Activities
Year-round Arctic adventures around Hetta, Enontekiö, from husky safaris to summer paddling, biking and guide training.
Alongside our winter sleddog tours we run outdoor activities around Hetta, Enontekiö all year. Husky safaris range from 2 hours to 7 days, from a 2km taster ride to a 200km journey.
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Husky safaris & sledding
The heart of Hetta Huskies - pick your run with the dogs.
Husky programmeDay SafarisHusky safaris of one day or less, from short 2km taster rides to full-on 40km Arctic adventures.5 pagesFull-Day Adventures·Mid-length Day Safaris·Short Daytime Safaris+2 more
Husky programmeMulti-Day SafarisUnforgettable 2-, 3- and 5-day wilderness mushing expeditions, up to a flagship 200km, 5-day safari.6 pages2-Day Polar Night·3-Day Taiga Tour·5-Day Wilderness Safari+3 more
Husky programmeAurora by DogsledEvening husky tours on our 6km 'silent landscapes' track to experience the aurora beneath a star-filled sky.
Husky programmeNorthern Lights HuntingAutumn and winter aurora-chasing packages, from short trips to week-long multi-activity adventures.4 pagesAurora Rivers Week·Blazing Hiking Trails·Husky Training Aurora Package+1 more
Husky programmeHusky HikingHike through one of Europe's last great wilderness areas with a husky companion, from one-hour walks to full journeys.5 pagesHidden Hetta Hikes·Multi-day Hikes·National Park Trails+2 more
Husky programmeAutumn TrainingJoin the autumn conditioning season on a 3-day or 7-day sleddog training camp at the farm.1 pageAutumn Taster
Husky programmeHusky Guide SchoolExperience the behind-the-scenes world of a sleddog guide, from a one-day taster to a year-long internship.8 pages1 Month Trainee Programmes·1 Week Intensive Courses·3-4 Month Internships+5 moreMore Arctic adventures
Arctic BikingFat biking, e-biking and 'Fat-Max' scootering across more than 200km of true wilderness trails in Enontekiö.3 pagesFatmax-Joring·Summer Fatbiking·Winter Fatbiking
Arctic First AidInternationally recognised, wilderness-targeted EFR first aid training with a special module on cold-related injuries.
Autumn in the ArcticA season of blazing trails, sensational sunsets and spectacular northern lights, with aurora weeks, guide experiences and dog-training camps.
Bushcraft & SurvivalLappish bushcraft and wilderness survival courses in Europe's last great wilderness, designed by one of Finland's foremost survival instructors.7 pagesArctic Survival & Mushing·Autumn Bushcraft·Lätäseno Journey+4 more
Canoe & KayakPaddle the wild and pristine rivers and lakes of Enontekiö, from short Hetta trips to multi-day guided river journeys.4 pagesMidnight Sun Paddle·Overnight River Journeys·Short Paddles+1 more
Farm VisitsYear-round guided farm visits to meet 200+ huskies, with optional add-ons like puppy agility, hikes and summer mushing.7 pagesAgility Course Fun·Bus Tour Groups·Evening Feeding+4 more
Hetta-Pallas TransfersCar transfers between Hetta and Pallas for the famous trail, with flexible key-drop options and advice on crossing Lake Ounasjärvi.
Navigation TrainingA half-day map-and-compass navigation course with optional natural, night, bike and GPS modules.
Polar PreparationExpedition skills courses to prepare for polar expeditions, run by Pasi Ikonen, the first Finn to ski unsupported to the South Pole.
River TransfersTransfers to river put-ins and take-outs across Enontekiö - with or without boat hire - on the Ounasjoki, Palojoki and Käkkälöjoki.Safety CoursesOn-demand winter safety and skills courses for professional adventurers and tourism workers, from navigation and avalanche awareness to polar preparation.3 pagesAvalanche Safety Training Courses·Mountain and Glacier Training·The Arctic Skies
Safety PassportA recognised one-day tourism safety qualification, valid for five years, offered in English and Finnish.
SkiingCross-country, downhill and back-country skiing across hundreds of kilometres of trails in Hetta and Enontekiö.
Snowmobile ToursSkidoo safaris from short two-hour trips to overnight journeys to the high tundra, plus heated 'bubble sleigh' aurora tours.4 pagesAurora Snowmobile Tours·Hetta Daytime Trails·Overnight Tours - Spring Only+1 more
Summer ActivitiesAdventurous summer activities in the Arctic wilderness, from multi-activity adventure days to paddling, biking and husky hikes.4 pagesBird Watching & Nature Mornings·Kids' Adventure Mornings·Multi-activity Mornings and Days+1 moreTrailhead TransfersAdvice and transfers to trailheads across Enontekiö at the start or end of hiking, biking and paddling journeys.Winter ActivitiesMulti-activity winter holidays in Hetta, combining huskies with skiing, snowmobiling, ice-fishing and Sami culture.6 pagesAdventure Activity Days·Behind the Scenes Morning·Ice-Hole Swim & Sauna+3 more
FAQsEverything we get asked most often, in one place: booking, kit and clothing, life on a safari, the dogs, and how to pick your month.9 pagesBooking FAQs·Choose the best month·Day Safari FAQs+6 more- Husky safaris from a 2km taster to a 200km, 7-day expedition
- Year-round farm visits to meet 200+ huskies
- Summer paddling, fat biking and husky hiking
- Autumn aurora-chasing weeks and dog-training camps
- Husky-guide school and Arctic skills courses
Day-length, multi-day & aurora husky safaris
Choose first between a single-day and a multi-day safari. Single-day covers our core safaris, ready at short notice on tracks we keep open all winter. Everything else needs some pre-booking, so we can prepare the wilderness cabins and food.
Husky homestead visits
Just want to meet the dogs and learn about the life of sled dogs and guides? Drop by any time of year. The dogs, especially the pups, are friendly and sociable, and you can add a training walk, an agility session or a GEE HAW maze challenge.
Warm-weather activities
Summer visitors can add multi-activity adventure days, canoe journeys or husky hikes to a farm visit.
Aurora chasing in autumn & winter
Autumn brings our week-long northern lights multi-activity packages, husky guide school, Lappish bushcraft courses and husky-training camps. It is our main dog-training season, and would-be mushers are welcome at the conditioning camps.
Husky-guide training
Bitten by the husky and mushing bug? Join us behind the scenes, from a one-day taster to a year-long gap-year placement.
Good to know
- Safari range
- 2 hours to 7 days / 2km to 200km
Ready when you are
Real wilderness, 200+ huskies, eighteen winters in.