WHY YOU´LL LOVE IT
Drive your own husky team, learn the basics of mushing
A natural 10 km trail along a frozen river surrounded by snowy forest
A genuinely small kennel - around 40 dogs
Dog welfare you can actually see
Maximum 8 guests per safari, only 4 sled teams
Visit the kennel, meet the dogs
THE EXPERIENCE
Lapland Wild Witch in Tepasto, 30 km north of Levi, is a small husky kennel with only 40 dogs: Siberian huskies, Arctic-Alaskan huskies and 3 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.
TOUR GALLERY
SEE THE EXPERIENCE IN ACTION
TOUR DETAILS
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 5 km husky safari mainly along a frozen river with forest sections
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.
Single sled supplement applies when the number of guests in a party is odd - see Important remarks.
Ski goggles (strongly recommended but not provided).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Price periods: Two price periods: 1 Dec - 28 Feb and 1 Mar - 31 Mar.
Ages: Not recommended for children under 7 due to the longer time outdoors.
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: Recommended for eye protection on the trail and not provided - please 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.
CANCELLATION POLICY
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 60 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
