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Added by Jopie, at 17 April 2016
Opening Hours
- Monday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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10 Reviews
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03 November 2017
Went for a week long safari in January 2017, had a great time. The dogs are really taken care of and the ethical dog care was one of the big selling points for me when I chose them to do a safari with over other companies.
The guides were also very friendly and knowledgeable about all the dogs and each dogs personality. It was hard to not get attached to some of the dogs there. Make sure to visit Ouzo!response / report this review -
15 August 2017
amazing. 1000/10 would come again. the dogs are amazing. some are shy but every single dog is amazing nonetheless. even the shy ones. all the dogs are unique in their own special way. and the people that work here? god, there aren't enough words in the english language to describe how great they are. they're nice, kind, helpful - holy, i could go on and on and on so i reckon i should stop now before this becomes a thirteen page essay
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30 June 2017
Hetta Huskies and Cape lapland is more than a sled dog farm, it is a haven for dogs! Before the safari (that was everything I hoped for) the guides explained how they take care of the dogs, including checking every single one of them every week to make sure they are all happy and healthy. They also never out down any of their dogs just because they can't run very much in safaris, which unfortunately is common among other farms They had lots of rescued dogs and shared stories about them which was lovely to hear! They also have an adoption programme, and it is hard not to want to take every single one of the dogs home!
The owners Anna and Pasi was super nice and really go the extra mile to make sure the clients and dogs ar having a great time, as well as all of the helpful guides.
I can't wait to come back to Hetta and do more sledding and to meet all of the dogs!response / report this review -
30 June 2017
Hetta Huskies is more than a sled dog farm, it is a haven for dogs! Before the safari (that was everything I hoped for) the guides explained how they take care of the dogs, including checking every single one of them every week to make sure they are all happy and healthy. They also never out down any of their dogs just because they can't run very much in safaris, which unfortunately is common among other farms They had lots of rescued dogs and shared stories about them which was lovely to hear! They also have an adoption programme, and it is hard not to want to take every single one of the dogs home!
The owners Anna and Pasi was super nice and really go the extra mile to make sure the clients and dogs ar having a great time, as well as all of the helpful guides.
I can't wait to come back to Hetta and do more sledding and to meet all of the dogs!response / report this review -
05 June 2017
Wonderful place, people and dogs! Highly recommend coming here, you get a really hands on experience with great, friendly dogs. The guides are so enthusiastic and knowledgeable, making sure you have the best time. The landscapes are so beautiful, sledding through snow covered forest and the wide open tundra!
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16 February 2017
Hetta Huskies 8 Day Arctic Mushing Package February 2017
Hetta Huskies treasures its dogs as much as its clients and is a great example of responsible tourism. Committed to giving every dog a chance to fulfil its potential, the result is a dog team with characters you will love and never forget. Well organised, with high standards of care, this is a great holiday for dog lovers with a sense of adventure looking for an active holiday and a challenge.
We went on an eight day arctic mushing package. These tours are usually for six clients accompanied by two guides, one on a snowmobile. Having previously been on a husky safari without a snowmobile, we did wonder if this might be intrusive, but this was not the case.
Togged up, you venture out into the sharp fresh air. This is a hands on adventure and you are encouraged to help with all aspects of the process. You are shown how to harness a dog and help to make up the teams. Although excited, the huskies were relatively calm and a pleasure to handle.
The first day you are given driving instructions and practice sledding on trails close to the farm. You start off just using the metal claw break, finding your balance and learning how to take corners.
On the second day of sledding you are introduced to the mat brake and the anchor. This day you will set off with the team selected for the rest of the tour, although the guides are very good at switching dogs to ensure that everyone goes along at a similar pace. In fact, the guides are very good at most things, well trained and with lots of skills. Both our guides were trained chefs, most are multi-lingual. That night we had the luxury of electricity and a plumbed bathroom; this was a real treat after using compost toilets by headlamp. Meals were served in a local cafe/restaurant.
The third day saw us tackle seven hills. By this time you have learnt how to use your weight to help steer the sled and how to pedal or push the sled to help the dogs up hills. I was helped up the hills with a strong team of dogs, for which I was very grateful. This day you climb to the highest point on the tundra.
I love the tundra; it is bleak but very beautiful. We were lucky with the weather and the trail conditions. The winter light gave a blue hue to the snow and the undulations in the snow are cast with indigo shadows. Just stunning. There is something addictive about this activity. A wilderness that is impossible to reach by normal means, the whispering sound of the sled runners and the enthusiasm of the dogs. The different types of snow and landscape. The light, the hoar frost, the challenge of the cold, the wonder of the northern lights.
The fourth day saw us travel the seven hills in reverse and finish with a steep up and downhill to another remote cabin. This was a tough day for me but the reward was a sunset painting the sky pastel pink and blue. With snow laden trees in the foreground this was a scene almost too beautiful to be true.
By the last day I was much more confident on the sled. During this tour I had two occasions when I stepped off the sled due to deep snow (one of which I recovered without help) and one occasion when I fell off. All these were my fault, due to lack of predicting what was required or a lapse in control or focus. Driving a sled does take skill and concentration. Throughout these hiccups, the guides are very professional and competent and I felt in safe hands. The snowmobile back up also gives a sense of security.
By the end of the trip I was using the brake, mat and anchor competently, and using my weight to steer the sled. It was much easier going and I relaxed and enjoyed the ride. A herd of reindeer were being moved on the lake as we approached Hetta. We saw them running with their strange high-stepping gait, herded by snowmobiles. Driving a dog sled I felt part of this culture and privileged to witness this activity.response / report this review -
04 September 2016
I had heard about Hetta Huskies through a friend, and upon visiting in summer I was taken on a tour of the farm by an enthusiastic and kind intern. The dogs were kept in good conditions and obviously well cared for, the interns there had close relationships with each dog and had an obvious passion for what they were doing. There were ten adorable puppies on the farm as well, and I was able to go on a run with them, although they were fast, we managed to keep up and keep them close with the cup of food we had handy. I learned about how they take care of the dogs, different breeds, and I got to see a traditional Finnish Kota; all in all, and incredible experience. I would love to come back during winter to go on a safari, and see what the incredible huskies were meant to do.
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10 August 2016
I really enjoyed a tour of the farm, which lasted about 40 minutes. The staff are really passionate about what they do and knowledgeable about the dogs and the farm is clean and dogs are very friendly and well looked after. Also at the moment they have puppies and we were able to have some time playing with them and take them out to play - definitely worth the 8 euro admission fee!
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01 July 2016
Happy dogs, impressive organisation and a fun day out (even in summer!)
We visited just after mid-summer, so it was not traditional "husky weather", but there are plenty of activities available when there is no snow. We took a Farm Tour and had a great morning learning about how the dogs are cared for and meeting the staff and the dogs. Right from the beginning we got to interact with the dogs, being given our own dogs, who led (pulled!) us around the farm. We were really impressed with how exceptionally well their operation was organised, the staff are friendly and motivated and will give you a huge amount of information if you are interested, and the dogs are cared for extremely well (you are welcomed with over a hundred happily wagging tails!). We would strongly recommend a visit and we will be back in the winter for a full husky safari.response / report this review -
24 April 2016
I did a 2-day overnight trip at Hetta Huskies, which was an amazing experience. What I enjoyed about the trip was the fact that we really got involved in taking care of the dogs and our team, a mixture of Siberian and Alaskan huskies. Great dogs, so well behaved, cuddly and so keen to pull the sleigh. Also the guides are very professional and passionate in what they do; they took really good care of us. I chose Hetta Huskies because of their working philosophy of taking the best care for the dogs. My expectations were met while being at the farm. Beside all of this there is the amazing remote landscape, northern lights and wilderness cabins!
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