Husky safari self-guided 5 km, Levi
Description
Our destination is a small family-owned husky kennel, located about 30 min drive from Levi center. In our kennel we care for animals’ well-being: we only take small groups up to 10 people per ride (5 teams)*, no more than 3 groups per day and the dogs get at least one day off in a week. Dogs are living a happy and healthy life in the kennel. On your visit you are guaranteed quality time with thedogs. There is a separate area in the kennel where dogs can run free. You are welcome to visit this area and cuddle and pet the dogs and take photos with them. Our guide will talk about huskies’ life and history.
Kennel owners are energetic professional sport dog mushers. They have well-trained Arctic-Alaskan huskies. This breed was created by crossbreeding in the beginning of 20th century in Alaska, especially for dog racing during the Gold rush period. There are over 42 dogs in the kennel, including Siberian and Arctic-Alaskan huskies and 3 reindeer dogs.
Upon arrival, we will start right away giving instructions for driving (mushing) the dog sled on your own and then immediately proceed to the starting point for the ride, where dogs teams are fully ready and anxiously waiting to start running. Focus on the thrill of riding your own sled to enjoy it. The best part of the mushing is not just the ride. It’s about building a bond with these incredible husky dogs. By the end of the ride, you’ll feel like part of the team.
The track length is 5 km and approximate riding time is 20-30 min. The ride time can vary, as it always includes a stop-over and is dependent on the weather conditions. During the stop-over musher and passenger can swap.
The track lies partly in the forest and partly on a beautiful frozen river. After the ride we have a chance to say thanks to our runners and take photos with them. We will walk around the kennel to meet the other dogs and then cuddle and pet the dogs and take photos with them in a special area of the kennel. Then we invite you inside our cozy hut (kota) to warm up around the open fire, having hot berry juice with cookies. The host will talk about life with the dogs and answer questions.
Note! We don’t recommend this program for very small children (under 4 y.o.) due to longer time outdoors.
Included
- Transportation from Levi (choose pick up from Scandinavian Travel Group / Safarimarket if you are unsure of your accommodation location)
- Guiding throughout the program
- Self-guided husky safari
- Kennel visit
- Cuddling huskies and taking photos
- Warm hut (kota) with open fire
- Cookies and hot berry juice in the hut
Excluded
- Meals
- Warm winter clothing, available only at Safarimarket pick-up location (Keskuskuja 2 B 3) and will not be delivered to other pick-up locations
Know before you go
We don’t recommend this program for very small children (under 4 y.o.) due to longer time outdoors.
We strongly recommend wearing warm winter clothing. It can be rented separately before the departure from the Safarimarket office in Levi center at extra charge. If you want to rent the clothing, please be at least 20 min before pick up time to get dressed.
It’s better to be dressed overly warm than “underdressed”, especially on longer safari programs. In cold weather, we recommend applying no-water based winter cream for face and cover open skin areas tightly. Bring gloves or better mittens, a good hat, hand/foot warmers and goggles.
Please take off your gloves/mittens when touching the huskies. They love to play with gloves and might break it easily. Do not be afraid of dogs, as they are genetically friendly to people. Do not feed the dogs.