Advanced Snowmobile Safari Saariselkä: Remote Fell Routes

Ride six hours into the Arctic wilderness and stop only for fire and silence

An advanced snowmobile safari in Saariselkä designed for confident, experienced riders who want to cover greater distances across remote fell landscapes, frozen waterways and demanding terrain. The route takes you far beyond the usual trails into the wild heart of Northern Lapland, with approximately three hours of active riding, a guided journey, winter gear provided, and a light lunch by an open fire midway through. Minimum age is 18. High physical fitness is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Advanced snowmobile safari in Saariselkä

• Attend safety briefing
• Begin guided snowmobile ride
• Ride through forest tracks and marshlands
• Stop for light lunch by open fire
• Continue snowmobile journey through fell areas

The experience

This is a full-distance Arctic ride, not a scenic loop. After a safety briefing, you take the snowmobile across winding forest tracks, open marshlands and sweeping fell areas: terrain that demands confident handling and rewards it with deeper wilderness. The guide leads the way. You follow the route they choose based on conditions, covering greater distances than the standard safari routes. Every kilometer pushes the landscape further from the settlements, and the silence between engine sounds grows heavier.

Approximately three hours of riding brings you to an open fire in the middle of nowhere. You stop there for a light lunch and hot beverages: a real break in the rhythm of the day, not a photo stop. The fire is the only warmth for kilometers in any direction. After you eat and the cold settles back in, you ride again, retracing or extending the route depending on daylight and conditions. The whole day runs six hours from pickup to return.

Winter adventure gear and a helmet are provided. You bring the fitness and the nerve. This safari is adults-only and designed for riders who have handled a snowmobile before and want something harder than the beginner routes. Vegetarian lunch is available if you request it when you book. Pickup is included. If you need a transfer from Ivalo, that costs extra and must be arranged separately.

What’s included

• Winter adventure gear and helmet.
• approximately three hours of snowmobile driving with a live English-speaking guide.
• light lunch and hot beverages served by an open fire.
• organizer's liability insurance.
• pickup transportation.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jan 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Physically demandingNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Lapland Welcome Oy

Is this one for you?The route demands confident handling and rewards it with deeper wilderness. This safari is built for experienced riders who want to cover real distance across demanding terrain, not the shorter beginner loops closer to town.

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Top questions

What kind of terrain will I be riding across?

The route covers winding forest tracks, open marshlands and sweeping fell areas: varied and more demanding ground that takes you deep into the remote Arctic landscape beyond the usual snowmobile trails. You'll also ride across frozen waterways.

How much time am I actually on the snowmobile?

Approximately three hours of active riding is built into the six-hour day, split across the morning and afternoon with the open-fire lunch break in between.

What experience do I need to book this safari?

This is an advanced safari designed for confident and sporty riders. You should have prior snowmobile experience and a high level of physical fitness. The minimum age is 18.

What's included in the price?

Winter adventure gear, helmet, guidance services, approximately three hours of snowmobile driving, a light lunch by the open fire with hot beverages, organizer's liability insurance, and pickup transportation are all included.

Can I get a vegetarian meal?

Yes, vegetarian lunch is available. Let the operator know when you book if you need it.