You may have heard of husky sleigh rides, but about wheeled cart rides? Take charge of your own group of huskies and discover the ever-changing autumn landscapes as you traverse through nature.

Quick facts

• Available: Mon-Sat at 10:00 & 12:00
• Total duration: 2 hours
• This tour is not recommended for children under 4 yo!
• Cancellation policy: Full refund for cancellations made up to 24 hours before the tour

Tour description

Huskies are born to run, yet even these incredible creatures require muscle training for the upcoming winter season. Join our tour and become part of their journey as these lovable super-athletes of the animal world pull wheeled carts across Lapland’s fields and forests. Inhale the invigorating autumn air and witness Arctic nature's vibrant transformation as winter approaches. You’ll receive instructions on how to guide the cart, and after the tour, you’ll get to savor a hot drink and learn more about the fascinating lives of our huskies.

What’s included?

• 3 km husky cart ride
• Husky petting
• Guiding in English
• Warm drink
• Transfers (if needed, from Rovaniemi city center or Santa Claus Village to Apukka Resort and back)

Please note

Our husky farm is a few minutes’ walk from the resort.

For the well-being of our dogs, husky rides are available when the temperature is 10°C or colder.

Special diet options (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) are available upon request.

Cancellation policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the start of the tour to receive a full refund by sending an email to our sales team at sales@apukkaresort.fi. Please see full terms and conditions here: https://apukkaresort.fi/about-apukka/info/terms-conditions/

How do I get to the activity?

If you stay at Apukka Resort:
- Arrive at the meeting point 10 min. before the start of the activity.

If you need transportation:
- The price of the activity includes transfers to and from Apukka Resort with our shuttle bus.
- The bus stops are located at Rovaniemi city center and Santa Claus Village’s bus stop, situated by the main road (Road E75).
- Choose the pick-up point during the booking process.
- You will receive an email with the pick-up details.
- Please be at the bus stop at least 10 minutes before the given departure time.
- The transfer won’t wait, so punctuality is essential!
- If you’re late for the transfer, the tour won’t be refunded.

If you arrive by car:
- You can park your car in Apukka’s parking lot (Tutkijantie 28, Rovaniemi).
- Arrive at least 20 min before the activity starts.
- Pick up your winter gear from the Apukka Adventures dressing room.
- Wait at the meeting point until the tour begins.

Why choose Apukka Adventures?

Experience the refreshing beauty of autumn in the Arctic wilderness with Apukka Adventures. Our nature-based tours take place on exclusive private lands near Apukka Resort, situated in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland. Easily accessible, we are just a quick 20-minute drive from the city, a brief 15 minutes from the airport, and only 10 minutes from Santa Claus Village.