Outdoor Activities

Rovaniemi: Guided Snowmobile Safari

Name: Rovaniemi: Guided Snowmobile Safari
Start: 2026-01-29T15:00:00
End: 2026-01-29T17:00:00
Location: Rovaniemi

Snowmobiles racing through snowy forest in Rovaniemi, Finland.

Reindeers harnessed at a snowy reindeer farm in Lapland.

Woman interacting with a husky in snowy Rovaniemi forest during sledding experience.

Frozen lake surrounded by snow-covered trees in Rovaniemi, Finland.

Duration

2 hr

Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Enjoy return transfers from Rovaniemi city center, Santa Claus Village, and Ounasvaara, plus full winter gear and a guided snowmobile safari with safety briefing included.

Spend one full hour driving a snowmobile through Lapland’s snowy forests, led by an expert guide who sets the pace and shares essential riding tips.

The total program runs 2–3 hours, allowing time for hotel pick-ups, proper winter outfitting, and smooth transfers to and from the snowmobile site.

It's designed for first-timers and short-stay travelers, with hands-on riding time on snowmobile and minimal planning on your part.

Fun fact: Rovaniemi sits right on the Arctic Circle, where snowmobile routes often follow frozen rivers once used as winter highways by locals.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Warm overalls, boots, woollen socks, balaclavas, and mittens

Insurance

1-hour guided snowmobile safari

Helmet for snowmobiling

Meals

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Dash through Rovaniemi’s snowy forests on a guided snowmobile safari, with hotel pickup and full winter gear included.

Getting started

The safari begins with pickup from your Rovaniemi city center hotel, Ounasvaara, or Santa Claus Village. After a quick transfer to the safari house, you’ll receive a safety briefing and get fitted with thermal overalls, boots, and a helmet before heading out.

What to expect

This guided outdoor activity lets you experience the Arctic landscape up close, combining the thrill of snowmobiling with the tranquility of Lapland’s winter wilderness. The program lasts 2–3 hours, with 1 hour dedicated to snowmobile driving.

What to bring

Bring casual winter clothing and a winter hat; all other necessary winter gear (thermal overall, boots, woollen socks, balaclavas, gloves or mittens, and helmet) is provided.

Bring a valid driver’s license if you intend to drive a snowmobile.

What’s not allowed

Only guests aged 18 and above with a valid driver’s license may operate a snowmobile.

Children may not ride as a snowmobile passenger unless they are tall and strong enough to reach the handles and treads and hold on securely; otherwise, they must travel in a sledge pulled by the guide’s snowmobile.

Personal jackets and shoes are not permitted during the excursion and must be left at the safari house.

Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited during the activity.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

The total program duration is 2–3 hours, including 1 hour of actual snowmobile driving.

Pick-ups start 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Daily departures require a minimum of 2 adults (2 persons per snowmobile).

Private excursions are available for groups of 8 or more; contact the provider for details.

The self-liability for snowmobile damage is a maximum of €1,500, reducible to €350 with an optional €20 waiver.

The experience operates from December to March and is subject to weather and snow conditions.

The experience is suitable for first-time riders and includes a safety briefing before departure.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.