Husky Safari FAQ – Private Tours in Kuusamo

Railakka Huskies offers private husky safaris and husky experiences in Kuusamo, Finnish Lapland. Depending on the experience, you can enjoy snowy forest trails, frozen lakes and peaceful Arctic scenery with our huskies.Our private husky experiences:5 km Husky safari10 km Husky safariNorthern lights husky safari - Into the AuroraMeet our huskies - kennel visitHusky walk

Yes. All our husky safaris are private, only for your own group, whether you are a couple, a family or colleagues. We focus on a calm, personal experience with no crowds and no rush.

Our private husky safaris start from 490 € for 1–2 people. The base price covers the first two people, whether adults or children. Each additional person is charged on top: adults and children have different rates. Children under 5 ride for free. All prices are for the winter season 2026–2027.Snowy forest husky trail (10 km), our most popular safari 590 € for the first 1–2 people +240 € for each additional adult +140 € for each additional child (age 5–14)Frozen lake husky ride (5 km) 490 € for the first 1–2 people +220 € for each additional adult +120 € for each additional child (age 5–14)Into the Aurora with huskies (northern lights tour) 790 € for the first 1–2 people +320 € for each additional adult The northern lights tour takes place after dark, so it is generally not suitable for children. If you are travelling with children and would like to join, please contact us first.Price examples (Snowy forest husky trail, 10 km): – 1 adult + 1 child: 590 € – 2 adults: 590 € – 2 adults + 1 child: 730 € – 2 adults + 2 children: 870 € – 3 adults: 830 € – 4 adults: 1,070 €What is included in the price is listed on each safari page. You can pay in full at booking or secure your place with a 50% deposit. To check availability and your exact price, visit our experience pages. All prices include VAT.

Our husky safaris are private and designed for small groups. As a rule, we run up to three sleds per safari, which means up to six adults can join together. If you are travelling with small children, we can accommodate a larger group, since children can share a sled with an adult. Larger groups are possible by arrangement, so please contact us before booking and we will confirm what works best for your group. Contact us →

Yes. Each sled is usually shared by two people and halfway through the safari you can swap places, so both of you get to drive. This applies to all our safaris. Before every safari your guide gives you safety and driving instructions.

Yes. Our private "Into the Aurora with huskies" tour takes you out with a husky team on a winter evening in Kuusamo, Finland, with a chance to see the northern lights. Northern lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed, but our location in Suorajärvi, away from city lights, gives you dark skies and a good setting to see them on clear nights. The safari goes ahead in any case, and the rest of the experience takes place as planned.

Yes. The minimum age is 5 years. Younger children can join case by case with a parent’s consent, and children under 5 ride for free. The northern lights tour takes place after dark and is generally not suitable for children, so please contact us first if you would like to bring them.

No special fitness or experience is needed. You may occasionally need to help the team, for example uphill in heavy snow conditions. Your guide will show you everything before you set off.

Yes. At Railakka Huskies, our dogs are family members. We have about 30 huskies and we know each dog's personality, behaviour and individual needs.Living conditions. Our dogs move freely in and out of their home, an old barn we have converted into a dog house. Every day, all of our dogs run free in a fenced one-hectare yard. In summer, they can swim straight from our own shore.Food. The dogs eat a healthy, varied diet of meat, kibble and fish. Fresh water available all the time.Training and workload. We train our dogs from autumn through winter, weather permitting, using different distances and different team combinations. We keep notes on every training session and safari, so we can see how much each dog has run and when it has rested. During the winter season we run a maximum of two safaris per day and our dogs take turns so that no dog runs more than necessary. Every dog gets at least one full rest day per week and in practice considerably more.Retired dogs. Some of our older dogs have come to us from larger kennels to enjoy a well-earned retirement. They also help us teach the younger dogs good manners. Some of the older dogs still run selected safaris on shorter distances and according to their condition.Health and care. We follow the dogs condition and wellbeing every day. In Finland, animal facilities are inspected by official supervising veterinarians and our kennel has been inspected as well.You are always welcome to meet the dogs on a farm visit and see how they live 😊🐾

Yes, you are welcome to pet the huskies after the safari.