10 Snowmobile Safaris in Saariselka Worth Booking

1.Snowmobile Ride with Hot Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 196 reviews · 2 hours · from $152Our pick

Start with hotel pickup, winter gear, a safety briefing, and simple driving lessons. Then follow your English-speaking Safartica guide through Saariselkä’s snowy forests and hills, stopping for hot berry juice, cookies, and photos. The pace suits beginners, with two people per snowmobile and warm overalls, boots, gloves, and helmets provided.

“It was an amazing experience, we enjoyed every minutes of this activity. And we would like to thank our amazing guides Mariana and David !”

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2.Northern Lights Hunt Snowmobile Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 5 hours · from $199

Drive a snowmobile through Inari’s silent forest at night, then stop at a tepee or hut for sausages, snacks, and hot drinks by the fire. Guides such as David, Sam, Marco, and Arvid are known for patient instruction and careful cold-weather checks. Aurora is possible but never guaranteed.

“I have no words! It was breathtaking. The guides were fantastic, so kind and attentive. We had sausages in an amazing place, but the most impressive was the magnificent red aurora we saw in the middle of the forest, thanks to them! I have no doubt I'll repeat the experience with them if I return to Saariselka!”

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3.Snowmobile Safari on Tundra with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 3 hours · from $175

You’ll learn to handle a Lynx snowmobile on marked tracks before riding through Finnish Lapland’s forests and open fields. The three-hour trip includes winter clothing, boots, hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a fire-hut stop with warm drinks and simple BBQ-style snacks. A valid driver’s license is required to drive.

“We had an amazing time! As the only two people on the tour, we enjoyed a private experience at a lower cost. We could really rev the engine and drive as fast as we pleased most of the time which made it even more enjoyable. Plus, the road was freshly flattened and we were the first to drive on it – a bonus! We had some extra time thanks to our speedy driving and we also managed to drive up the mountain. The sun was rising and the views were breathtaking. Overall, I highly recommend this tour!”

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4.Evening Snowmobile Tour with Fire & picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 127 reviews · 3 hours · from $183

Drive a heated, well-maintained snowmobile through Saariselkä’s snowy forests, swamps, and hills after dark. You’ll share one machine between two adults, stop at a fire for sausages, pastry, and hot drinks, and keep watch for the aurora. Warm clothing, guide, transfers, and about 1.5 to 2 hours of driving are included.

“The snowmobiles were super fun and easy to drive with great handbar heating. We got warm polar jumpsuits and gloves and tasty food by the fire in the kotta. The views were amazing, real arctic experience!”

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5.Snowmobile Safari on the Tundra

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $179

Set out from Saariselkä with a guide such as David or Yuri, learn to handle a modern Lynx Adventure ACE snowmobile, then ride through snowy forest and open tundra. You can drive or ride as a passenger, stop for photos, and warm up with barbecue food, coffee, tea, and other hot drinks.

“Very nice trip with small group. We had a great time! Our guide was helpful and patiënt. We got the chance to see beautiful places by snowmobile and felt safe all along”

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6.Full Day Adventure with Snowmobiles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 6 hours · from $289Top rated

Ride snowmobiles deep into Saariselkä’s frozen wilderness on a six-hour Safartica outing. You’ll follow long routes to remote Arctic scenery, stop for soup cooked over a campfire, and warm up with hot drinks. Guides such as Kaisa, David, Marianne, and Elias have led recent trips. Drivers need a valid B license and must be at least 18.

“Great trip! David was a wonderful guide, the route was beauiful and very long, almost 100km. This was, however, a trip for advanced drivers, a fact that should be mentioned more clearly in the online offer. We drove pretty fast which took some getting used to, but turned out to be a lot of fun. All in all a unique and wonderful experience!”

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7.Snowmobile Adventure for Adults

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $198

Spend three hours snowmobiling beyond Saariselkä’s busiest tracks with an English-speaking guide. You’ll receive warm clothing, a helmet, safety instruction, and a shared snowmobile for two. Guides such as David and Elias have led routes through quiet snowy scenery, with short stops for photos and hot drinks. Drivers must be 18 or older and carry a valid B license.

“Fantastic experience. Never driven a snowmobile before and loved it. Our guide was great and we barely noticed how cold it was. May have to do it again :)”

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8.Hunting Northern Lights by Snowmobiles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $202

Learn to drive a snowmobile, follow a guide into Saariselkä’s dark wilderness, and stop at a tepee or hut for a fire, hot drinks, barbecue snacks, and Aurora stories. The group is limited to 10, pickup is available, and the guide points out stars, local nature, and old Northern Lights mythology. The Aurora is never guaranteed.

“This was fabulous. There were 7 in the group. Such a personal experience. The two guides were such fun.”

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9.Ice Fishing Safari by Snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $235

Spend four hours riding a snowmobile or sleigh through snowy forests and open fells to a frozen lake near Saariselkä. Your English-speaking guide teaches ice drilling and fishing, then cooks a picnic lunch over a campfire. Guide Anni has led outings with warm gear, good equipment, and plenty of local stories.

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10.Scenic Snowmobile Safari in Saariselkä

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158

Safartica’s two-hour safari teaches you to drive a snowmobile before leading you across the snowy hills and fells around Saariselkä. You’ll stop for hot drinks, cookies, photos, and a quiet break. Guides such as Alban and Maristela have been praised for clear instruction and attentive support. Pickup may be available.

“Beautiful scenery and great experience. Highly recommended!! Long, great, safe, guided, thermals included.”

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