WHY YOU´LL LOVE IT
Hidden forest kennel approximately 15 minutes from Levi - close, quiet and away from the main resort area
More than 100 dogs: Siberian huskies, Arctic-Alaskan huskies and reindeer dogs
Self-drive route through sheltered forest trails and open snow-covered fields
Small ride groups - up to 8 guests per ride, 4 sled teams
Dog interaction included after the safari, including time in the free-run area
Warm insulated yurt with fire, hot berry juice and cookies after the ride
THE EXPERIENCE
Drive your own husky sled on a 5-6 km route through Lappish forest and open snow fields, then meet the dogs at a working kennel approximately 15 minutes from Levi.
A hidden forest kennel near Levi
The kennel sits away from the main road, tucked into Lappish forest. More than 100 dogs live here: Siberian huskies, Arctic-Alaskan huskies and reindeer dogs. The mushers work with the dogs year-round, not only during safari season, and the kennel is built around daily care, training and close familiarity with the pack.
Spacious enclosures, regular rest days, training based on trust and positive reinforcement, and handlers who know the dogs individually. Each dog has its own role and character, and the introduction is part of the experience - not a formality.
Self-drive husky safari through forest trails and open snow fields
On arrival, the guide gives a full safety briefing and driving instruction: how to stand on the runners, how to brake, how to help the team when needed, and how to behave on the trail. The sled teams are prepared and ready before departure.
The 5-6 km route (depending on the weather) runs through sheltered forest paths and open snow-covered fields. The forest sections feel quiet and close, with trees on either side; the open areas give more space, light and a wider Arctic landscape. It is a good middle-ground safari: longer and more complete than a very short taster ride, but still accessible for first-time mushers and families.
Riding time is approximately 30-40 minutes. A midway stop allows driver and passenger to swap places. One sled usually seats up to 2 adults and 1 small child under 7, but final seating is always decided on site by the host based on safety, weight and group composition.
At the kennel - free-run area, yurt and hot drinks
After the safari, guests take a guided walk through the kennel and meet more of the pack. The visit also includes time in the free-run area, where some of the dogs can move and play freely. Guests can enter the area, pet the huskies and take photos at close range.
The visit closes in a warm insulated yurt with a fire. Hot berry juice and cookies are served, with time to warm up and hear more from the hosts about sled dogs, training, daily kennel life and what it takes to run a husky team in the north.
Remove gloves and mittens before touching the dogs - they will play with them and may damage them. Do not feed the dogs.
Who this is for
First-time mushers who want a real self-drive husky safari without committing to a long route
Families looking for an accessible husky experience close to Levi
Guests who want a forest-based route rather than a river or open swamp trail
Couples and small groups who want dog interaction, kennel time and a warm indoor stop after the ride
Anyone who prefers a sheltered, intimate trail setting with a large working kennel
Optional musher-driven supplement
Guests who prefer not to drive can request a musher-driven ride as an add-on. Add a note when booking or email office@gostg.fi. Availability is confirmed separately.
Private option
A private booking turns the program into your group’s own husky experience: the sled teams are prepared for your group, the guide’s attention on you, and the pace is adjusted to your needs. Contact us to arrange a private version of the 5-6 km hidden forest kennel safari
