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Our family and I took a full-day private tour at Husky Ranch Lapland – and I can honestly say it was one of the most wonderful experiences we've ever had together. From the moment you arrive, you can feel the passion, heart, and genuine love that goes into running the place for the dogs.

The organization was perfect from the very first moment: warm, calm, professional, and always personal. Juho takes his time, explains everything clearly, and makes you feel like a true guest, not just a "customer." And then there are the huskies… simply incredible! Energetic, friendly, curious – and at the same time, you immediately notice how well cared for and respectfully treated they are. That was especially important to us – and that's exactly what impressed us so much.

The tour itself was like something out of a winter fairytale: glistening snow, vast open spaces, silence, that magical Lappish light – and right in the middle of it all, this powerful yet harmonious interplay between people, nature, and the dog team. The private full-day tour was invaluable because we could go at our own pace, had time for questions, and experienced many special moments that you only get in a small, personal group.

Everything was perfect, even off the trails: the atmosphere at the ranch, the little details, the attentive care, the shared laughter – and that feeling of leaving not just with photos, but with real memories in our hearts. Everyone in our family was thrilled – and it's rare that everyone says, "That was perfect."

If you're in Lapland and looking for a husky experience that's authentic, high-quality, heartwarming, and absolutely unforgettable: Husky Ranch Lapland is the best choice. We would come back in a heartbeat. Thank you for this wonderful day!

Maximilian, Germany

We had an amazing experience travelling with Juho and his dogs. Before the 2 days safari, I thought the dog sledging was the highlight of the safari, but the truth is that it’s all amazing. Juho made us discover the life in a wilderness cabin, he is taking care of everything for us, but not in a « hotel- customer » kind of relationship but more in a friend to friend one.

The 2 days safari include lots of meals to stay full of energy, and every one of them is surprising and enjoyable. The sauna in the wilderness will stay as a highlight of our all trip in Finland. We struggle to decipher the web to find a « not too touristic » husky safari, and if one word define the safari designed by Juho and his wife Hannah, it is AUTHENTIC. Thanks again Juho, you made our trip an unforgettable one.

— Guillaume

My partner and I had such a fantastic time doing the half day husky sledging at husky ranch Lapland! Couldn’t have asked for a more friendly and lovely guy in Juho and it was such fun to go out all together and to spend time with the beautiful huskies in such amazing scenary. Such fantastic animals and very clearly so loved by Juho and Hanna. Would go back and recommended this experience in a heartbeat! Would also recommend having your own sled for maximum fun!

— Anna

When we got dropped off at the ranch, we met Juho who was so lovely and welcoming it made the start of the trip fantastic.

Now this tour isn't your hotel tour where the dogs come to you and are already harnessed. This tour is 100% authentic! You meet and spend time with your huskies. You learn their names and backgrounds and you have to harness them to your very own sled. Juho operates a maximum of 5 people on each tour (each person to their own sled) which really allows you to enjoy your time in nature and not be surrounded by people/tourist (which although you are one, you know are the worse!).

— Kim

Already for the 6th year in a row, our daytrip with husky ranch lapland was „THE“ event of the year.
Hanna welcomed us in their brand new guest cabin which they build over summer time. Of course an original Swiss coffee machine was not missing and we started getting prepared for the day with some nice hot coffee. Juho joined us and we had a nice chat about their family and what was going on during the year.
Then we headed out for the huskies. What stroke us immediately was there 6 Husky puppies they are raising up currently. When u get into their cage you forget the world and just don’t wanna leave anymore…
We prepared our 6 Huskies for the day and of course Mayday was a leader dog. We thought of Ballack and Foppa who unfortunately did not make it into this year due to the age although the incredible good care of both of them. Husky ranch is like family to us now as we even remember their dogs.
We went on a new tour this time, out in the Tundra and decided on our daytour just to have a hot berry juice break out in the middle of the nature. With 6 huskies you feel like Santa personally flying at such high speed over the snow. The huskies and we loved the speed.
Coming back, Hanna waited for us at their Kota with hot berry juice and we had a nice BBQ. But first the huskies of which we took care of.
For us, this personal taking care of their guest and way their treat their huskies is what Lapland and its great nature is standing for us. And we are looking forward already to next years visit.

Marco, Switzerland

As soon as the car engine stopped we could hear the huskies barking and howling. Hanna came running out the house to greet us and quickly ushered us into the house to get some more suitable clothing on – woollen socks & Sami boots, thick snow pants, a big down parka and huge mittens. Once properly dressed, it was then back outside to meet Juho, our guide for the trip, and the huskies. The howling and barking might sound intimidating but these dogs love nothing more than attention – we had 30 minutes of patting, cuddling & generally making a fuss of the dogs while Juho & Hanna brought the dog teams together and hooked them up to our sleds. Once the dogs & the sleds were ready were given a quick and simple briefing on how to operate the sled and the dos & the don’ts. On Juho’s signal, the foot came off the brake, the dogs stopped howling and we were off – off for one of the most exhilarating experiences I think you could ever have.

— David

Whether you are standing and driving the sled or sitting down in the sled, it’s impossible not to smile as you whisked through forest tracks and across flat plains by the dogs. And the dogs seem to love it too, they hardly seem to put any effort in, more like a walk in the park for them. The scenery was incredible and made more so with short hours of daylight. Midway through our trip, we stopped for sausages, cooked over an open fire, and some hot coffee & warm juice. After another incredible ride back to base, we had more time with the dogs while they were fed. There was no rush for us to leave which was nice, it made the experience richer seeing how well the dogs were looked after.
Juho & Hanna are the perfect hosts – their customer service skills are second to none and they do their utmost to ensure that the experience becomes personalised and a lasting memory. As an added bonus, their English language is perfect for the non-Finnish speaker like myself.

— David

Me and my sister did many Husky sledge trips but none of these is comparable to Juho's. You can feel and see the lovable care about his Alaskan Huskies and the passion about his work.

It was a fantastic day out in the tundra to enjoy some sunshine and the beautiful landscape of the lapland.

Thank you so much Juho, it was a pleasure to meet you and we can truly recommend you:-)

All the best for further trips and races!

— Alexandra and Angelika from Switzerland