Experience the wonder of the Northern Lights while snowshoeing on this 3-hour excursion from Kilpisjärvi in Enontekiö!
Experience the wonder of the Northern Lights while snowshoeing on this 3-hour excursion from Kilpisjärvi in Enontekiö! Welcoming adventurers ages 10 and up.
The small village of Kilpisjärvi is located in the municipality of Enontekiö in northwestern Finland (Finnish Lapland). Situated above the Arctic Circle, this region is surrounded by vast wilderness areas, including forests, mountains, and lakes. In addition, it is a prime spot to take in the breathtaking colours of the Northern Lights. What better way to immerse yourself in the enchantment of the Arctic than viewing the Aurora Borealis while snowshoeing?
Your tour begins after being picked up from one of the listed meeting points in Kilpisjärvi (please specify when booking). From there, you will head to the Kilpissafarit base where you will be greeted by your experienced and friendly guide. Once you've put on all of your winter gear (thermal overalls, boots, wool socks, mittens, and a balaclava) and snowshoeing equipment (snowshoes and poles) you'll receive a safety briefing and an introduction to snowshoeing. Then, the fun starts!
You and your group (a maximum of 20 people) will set out into the snow-covered landscapes of Kilpisjärvi in the company of your guide. With only your headlamp to light the way, you'll savour the tranquillity of Finnish Lapland's awe-inspiring wilderness. Midway through the excursion, you'll stop for a break and be treated to a hot drink and pastry as you marvel at the Arctic sky. Don't forget your camera, you don't want to miss the opportunity to capture incredible moments. At the end of the tour, you'll board the transfer back to the original departure point in Kilpisjärvi with memories that will last a lifetime!
For an unforgettable adventure in Finland, don't miss this unique Northern Lights snowshoeing excursion from Kilpisjärvi in Enontekiö!
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Practical information
Pick-up is offered from the following locations in Kilpisjärvi, please specify when booking:
- Santa's Hotel Rakka reception
- Tundrea reception
- Cahkal Hotel reception
- Majatalo Haltinmaa reception
- Saivaara Mokit
- Kilpisjarven Retkeilykeskus
- Kilpishalli
- Arctic Polar reception
- TUNTURIMAJAT reception
- Lapland Hotels reception
- Saananmaja
* If you are arriving to the meeting point from Norway, please be advised that there is a one-hour difference. Therefore, you will need to begin one hour in advance, as Norway and Finland have one-hour time difference.
- Please arrive at the meeting point in Kilpisjärvi 15 minutes before the departure time
- Transfer
- Arrival at the Kilpissafarit base
- Meet your experienced guide
- Put on your winter gear (thermal overalls, boots, wool socks, balaclava, and mittens) and your snowshoes
- Safety briefing and introduction to snowshoeing techniques
- The adventure begins!
- Several stops to take photos
- Hot drink and pastry break
- The adventure continues!
- Return to the original departure point in Kilpisjärvi
Please be advised that a minimum of 4 participants is required in order to run this activity.
Since the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence is never guaranteed.
- Guide
- Transfers from listed locations
- Thermal overalls
- Boots
- Wool socks
- Balaclava
- Mittens
- Snowshoes
- Poles
- Headlamp
- Hot drink
- Pastry
- Transfers from unlisted locations
- Warm layers of clothing
- Scarf
- Camera
- Snacks
- Water