due for circumstances beyond our control.
MEETING POINTS
If you do not choose pick-up, you can start the experience at any of the places below:
Scandinavian Travel Group / Safari Market: Keskuskuja 2 B 3, 99130 Sirkka, FI.
PICK UP
We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience:
Scandinavian Travel Group / Safarimarket (Levi center) - main pick-up place
Keskuskuja 2 B 3, 99130 Sirkka
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Lovely and very flexible staff. They were informed about the tours and told us cool facts about the activities we did. We had the 10km husky sledge safari and a northern lights tour which was an amazing unique experience you should definitely consider. Keep in mind that the husky farm told us there gets much colder than in Levi, so we did it in almonds -30 degrees. Make sure you dress warm or request extra over alls from them. We got to pet the dogs and ask questions after the activity.