Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Set out on an incredible adventure and discover the Aurora Borealis via snowmobile on this guided, 3-hour safari from Ylläs. Welcoming ages 4 and up!
Ylläs is a popular winter and summer resort area in Finnish Lapland, situated in northern Finland. Known for its stunning natural beauty, Ylläs offers visitors a wide range of outdoor activities and experiences. Since it is located within the Arctic Circle, this region is the perfect place to view the breathtaking natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights. What better way to do so than on a thrilling snowmobiling excursion?
Your adventure begins after being picked up at one of the listed locations or by meeting onsite (please specify when booking). Upon arrival, you and your group (a maximum of 20 participants) will be greeted by your experienced guide. Once you've put on your winter gear, including thermal overalls, boots, wool socks, a wool scarf, and gloves, you'll receive a safety briefing as well as an introduction to snowmobiling. Please note that this activity includes 2 people per snowmobile, a single-driver supplement is available. In addition, all children aged 4-12 will be pulled on a sledge behind the guide's snowmobile.
With your helmet on, you'll set out into Finland's winter wonderland in search of the breathtaking Aurora Borealis! In total, this Aurora snowmobiling safari covers a distance of 15 km (9.3 miles). Traversing the stunning landscapes of Ylläs, you'll arrive at a Lappish teepee situated near a small lake. There, you'll be treated to warm drinks around a cosy campfire. Sit back and relax while your guide shares fascinating stories about the Northern Lights. Don't forget your camera for amazing photo opportunities! At the end of the safari, you'll return to the original departure point with memories that will last a lifetime.
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind Aurora snowmobiling safari from Ylläs and book your next adventure in Finland today!
Transfers are offered from the following locations, please specify when booking:
- Ylläs Lake Hotel (at the reception area)
- Lapland Hotels Saaga (at the reception area)
Course of events
* Participants can choose between transfers from selected locations or meeting at the departure point (Hotel Ylläsrinne), please specify when booking
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure time
- Pick-up
- Meet your experienced guide
- Transfer to the departure point
- Put on your winter gear (thermal overalls, boots, wool socks, hat, scarf, and gloves)
- Safety briefing and introduction to snowmobiling
- The adventure begins!
- Warm beverage in a Lappish teepee
- Return to the original departure point
- Transfer
Activity requirements
Please be advised that children aged 4-12 are seated in a sledge behind the guide’s snowmobile. If the child is 13 or 14 years old and measures less than 140 cm (4'5") and is not capable of sitting safely on the snowmobile, s/he will be seated in the sledge.
We highly recommend that a parent or guardian sit with small children in the sledge for the child’s comfort and safety. If a child over 140 cm (4'5") wishes to sit in a snowmobile as a passenger, a full adult price will be charged (according to availability).
Special terms
Since the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence is never guaranteed.
Each person driving a snowmobile must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving license (B). Please remember to take your driver's license with you.
In addition, there are 2 persons per snowmobile.
Please note that the snowmobile driver is held liable for any damages caused to the vehicle. Personal self-liability is max. 900 €/person/snowmobile/case of accident. By purchasing a 15 € self-liability insurance before the start of the safari, you reduce the amount of self-liability down to the max. 150 €/person/snowmobile/case of accident. Self-liability insurance is personal and valid in one snowmobile safari.
- Guide
- Warm drinks
- Transfer from listed meeting points
- Thermal overalls
- Winter boots
- Wool socks
- Wool scarf
- Hat
- Gloves
- Helmet
- Transfer outside of listed meeting points
- Warm layers of clothing
- Camera
