Full-Day Snowmobile Safari in Ylläs
Ride at full speed through frozen rivers, lakes, and swamps, and through the snowy forests of Finnish Lapland on an amazing snowmobile safari in Ylläs!
Practical information
If you are a fan of adrenaline-filled adventures, a nature lover, or simply someone who wants to spend a day having fun in the peaceful atmosphere of the Finnish Lapland wilderness, this incredible 6-hour snowmobile safari from Ylläs is perfect for you! Enjoy:
- 4 to 5 hours of snowmobile driving
- Beautiful Arctic landscapes (hills, forests, rivers, lakes, and swamps)
- Hot soup lunch
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 6.5 hours on this activity:
- Pick-up at your chosen meeting point in Ylläs
- 09:45 - Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructor
- Equipment distribution
- Safety briefing and snowmobile instruction
- 10:00 - Start of your approximately 4 to 5-hour snowmobile ride around Finnish Lapland!
- Lunch and hot drinks in the forest
- Stops to observe the landscapes and to rest
- Return to the meeting point
- Equipment return
- 16:00 (approximately) - Return to your accommodations and end of the activity
Activity requirements
If you don't use the transportation service, please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the starting time of the activity.
All snowmobile drivers must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver's license (B). Please remember to bring your driver's license with you for the activity.
Participants (including children) must be over 140 cm tall and be strong enough to hold on to the snowmobile to be able to participate.
A minimum of 2 paying adults is necessary to run this activity.
Snowmobile drivers are held liable for any damages caused to the vehicle. Personal self-liability is max. 990 €/person/snowmobile/case of accident. By purchasing a 20 € self-liability insurance before the start of the safari, you reduce the amount of self-liability down to max. 150 €/person/snowmobile/case of accident. Self-liability insurance is personal and valid for one snowmobile safari.
Special terms
Your instructor includes a free transportation service from the following spots in Ylläs. Please get in touch with your instructor once your booking is confirmed to set up a meeting time and place. If you miss the pick-up time, you will not receive a refund for the activity.
- Hotel Ylläsrinne reception
- Ylläsrinne guests
- Ylläs Lake Hotel reception
- Lake Hotel Guests
- In front of Lapland Hotels Saaga
- Lapland Hotels Äkäshotelli
- Lapland Hotels Ylläskaltio
- K-Market Jounin kauppa (big reindeer)
- Hotel Ylläshumina
If you have any dietary restrictions (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.), please let your instructor know in advance, so they can accommodate you.
The snowmobiles can accommodate up to 2 people, with one driver and one passenger. If your group includes an odd number of people, your instructor recommends purchasing the single-driver supplement, so you won't have to share the snowmobile with a stranger.
This activity is not recommended for disabled or pregnant women. If you have a fragile musculoskeletal system, you should also abstain from booking.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity depend on weather conditions. Due to unforeseen meteorological occurrences, your itinerary might be shorter or take a different path than usual for your safety.
Included
- Experienced and certified guide
- Snowmobile
- Helmet
- Thermal overalls
- Winter boots
- Woolen socks
- Woolen scarf
- Beanie
- Gloves
- Transportation to the meeting point (check special terms)
- Soup lunch with hot drinks
Excluded
- Food or drinks
- Personal expenses
Do not forget to bring
- Driver's license (only for drivers)
- Warm winter clothing (Thermal layers, wind and waterproof outerwear)
- Snow boots or comfortable winter shoes
- Hat
- Towel
- Scarf
- Snacks
- Water bottle
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Discover the wonderful thrill of riding through the snow at full speed and getting to know the diverse, snowy landscapes of Finnish Lapland on this amazing full-day snowmobile safari in Ylläs! Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and discover Ylläs' countryside with an expert who will guide you through every step, and serve a delicious lunch to warm you up. Known for its wonderful ski resort and its 719-metre-high fell, Ylläs is a beautiful, traditional Lappish village in northwestern Finland.
On the day of your snowmobile safari in Ylläs, you'll have the chance to be picked up in a few well-located spots around the village, or arrive at the Safartica headquarters at least 15 minutes before the starting time of your excursion. There, you'll meet your expert instructor, who will distribute the thermal suits, winter boots, woollen socks, scarves, beanies and gloves to keep you warm throughout the experience, as well as the helmets and snowmobiles (1 per 2 participants). Once you're all geared up, your instructor will give you a thorough safety briefing and a quick but intensive lesson on how to drive the snowmobile.
Once you feel prepared, it's time to ride! You'll spend around 4 to 5 hours riding on the snowmobile, going by small hills, rivers, lakes, and swamps, always following your expert instructor in order to stay safe and stay on the right path. At around midday, you'll take a break in the forest around Ylläs and eat a delicious soup lunch that will warm you up for the return ride. You'll finish the experience by returning to the meeting point and then to the city with unforgettable memories of a wonderful adventure in the Finnish Lapland Arctic wilderness.
Now, to drive a snowmobile, you need to be 18 years old and have a valid driver's license, which you need to bring on the experience. No previous experience is needed! To ride a snowmobile, whether as a driver or a passenger, you need to be at least 140cm in height. Other than that, all you need to do to embark on this wonderful adventure is bring warm winter clothing to wear under the suit your instructor will lend you, comfortable shoes, and anything else you might need (medication, snacks, etc.) to spend around 6 hours on this amazing snowmobile safari in Ylläs!
Don't miss out on an incredible opportunity to leave the city behind and immerse yourself in the stunning Arctic landscapes of Finnish Lapland with an expert who will make sure you stay safe and follow the right paths. Book your full-day snowmobile safari from Ylläs today!