Finland : Husky Safari along the Russian border in Finland
This unique Husky Safari runs along the Finnish-Russian border in boreal Taiga forest
This unique Husky Safari runs along the Finnish-Russian border in boreal Taiga forest. With a team of husky dogs you will trek through the old growth forest, frozen lakes and swamps enjoying the peaceful tranquillity of nature and the exciting experience of dog sledding. The husky safari allows you to discover the sights and sounds of northern winter, the dry cold of the snowy landscape of subtle colours and totally black sky with thousands of stars and with good luck, Northern Lights.
You are driving a personal dog sledge pulled by a team of four or five Siberian or Alaskan huskies. Our local sled dog guide will be showing the way. A second guide will be driving the snow mobile far up front. Daily distances vary from 20 to 45 km. A general level of fitness will help you get the most out of this husky safari. Our guide will teach you how to drive the sledge and deal with your dogs. You and your dogs must work as a team. You will learn to harness the dogs and take care of them. After a day full of experiences it is nice to relax in a cosy and comfortable wilderness lodge having a sauna and dinner with traditional Finnish dishes. Some of the wilderness lodges are refurbished former border patrol stations, some of them are traditional finnish log cabins. All the accommodation has good facilities.
Itinerary
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Day 1 -
Transfer to Martinselkonen Wilderness Lodge
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Transfer from Kuusamo airport to Martinselkonen wilderness lodge (135 km).Where you are greeted by a welcome drink and dinner.
Meals included:
Dinner
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Day 2 -
Introduction to your personal team of huskies
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Breakfast. Introduction to the programme. You will get warm winter equipment (shoes, overalls and mittens). Introduction to your personal team of huskies and dogsledding. Driving and safety instructions. Training drive appr. 20-25 km. Lunch. Taking care of the dogs. Sauna and dinner at Martinselkonen wilderness lodge
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 -
Head out on safari
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Breakfast. Preparing to start the safari. Personal luggage is carried in the sledge, therefore take a rucksack or sea sack with you. Dogsledding 46 km. Picnic lunch by campfire. Taking care of the dogs. Sauna and dinner at log cabin at Raate. This cabin has one twin room for two persons and one big sleeping loft for six persons (mattress beds).
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 -
Dog sledding 42 km
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Breakfast. Dog sledding 42 km. Lunch by open fire. Taking care of the dogs. Sauna and dinner at log cabin in Kuivajärvi. This cabin has one twin room for two persons and one big sleeping loft for six persons.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 -
Haapa-aho Cabin
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Breakfast. Dog sledding 52 km. Lunch by open fire. Taking care of the dogs. Sauna and dinner at Haapa-aho cabin (double rooms).
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 -
40 km Round tour
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Breakfast. Dog sledding 40 km. Lunch by open fire. Taking care of the huskies and saying good buy for them. Sauna and dinner at Martinselkonen wilderness lodge.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 -
Transfer to Kuusamo Airport
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Breakfast. Transfer to Kuusamo Airport (135 km).
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Prices
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Husky Safari along the Russian border in Finland |
| Adult |
06/02/2009 - 12/02/2009
06/03/2009 - 12/03/2009
| £2,286 |
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Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
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| Supplements |
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06/02/2009 - 12/03/2009: Single room Supplement: £176
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What's Included?
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Flights & Taxes
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Airport transfers from/to Kuusamo
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Six nights accomadation with full board
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Five day guided dog sledding safari
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Individual sledge with a team of 4-5 huskies
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Thermal overalls, boots and mittens
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Local English (or German) speaking experienced sled dog guide and local experienced snowmobile guide
What's NOT Included?
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Travel insurance
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Alcoholic and soft drinks
No experience is necessary, but you should be reasonably fit and be able to cope with the cold. This sled dog safari is also recommended for those who have already been to another sled dog centre and are looking for something new.
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