Arctic Husky Farm
Arctic Husky Farm
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We offer dog sledding adventures of different lengths through beautiful natural landscapes. About 200 Alaskan Huskies and 20 Siberian Huskies are waiting for you on our farm. We will be heartily glad to meet you on our Arctic Husky Farm, here you will experience the best you could do in Lapland - and it is husky safari! Welcome!
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Peterborough500 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
We visited here as part of our tour with Canterbury Travel. It included a 4km husky driving experience through the forest along a track, which was excellent and great fun.
The huskies appear to be very well kept and the farm is clean and well maintained.
This trip is definitely worth doing and was the highlight of the whole trip for a lot of our fellow travellers.
The huskies appear to be very well kept and the farm is clean and well maintained.
This trip is definitely worth doing and was the highlight of the whole trip for a lot of our fellow travellers.
Written 28 December 2017
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paul_62697
Sleaford, UK123 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
This was by far our best activity of the trip and should be a must try for everyone coming here. It is one of the few activities where you can come back for more
Written 17 December 2017
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welshem
cardiff135 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
We had an hour and 1/2 experience where we were told about the dogs, got to drive the dogs on a 4km route I think it was, it was cold -16 so the dogs run faster it was very exciting, and beautiful run through the forest. We all loved it then we were taken through the farm to meet some puppy’s then Inside by the fire to warm up and for some hot berry juice my son absolutely loved it
Written 11 December 2017
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sandra24682017
Bradford, UK26 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
This place was really interesting and lovely for children , The husky ride was thrilling and exciting our granddaughter thought it was 'amazing' afterwards you can walk round where the dogs and pups ar kept, the people are very informative and friendly . Would recommend this very highly.
Written 6 June 2017
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Bertie3003
Reading, UK129 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Highly recommend visit especially for the husky ride. A chance to get up close to the huskies, meet and touch them. A really informative visit.
Written 11 February 2017
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paxyy
113 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
We did the safari on 26 Jan 2017. The guide taught us how to drive the sledge. The experience was fun and magical. There was one guide every couple of sledge to ensure safety and that everyone could keep up. No sense of danger. We also had the opportunity to be the driver if you were a passenger initially.
We were given sweet bread and hot drinks after the guided walk to see the huskies around the farm.
We were given sweet bread and hot drinks after the guided walk to see the huskies around the farm.
Written 4 February 2017
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Rachel A
Banbridge, UK9 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Just back from an amazing first day experience at the Husky Farm where we drove our own husky sleigh through a stunning forest! ❤❤❤ We were shown where all the huskys live and even got introduced to their newest members...4 week old pups! What an amazing start to our holiday!! All kept so authentic..loved every minute
Written 16 January 2017
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Riverdaffyd
Horsham, UK56 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
We visited as part of our inclusive Canterbury Travel package, and it was a great experience. First we visited the new puppies. The husky had given birth to seven, the guide brought out two of them to show us, while mother kept guard, to make sure that nothing untoward happened to her pups. They were really sweet. Then we walked past the kennels to see the other dogs. They have a selection of breeds, some Alaskan dogs which have more fur than the Lapland variety. I was surprised how small they all were, I thought they would be broader, and taller.
Then we continued to the start of the sledge trail. Here, six huskies were already attached to the sledges, and were creating a frightful row, barking and scrapping with each other. My husband and I sat in the sleigh while my son was given a short lesson in how to mush. That is a lot harder work than it looks, you sometimes have to jump off and help the huskies by pushing the sledge, and the area to stand is a very small target when you jump back on! You also have to learn how to handle the brake, when to use it to slow down and how to use it to completely stop. The first part of the trail was steadily uphill, and my son got quite out of breath pushing, and running to keep up with the dogs, but he loved the way back down the slopes through the forest.
It is quite interesting that the mad rabble of barking, snarling dogs become absolutely silent when working, with the occasional look round as though to say "Come on, keep up!"
A lovely experience, well worth the visit.
Then we continued to the start of the sledge trail. Here, six huskies were already attached to the sledges, and were creating a frightful row, barking and scrapping with each other. My husband and I sat in the sleigh while my son was given a short lesson in how to mush. That is a lot harder work than it looks, you sometimes have to jump off and help the huskies by pushing the sledge, and the area to stand is a very small target when you jump back on! You also have to learn how to handle the brake, when to use it to slow down and how to use it to completely stop. The first part of the trail was steadily uphill, and my son got quite out of breath pushing, and running to keep up with the dogs, but he loved the way back down the slopes through the forest.
It is quite interesting that the mad rabble of barking, snarling dogs become absolutely silent when working, with the occasional look round as though to say "Come on, keep up!"
A lovely experience, well worth the visit.
Written 30 December 2016
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Sally W
United Kingdom191 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
We visited as part of an inclusive trip with Canterbury Travel.
First we visited the Husky kennels which to be honest I didn't really enjoy. My daughter was a little intimidated by the large number of very noisy and smelly dogs.
The second part of the visit was the Husky Mushing which was fantastic. My husband drove, whilst my daughter and I sat in the sled. It was amazing being pulled through the forest by 6 huskies. The ride was great fun - my daughter describes it as the best part of the entire trip. I would love to do a longer run.
First we visited the Husky kennels which to be honest I didn't really enjoy. My daughter was a little intimidated by the large number of very noisy and smelly dogs.
The second part of the visit was the Husky Mushing which was fantastic. My husband drove, whilst my daughter and I sat in the sled. It was amazing being pulled through the forest by 6 huskies. The ride was great fun - my daughter describes it as the best part of the entire trip. I would love to do a longer run.
Written 25 December 2016
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Julie S
Birmingham, UK45 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
We visited Luosto with Canterbury travel on the search for Santa & a trip to the Arctic Husky Farm was included. I didn't realise we would be the ones actually driving the sleds so it was a bit daunting but fab. A c. 40 minute ride through the forest with the dogs going very fast. At the start, it is very noisy as the dogs are barking & desperate to start running. It took a lot of strength to control the dogs & stay on the sled as the driver (I was thrown from the sled as driver, as were others in the group) but they are very well controlled & the staff are great. I'd definitely recommend experiencing this. It's fab.
Written 21 December 2016
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117crisg
Prague, Czech Republic
Is it possible to drive to the farm on your own (if we have a rental car) and take a private tour just with your family? I was unsure if we had to take one of the organized tours from the tourist office. If yes, do we need to book ahead?
Niels E
Oudega, The Netherlands33 contributions
It is definitly possible, just call ahead!