Family-Friendly Snowmobile Adventure
Experience highlight
Experience an exciting Arctic adventure in Lapland as friendly local guides lead you on a memorable snowmobile journey through beautiful snowy landscapes.
Experience overview
Location: Ylläs
Duration: 2 hours
December to March
Departure: 10:00, 11:00, & 14:30
Minimum age: 4 years old
Small group
Guided languages: English, French
Difficulty: Easy
Operated by our trusted local partner
Looking for the perfect winter activity in Ylläs for the whole family? This snowmobile safari is built around one simple idea: everyone leaves smiling. Children from age 4 travel safely and warmly in a guide-pulled sled while parents take the handlebars - no prior experience needed, no one left behind.
After a relaxed safety briefing on our private training track, the family sets off together through snow-covered forests, across frozen lakes and open Lappish marshlands. Your local guide sets the pace, keeps a close eye on the group and makes sure even the youngest adventurers feel confident and part of the action. Halfway through, everyone gathers for a hot drink and biscuits — usually the moment the kids start retelling their favourite parts of the ride.
A genuine small-group Arctic experience with a maximum of 10 adults and 8 children, led by a professional local guide who knows these trails like the back of their hand.
What is included
- Transfers, full winter clothing, safety & driving instruction, guided snowmobile safari (2 persons/snowmobile, children in the sled), hot drink, biscuits and professional local guide
What is not included
- TIP_OR_GRATUITY
Please note
Operated during winter season (snow and weather permitting). Minimum number of participants required for each safari is 2 full paying adults.
Snowmobile Safari Guidelines and Safety Information:
- The snowmobile driver must be at least 17 years old and hold a valid driving license recognised in Finland. Operating a motorised vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited by Finnish law.
- The safari includes third-party and comprehensive insurance with a maximum self-liability of € 990 in case of an accident. Please be aware that snowmobiling carries similar risks to driving any motor vehicle, and accidents may result in injury. The driver is responsible for any damage caused to the snowmobile.
- Two people typically share a snowmobile, with the option to switch drivers halfway through the tour. For exclusive use of a snowmobile, a single driving supplement is available on this tour.
- Children ride in a sledge during the safari. Children starting from 13 years old ride as passengers on a snowmobile and pay full adult price.
- Children under 13 years old sit in the sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile. If a child under 13 years old is taller than 140cm, the child may sit as a a passenger on the snowmobile if seats are available, subject to the guide’s final safety decision. In that case, an adult price will be charged abd the price difference must be paid at the office before departure.
- Not recommended for pregnant women, individuals with fragile musculoskeletal systems, or those with certain health conditions.
Pick-up and drop-off information
- Pick-up times may differ from the safari start time depending on your accommodation. Please check your ticket for the correct pick-up time. Pick-up and drop-off services are included in Ylläsjärvi and Äkäslompolo if not mentioned otherwise
- You can come to our Safari House also by your own car, by ski bus and by foot. Our address is Tirroniementie 2C, 95980 Ylläsjärvi.
Where is the meeting point
The meeting point for this experience is North Wind Lapland, Tirroniementie 2 C, 95980 YLLÄSJÄRVI, Lappi, FI.
This tour starts from our Safari Office located in the centre of village Ylläsjärvi. You can arrive at our Safari Office by foot, by skibus or by car. You can park your car in front of our Safari Office at Tirroniementie 2 C, 95980 YLLÄSJÄRVI Skibus stops in Eelin kauppa, 100 metres from our Safari Office. Arrive at least 15 min before the activity starts. Pick up your winter gear from our Safari Office. Wait until the tour begins.
Can I be picked up from my accommodation
Pickup is included in the tour price from the standard pickup locations listed below.
When booking, you can choose pickup or meet at the designated meeting point.
If your accommodation is not listed, enter its details during booking. The pickup request is subject to confirmation by the activity operator.
Any extra charge or meeting-point arrangement is stated in the pickup-location name when this information is available.
Hotel List
- Holiskontie / Made Basecamp
- Hotel Ylläsrinne, outside in front of the hotel reception
- Kuosto Cabin
- Lapland Hotel Ylläskaltio, outside in front of the hotel reception
- Lapland Hotel Äkäshotelli, outside in front of the hotel reception
- Lapland Hotels Ylläs Saaga, outside in front of the hotel reception
- Loimu Resort (walk to North Wind Lapland office, 200 meters from Loimu resort)
- Miilu Resort, outside behind the restaurant
- Äkäslompolo Jounin Kauppa (Big Reindeer)
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