INARI GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Shared Husky Sled and Bonfire Lunch on an Inari Lake Run
A four‑hour guided outing from a kennel in Ivalo that pairs shared sled driving with a traditional Finnish open‑fire lunch—this guide lays out what to expect and how to prepare.
Shared Husky Sled and Bonfire Lunch on an Inari Lake Run.
Share a sled with a team of huskies as you cut through silent boreal forest and circle a small lake, then pause at a Finnish hut to warm yourself by an open fire and eat a traditional lunch while mushers tell the dogs' stories.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Kennel of Alaskan Huskies
The kennel that hosts the tour is home to a large pack of Alaskan Huskies—puppies through elite racers and retired dogs—and the owners and guides are lifelong mushers who bring those stories to the trail.
Traditional Lunch by an Open Fire
At the halfway point the guide serves a traditional Finnish lunch cooked on an open fire inside a Finnish‑style hut; the break is a chance to warm up, eat, and hear tales about the dogs and the sport.
Shared Driving with a Midpoint Switch
Two people share each sled: one drives while the other rides, and at the halfway point the seats are switched so everyone gets the chance to drive the team.
What the day feels like
What the Four Hours Feel Like
From arrival at the kennel and a warm greeting, the pace is intimate and practical: a short dressing‑up and driving lesson, then out with the guide into quiet forest and around a small lake with a few stops for photographs. Midway the group dismounts for a fireside Finnish lunch and conversation with the mushers, then continues back to the kennel for final photos and farewells before a taxi returns participants to their hotel.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Guides will ensure participants are dressed warmly, so expect to be outfitted for the cold; come prepared for outdoor conditions and to move between sled and hut.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Lunch Safari?
The full outing lasts four hours.
How many people ride each sled and do we get to drive?
Two people share a sled—one drives while the other rides—and seats are switched at the halfway point so everyone has a turn driving.
What happens at the halfway point?
The group stops at a Finnish‑style hut for a traditional open‑fire lunch; the guide serves the meal and shares stories about the dogs.
Are there age restrictions or rules for children?
The operator indicates an age guideline of 15+ and specifies that all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where do we meet and how does the tour end?
The tour meets at the kennel location in Ivalo; after returning to the kennel there is time for final photos and farewells before a taxi returns participants to their hotel.