Immerse yourself in the stunning Finnish wilderness on this guided snowshoe hike from Inari!
This trip departs from Inari, a picturesque village located in Lapland, northern Finland. On your snowshoe hike from Inari, you'll walk close to Muotkatunturi, a breathtaking wilderness area known for its untouched natural beauty and remote tranquillity.
The snowshoe excursion from Inari begins with pick-up from your chosen location in the village (please specify when booking). The trip will be led by an experienced guide and local biologist. You'll be driven about 20 minutes outside of Inari village to the beautiful wilderness area. Along the way, you'll pass the marvellous Muddus Lake and Kettujok River. Upon arrival at the starting point, you'll receive the equipment (snowshoes and walking poles), and a safety briefing and instructions. No previous snowshoeing experience is required for this activity. Once everyone is prepared, the snowshoeing near Inari begins!
Following the guide, you'll traverse the untouched snow in one of Finland’s most pristine and least-visited wilderness regions. You'll hike through part of one of the oldest forests in Lapland and encounter unique Arctic landscapes, including rolling fells, open tundra, and winding rivers. As you venture deeper into the ancient woods, you may spot native wildlife species or their tracks, such as elk, mountain hares, pine grosbeaks, Siberian jays, and Siberian tits. The knowledgeable guide will share insights about the animals you encounter. After the snowshoeing tour in Inari, you'll enjoy hot drinks and local snacks around a campfire at a cosy kota (hut). The guide will continue to share interesting facts about Lapland and this remote region. Then, you'll be driven back to the starting point in Inari.
Experience the magical winter wonderland of Finnish Lapland on this peaceful snowshoe hike near Inari!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll be picked up from your accommodation in Inari and embark on a guided snowshoe hike at the Muotkatunturi Wilderness Area.
- Pick-up from your listed location in Inari (please specify when booking)
- Meet the guide
- Drive to the wilderness (approximately 20 minutes)
- Receive equipment (snowshoes and poles)
- Safety briefing and instructions
- The snowshoeing adventure begins!
- Walk through the forest (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes total)
- Enjoy campfire snacks and hot drinks at a kota
- Return drive to the original starting point in Inari
Pick-up is included from the following locations in Inari, please specify when booking:
- Holiday Village Inari
- Hotel Inari
- Siida Museum (the bus stop next to the parking lot)
- Vasatokka Youth Centre
- Wilderness Hotel Inari
- Wilderness Hotel Juutua
- Guide
- Transfers
- Snowshoeing equipment (snowshoes and walking poles)
- Snack
- Hot drinks
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Woollen socks (2 pairs)
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Camera