Snowshoeing in the Arctic Circle Forest
Starting from 79,00 € / person
Available: January – March
Duration: 2 hours
Destination: Rovaniemi
Get up close and embrace the wonder of Lapland without the long transfers as we venture into the Arctic Circle Forest directly from our Safari Center in Rovaniemi. After receiving your thermal, winter gear and professional-grade snowshoes equipped with spikes, you’ll embark on this spectacular snowshoeing tour, during which you’ll be led through a picturesque landscape with an experienced guide that will tell you about the unique plants, animals and ecosystems that exist within the Lappish forests. If you’re lucky, you may even find tracks and trails made by local animals in Rovaniemi. Ideal for the nature-lover seeking calmness and tranquility, this 2-hour tour also provides you with trail refreshments, including warm berry juice and cookies. The pace of this tour is always determined by the group’s physical abilities and desires, with the possibility of booking a private tour for those seeking a more adventurous or relaxed experience. For those with younger children, a private booking is highly encouraged.
Please note: Thermal gear will be provided for the activity, but it is recommended to wear appropriate warm layers under. The activity may require some physical exertion and endurance. Children under 10 years old and guests with limited mobility or with underlying health issues are not encouraged to participate in this activity..
Pricing
- Adults: 79 € per person
- Children (10 – 14 yr.): 49 € per person
Includes
- Thermal clothing
- Professional-grade snowshoes equipped with spikes
- Warm, berry juice & cookies
- Guiding in English
Please note:
- Guests must be present at our Safari Center no later than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. During this 30-minute period, we provide you with your thermal clothing & instruct you in dressing procedure. In doing so, we ensure that you get to enjoy the maximum amount of time participating in the activity, itself.
- To request a private booking for this tour, please email us directly here. Please include the tour name, requested date of the tour, and the number of people in your booking (adults & children) in your message.
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Additional information for individual travelers
Find our full terms and conditions including cancellation policy here.
All tours listed are for a minimum of 2 persons paying a full (adult) price, unless mentioned otherwise.
PRICE INCLUDE
- The prices include all described activities, services and equipment.
- Some of the products include in winter season a thermal overall, boots, gloves and woolen socks, in snowmobile safaris also helmet and balaclava. This is mentioned in product info.
- Please note: in winter time you always need to have winter outfit for all programs.
GUIDANCE
- Guidance is in English, other languages are available on request basis with a possible supplement of 39 € per hour through Monday to Saturday and 55 € per hour on Sundays or bank holidays.
SNOWMOBILE TOURS:
- The driver of a snowmobile has to be at least 18 years old and hold a valid, class B driving license (car or van – check the acceptability of your license in comparison to Finnish standards).
- In accordance with Finnish traffic and motor vehicle laws, you must have your physical driver’s license with you in order to operate a snowmobile. If you do not have your driver’s license, you will not be able to drive during the tour and no refund can be offered.
- Please note that it is strictly prohibited to drive a snowmobile under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- The starting point for the safari is stated in the booking confirmation.
- The driver of the snowmobile is held liable for any damages caused to the snowmobile. The self liability is a flat rate of 900 € per driver per accident case. The self liability flat rate can be reduced to 200 € per driver per accident case by purchasing a self liability waiver from Wild Nordic for 20 € per person for the shorter (1-4 hour) safaris and for 30 € per person for the longer (5-8 hour) safaris.
- Teenagers must be at least 140cm to sit on a snowmobile paying adult price. Children will be sitting on a sleigh pulled by the guide snowmobile if the type of tour allows it.
- Sleigh rides are not recommended for children younger than 3 years old.
- Solo travellers or participants in group with odd numbers might have to share a snowmobile with someone from another party. If the traveler wish to not share a snowmobile, a single driver supplement can be purchased on spot (subject to availability).
NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS:
- Northern lights are a natural occurrence and we are unable to guarantee activity, vibrancy or the colour on the evening of the tour.
HIKING BASED ACTIVITIES:
- For hiking based activities a reasonable level of fitness is recommended.
ROVANIEMI
- All safaris start and end at Wild Nordic Safari Center office (Joulupukintie 1) located next to Santa Claus Village. The starting point and time for the safari is stated in the booking confirmation.
- Most of the tours include a transfer from the meeting points in the central area of Rovaniemi. Customers shall wait for their pick-up at the given meeting time and point notified by Wild Nordic. All the pick-up times are subject to a 10-minute difference depending on the other participants joining the tours.
- For the tours ending at the Wild Nordic Safari Center, located next to the Santa Claus Village, you can always skip the return transfer if you wish to visit Santa Claus.
LEVI
- All safaris start and end at in the centre of Levi at the given meeting point of the tour. The starting point and time for the safari is stated in the booking confirmation.
If you have additional questions, please check our FAQ page – it gives a quick overview about the questions we are asked most frequently. If you can’t find your answer there, feel free to contact us!
The operator reserves the right to make alterations to the programs, price, duration or form of transportation without prior warning. This is also applied to changes in programs due to weather conditions.
Tour Pick-up Information & Locations
Please come to the meeting point 5 minutes before the given meeting time.
Pickup schedule:
- Wild Nordic Safari Center, Joulupukintie 1
- Invisible Forest Lodge
- Santasport, Hiihtomajantie 2
- Sky Ounasvaara Hotel, Juhanuskalliontie
- Ounasvaara Chalets, Antinmukka 4
- Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, Tarvantie 3
- City Center: Wild Nordic Rovaniemi Pick Up Point – Valtakatu 35, 96200 on the sidewalk along Valtakatu street, there will be Wild Nordic sign
PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE LOCATION YOU SELECTED WHILE BOOKING.
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