Experience the thrill of snowmobiling as a family, following forest trails and a dedicated children’s track.
In Finland, snowmobiles are a way of life, with many using them simply to get from A to B. On this three-hour private tour, you’ll get to experience the thrill of gliding through powdery snow on a snowmobile for two. Meanwhile, children will ride in a sturdy sled pulled along by your guide’s snowmobile, so you can take in Finland’s glistening landscapes together. Afterwards, younger riders aged 4 to 12 get the chance to ride their own miniature snowmobile on a dedicated track.
Ahead of your outing, you’re kitted out with thermal layers, boots, gloves, and safety gear, and given a briefing on how to operate your snowmobile. Then, you mount your vehicle (either one or two adults per snowmobile) and spend an hour exploring the icy wilderness, following your guide through snow-laden forests and frozen swamps. As you whizz through the landscape, the children sit comfortably in their sled taking in the same sights and feeling their own rush of excitement.
You’ll get a chance to pause and take photos, as well as switch drivers if you’d like, before heading back. It’s then your children’s turn to ride their own smaller, lighter snowmobile for ten exhilarating minutes on a dedicated track and under expert supervision. Shortly after, you can warm up and relax in a wooden house with hot chocolate and marshmallows.
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These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
A glimpse into the life of a reindeer herder
On this two-hour visit to an authentic working reindeer farm, you’ll meet a reindeer herder and learn about their way of life, master how to lasso a reindeer, and ride a sled through Lapland’s snowy wilderness.
Chasing the northern lights in Finnish Lapland
Heading into Finnish Lapland’s remote wilderness, you’ll join a private guide in search of the northern lights. Then, as the display shifts and unfolds above you, enjoy a meal that has been cooked over a campfire.
Husky sledding through Finnish Lapland
After getting to know your team of huskies at a family-run farm, you’ll set off by dog sled into Finnish Lapland’s snow-covered winter wilderness. Guided by a musher, you’ll learn all the commands and techniques of the classic Finnish pastime.
Meeting Santa Claus beneath the Arctic night sky
Surrounded by snow-covered trees in Finnish Lapland, you’ll sit around a campfire with one of Santa’s elves to soak up the Arctic night — and perhaps the northern lights, too. Then, Santa Claus himself will arrive for a private meeting and gift-giving.
