Saariselkä: Husky Safari with Aurora Borealis Hunt
ID: GYG917307-1443272
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Experience the thrill of driving a husky sleigh through the Arctic pine forest and hunting for the Northern Lights on a tour from Saariselkä. Enjoy a warm drink as you take a break from sledding.
Embark on a magical husky sleigh ride through the Arctic pine forest, guided by authentic Siberian huskies. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and the night sky, and if you're lucky, you might see the stunning aurora borealis.
This tour is perfect for those wanting an extended husky experience combined with the thrill of hunting for the Northern Lights.
You will receive thermal clothing at the Star Arctic Hotel Reception. After that, our driver will take you to the Wilderness Center, where you will meet your Husky Guide. The guide will provide a safety briefing and instructions on how to drive the sleigh. Once you're on the sleigh, the magic begins! The guide will be with you on a snowmobile, monitoring your driving.
You will have a break in our tipi, complete with a fireplace, where you can enjoy a warm drink, chat with the guide, and hopefully spot the beautiful Northern Lights.
Highlights
- Magical night husky ride
- Hunting for Northern Lights
- Warm drink at the fireplace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must be physically fit to be able to ride the sled. Sled is SELF-DRIVEN.
2 persons in 1 sled. One of the adults will be driving the sleigh. Driver can be changed during the experience.
Please note that **once on the trail, there are no shortcuts back to the farm**
The **exact duration** may vary according to the weather and the number of participants.
The driver of the Husky sledge is held responsible for the damages caused to the Husky dogs or the sledge during the excursions. Self-liability for any accident is 2000.00€ / accident case.
INCLUDED
- Thermal clothing (overalls, boots, and gloves)
- Roundtrip transportation by car from Saariselkä to Wilderness Center Husky Farm
- Husky sleigh driving and safety instructions
- Husky ride (approx. 8km)
- Warm drink
NOT INCLUDED
- Please bright also your own warm clothes (temperatures might suddenly change and it is better to have more than less)
- Recharge your phones to take some nice pictures
- NOTE: A personal guide to drive your sled is not included.**
- If you or your partner can not drive the sled due to injury or other reasons, please inform us in advance. A driver can be arranged based on availability, with an additional fee of 100 EUR per person.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
