Weekend Husky Safari
What better way to break up the monotony of a British winter than a long weekend driving a dogsled through the forests of Finland?
This short break includes an exciting two-day husky safari driving your own team of four or more friendly huskies in a fabulous wilderness area close to the Russian border. Returning to civilisation, we have a free day in the lovely Hotel Kalevala, with the chance to go snow-mobiling, cross-country skiing or snow-shoeing.
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Price Includes |
(DS-3611-P) |
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Airport transfers |
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Accommodation: please see below |
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Meals: All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners. |
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2-day guided husky safari |
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Thermal arctic suits and boots for the husky safari |
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Suitability / Level |
Moderate |
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Small Group Travel
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Max Group Size |
10 |
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - Fly to Kajaani via Helsinki, transfer to Husky Centre (2 hours).
Day 2 - After breakfast we start with a briefing, instruction and our first day trip driving our own dog team, approx 20 - 30 kms. We return to the husky centre for dinner and a sauna. Wilderness Guest house
Day 3 - Second day of dogsledding, with a longer day tour, taking in different terrain, and perhaps venturing close to the Russian border. We end back at the husky centre, say goodbye to our faithful dog team and transfer to the Hotel Kalevala. Hotel Kalevala
Day 4 - Today is a free day at Kalevala to enjoy optional activities or relax in comfortable surroundings. Suggestions include a snowmobile safari, showshoe tour, or hiring cross-country skis but there are plenty of options available. Hotel Kalevala
Day 5 - Transfer back to Kajaani Airport. Fly to London.
Essential Equipment and Clothing:
In addition to your normal daily clothes, you will need the following:
You should bring full winter clothing: plenty of pairs of thick and thin socks; thermal underwear; warm hat that covers the ears; thick gloves or mittens; jogging bottoms or fleece trousers maybe useful; 1 or 2 thin fleeces and a warm fleece; ski jacket or down jacket.
Other essential equipment: walking boots or insulated boots; casual footwear for evenings and travelling; swimming costume (for saunas, but optional). From the last week of February onwards: sunglasses; sun-cream. Recommended: thermos flask or water-bottle. |
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Accommodation
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Two nights at Husky Centre and two nights The Hotel Kalevala. *** hotel.
Located on the shores of Lake Lammasjarvi, the characterful wooden building has 44 twin-bedded rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Suites are available for a supplement. The excellent restaurant overlooks the lake, and serves 4-course dinners with plenty of local produce including fish and wild berries. Other facilities include three saunas, a small indoor pool, a solarium and welcoming lobby with roaring log fire. |
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We have provided a little
section of extra travel needs that you may need
and to make life easier for our customers. We aim
to provide all the extras you would need; flights,
hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking.
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