Snowmobile Safari on Tundra - Saariselkä
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Longer than an introduction yet shorter than a full expedition, this snowmobile safari offers the perfect balance of adventure and exploration through the stunning fell landscapes of Northern Lapland. After a safety briefing, set off on a guided ride across Arctic tundra, snow-covered forests, and frozen wetlands, following carefully selected routes that showcase the region’s untouched natural beauty. Feel the thrill of snowmobiling through winding forest trails and open fell areas, where snow-laden trees and vast landscapes create a true sense of wilderness and remoteness unique to the far north. Every turn reveals new Arctic scenery, combining excitement with unforgettable views. Along the journey, pause at a scenic location to enjoy light snacks and hot drinks by an open fire. Take time to warm up, relax, and experience the peaceful silence of the Arctic wilderness before continuing your adventure.
Inclusions
What's included
- Approx. 1.5-2h snowmobile driving
- Organizer's liability insurance
- Winter adventure gear and helmet
- Light snacks and beverages by the open fire
- Guidance services
- Transportation
What's not
- Ivalo Pickup & Drop off (available for additional fee)
- Solo driving available for an additional fee
Itinerary
Enjoy a perfectly balanced snowmobile safari through Saariselkä’s Arctic forests and gentle fells, an ideal mix of adventure, scenic beauty, and authentic Lapland experiences.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.5
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Ratings come from 39 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Nico thé Great
Last minute decision to go, but glad we did! Despite the unseasonably warm temperatures we still had a great time. The views were spectacular. Thank you for a lovely day.
5A must do adventure when staying in Saariselka
This was up there with one of the best experiences during our stay in Finland. Our guide contacted us 2 days before the experience to let us know a pick up time from our hotel and duly arrived on time on the day. We were lucky that our for our snowmobile adventure there was just one other couple and a family of four so it felt like the guide had more time to focus on us. After we were provided with our helmets (other accessories were available such as warm gloves, warm coveralls etc) we were taken to the snowmobiles where our guide when into great details explaining how the snowmobiles operate and how he would signal us during the tour should we need to slow down or stop and then we were off. Driving the snowmobile was easy and we were soon up to speed and heading into a route through forest. The scenery was amazing with trees frozen in time and our guide kept checking to make sure we were all keeping up. We made stop so the guide could take pictures for us all so we all had a memory from the trip and then half way through our tour we stopped to cook sausages in a nearby hut and had warm berry drinks which was really lovely and a quick way to warm up from the cold outside and gave us the opportunity to speak to our fellow travelers. Soon it was time to get back on the snowmobiles and an opportunity for our partners to take a turn at the controls. All in all we were out for over an hour and a half and probably on the snowmobiles for just over an hour. I felt it was a good value trip with a knowledgeable and experienced guide.
5Snowmobile adventure in a picturesque forest
It was my 1st time riding a snowmobile. Our guide Jay was super professional and extremely good who made our experience great. He was patiently taking pictures, guiding us and looking after us all the time. It's a one of a kind adventure. But it was freezing(more than usual) so make sure you dress properly
5Shoutout Sam
Went with instructor Sam. Had a very good time thanks to him. Unreal experience, doesn’t get better than this. Was very cold out there but they give you proper attire and Sam had hand warmers on deck when needed.
2Nice guide, poor equipments
Old vehicle for transports, poor equipments for the tour, snowmobile blinking and peeping some foult on rather old machine, destination bbq not that genuine Lapland (camping area). Guide was nice, thanks Tomi.
3Not a good experience
There were no snacks and drinks as described in the events (this was not very good). The total safari time was around 2 hours, no photo-taking point, no resting point, no place to have snacks and drinks, and we were very cold and tired. The clothes and gloves and all the things they provided were not very clean and smelt bad. the guide was late to pick up. The only good thing was they provided free pick-up and drop-off services. this was the reason I chose this company but seems like I have made the wrong decision..
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Lapland Welcome Saariselka Office (Kelotie 1 Siula-House, Saariselka 99800)
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Lapland Welcome Oy
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Saariselkä
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 35 experiences we list in Saariselkä.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 35.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Saariselkä
Saariselkä is a small fell resort in Finnish Lapland, at the edge of a vast national park, with northern lights, husky safaris and Sámi culture nearby.
Saariselkä is a resort village in the far north of Finnish Lapland, well north of the Arctic Circle, on the edge of Urho Kekkonen National Park, one of the largest in Finland. Round, treeless fells rise from forests of pine and birch, and Kaunispää fell above the village has a lift and a view. Ivalo, with the nearest airport, is a short drive to the north.
Top-ranked sights in Saariselkä: Urho Kekkonen National Park.







