Immerse yourself in the stunning winter wonderland of Finnish Lapland on a combination trip with snowmobiling and ice fishing in Saariselkä!
Saariselkä is a popular destination in Lapland, located in the Inari municipality of northern Finland, within the Arctic Circle. The area is surrounded by beautiful wilderness, with rolling fells, vast forests, and hundreds of lakes and rivers. On this snowmobiling and ice fishing excursion in Saariselkä, you'll discover this pristine natural area!
The snowmobiling adventure in Saariselkä begins at the starting point, where you'll be greeted by an expert guide (pick-up is also available from listed accommodations, please specify when booking). The guide will go through a quick safety briefing and driving instructions. No previous experience is needed, the snowmobiles are modern, silent, ecological and easy to handle. Each vehicle will be shared between two participants, with one driver and one passenger. Once everyone is prepared, the snowmobiling in Saariselkä begins!
Following the guide, you'll set off driving to the magical wilderness surrounding Saariselkä, passing thick forests and open snow fields. Along the way, you'll stop for breaks to admire the breathtaking nature and capture some photos. Then, you'll arrive at a frozen lake in the middle of the forest for your ice fishing experience in Saariselkä! Once again, the guide will brief you and show you how to use the fishing equipment. After drilling a hole in the thick ice, you'll have access to the abundant fish species below.
The guide will show you some tricks and techniques to help you catch a fish. Fishing is a very popular pastime in Finland, as it allows you to relax while connecting with nature. After your fishing excursion in Saariselkä, you'll enjoy barbequed snacks around an open fire. The guide will share some stories about life in the Arctic north and the history of snowmobiling. Afterwards, you'll ride back through the forest to the starting point in Saariselkä.
Experience the mesmerising winter beauty in Lapland on this ice fishing and snowmobiling tour in Saariselkä!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Saariselkä and embark on a snowmobiling and ice fishing experience in the wilderness.
- Arrive at the meeting point in Saariselkä (or pick-up from your listed accommodation)
- Meet the guide
- Receive snowmobiling equipment (winter overalls, winter boots, helmet)
- Safety briefing and driving instructions
- The snowmobiling adventure begins!
- Travel into the wilderness
- Drive on special tracks into the forest
- Arrive at a frozen lake
- Receive ice fishing equipment and instructions
- The ice fishing adventure begins!
- Fish in the frozen lake
- Enjoy snacks around a campfire
- Return to the original starting point in Saariselkä
Snowmobile drivers must hold a valid driver's license, please bring the physical copy with you on the day of the activity. Those without a license can ride on the snowmobile as a passenger.
Each snowmobile will be shared between two participants, with one driver and one passenger. To ride the snowmobile as a solo driver, you will need to pay an additional fee on-site (subject to availability).
Pick-up/drop-off is included from the following locations in Saariselkä. Please specify your location upon booking:
- Hotel Kultahippu
- Aurora Village, Ivalo reception
- Hotel Ivalo
- Ivalo River Camping
- Star Arctic Hotel
- Northern Lights Village Saariselkä
- Top Star Hotel Saariselkä
- Holiday Club Saariselka
- Hotel Saariselkä Inn reception
- Santa's Hotel Tunturi
- Lapland Hotels Riekonlinna
- Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
- Wilderness Hotel Muotka
- Fell Centre Kiilopää
- Guide
- Transfers
- Snowmobiling equipment
- Ice fishing equipment
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Helmet
- Snacks
- Warm layers of clothing
- Woollen socks
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Driver's license