Snowmobile Excursion to the SnowVillage from Ylläsjärvi
Discover a unique winter wonder and enjoy a fast-paced, adrenaline-filled adventure on this fun snowmobile excursion to the SnowVillage from Ylläsjärvi!
Practical information
Spend 60 to 90 minutes in one of Finland's more unique and interesting attractions, and get there in a fun way that will take you through amazing Arctic landscapes on this amazing SnowVillage Visit by Snowmobile from Ylläsjärvi!
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 3.5 hours on this activity:
- Pick-up at your accommodations in Ylläsjärvi or Äkäslompolo if you're in a big group
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructor
- Safety and activity briefing
- Equipment distribution
- Snowmobiling instructions
- Start of your 3-hour (approximately 20km) snowmobiling excursion from Ylläsjärvi
- 60 to 90-minute visit to the SnowVillage
- Return to the meeting point
- Equipment return
- Drop-off at your accommodations and end of activity
Activity requirements
Please arrive at the meeting point or the pick-up point for the excursion at least 20 minutes before the set time.
A minimum of 2 paying adults is required to run this activity.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
The snowmobile driver must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving license recognized in Finland. Operating a motorized vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited by Finnish law.
Children under 140 cm tall must ride in a sledge during the safari. Children over 140 cm tall may ride as passengers on a snowmobile if seats are available, subject to the guide’s final safety decision. If a child over 140 cm wishes to ride as a passenger, an adult price will be charged, and the booking must be made as an adult.
Special terms
Two people typically share a snowmobile, with the option to switch drivers halfway through the tour. However, if you want to drive your snowmobile alone, you can choose a single driver ticket.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant women, individuals with fragile musculoskeletal systems, or those with certain health conditions.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent. If there is a cancellation due to the weather, your instructor will try to reschedule the activity, or, if this is not a feasible option for you, give you a full refund.
Your instructor offers free transportation service to and from the activity meeting point. You can be picked up from Ylläsjärvi, or, for bigger groups and on request, in Äkäslompolo. Please contact your instructor once the activity is confirmed to arrange a pickup time and location.
If you wish to arrive at the meeting on your own, you may do so in your own car, by skibus, or on foot. You can park at the North Wind Lapland office.
Spoken languages:
English, FinnishIncluded
- Experienced and certified guide
- Snowmobile (1 per 2 people)
- Transportation to and from the meeting point (check special terms)
- Winter clothing (Thermal jacket and trousers, balaclava, mittens, and winter boots)
- Fuel
- Visit to the SnowVillage
Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks
Do not forget to bring
- Warm winter clothing (Thermal layers, wind and waterproof outerwear)
- Snow boots or comfortable winter shoes
- Sunglasses
- Bottle of water
- Snacks
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Don't miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure as you ride at full speed over the snowy landscapes of the Arctic and visit the site of interesting, handmade ice sculptures on this wonderful snowmobile excursion to the SnowVillage from Ylläsjärvi! The SnowVillage is a 2-hectare complex where, every year, locals use more than 300.000 kilograms of natural ice to construct sculptures and a standing structure for visitors to wonder at. Located only 15 kilometers from Ylläsjärvi, a small and picturesque town, the SnowVillage is an amazing attraction for both locals and international visitors.
On the day of your snowmobile excursion to the Snow Village from Ylläsjärvi, you'll have the option to be picked up from your accommodations in Ylläsjärvi or, if you are in a big group, as far as Äkäslompolo. If you are staying further away and have your own car or wish to arrive by bus or on foot, you can do so as well. Your group will arrive at the North Wind Lapland headquarters, meet the expert instructor who will lead the activity, receive the winter clothing and any other equipment necessary to ride a snowmobile, and learn how to use the vehicle in the snow.
Once you're prepared, it's time to go! You'll ride your snowmobile from Ylläsjärviover to the SnowVillage through an Arctic forest and across a frozen lake. When you arrive, you'll get the chance to visit around this amazing place for 60 to 90 minutes, before returning to the meeting point for the end of the experience.
All you have to do is bring warm clothing, thermal underwear and socks, a hat, sunglasses, a water bottle, and anything else you might need (medication, snacks, etc.) to spend around 3 hours on this incredible snowmobile excursion to the Snow Village from Ylläsjärvi.
Follow an expert instructor into a world of snow, pine forests, frozen lakes, and life-size icy sculptures. Book your snowmobile excursion to the Snow Village from Ylläsjärvi today!