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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