WHY YOU´LL LOVE IT
Own husky team, no previous mushing experience needed
Ride along a frozen river and through Lapland forest
Visit a small, family-run kennel with around 40 dogs, operated by professional sport mushers
Animal welfare comes first - limited daily safaris, regular rest days, vet care, physiotherapy and plenty of free-running time
Meet the dogs by name and spend time with them
Swap drivers halfway; both adults can experience driving the team
THE EXPERIENCE
Lapland Wild Witch - small high animal welfare kennel near Levi
The kennel is run by professional sport mushers who work with their dogs throughout the year. Over 40 dogs live here: Siberian huskies, Arctic-Alaskan huskies, a breed developed in early 20th-century Alaska for endurance racing, and three reindeer dogs. Animal welfare defines the way the kennel operates: small groups, maximum 3 sessions per day, at least one full rest day per dog each week, regular vet checks and physiotherapy, high-quality food, careful cleaning of the dogs’ living area, free-running time, and a kennel owner who lives on site. The dogs are not only her work, they are her family.
Self-drive husky safari along a frozen river near Levi
On arrival, the guide gives a full mushing briefing: how to steer, how to brake, and how to behave on the trail. The group then walks to the starting point, where the dog teams are already harnessed and excited to go. Before departure, the guide introduces each dog by name.
The 5 km route runs mainly along a frozen river, with forest sections on both sides. Riding time is approximately 20–30 minutes. A stop halfway allows the driver and passenger to change places.
At the kennel: free-run area, kota hut and hot drinks
After the ride, guests walk through 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.
Remove gloves and mittens before touching the dogs, as they will play with them. Do not feed the dogs.
