How it works
SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO REINDEER FARM, Saariselkä
Drive to a reindeer farm to learn about the arctic animals and the culture around them
3 hours
Easy
Description
Drive to a reindeer farm to learn about the arctic animals and the culture around them
On this safari, you will visit a local reindeer farm by snowmobile. At the farm, the local host will introduce you to reindeer husbandry and the indigenous culture of Lapland that evolves around reindeer. During the visit, you'll learn how to throw ‘suopunki’, the Lappish lasso used to catch reindeer, and will also have a short ride in a reindeer sleigh. Before returning, you will have a coffee break and learn more about Lappish culture and reindeer.
Included
Thermal outfit, guidance in English, 2 persons / snowmobile, lasso throwing, reindeer farm visit, reindeer sleigh ride, coffee break, fuel, traffic insurance (maximum personal liability €980).
Please note
This programme includes a snack, so please advise on any special diets or food allergies in advance.
Please notice that the pick-up time for the safari is different from start time and depends on your accommodation. We kindly ask you to check carefully the correct pick-up time from your ticket.
Each snowmobile is shared by two guests taking turns in driving. The driver of the snowmobile has to be at least 18 years of age with a driver’s license valid in Finland. Driving a motorized vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs is prohibited by the laws of Finland.
Child price entitles children to a seat in a sled pulled by a snowmobile driven by the guide. Children over 140 cm in height are allowed to sit on the snowmobile behind an adult, when paying the adult price. Note that children under 2 years are not suitable to take part on snowmobile and husky safaris. Lapland Safaris North Ltd reserves the right to deny the participation of small children due to safety reasons (e.g. demanding weather or trail conditions).
Reindeer ride approx. 600 m.
This safari is co2 compensated from the snowmobile fuel emission.
Self liability can be reduced to €150 by paying waiver supplement €20 per safari driver.
Solo riding possibility. Supplement for solo riding 50 € / person.
See also General Information for additional info.
Essentials to pack for an activity
Please take your driving license with you on the snowmobile safari as the police may check the validity of the license during the safari.
Meeting points
Possible starting points for this experience:Lapland Safaris Office Saariselkä
Saariseläntie 13
Inari
Kuljetus
Tätä elämystä varten tarjoamme kuljetuksen seuraaviin paikkoihin:Aurora Queen Resort 30 min before departure
Northern Lights Village reception 20 min before departure
Outside Kakslauttanen East Village reception 25 min before departure
Outside Kakslauttanen West village Aurora Restaurant 45 min before departure
Outside Kiilopää Fell center reception 35 minutes before departure
Outside Star Arctic reception 20 min before departure
The crossing of Koivutie and Etelärinteentie 20 minutes before the departure
The crossing of Kuusitie and Etelärinteentie 20 minutes before the departure
The crossing of Mäntytie and Etelärinteentie 20 minutes before the departure
Wilderness hotel Muotka 30 min before departure
SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO REINDEER FARM, Saariselkä
3 hours
Easy
place
Saariselkä
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