Join a fun husky safari...

...meet Santa Claus and his reindeer... ...or take part in a thrilling snowmobile safari!


Winter safari programme in Saariselkä - 16 November 2011 to 30 April 2012 

We strongly recommend that you pre-book all your safaris as demand can be very high particularly in December and during the peak ski season from February-March.

Pre-booking will also allow you to plan your holiday better, as you will not have to waste precious holiday time locally at the resort 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.   

All pre-booked safaris in Saariselka include complimentary car transfers between your accommodation and the safari departure point. If you book more than one safari, warm clothing will be in your use free of charge from your first safari till your last safari!

Child prices in Saariselka vary according to season. The peak season prices apply 1 December 2011-9 January 2012.

Children under 15 years old are transported on snowmobiles as passengers (adult price) or on sledges pulled by snowmobiles (child price). 

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

 


See Saariselka village from the fellsThree Fells Snowmobile Safari

This 2-hour scenic safari is ideal for all beginners in the art of snowmobiling. Drive through the quiet, snowy fells and admire the beautiful scenery. If you are lucky, you might even see reindeer searching for food.

The safari includes snowmobile hire, driving tuition, petrol, hire of warm clothing, snowmobile insurance (personal excess max. 800 euros) and services of a professional English speaking guide.

This safari is available daily at 10.00 (10am).

Euro prices:
Adults when two people share a snowmobile €89pp Children (4-14 years) €67pp (peak) / €45pp (off-peak)
Adults when one person on a snowmobile €129pp Children (1-3 years) free
 
British Pound prices:
Adults when two people share a snowmobile £79pp Children (4-14 years) £59pp (peak) / £40pp (off-peak)
Adults when one person on a snowmobile £114pp Children (1-3 years) £free

 


Combine a snowmobile safari with a reindeer rideSnowmobile Safari to Reindeer Camp

Experience an exhilarating snowmobile ride through snow covered woods to a genuine Lapp reindeer camp where you will become familiar with the reindeer and their herdsman. Enjoy a reindeer ride and receive a souvenir 'Reindeer Driver's Licence'. Hot drinks will be served before returning to Saariselkä again on snowmobiles.

The safari lasts approx. 3 hours and includes snowmobile hire, driving tuition, petrol, hire of warm clothing, reindeer rides, snowmobile insurance (personal excess max. 800 euros), services of a professional English speaking guide, souvenir reindeer driver's licence and hot drinks.

This safari is available on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 14.00 (2pm).

Euro prices:
Adults when two people share a snowmobile €127pp Children (4-14 years) €95pp (peak) / €64pp (off-peak)
Adults when one person on a snowmobile €167pp Children (1-3 years) free
 
British Pound prices:
Adults when two people share a snowmobile £112pp Children (4-14 years) £84pp (peak) / £56pp (off-peak)
Adults when one person on a snowmobile £147pp  Children (1-3 years) £free

 


Join an atmospheric evening snowmobile safariEvening Safari on Snowmobiles

As the darkness falls, you will leave the lights of Saariselkä and drive to the wilderness on snowmobiles. Arriving to a small wilderness hut, you will enjoy a tasty snack by an open fire. The journey will then continue to the top of a fell where you can truly experience the serene atmosphere and the silence of the Lapp wilderness. If you are lucky, you might even see the Northern Lights dancing in the sky. 

The safari lasts approx. 3 hours and includes snowmobile hire, driving tuition, petrol, hire of warm clothing, snowmobile insurance (personal excess max. 800 euros), services of a professional English speaking guide and a snack.

This safari is available daily at 20.00 (8pm).

Euro prices:
Adults when two people share a snowmobile €117pp Children (4-14 years) €88pp (peak) / €59pp (off-peak)
Adults when one person on a snowmobile €157pp Children (1-3 years) free
 
British Pound prices:
Adults when two people share a snowmobile £103pp Children (4-14 years) £78pp (peak) / £52pp (off-peak)
Adults when one person on a snowmobile £139pp Children (1-3 years) £free

 


Wilderness Safari with Ice Fishing

Experience the tranquil Lapp wilderness by driving snowmobiles through snowy landscape to a peaceful wilderness lake, where you can try your luck with traditional ice-fishing through a hole on ice. A Lapp style wilderness lunch will be served by a campfire. 

The safari lasts approx. 5-6 hours and includes snowmobile hire, driving tuition, petrol, hire of warm clothing, hire of ice-fishing equipment, snowmobile insurance (personal excess max. 800 euros), services of a professional English speaking guide and wilderness lunch.  

This safari is available on Mondays and Thursdays at 10.00 (10am).

Euro prices:
Adults when two people share a snowmobile €173pp Adults when one person on a snowmobile €253pp
 
British Pound prices:
Adults when two people share a snowmobile £153pp Adults when one person on a snowmobile £223pp

 


Enjoy a gentle reindeer safari and learn about reindeer husbandryOn the Reindeer Man's Tracks

This gentle reindeer safari will give you a glimpse of life in the olden days in Lapland. After getting into warm thermal overalls you will be transferred to the nearby reindeer camp, where the reindeer will be harnessed ready for a ride. Sitting on a sledge pulled by a reindeer you will experience the unique arctic nature at its best. Hot drinks and biscuits will be served by a campfire while your guide will tell you about reindeer husbandry in the area. All participants will receive a souvenir 'Reindeer Driver's License'.

The safari lasts approx. 2.5 hours and includes transfers, hire of warm clothing, a reindeer ride, services of a professional English speaking guide, a hot drink, biscuits and a souvenir reindeer driver's licence.

This safari is available daily at 10.00 (10am).

Euro prices:
Adults €103pp Children (4-14 years) €77pp (peak) / €52pp (off-peak)
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British Pound prices:
Adults £91pp Children (4-14 years) £68pp (peak) / £46pp (off-peak)
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See the Northern Lights above Saariselka village Searching Northern Lights by Reindeer

Experience a romantic reindeer ride under the stars or, if you will be lucky, the Northern Lights. You will be seated in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer and travel to the peacefulness of the night forest. Enjoy a break by a campfire in the woods, where traditional Finnish coffee will be served. All participants will receive a souvenir 'Reindeer Driver's License'. 

The safari lasts approx. 2.5 hours and includes hire of warm clothing, reindeer rides, services of a professional English speaking guide, a hot drink and a souvenir reindeer driver's licence.

This safari is available daily at 20.00 (8pm).

Euro prices:
Adults €106pp Children (4-14 years) €80pp (peak) / €53pp (off-peak)
 
British Pound prices:
Adults £94pp Children (4-14 years) £71pp (peak) / £47pp (off-peak)

 


Experience a memorable husky safari through snowy forestsHusky Safari

After getting into warm thermal overalls, you will be transferred to the starting point of a memorable husky safari through the tranquil Lapp wilderness. Find out about the training and care required by the beautiful huskies and then enjoy an exhilarating husky ride sitting in a sleigh amongst warm reindeer pelts pulled by teams of 5-7 huskies. Hot drinks will be served by a campfire.  

The safari lasts approx. 2-3 hrs and includes hire of warm clothing, husky rides, services of a professional English speaking guide, a hot drink and transfers. 

A longer 4-5 hour safari is also available and includes hire of warm clothing, husky rides, services of a professional English speaking guide, a hot drink, transfers and a wilderness lunch.   

The 2-3 hour safari is available daily at 11.00 (11am) and the longer 4-5 safari is available daily at 10.00 (10am).

Euro prices:
2-3 hour safari:
Adults when two people per sledge €131pp Children (4-14 years) €98pp (peak) / €66pp (off-peak)
Adults when one person per sledge €178pp Children (4-14 years) €98pp (peak) / €66pp (off-peak)
 
4-5 hour safari:  
Adults €178pp Children (4-14 years) €134pp (peak) / €89pp (off-peak)
Adults when one person per sledge €267pp Children (4-14 years) €98pp (peak) / €66pp (off-peak)
 
British Pound prices:
2-3 hour safari:
Adults when two people per sledge £116pp Children (4-14 years) £86pp (peak) / £58pp (off-peak)
Adults when one person per sledge £157pp Children (4-14 years) €98pp (peak) / €66pp (off-peak)
 
4-5 hour safari:  
Adults £157pp Children (4-14 years) £118pp (peak) / £79pp (off-peak)
Adults when one person per sledge £236pp Children (4-14 years) €98pp (peak) / €66pp (off-peak)

 


See the Northern Lights above Saariselka village Arctic Adventure by Snowmobile

Enjoy the snowy landscape in Saariselka on an arctic adventure on snowmobiles. You will be driving along varied tracks and experience the thrill of driving snowmobiles over the fells into the wilderness surrounding the village. Outdoor soup lunch is included.

The safari lasts approx. 4 hours and includes snowmobile hire, driving tuition, petrol, hire of warm clothing, snowmobile insurance (personal excess max. 800 euros), services of a professional English speaking guide and wilderness soup lunch.  

This safari is available daily at 10.00 (10am).

Euro prices:
Adults when two people share a snowmobile €133pp Children (4-14 years) €100pp (peak) / €67pp (off-peak)
Adults when one person on a snowmobile €173pp Children (1-3 years) free
 
British Pound prices:
Adults when two people share a snowmobile £117pp Children (4-14 years) £88pp (peak) / £59pp (off-peak)
Adults when one person on a snowmobile £153pp  

 


See Saariselka village from the fellsSnowmobile Safari to Ivalo village

Join this 5-6 hour snowmobile safari to Ivalo village located about 30km north of Saariselka. Ivalo is the administrative centre for the municipality of Inari and the largest community in the area. There will be time for shopping in Ivalo and a lunch will also be served at a local restaurant.

The safari includes snowmobile hire, driving tuition, petrol, hire of warm clothing, snowmobile insurance (personal excess max. 800 euros), services of a professional English speaking guide and lunch.

This safari is available from mid-January onwards on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 09.00 (9am).

Euro prices:
Adults when two people share a snowmobile €189pp Children (4-14 years) €142pp (peak) / €95pp (off-peak)
Adults when one person on a snowmobile €269pp Children (1-3 years) free
 
British Pound prices:
Adults when two people share a snowmobile £161pp Children (4-14 years) £122pp (peak) / £82pp (off-peak)
Adults when one person on a snowmobile £230pp Children (1-3 years) £free

 


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