The 15 Best Winter Safaris in Finland

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Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

1.Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,108 reviews · 4 hours · from $163Our pick

Ride a snowmobile through Lapland at night, pause by a campfire for hot juice and cookies, and search the sky for the Northern Lights.

“Si vous venez à Rovaniemi, c'est l'activité obligatoire pour apprécier pleinement les "Northern Lights". les guides sont super et l'activité bien encadrée. Nous étions 3 groupes de 6 moto-neige et avons pu profiter de superbes Aurores boréales et pluie d'étoiles filantes. If you come to Rovaniemi, this is a must-do activity to fully appreciate the Northern Lights. The guides are fantastic and the activity is well-organized. We were three groups of six snowmobiles and were able to enjoy stunning views of the Northern Lights and shooting stars show. Enjoy the ride with Sabrina, Aaron and Diego”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer & Husky Sleigh Ride

2.Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer & Husky Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 940 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $281

Combine husky and reindeer sleigh rides with a one-hour snowmobile safari through Lapland forests, with gear, guides, snacks, and transfers included.

“There was 4 of us that booked all 3 activities with the option of private pick up, 2 people in our group were elderly. Pick up worked well for us as we stayed just outside city centre. The 2 tour guides were excellent, chatting & putting us at ease. Making sure our experience felt special & informed us of what to expect throughout the morning. No matter what price you pay, if the staff are helpful it goes along way, so we really appreciated that, thanks boys. The activities were long enough for us, got to experience everything hassle free.”

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Rovaniemi: Daytime Husky Safari

3.Daytime Husky Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 918 reviews · 2 hours · from $209

Drive a team of Alaskan huskies through Rovaniemi’s snowy forests and frozen lake, with warm clothing, drinks, and an English guide.

“It was an amazing experience and Julien our guide was great. I highly recommend this activity!”

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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

4.Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 622 reviews · from $124

Ride a snowmobile across Lapland’s frozen wilderness, stop for photos, then warm up with grilled sausages and hot drinks by the fire.

“10/10 recommend. It was a little bit cold on that day, but the guides gave us some hot chocolate and tea. The ride was fun”

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Levi: Easy Snowmobile Safari into the Nature

5.Easy Snowmobile Safari into the Nature

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 537 reviews · 2 hours · from $144

Ride a snowmobile through Levi’s snowy forests and frozen lakes, with warm clothing, hot drinks, cookies, and an English-speaking guide.

“The activity and the overall experience were fantastic. The guide team, Carlos and Iida, were excellent, and thanks to them we were able to find the lost bag and the items inside it, including a wallet and an iPhone, after hours of searching during the night.”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari Adventure

6.Snowmobile Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 507 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $93Best value

Rovaniemi snowmobile safari through Arctic forests and frozen lakes, with warm gear, a guide, hot blueberry juice, and shared driving.

“Such an enjoyable activity and very good value for money”

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Rovaniemi: Husky Safari on a Snowy Trail

7.Husky Safari on a Snowy Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 485 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $269

Drive your own husky team through snowy Finnish forests, meet working sled dogs, and warm up with blueberry juice on this Rovaniemi safari.

“The journey was so enjoyable with the cold weather.”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Arctic Circle Forest

8.Snowmobile Safari into the Arctic Circle Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 433 reviews · 2 hours · from $150

Ride a snowmobile through Rovaniemi’s Arctic Circle forests, with warm gear, small groups, photo stops, and a sled for children.

“The pickup was punctual, and the necessary clothing was provided. Our guide, Rubben, prioritized safety throughout the excursion. The snowmobile ride was enjoyable, although it felt more like an ice mobile due to the lack of snow—unfortunate luck on our part. Nevertheless we were lucky to witness the Polar Stratospheric Clouds The activity took place amidst the jungle, and its duration was as specified.”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari & Campfire Evening Escape

9.Snowmobile Safari & Campfire Evening Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 358 reviews · 3 hours · from $175

Ride a snowmobile through Rovaniemi’s dark forest, warm by a campfire, grill sausages, and watch for the Northern Lights.

“Loved this trip guides were organised very professional and friendly , great adventure for me and my son on the snowmobiles and then the barbecue with toasted marshmallows at halfway point Was truley magical driving in the forest in the dark , would highly recommend this trip”

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Rovaniemi: Easy Snowmobile Safari

10.Easy Snowmobile Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 333 reviews · 1 hour · from $116

Review of Rovaniemi’s easy snowmobile safari, with Arctic forest views, family sled rides, warm gear, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Guide Jovan is the best guide we ever had. He knows to show and lead activity in fun and relaxed way. He was also flexible about the location of drop off. We would really recommend this provider and guide. Thanks a lot!”

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Saariselkä: 10KM Husky Safari with kennel visit

11.10KM Husky Safari with kennel visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 313 reviews · 4 hours · from $234

Drive a team of huskies through snowy Lapland, visit a caring kennel, and warm up with a drink on this 10 km Saariselkä safari.

“Had a wonderful time with the huskies. The transport arrangement was well organized. There was a small group of 8 teams and it was so fun going through the forest and route. The dogs were so happy on the run and in fact were complaining every time we stopped 😅 We got to meet the pups after the run. They were super cute!”

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Rovaniemi: Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day

12.Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 268 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $190

Ride a snowmobile through Arctic forests, drill a fishing hole, and enjoy sausages by a bonfire on this 4.5-hour Rovaniemi tour.

“The Artic Snowmobile Park guides are Incredible young Professionals full of energy and care about the customers. We’ve got a fishing on a frozen lake with Mirlo guide and it absolutely memorable moments! He is finish and provide his experience to make it the most local possible, telling us stories about local culture. What a fantastic experince piloting a snowmobile on a frozen lake, making a row, fishing, making fire, cooking sausage, bring ketchup, packing, unpacking, cleaning the area, driving back, organizing our drop off…whawwww, what a super guide!!! Thanks Mirlo!! Antonietta & Orlando”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

13.Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 254 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

Ride a snowmobile through Rovaniemi's pine forests and frozen marshes, with warm gear, guides, transfers, and a quiet wilderness stop.

“The activity was amazing. Pick up was prompt but the bus was very over crowded. Staff were excellent getting us outfitted. Our guide was amazing!!! You can tell he loves his job. The activity itself was absolutely brilliant. Good value for money. A decent ride, we really did go for 2.5 hours through the wilderness. I would not hesitate to book this activity again!!!”

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Snowmobile Safari through Lappish Forest from Rovaniemi

14.Snowmobile Safari through Lappish Forest from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $156

Review of Rovaniemi’s snowmobile safari, with forest trails, winter gear, hotel pickup, practical costs, safety tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Large group experience but it was not a problem, we followed a faster pace so it was a great scenery in the snowy forest.”

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Rovaniemi: Lapland Ski Trekking Safari

15.Lapland Ski Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 224 reviews · 4 hours · from $128

Ski through Rovaniemi’s snowy taiga on a four-hour back-country adventure with a guide, campfire snack, hot drinks, and striking Arctic views.

“Here's a rephrased version of your review: We had an incredible time on our ski trekking safari! The sunny weather and perfect winter conditions made for an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Tomas, took excellent care of us, and the sausage BBQ in the cozy yurt by the campfire was the perfect way to cap off the afternoon. If you're looking for an active adventure, I highly recommend this activity.”

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