Join this snowmobiling tour from Ivalo to Saariselkä ski resort and the breathtaking Kaunispää Fell in Finnish Lapland!
Ivalo is a cosy village situated in the Inari municipality in northern Finland. It is located within the Lapland region, approximately 300 km (186 miles) north of the Arctic Circle. On this snowmobiling trip from Ivalo, you'll travel to Saariselkä, a charming village and ski resort also located in Inari.
The snowmobiling excursion to Saariselkä begins at the starting point in Ivalo, or with pick-up from your listed accommodation in the village (please specify when booking). Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by your certified instructor and receive your snowmobiling equipment and thermal clothing. Each snowmobile can be shared between two participants, with one driver and one passenger, or you can drive the vehicle by yourself. No previous snowmobiling experience is needed; however, the route is lengthy and includes uphill sections, so it is best suited for sporty individuals.
After a quick safety briefing and driving instructions, you'll start snowmobiling to Saariselkä! You'll travel on a dedicated route through the snow-laded pine tree forest towards the Saariselkä fell area. Along the way, you'll be treated to mesmerising views of the Lappish winter landscapes. If you're lucky, you may even spot some local reindeer on the trail! You'll travel to the summit of Kaunispää Fell.
At 438 metres (1437 feet) above sea level, Kaunispää offers sweeping views of Lapland’s fells, forests, and the vast open tundra. When you reach the top, you'll admire the stunning panoramic views of the Arctic wilderness. Then, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch of salmon or reindeer soup, a hamburger with french fries, or a vegetarian option at Restaurant Huippu, located at the summit. Afterwards, you'll snowmobile back to the starting point in Ivalo and be transferred to your original pick-up point in the village.
Experience the pristine wilderness of Saariselkä and Kaunispää Fell on this snowmobiling tour from Ivalo!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Ivalo and embark on a snowmobiling tour to Saariselkä ski resort and Kaunispää Fell.
- Arrive at the starting point in Ivalo (or pick-up from your chosen location, please specify when booking)
- Meet the guide
- Receive snowmobiling equipment
- Safety briefing and driving instructions
- The snowmobiling adventure begins!
- Drive through the forest
- Travel to Saariselkä
- Arrive at the summit of Kaunispää Fell
- Enjoy lunch at Restaurant Huippu
- Snowmobile back to the starting point in Ivalo
- Return drive to the pick-up point in Ivalo (if specified)
Total driving distance: approximately 80 km / 50 mi
*The trip can vary between 4-6 hours depending on the weather conditions
Snowmobile drivers must be at least 15 years old and hold a valid car driver's license. Please bring a physical copy with you on the day of the activity. Children and those without a license can ride on the snowmobile as passengers.
Children must be at least 140 cm (4'6") tall to ride on the snowmobile as a passenger.
This tour is suitable for those with a good level of fitness, due to the long driving distance.
For this excursion, you can choose a 2 people/snowmobile option (one driver and one passenger) or a 1 person/snowmobile option (one participant drives solo on the snowmobile).
Pick-up is included from the following accommodations in Ivalo. Please specify your location when booking:
- Arctic River Resort
- Aurora Village
- Eräsoppi
- Guesthouse Husky
- Hotel Ivalo
- Hotel Kultahippu
- Ivalo River Camping
- Guide
- Transfers
- Snowmobiling equipment
- Thermal clothing
- Lunch at Restaurant Huippu
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter boots
- Woollen socks
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Driver's license