Winter & Spring Experiences

Nordic Safaris' has activities all year round in Sea Lapland. Our nature guides take care of the activities so that you get the most out of this place and the diverse nature of the area. If you want to go out on your own, you can also rent snowshoes and skis.

The best time for winter activities is January-April.

Winter programs

Koskenlasku
Snowmobile safari into the wilderness

The safariroute runs along traditional forest tracks, winter roads, and frozen rivers in wilderness in two country – Finland and Sweden.

Key information
  • Tour Duration: two hours
  • Group size: minimum two person
  • Price: 168 € /person and two person per snowmobile, children 4-12 year with parents price 68 € (in a sleigh)
  • Supplement: 108 € / person when driving one person per snowmobile
  • Destination(s): Finland / Sweden

Season from 15th of December (weather permitting) to end of March

Snowmobile
Introduction to Snowmobiling

Learn the local way of getting around on snow with beginner-friendly snowmobiles Would you like to try snowmobiling for the first time, but are not sure if you are up to it? Then this is the safari for you! During this Safari your guide will teach you on how to handle the snowmobile and you will make a short drive to get used to the machine.

Key information
  • Tour Duration: one hour
  • Group size: minimum four person
  • Price: 108 € / person

Season from 15th of December (weather permitting) to end of March

Husky Ride
Husky-dog sledge ride - visit to the husky farm

We drive by car to a local husky farm where local husky musher tells you about his dogs, their nature and their training program. Experience a quick thrilling ride in a sled pulled by a team of huskies - two km ride in sleigh.

Key information
  • Tour Duration: 4 hours program
  • Group size: minimum six person
  • Price: 190 - 220 € / person (including juice and snacks )

Season from 20th of December (weather permitting) to end of March

Reindeer Ride
Ride the Reindeer-sledge - visit to the reindeer farm

Reindeer are an essential part of Lapland’s nature and one of the distinctive signs of the north.

They are half-tame deer, which man has adopted as a domestic animal. Experience a short tour in a sledge pulled by reindeer

Key information
  • Tour Duration: 2 hours programm - includes snacks and ab. 30 min travel time by car.
  • Group size: minimum four person
  • Price 122 € / adults and children 4-12 year 68 €.
  • Shuttle bus to a reindeer farm.

Season from 15th of December (weather permitting) to end of March

Snowmobile
Snowmobile safari from Tornio to The SnowCastle Kemi

The SnowCastle of Kemi by the Gulf of Bothnia in Finland is the source of great pride as well as a true showcase of architectonic snow-work of the local constructors. Every winter, the SnowCastle offers wonderful experiences for both children and adults alike.

Key information
  • Tour Duration: 4 - 5 hours / we drive two person per snowmobile
  • Group size: minimum two person
  • Price: 348 € / person
  • Supplement: 148 € / person when driving one person per snowmobile
  • Children 4-12 year with parents price 88 € - travel in a sleigh

Season from 15th of January (weather permitting) to end of March

Knud Bergslien - Birkebeinerne på Ski over Fjeldet med Kongsbarnet. The Ski Museum. Holmenkollen, Oslo, Norway.
Nordic skiing

Nordic skiing may be the most popular form of skiing since it does not require a specially ski area. It is the oldest form of skiing and was developed in Scandinavia as a way of traveling in the winter.

Key Information
  • Tour Duration: two hour
  • Group size: minimum two person
  • Price: 90 € / person

Season from 15th of December (weather permitting) to end of March

Showshoe Walking
Snowshoe walking

Walking with snowshoes in the deep snow, you can admire the beautiful wintry scenery. If you are lucky, you may even see some animal prints in the snow.

Key information
  • Tour Duration: two hours
  • Group size: minimum two person
  • Price: 90 € / person

Season from 15th of December (weather permitting) to end of March

Talvikalastus
Visiting in Kukkolaraft, pick up burbut fishnets and Icefishing

Tornionjoki river is the biggest free-flowing river in Europe in which whitefish and salmon spawn. Kukkolankoski rapids are a crown jewel of Tornionjoki river. It flows unobstructed even in winter.

Would you like to try your luck in ice-fishing? Ice fishing is the activity of catching fish with lines and hooks. Our guide will teach you how to drill a hole in the ice and prepare the ice-fishing rod and baits. Then it’s time to test your skills.

Key information
  • Tour Duration: 2–3 hours
  • Group size: minimum two person
  • Price: 90 € / person

Season from 15th of December (weather permitting) to end of March

Koskenlasku
Winter is also the most exciting season to ride the wide tired e-fatbikes on snowy trails

E-Fatbiking is very fun and relaxing way to enjoy nature. You’ll get to see more of our beautiful landscapes in less time. What e-fatbiking is all about?

As long as you can pedal a normal bike, you are ready to enjoy the trip. Electric bikes give cyclists a 'helping hand', or push to get them up and over hills.

Key information
  • Tour Duration: two hours
  • Group size: minimum two person
  • Price: 90 € / person
  • Season: all year

Northern Lights
Hunting the Northern Lights - safari to the island Toivola (Sweden) walking with snowshoes

The tour leads you to witness the Lappish nature magic. Night, winter hike on snowshoes walking in deep snow, in the woods and on the ice. The beginning of the night we move the forest in search of the northern lights playgrounds in the northern sky.

Always remember that the Northern lights are a natural phenomenon and therefore sightings cannot be guaranteed!

Key information
  • Tour Duration: total duration of the program is two hours – time 20:00-22:00 (UTC+2)
  • Group size: minimum two person
  • Price: 90 € / person

Season from 15th of December (weather permitting) to end of March