Overview
For adults who want a real musher’s day in the wilderness.
SoulMate Huskies is a small family kennel on Ritavaara hill in Pello, Finnish Lapland, run by Satumarja Stenman — a certified professional animal trainer who breeds and races Siberian huskies. Tours are private and in small groups, and the dogs are part of the family.
The full-day tour takes you 20–25 km into the wilderness. You drive your own dog team (or share a sled) and stop for a wilderness lunch cooked from local ingredients. The tour is for adults in normal physical condition.
Your day
- 1
Arrival at the farm & instructions
- 2
Into the wilderness with your own team
- 3
Wilderness lunch
Made from local ingredients.
- 4
Back to the farm, puppies
What’s included
Included
- Your own dog team or a shared sled, 20–25 km
- Wilderness lunch from local ingredients
- Warm overalls if you need them
- Kennel visit and time with the puppies
Not included
- Transport to the farm (transfer from Rovaniemi on request)
What to wear: Thermal base layers, warm gloves or mittens, a hat and winter boots. Overalls are provided if you need them.
Meeting point
SoulMate Huskies, Ritavaara — Rovaniementie 56, 95700 Pello (follow the route on the map, the turn is before this address). About 1 h 20 min by car from Rovaniemi along road 83. Transport is not included — a rental car is easiest; a transfer from Rovaniemi can be arranged on request.
How to find it
Please arrive about 5 minutes before the start (± 8 minutes). Allow extra time — even though the road is straight, people drive slower in winter. Careful: navigation takes you about 50 metres past the turn. Just before the address turn LEFT, and immediately LEFT again (an inconspicuous turn), then follow the forest road for about 400 metres — see the route on the map. When you see an iron gate and the dogs, leave the car at least 30 metres before the farm. The dogs get very excited when guests arrive — wait by the gate and stand calmly, the guide will come for you.
Cancellation policy
| More than 7 days before the tour | 100 % refund |
| 7 days to 48 hours before | 50 % refund |
| Less than 48 hours before | No refund |
If we cancel because of weather or animal welfare, you get a full refund or a new date.
Good to know
How does booking work?
Send us your preferred date and number of people. We confirm the start time with the farm and reply by e-mail within 24 hours.
Who is it for?
Adults only, in normal physical condition. No experience needed — the guide teaches you everything.
What if it is very cold?
For the wellbeing of the dogs and guests the full-day tour is cancelled at −30 °C or colder. Changes are announced at least 24 hours in advance.
Any tip for the way back?
Stop at the Arctic SnowHotel near Rovaniemi — it has a great restaurant, and around Christmas an Ice Castle is built there.