Driving through the dark landscapes is an awesome experience itself, but if the sky is clear and you are lucky, you can experience the beautiful show of northern lights, a star-studded sky or mystical full moon. A snowmobile safari offers a thrilling adventure through the frosty wilderness of the Arctic Circle, providing an unparalleled opportunity to witness the mesmerizing dance of the Northern Lights.
Our goal is a wilderness camp at a location where you have clear view on the northern sky. Good stories, a tasty snack and hot beverages are guaranteed, even if the Auroras are shy tonight!
Tour not recommended for children under 4 years old.
Total program is 4-5h. 3h is the actual time of the excursion.
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.
Hotel pickup and drop-off (outside selected hotels)
Single driving and self-liability waiver available as supplements for adults
Casual winter clothing and winter hat. Provided outfit includes thermal overall, boots, woollen socks, mittens, helmet for snowmobiling.
Pick-up transfers & durations
All our safaris include pick-up service from Rovaniemi city center, Santa Claus Village, Arctic Treehouse Hotel and Ounasvaara area. From the safari-house we shuttle to our snowmobile site or depart for the excursion.
The mentioned duration of the safari is the actual time of the excursion + 90-120 minutes, as we transfer and give you all necessary clothing and equipment.
Pick-ups start 60 minutes before departure.
Practical information:
All daily departures are available throughout the winter season, December to March, or due to prevailing weather and snow conditions. Daily Departures are operated for min 2 persons paying the adult fare (2 persons / snowmobile). Private excursions are available for min 8 persons (adult fare 2 persons / snowmobile). To book a private tour, please contact us at info@arcticlifestyle.fi.
NB! At reindeer and husky farms, the clients share the slots with other guests also on private reservations.
You will always be kitted with proper winter gear: thermal overall, boots, woollen socks, balaclavas and gloves or mittens for our safaris and excursions. Your own jacket and shoes remain at the safari house during the tour.
Arctic Lifestyle reserves the right to change the price, program, inclusions and duration of each excursion, due to weather conditions and unexpected occurrences.
Snowmobile safaris:
The driver of a snowmobile must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license in immediate possession.
Children travel in a sledge pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. In case a child prefers to travel as a passenger of a snowmobile, he / she must be tall enough to reach the handles and treads and strong enough to hold on tight. When a child travels on the snowmobile and not in a sledge pulled by a snowmobile, adult price (2 person / snowmobile) applies.
The snowmobiles and you as the snowmobile driver or passenger are covered by our insurance. The self-liability on damage of snowmobiles is max. 1 500 € / snowmobile. With a self-liability waiver (20 €) you reduce the self-liability to max 350€ / snowmobile. Every safari starts with instructions on driving and safety.
You will always be kitted with proper winter gear: thermal overall, boots, woolen socks, balaclavas and gloves or mittens for our safaris and excursions. Your own jacket and shoes remain at the safari house during the tour.
Arctic Lifestyle reserves the right to change the price, program, inclusions and duration of each excursion, due to weather conditions and unexpected occurrences.