Overview
Husky driving without snow — from August until the end of November.
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.
You drive a husky cart yourself for about an hour (around 5 km) and help the dogs on the uphills. Then you warm up in a traditional Finnish kota by the fire, hear stories about the dogs, and have time to pet and photograph them.
Your day
- 1
Meet the dogs & instructions
- 2
Husky cart ride, about 5 km
- 3
In the kota by the fire
Stories about the dogs.
What’s included
Included
- Self-driven husky cart, about 5 km
- Fire and stories in a Finnish kota
- Photos from the tour
- Petting and time with the huskies
Not included
- Transport to the farm (transfer from Rovaniemi on request)
What to wear: Outdoor clothes for the weather and comfortable shoes.
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.
Can children come?
Yes — this tour is suitable for families and beginners. Children aged 4–14 have a lower price; for younger children please ask us.
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.