Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Excursion from Ylläsjärvi

You should plan to spend around 5.5 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
• Snowmobile instruction
• Start of your 5-hour snowmobile and ice fishing excursion from Ylläsjärvi
• Ride the snowmobile
• Reach the ice fishing spot
• Learn how to ice fish, drill your hole in the ice, and set your rod
• Take a break for a hot drink and biscuits
• Return to the meeting point in your snowmobile
• Equipment return
• Drop-off at your accommodations and end of activity

Please arrive at the meeting point or the pick-up point for the excursion at least 20 minutes before the set time.

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.

A minimum of 2 paying adults is required to run this activity.

Children have to 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.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Being in good physical condition is required to take part in this activity.

This activity is not recommended or pregnant women, individuals with fragile musculoskeletal systems.

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.