Overview:
Are the short tours in Lapland already familiar to you? Are you hungry for new experiences and long safari days in amazing mountain landscapes? This is the program for you! The first 2-day snowmobile safari will take you to the border area with Sweden and Norway, to Kilpisjärvi mountain village, where the local people gather in spring time to enjoy the magnificent fell scenery under the sun. The weather can be quite warm and yet the snow conditions are perfect. In Kilpisjärvi you’ll change vehicles and roam around majestic fell and mountain sceneries high over the treeline with your own husky team for two days. Return the last day on snowmobiles over 200km along the Victoria Trail, following the border river between Finland and Sweden, back to Muonio. There is no better way to enjoy the long spring days!
Holiday price is from £ 4,145 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard double/twin room.
Please note that for this trip acommodation in a single room is not possible.
Please note that this tour runs with maximum 6 persons.
2022 Departure Dates: please enquire
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Finland
Arrival at Kittilä airport, transfer to Muonio. Welcome dinner and overnight in shared accommodation with shared facilities.
Day 2: Snowmobile Safari to Galdotieva
After breakfast you‘ll get the necessary safari equipment. Safety instructions will be given to you by your guide, and then you are ready to start the engine of your snowmobile (1 person/snowmobile) and head north. Today you'll be driving 110 km, and on the way we‘ll stop for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon we arrive at Galdotieva Fell Camp, close to the Norwegian border. Dinner in the restaurant and overnight stay in cosy log cabins or apartments for 4-6 people with a shower, wc and sauna.
Day 3: Snowmobile Safari to Kilpisjärvi
After breakfast the safari continues, and today the guide leads you through the open mountain area in a treeless fell landscape. Picnic lunch on the way. After a distance of about 150 km, we arrive in the village of Kilpisjärvi, which is situated right on the border with Sweden and Norway and surrounded by majestic mountains. Lakeside sauna, dinner and overnight stay in apartments for 4-6 people with a shower and wc in Kilpisjärvi.
Day 4: Husky Safari to the Fells
After breakfast you‘ll start a completely different safari by meeting the dogs who will be pulling you for the next two days. You‘ll also meet your husky guide, who will explain to you how to handle the sled. Everyone drives their own husky team of 4-5 dogs. The departure is noisy as the dogs can hardly wait to run, but after that you can only hear their paws on the snow whilst you admire the scenery, with the Finnish rolling hills and the Swedish and Norwegian mountains in the background. Picnic lunch prepared by an open fire. Driving distance will be about 30-40 km. Dinner and overnight stay in a tent.
Day 5: Husky Safari to Kilpisjärvi
The husky safari continues in the morning. Driving distance is again 30-40 km of breathtaking wilderness after which you‘ll arrive back to Kilpisjärvi. Picknic lunch during the safari. Then it‘s time to say goodbye to your husky team until the next time…Sauna, dinner and overnight in cabins for 4-6 persons with shower and wc in Kilpisjärvi.
Day 6: Snowmobile Safari to Harriniva
Have a hearthy breakfast as this will be a long drive! You‘ll drive over 200 km along the Victoria Trail along the Swedish border to get to Harriniva. Lunch en route. After the arrival back to Muonio dinner and overnight in our cosy safari cabins for 4-6 persons with shower and wc.
Day 7: Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Kittilä airport.
Day 5: Husky Safari back to Kilpisjärvi
The husky safari continues in the morning. Driving distance is again 30-40 km of breathtaking wilderness, after which you‘ll arrive back to Kilpisjärvi. Picnic lunch during the safari. Then it‘s time to say goodbye to your husky team, however you can then enjoy your sauna, dinner, and overnight stay in cabins for 4-6 people with a shower and wc in Kilpisjärvi.
Day 6: Snowmobile Safari to Harriniva
Have a hearty breakfast as this will be a long drive! You’ll drive over 200km on the Victoria Trail along the Swedish border to get to Harriniva. Lunch on the way. Return to Harriniva in the afternoon. Go through your safari memories together once more during a delicious farewell dinner with Lappish specialities. Overnight in shared accommodation with shared facilities.
Day 7: Farewell Finnish Lapland
Breakfast and transfer to Kittilä airport.
Package Includes:
- Flights from London Heathrow to Kittilä. (Other UK airports can be arranged upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 23 kg)
- All transfers mentioned (airport transfers for scheduled domestic flights only)
- Full board
- All necessary equipment, (warm jacket & trousers, boots, socks, mittens, hat, gloves, balaclava and helmet)
- English speaking wilderness guide
- All safaris mentioned
- 1 person per snowmobile
- 1 person per husky team
- Accommodation according to the itinerary
- Insurance for the snowmobile with own liability of max. 800 € per snowmobile
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
Important information about the safari programmes:
The driver of the snowmobile must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driving licence (for vehicles with at least 125 cc). A credit card number with signature has to be left as guarantee in the reception before starting the safari. On this safari we use snowmobiles with 600 cc. This safari is not suitable for children.
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Will I see the Northern Lights?
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Iceland:
The Northern Lights are in the Northern sky from September through April but are only visible when the sky is clear and free of clouds. Like many of natures wonders, it’s ephemeral – they may be visible, they may appear for a bit and then be gone. But it’s worth it to be patient. Because they’re a winter event, you need to be prepared to wait outside, while looking for them. It’s best to dress very warmly, in layers, with good footwear, gloves, hats and whatever else will make you comfortable while you await this truly amazing event. The Northern Lights can be pretty spectacular, and for the best photos we recommend using a tripod. Much of Iceland offers a very a good chance to see the Northern Lights when conditions are right. Remember – the Northern Lights are natural phenomena, not guaranteed, but appreciated all the more for their elusive qualities.
Norway:
Northern Norway is one of the world's best places to experience the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). In Northern Norway, Northern Lights occur in up to 90% of every clear night in the period from late September to late March. Most Northern Lights occur in the time span from 6pm to slightly after midnight, with an absolute peak at around 10-11pm.
In Norway, the area north of the Arctic Circle is prime aurora territory. The various destinations in the High North have a distinct personality, and are well worth exploring. Major places in Northern Norway are Tromsø, Kirkenes, Alta, Bodø, Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands and Svalbard.
Finland:
The best place to see the Northern Lights in Finland is in the Northern Lapland region, which is almost entirely located within the realm of the Arctic Circle. During the dark winter months here, when the sun rarely peaks its head over the horizon, you can expect to see the Finland Northern Lights with regularity, and other peak seasons include February through March and September through October. The most common colours of the Northern Lights are greenish-yellow and red.
The Finnish term for the Northern Lights, Revontulet, meaning fox fire, comes from an old tale where the fox was believed to swish its bushy tail on the snowy fell landscapes, throwing sparks into the air.
As mentioned, Lapland is the best place to see the Finland Aurora Borealis, with the Kilpisjarvi area offering the most abundant opportunities. The best time of the day to see the Finland Northern Lights is between 9 pm and 11:30 pm, though they are certainly not restricted to this time frame.
Sweden:
In Northern Sweden, the Northern Lights usually occur during the winter months through late March or early April, but they can be spotted as early as September in the Northernmost parts. Your best chance of catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights is on cold winter nights when the sky is clear and cloudless. You need to be away from city lights, which dilute the effects of these natural phenomena, so head out into the countryside. On clear nights, the Northern Lights can be visible from most locations in Swedish Lapland, occurring between 6 pm to and 2 am, with the strongest shows happening between 10 pm and 11 pm. For those willing to brave the cold on winter nights, here are some of the best locations in Swedish Lapland for viewing these phenomena:
Abisko National Park
Abisko National Park, a couple of kilometers north of Kiruna, is a prime location for viewing the Northen Lights. The scientifically proven “blue hole” — a patch of sky over the Torneträsk lake that usually remains clear despite overcast weather in surrounding areas — gives Abisko its own micro-climate, which is suitable for catching the lights.
Jukkasjärvi and the Torne Valley
Not only does the village of Jukkasjärvi (population roughly 541) boast the world’s first ice hotel (rebuilt ever year from Torne River ice), it’s also one of the best regions to view the Northern Lights. ICEHOTEL organizes guided tours for guests which takes the to the Esrange Space Center located 30 minutes from Kiruna. You can dine at a wilderness camp and get the chance to scan the Arctic winter sky for aurora borealis.
Other regions in Swedish Lapland
As mentioned earlier, if weather conditions are just right (clear, dark, cold, and cloudless), you might catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights from any location within subarctic and arctic Sweden — even close to larger towns such as Luleå, Jokkmokk, Arvidsjaur, and Gällivare.
Greenland:
The northern lights - or Aurora Borealis as it is officially known - actually occur all year round, but cannot be seen during the summer months in Greenland due to the midnight sun. The phenomenon is often seen around midnight and is best experienced on a dark, clear night in the period from September to the beginning of April. If you are travelling during this period, you can see the Northern Lights from anywhere in the country, whilst in South Greenland the northern lights can be seen from as early as the end of August.