This tour is for all, who wish to have a first taste of driving your own snowmobile in the Arctic Circle area. Suitable for everyone, this is the best snowmobiling teaser safari in Lapland.
Never driven a snowmobile, but keen to try it out? This short tour is perfect for you! You’ll get a taste of snowmobiling while we ride through the beautiful wintry landscape around Arctic Circle. For participants' safety and comfort, the speed of the snowmobiles is limited. If you do not have a driver's license you can also join this tour in the sleigh pulled by our guide's snowmobile.
Duration of the program is 1 hour, including preparations. The riding time on the snowmobiles is approximately 30 - 40 minutes.
The average speed during our short tours is limited due to safety and traffic regulations. Two adults ride on one snowmobile. Children are traveling in the sleigh pulled by the guide’s snowmobile.
Cancellation policy
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 364 days or less before the event
Our refund fee
On top of the operator's policy above, every refund carries a processing fee: 3.5% + €0.25 for card payments, or 2% for Alipay and WeChat Pay. It applies to all refunds, including cancellations inside the free-cancellation window — the fee charged when you pay is not returned to us when we refund.
What’s included
Return transfers from Rovaniemi city centre meeting point, Ounasvaara hotels, Invisible Forest Lodge and Arctic Treehouse Hotel.
Use of thermal clothing during the safari (thermal overall, boots, gloves, woolen socks, a balaclava and helmet).
Snowmobile driving includes instructions and a safety briefing. Two adults ride on one snowmobile. The riding time on snowmobiles is approximately 30 - 40 minutes.
Short stops throughout the tour to take photos of the beautiful scenery
Guidance is in English, other languages on request.
Snowmobile tours start and end in Wild Nordic Safari Center (Joulupukintie 1) located next to Santa Claus Village. You can skip the return transfer and continue your visit to Santa.
Not included
Pick up from unlisted accommodations
What do I need to bring?
The driver of a snowmobile has to be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver license – B category (please check that it is valid in Finland!). For all the activities including snowmobiling we ask you to take your driving licenses with you. The driver's license must be physically present (A DIGITAL VERSION OR PHOTO IS NOT ENOUGH) and written in roman letters.
Your own thermal base and mid layer clothing
Please note
Minimum of 2 persons paying the adult price
All snowmobiles used on tours are insured as required by Finnish law. The self liability flat rate can be reduced to 200€ per driver/accident case by purchasing a self liability waiver from Wild Nordic for 20 €/driver for the shorter (1-4 hour) safaris and for 30 €/driver for the longer (5-8 hour) safaris.
Available: 01.12.2026 - 03.01.2027 daily at 10:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 16:00. At 18:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays 04.01.2027 - 31.03.2027 daily at 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00
Operated from 1st of December to 31st of March
Will not be operated in insufficient snow conditions
Pregnant women should not ride on the snowmobile or the sledge pulled by the snowmobile as the vibrations and exhaust fumes may be harmful to the human body