Head farther into Finnish Lapland on a full-day snowmobile safari from Rovaniemi. Explore taiga forests and frozen landscapes in a small, adults-only group, with long-distance riding and stops to enjoy the scenery. Warm up over a campfire lunch before continuing your adventure. Allow approximately seven hours, including transfers.

Full Day Snowmobile Ride in Rovaniemi

Why We choose this partner and Activity

We’ve chosen this partner for their small groups and full-day, adults-only safari. The longer route takes you farther from the city to explore forest trails and open winter landscapes around Rovaniemi. For those who enjoy riding, we feel the time on the trails and the adventure itself offer good value, with a campfire lunch adding a welcome break along the way.

Full-Day Snowmobile Ride

Venture beyond the regular tourist routes on a full-day snowmobile adventure through Finnish Lapland. Ride through taiga forests and frozen landscapes around Rovaniemi, following a route adapted to the group’s riding skills and the day’s weather conditions.

This tour focuses on long-distance riding, with several stops to enjoy the quiet surroundings and take photographs. A professional Arctic guide leads the way, adjusting the route and pace to the conditions.

Midway through the journey, stop for lunch around a traditional Finnish campfire. Your guide will show you how to light a fire using dry birch bark and flint and steel. Warm up, enjoy your meal and prepare for the afternoon’s ride.

This is an adults-only experience. We recommend single driving so you can enjoy the full ride at the controls of your own snowmobile.

Before the Ride

We’ll lend you thermal overalls, winter boots, gloves, a helmet and a balaclava for the safari. Your guide will explain how to operate the snowmobile and provide driving and safety instructions before departure.

On the Trail

  • Total duration: approximately 7 hours, including transfers to and from the starting point.
  • Time outdoors: approximately 5½–6 hours, including riding and breaks.
  • Standard arrangement: two adults share one snowmobile.
  • Single driving: recommended for this longer safari, available for an additional €85 per person.
  • Solo travellers can join under the same sharing or single-driving conditions.
  • The route is adapted to the group’s riding skills, weather and trail conditions.

Participation Requirements

  • Adults only. Drivers must be at least 18 years old.
  • Drivers must hold a valid A1, T, A or B category driving licence accepted in Finland, according to the operator’s requirements.
  • Bring your physical driving licence on the day.
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.
  • The experience requires endurance and involves extended time outdoors in winter conditions.
  • The operator does not recommend this tour for participants with heart conditions or other serious medical conditions. Please discuss suitability before booking.

What to Bring

  • Your valid physical driving licence
  • A bottle of water
  • Warm base layers and suitable winter clothing to wear beneath the provided equipment

Damage Liability

  • Drivers are responsible for damage caused to their snowmobile.
  • The operator states a flat-rate liability of €1,000 per person in the event of an accident.

What’s Included

  • Activity: a guided full-day snowmobile safari.
  • Snowmobile: shared use, with two adults per machine.
  • Guiding: a professional Arctic guide throughout the safari.
  • Winter equipment: thermal overalls, boots, gloves, helmet and balaclava.
  • Food and drinks: campfire lunch and warm drinks.
  • Instructions: snowmobile driving and safety briefing.
  • Transfers: hotel pick-up and drop-off outside the city centre, subject to the pick-up area and surcharges listed under Transfers.

Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Optional single-driving supplement: €85 per person
  • Transfer surcharges where applicable

Cancellation Policy

  • 1 day or less before the activity: a cancellation fee of 100% of the booking price applies.
  • More than 1 day and up to 7 days before the activity: a cancellation fee of 50% applies.
  • More than 7 days and up to 365 days before the activity: a cancellation fee of 10% applies.

Pick-up & Meeting Arrangements

  • The safari starting point is stated in your booking confirmation.
  • Your exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email.
  • Pick-ups may take place 10–60 minutes before the activity, depending on your location.
  • For city-centre accommodation, follow the office meeting instructions in your booking confirmation.
  • Accommodation 10 km or more from the city centre is subject to a transfer surcharge.

Listed Pick-up Locations

  • Aava Glass Igloos / ALVA Resort
  • Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
  • Aurora Hill Resort / Lapland Winter Park Resort + Experiences
  • Glass Resort
  • Invisible Forest Lodge
  • Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
  • Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
  • Napapiirin Saarituvat
  • Ounasvaaran Lakituvat Chalets Meeting Point
  • Postmaster Hotel
  • Santa Claus Holiday Village Reception
  • Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle
  • Skyview Igloo Resort / Lapland Glow Chalets

Locations with Stated Transfer Fees

  • Apukka Resort: €40 one way — contact us to arrange.
  • Arctic SnowHotel: €60 one way — contact us to arrange.
  • Vaattunki Wilderness Resort: €40 one way — contact us to arrange.
  • Silver Birch Resort: an additional fee applies — contact us for pricing.

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