On the safaris in Hetta, you may spot a reindeer or two....

... see the beautiful northern lights dancing in the sky.... ... and feel the joy of riding a snowmobile!


Winter safari programme in Hetta - December 2009 to April 2010 

We strongly recommend that you pre-book all your safaris as demand can be very high particularly in December.

Pre-booking will also allow you to plan your holiday better, as you will not have to waste precious holiday time locally at the village trying to arrange safaris for your party at the last minute. We are partnered with experienced local safari companies and can easily pre-book all your preferred safaris prior to your departure to Finland, so you can concentrate on enjoying your holiday once in Finland.

Children under 12 years old travel in a sleigh pulled by the guide's snowmobile.  

 


feel the trill of driving your own snowmobileSnowmobile Safari to Lapp Hut

Enjoy a 3-hour leisurely snowmobile safari through the tranquil fells surrounding Hetta village and arrive in a traditional Lapp hut in the wilderness, where hot drinks and snacks will be served by a campfire. The snowmobile driving distance on this safari is about 25km.

The safari includes snowmobile hire, driving tuition, petrol, hire of warm thermal clothing, snowmobile insurance (personal excess 505 euros), services of a professional English speaking guide, hot drinks and snacks.

Please note, you must be at least 15 years of age and hold a driving licence to drive a snowmobile.

Adults when two people share a snowmobile £103pp Children (under 12) £54pp
Adults when one person on a snowmobile £157pp Children (under 12) £54pp

 


learn to catch fish through a meter thick iceIce-Fishing Safari

On this adventurous 4-5 hour safari, you will at first follow your guide on a snowmobile to a secret fishing location - a wilderness lake in the middle of snowy woods! You will then drill fishing holes through up to a meter thick ice and start ice-fishing by sitting on a reindeer skin, while your guide will teach you the local ice-fishing techniques. A campfire will then be made and hot drinks and snacks will be available. The person catching the biggest fish will get a prize!

The snowmobile driving distance on this safari is about 25km. The safari includes snowmobile hire, driving tuition, petrol, hire of warm thermal clothing, hire of ice-fishing equipment, snowmobile insurance (personal excess 505 euros), services of a professional English speaking guide, hot drinks and snacks.

Please note, you must be at least 15 years of age and hold a driving licence to drive a snowmobile.

A minimum age of 8 years is required on this safari.

Adults when two people share a snowmobile £157pp Children (8-12 years) £81pp
Adults when one person on a snowmobile £211pp Children (under 12) £68pp

 


Visit a local reindeer farm!Reindeer Farm Excursion

A 1-hour introduction to reindeer of different ages and reindeer husbandry in Lapland. A short reindeer sleigh ride is included. 

The excursion includes hire of warm thermal clothing, reindeer sleigh rides and services of a professional English speaking guide.

Adults £36pp Children (under 12 years) £27pp

 


Visit a local reindeer farm!Reindeer Safari

Enjoy an exciting visit to the local reindeer farm, where you will get to experience a thrilling reindeer sleigh ride lasting approximately 20 minutes. The owner of the reindeer will tell you all about his livelihood and the reindeer that are so important to Lapland and you will also get to feed the reindeer. Finally you will have an opportunity to learn to throw the traditional Lappish lasso known as "suopunki". Hot drinks and reindeer meat (or vegetarian alternative / meat balls or sausages for children - please pre-order) will be served in a traditional Lapp hut called 'kota'.

The excursion lasts about 2-2.5 hours and includes hire of warm thermal clothing, reindeer sleigh rides, services of a professional English speaking guide, activities at the reindeer farm, hot drinks and food as specified.

Adults £86pp Children (under 12 years) £58pp
One person per snowmobile: Adult £tbcpp Children (under 2) free

 


Experience the beauty of the Pallas-Ounastunturi National Park on a snowmobile!National Park Snowmobile Safari

A thrilling 3-hour snowmobile safari for the whole family. Drive your own snowmobile and admire the pristine and extremely serene nature in the beautiful Pallas-Ounastunturi National Park. Hot drinks and snacks will be enjoyed by a camp fire during the safari.

The snowmobile driving distance on this safari is about 20km. The safari includes snowmobile hire, driving tuition, petrol, hire of warm thermal clothing, snowmobile insurance (personal excess 505 euros), services of a professional English speaking guide, hot drinks and snacks.

Please note, you must be at least 15 years of age and hold a driving licence to drive a snowmobile.

Adults when two people share a snowmobile £121pp Children (under 12) £63pp
Adults when one person on a snowmobile £157pp Children (under 12) £60pp

 


Join a fun husky safari! Husky Farm Excursion

This 1-2 hour excursion includes a visit to the local husky farm and a 1.5km husky ride through the snowy surrounds of the farm. Hot drinks will be available in a traditional Lapp hut called "kota". Participants can mush their own dog teams or they can travel on the guide's sleigh.    

The excursion includes husky sleigh rides, hire of warm thermal clothing, services of a professional English speaking guide and hot drinks.

Adults £45pp Children (under 12 years) £27pp

 


Join a fun husky safari! Lake Ounasjarvi Husky Safari

This 2-3 hour safari includes a visit to the husky farm and a 10km husky sleigh ride through the snow covered forests and frozen lakes. Hot drinks and snacks will be served in a warm and cosy log cabin. Participants will all mush their own dog teams.   

The safari includes husky sleigh rides, hire of warm thermal clothing, services of a professional English speaking guide, hot drinks and snacks.

Adults £144pp Children (under 12 years) £72pp

 


Join a fun husky safari! Arctic Trail Husky Safari

This 4-5 hour safari includes a visit to the husky farm and a 25km husky sleigh ride through the snow covered forests and open marsh lands. Hot drinks and snacks will be served in a warm and cosy wilderness hut. Participants will all mush their own dog teams.   

The safari includes husky sleigh rides, hire of warm thermal clothing, services of a professional English speaking guide, hot drinks and snacks.

Adults £225pp Children (under 12 years) £112pp

 


See the famous aurora borealis!Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari

A memorable 3-hour night safari to a traditional Lapp hut in the wilderness. Drive a snowmobile through the snowy landscape for about an hour until you will arrive in a hut, where a fire will be made and hot drinks and buns will be served. After enjoying a warming hot drink, you will have plenty of time to admire the dark northern sky and if the sky is clear, you will have a good chance of seeing hundreds of stars and the beautiful northern lights!

The snowmobile driving distance on this safari is about 25km. The safari includes snowmobile hire, driving tuition, petrol, hire of warm thermal clothing, snowmobile insurance (personal excess 505 euros), services of a professional English speaking guide, hot drinks and buns.

Please note, you must be at least 15 years of age and hold a driving licence to drive a snowmobile.

This safari is available till the end of March 2010.

Adults when two people share a snowmobile £139pp Children (under 12) £72pp
Adults when one person on a snowmobile £175pp Children (under 12) £57pp

 


Trip to Fisherman's Paradise 

This all day safari starts with a thrilling snowmobile ride to a secret fishing location - a wilderness lake in the middle of beautiful Lapp fells! You will at first check the fishing traps and then drill new fishing holes through up to a meter thick ice. Enjoy ice-fishing sitting on a reindeer skin while your guide will teach you the local ice-fishing techniques. A campfire will then be made for a delicious wilderness lunch and hot drinks. The person who catches the biggest fish will win a prize!  

The snowmobile driving distance on this safari is about 90km. The safari includes snowmobile hire, driving tuition, petrol, hire of warm thermal clothing, hire of ice-fishing equipment, snowmobile insurance (personal excess 505 euros), services of a professional English speaking guide, hot drinks and wilderness lunch.

Please note, you must be at least 15 years of age and hold a driving licence to drive a snowmobile.

A minimum age of 8 years is required on this safari.

Adults when two people share a snowmobile approx. £269pp Children (8-12 years) £134pp
Adults when one person on a snowmobile £318pp Children (8-12 years) £108pper 12) £78pp

 


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