Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunting with Husky

I originally booked the Aurora Chase with huskies, but due to a sudden weather change it had to be cancelled as it was too warm and slippery, and I really appreciate that animal welfare is a top priority in Finland. Huge respect for that! The company immediately offered me an Aurora photography tour instead, and I’m so glad I accepted. From the moment I arrived at the office, the experience was smooth and welcoming. A small tip: be patient the reception team is small, but the ladies working there are incredibly kind and helpful. They also provide warm clothing free of charge, which is amazing when you’re heading out into the cold. The tour itself was fantastic. I travelled in a warm, comfortable bus with two guides and a careful, friendly driver, while the photographers followed in a separate car with all their equipment. I was unbelievably lucky: the aurora was already waiting for me when we arrived! It appeared and disappeared throughout the evening, and my guide Gigi (and the rest of his lovely team forgive me, I’m terrible with names!) kept me informed, entertained, and well taken care of. The bus driver was amazing safe, knowledgeable, and even shared beautiful stories about auroras from different parts of Finland and beyond. The Nordic team prepared a cosy little BBQ: reindeer sausage with Finnish bread and mustard, hot blueberry juice, and marshmallows roasted over the fire with biscuits for dessert. Such a perfect touch! The photographers deserve a special shoutout. They worked in the freezing cold with bare hands to capture the best possible shots for everyone. Some people expected more from the lights, but nature isn’t predictable… and then the magic happened. On the way back, the aurora suddenly grew stronger. Without hesitation, the team pulled over in the middle of nowhere and we all jumped out to witness a full, dancing aurora across the cold night sky. Absolutely unforgettable. The energy, the care, the friendliness of the whole team everything was beyond wonderful. I can’t recommend this tour enough! 🌌

Bellissima esperienza, la migliore . La nostra guida Lia è stata gentilissima, sia con noi che soprattutto con i bambini. I proprietari degli Husky sono fantastici e il giro è stato emozionante per tutta la famiglia. Davanti a noi una magnifica aurora è comparata e Lia ci ha accompagnato anche in un altro punto panoramico per osservarla. Miglior tour grazie mille

Honestly, this was my first time on a husky sled and it was SOOO coool! My wife and I went for our anniversary, and even tho it was freezing (like, toes-numb type of cold), the guides handed out warm boots and gloves. The dogs were super friendly—I was surprised how much they loved to run. The ride itself was maybe 20 mins, wish it was longer, but it felt special. Hot berry juice after was a nice touch, we shared stories by the fire and even got to pet the dogs. My only gripe: a bit crowded, but it didn’t ruin it for us. Pro tip: if you want a pic with the dogs, ask before the ride, they get hyper after.

Went with my cousin and her two kids. Kids LOVED the dogs, kept giggling the whole time. Was a bit chaotic at the start (sooo many people waiting), but once we actually got on the sled, it was magical. No northern lights that night (bummer!) but the scenery was stunning. Guides were friendly, but hard to hear over barking. Bring snacks for the wait, it took like 40 mins before we got going.

Was expecting more of a wild adventure, tbh. The ride was fun but felt a little rushed. Dogs seemed happy but we barely got any time with them after. Also, not much info shared about the dogs or the farm, which I would’ve liked. Pricey for what you get, but the sledding itself was pretty EPIC. Would maybe try a diff company next time.