The 11 Best Snowmobile Safaris in Saariselkä

1.Snowmobile Ride with Hot Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 196 reviews · 2 hours · from $152Our pick

From hotel pickup in Saariselkä, you’ll gear up, learn snowmobile basics, and follow an English-speaking guide through snowy forests and open countryside. The two-hour ride includes warm clothing, a helmet, photo stops, and hot drinks such as berry juice. David, Marianne, Kaisa, and other Safartica guides have earned praise for clear instruction and patient support.

“This experience was amazing ! The view in the forest while driving was so beautiful ! Thank you to our guide !”

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2.Northern Lights Hunt Snowmobile Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 5 hours · from $199

You’ll learn to drive a snowmobile on practice tracks, then follow your English-speaking guide into the dark Lapland forest. At a tepee or hut, warm up beside a fire with sausages, snacks, and hot drinks before watching for the Aurora. Guides such as David, Marco, and Markus are known for careful support.

“all ok. big group so little unorganised at start. but guide was good stopped fir 3 northen light spots”

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3.Snowmobile Safari on Tundra with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 3 hours · from $175

Set out from Saariselkä, Ivalo, or Kakslauttanen with an English-speaking guide such as Marko, Fabian, or Tommi. Learn to handle a Lynx snowmobile on marked tracks, ride through snowy woods and open fields, and stop at a forest hut for fire-cooked snacks and hot drinks. Shared driving is standard, with solo driving available for an extra fee.

“Our guide Marko was such a nice guy as a guide. he was very friendly, always asking if everything was okay. It was totally worth the money compared to what we have experienced. totally recommended!”

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4.Evening Snowmobile Tour with Fire & picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 127 reviews · 3 hours · from $183

You’ll ride a well-kept snowmobile through Saariselkä’s Arctic forests, swamps, and hills after dark, with warm clothing, a guide, and about 1.5 to 2 hours of driving. A fire stop brings grilled sausages, pastry, and hot drinks. Aurora sightings are possible, not promised.

“Activités bien mais par rapport au prix je trouve ça chère, après il y avait un très bon guide, sympa et plein d’anecdote ! Mais au vu du prix la prestation je suis quand même déçu ..”

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5.Snowmobile Safari, Meet and Feed Reindeers with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 3h 15m · from $210

Spend 195 minutes learning to drive a snowmobile across frozen Ivalo River and Lake Inari, then visit Tina and Tapio’s island home. Feed reindeer, hear about life in Lapland, and eat homemade fish or reindeer dishes in a warm teepee. Small groups, local guides such as Piia and Bea, and winter gear are included.

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6.Snowmobile Safari on the Tundra

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $179

Ride a Lynx Adventure ACE snowmobile from Saariselka into snowy forests and open tundra with a guide such as David or Yuri. Learn on marked tracks, stop for hot drinks and a barbecue snack, and switch between driver and passenger roles. Groups are limited to 10, with pickup and gear included.

“Very good service and interesting. We book 2 unit mobile Safari for 2pm session . Unfortunately, while the time we travelling from Norway to Northern light hotel we caught into an road accident. Our itinerary all delayed. The time we reach the hotel it was 5pm. And we call up the operator to ask whether they still allowed us for the activity. The service provider do us a favour and allow us for the activity although they are off work.”

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7.Full Day Adventure with Snowmobiles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 6 hours · from $289Top rated

Spend six hours riding snowmobiles through Saariselkä’s frozen wilderness with an English-speaking guide. You’ll follow longer routes to remote natural sights, stop for soup and hot drinks by a campfire, and ride two people per snowmobile. A driving license is required for drivers aged 18 and up.

“Great trip! David was a wonderful guide, the route was beauiful and very long, almost 100km. This was, however, a trip for advanced drivers, a fact that should be mentioned more clearly in the online offer. We drove pretty fast which took some getting used to, but turned out to be a lot of fun. All in all a unique and wonderful experience!”

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8.Snowmobile Adventure for Adults

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $198

Drive a snowmobile through quieter Saariselkä tracks on this three-hour adults-only adventure. You receive warm clothing, a helmet, safety instruction, hot drinks, and transport. Two people share each machine, though solo-driver supplements are recommended for odd-numbered groups.

“Fantastic experience. Never driven a snowmobile before and loved it. Our guide was great and we barely noticed how cold it was. May have to do it again :)”

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9.Hunting Northern Lights by Snowmobiles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $202

Drive a snowmobile through Saariselkä’s dark Arctic wilderness to a remote tepee or hut. Your guide teaches the basics, builds a fire, serves hot drinks and barbecue snacks, and explains Aurora lore. The small group holds up to 10 people, with pickup available.

“We had a very nice time even though we didn’t see any northern lights. Everything was well organised (equipment, food etc) and our guide was very pro.”

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10.Ice Fishing Safari by Snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $235

Meet guide Anni and the Lapponia Tours team at their safari house, gear up in warm thermal clothing, then ride a snowmobile or sleigh through snowy forests and open fells to a wilderness lake. Learn ice-fishing skills, enjoy a campfire lunch, and possibly cook your catch.

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11.Scenic Snowmobile Safari in Saariselkä

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158

Learn to handle a snowmobile, then follow your guide over the snowy hills and fells around Saariselkä. The two-hour safari includes warm clothing, a stop for hot drinks and cookies, photo time, and return to Safartica Saariselkä. Guides such as Alban and Maristela are praised for careful instruction.

“We both absolutely loved the snowmobiling. Alban was a brilliant guide too. We can’t wait to come back and do it again!”

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