The aurora belt · NORTHERN LIGHTS HUSKY SAFARIS
A dog team runs almost silently, which is why the night versions of these are worth the extra. These 15 compare kennels on price, on how much you drive versus ride, and on whether the sled run happens before or after dark.
Travel 30 minutes from Tromsø to Tromsø Villmarkssenter, where you can meet Alaskan huskies and puppies, warm up in a Sami lavvo, eat bacalao, and watch the sky for the Northern Lights. Guides such as Zoe, Bram, and Linda have led informative, friendly evenings.
“meeting the huskies was amazing!! the food was really good too, we also saw the northern lights at their best!”
Meet Polar Lights Tours at Levi Center, learn to handle a two-person sled, and follow Alaskan huskies through snowy forests near the Arctic Circle. The experience includes roundtrip transport from Hissitie 11, a guided ride of about 5 kilometers, hot juice, and a snack.
“This was the most exhilarating and sensational experience that left me feeling so contented. The guide and pre ride training was excellent and the dogs were brilliant. It was great to see the puppies and have time to ask questions to the really knowledgeable staff. An experience I’ll never forget. I removed 1 star regarding the transport because we were waiting for 30 mins outside before we got picked up. That’s they only negative we had but it happens and was prob a one off.”
Michi drives you from a major Fairbanks hotel to Aurora Husky Lodge, a rustic cabin with broad sky views from the ridge. From about 10:30 PM to 2 AM, you can watch from warm rooms or the deck, sip cocoa, and get help with camera settings while waiting for the aurora.
“It was FANTASTIC!!! Michi and Nikko were very knowledgeable and helped whoever asked including how to operate your phone to get the best pictures to where to go and when for the best view of the Aurora. They also provided a variety of drinks and cookies. Would DEFINITELY book with them again.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Santa Claus Holiday Village or Nordic Unique Travels Office, then head to a farmhouse for a 5-km husky sleigh ride. Afterward, search for the Northern Lights by car, weather permitting. Winter clothing and hot blueberry juice are included.
“We like the most the sleigh ride with the husky’s. Unfortunately we were not able to see the northern lights”
From Levi, ride with active huskies for about 1 km, then glide through snowy woodland in a reindeer sleigh. English and Finnish guides explain local traditions, with hot juice and a snack included. The short format suits first-time visitors, families, and anyone unsure about committing to a longer safari.
“The whole experience was just so amazing, from initial transport to reindeer ride to husky ride 10/10! I want to especially mention our Husky tour guide Salla who was so sweet and thoughtful and made the experience so much more enjoyable. If there’s one highlight to my trip in Lapland it was this Safari tour, thank you to the whole team 😊”
Spend a split day with huskies and Lapland reindeer, then chase the Northern Lights at two evening locations. Your English-speaking guide, such as Allen, Lea, Alexander, or Aurora, handles hotel pickup, transport, local stories, and a cozy BBQ with berry tea and marshmallows.
“We enjoyed being able to combine different activities in a unique tour. We decided to spend our free time exploring the Santa’s Village. The rides were not extremely long, but it was a fair length, particularly considering the weather conditions.”
Travel from central Tromso to a Sami reindeer camp for a 30-minute sleigh ride, reindeer feeding, Sami stew, hot drinks, and cultural storytelling. Guides from reindeer-herding families share personal insight. The Northern Lights are possible, not guaranteed, and sledding depends on snow.
“Wonderful, except for the toilet. Not female friendly. It would be better if female do not need to climb us the toilet”
Meet up at Tromsø’s bus terminal at 6 p.m. for a short ride to a Sami reindeer camp. Feed the herd, take a 15 to 20-minute sleigh ride, then enjoy dinner in a candlelit gamme with joiking, stories, and Sami culture. Aurora sightings are possible, but never guaranteed.
“We loved it. The Sami were lovely friendly people and the reindeers lovely. Great experience and lots of happy memories”
Spend about four hours at Tromsø Villmarkssenter, 30 minutes outside Tromsø, meeting huskies and puppies, learning about sled dogs and the aurora, and eating bacalao in a warm gamme hut. Thermal suits, boots, transport, coffee, and tea are included. Northern Lights sightings are possible but never guaranteed.
“We took the bus to a group of houses where we changed into one of their snowsuits. They didn’t smell good. I had done a tour of the Northern Lights before so I expected this would be a chase of the lights maybe accompanied by one or two dogs. It says “husky visit”, right? No, you are taken to a dog compound and it’s not until you get around the dogs and they start pooping and peeing all over their houses that you realize you need to be careful where you step….. we ended up staying there for what felt like an hour and then they took us to the…”
Meet your guide at Lapponia Tours in Saariselkä, pull on thermal clothing, and ride a reindeer sleigh through the quiet forest to a campfire stop. Feed the reindeer, hear about Sámi traditions, and watch the sky for the Aurora Borealis. Guides may include Visa, Nilla, Ansee, or Eemeli.
“A once in a lifetime experience was made extra special with the Aurora's putting on a spectacular show. The campfire, local stories and sharing of personal stories with the group was wonderful. Our guide was fantastic, knwledgeable and very entertaining. The sleigh ride was magical, on a cold evening, my heart was warmed.”
Spend a full day with Arctic reindeer and Siberian huskies, visit Santa Claus Village, then hunt for northern lights at two dark-sky spots. Guides such as Rafi, Paul, Alexander, William, Jade, and Ale are praised for friendly service, photos, and careful timing. Pickup covers addresses within 12 kilometers of central Rovaniemi.
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This tour was an absolute highlight of our trip to Lapland! The reindeer sleigh ride was serene and magical — slowly gliding through the snow-covered forest was like something out of a fairy tale. The reindeer were calm, well cared for, and the handlers shared interesting facts about them. The husky safari brought a whole different level of excitement. The dogs were full of energy and clearly loved to run. Riding through the snowy trails with them was exhilarating and beautiful. We also got to spend some time with the huskies afterward, which was a lovely touch. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience feel safe and…”
From Kiruna, drive to Kalixforsbron for a small-group night ride with huskies. Guides such as Rebecca and Sarah teach you to harness and steer the sled, while Gasper has even stopped for surprise aurora photos. Winter gear, coffee, tea, and Swedish fika are included.
“I was scared initially but our guide was very supportive. I am glad we did this activity”
You’ll leave Fairbanks by van for a moonlit dog-sled ride, then warm up in an off-grid yurt with salmon, drinks, and wide north-facing windows. Guides such as Paul, Joe, Peggy, and Torsten have earned praise for their stories, care for the dogs, and help with aurora photos. The lights remain weather-dependent.
“Exceptional. Couldn’t ask for a better group of people. They truly made the experience better.”
Travel from Santa Claus Holiday Village to a husky farm for a nighttime sled ride, hot blueberry juice, sausage, marshmallows, and a chance to see the aurora. Guides such as Irene, Linda, Aldo, and Euan have been praised for friendly care, but the ride can be brief and weather controls the lights.
“The husky ride was amazing, as was meeting the dogs afterwards. The sleigh driver/owner was wonderful and had plenty of time to chat. Driving on the lake at night was also great. For the price though the BBQ was very lacking, although our guides were very friendly.”
Start with a one-hour dog sled ride through snowy Fairbanks country, then warm up in a heated cabin at Murphy Dome for a home-cooked dinner and northern lights watch. Guides such as Jeremy, Joe, Jessica, and Ryan help with photos, sled-dog questions, and Alaska stories.
“Joe our driver was amazing the food was awesome lights and all the dogs made it worth the cold. Dog sled driver was very knowledgeable”
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