Rovaniemi: Family Snowmobiling & Mini Sleds at Apukka Resort

Snowmobiles for adults, sleds for kids, mini machines for everyone

You ride a snowmobile across Lapland's forest while your child sits warm in a heated sled behind you, then they get their own turn on a mini snowmobile at the resort. The tour includes winter gear, transfers from the city, and a hot drink afterward: about 1h 15min to 1h 30min on the snow, with safety instructions and a professional guide leading the route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Family snowmobiling and mini snowmobile driving

• Adults drive snowmobiles
• Children ride in heated sled
• Guide leads the snowmobile tour
• Children drive mini snowmobiles

What’s included

• Snowmobile driving and safety instructions.
• 10–20 kilometers of riding (1h 15min–1h 30min driving time).
• heated, covered sled for children.
• mini snowmobile driving for kids under 50 kg at the resort.
• transfers from Rovaniemi city center or Santa Claus Village to Apukka Resort and back.
• full winter clothing (thermal overall, boots, socks, mittens).
• and a hot drink after the ride.

Times

• Every day 11:00 13:00 14:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 40

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 4 pickup points.

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Ages Adult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Apukka Adventures

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The experience

One minute you're standing in the lodge, and the next you're throttling across white forest with your child bundled behind you in a heated sled. That's the shift on this Rovaniemi snowmobiling tour at Apukka Resort: the adults get the engine, the kids get the comfort, and nobody's left behind. The ride covers 10 to 20 kilometers through Lapland's quiet wilderness, which takes about an hour and a quarter to an hour and a half depending on the snow and the pace. A professional guide leads the way, so you're not navigating. You're just riding.

The setup is straightforward: two adults share one snowmobile, and children travel in a covered, heated sled attached to the guide's machine. It sounds like the kids miss out, but they're actually warm and safe while you're out there in the cold doing the work. After the ride, the real moment happens: the children get their own turn on mini snowmobiles in a secure area back at the resort. There's a 50-kilogram weight limit, so it works for younger kids, and it's the part they'll probably talk about for weeks. The guide handles safety instructions before you leave, and the resort provides thermal overalls, boots, woolen socks, and mittens, so you don't show up underdressed and ruin the day.

Transfers are included if you need them, from Rovaniemi city center or Santa Claus Village out to Apukka Resort and back. You'll also get a hot drink at the end, which matters more than it sounds when you've been in the cold. The whole experience is built around families with younger children, not adrenaline seekers, so the pace is relaxed and the focus is on sharing something together rather than proving anything.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the age or weight limit for the mini snowmobiles?

Children must weigh no more than 50 kilograms to drive the mini snowmobiles at the resort.

Is the snowmobile driver's license required?

Yes, the snowmobile driver must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving license recognized in Finland.

What if I don't have winter clothing?

Winter gear is provided: thermal overall, thermal boots, woolen socks, and mittens.

Are infants allowed on the tour?

Infants can attend but must sit on an adult's lap during the ride.

Is the tour suitable for pregnant travelers?

No, the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.