Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ivalo
016 / Pop 3130
A small town by most standards, Ivalo (Sámi: Avvil) is a metropolis in these latitudes.
With plenty of services and an airport busy with Christmas charters, it's a useful place,
though with few attractions. However, Inari's Sámi culture and Saariselkä's plentiful activ-
ities are close by.
Activities
Guesthouse Husky
DOG-SLEDDING
( 040-510-7068;
www.guesthousehusky.fi
;Hirviniementie 65;1hr/4hr/day €100/177/276)
Five kilometres from Ivalo, this outfit offers a big variety of trips, including overnight sa-
faris. It has some guaranteed departure dates, meaning that couples can take advantage
without having to pay for a minimum number of people. You get your own husky team on
the longer excursions: this costs extra on shorter ones.
Kamisak
DOG-SLEDDING
( 050-570-7871;
www.kamisak.com
;
Rovaniementie 915)
Kamisak is 8km south of Ivalo. From late June to mid-September, you can prebook a
guided tour of the husky enclosures and meet the dogs (adult/child €30/15) or go riding on
native Finnish horses. From November to April, it runs safaris that range from a half-day
trip to multiday adventures.
Sleeping
Guesthouse Husky
B&B
( 016-663-377;
www.guesthousehusky.fi
;Hirviniementie 65;s/d winter €80/115, summer €67/95;
Nov-Apr & Jun-Sep; )
Five kilometres from Ivalo, this friendly family husky farm offers great accommodation in
a commodious wooden house. It's very well run, and the spotless, rooms have a timber
