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Lapland, Finland
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Snowmobiling is the ultimate high-octane way to get out and experience the great outdoors. Speeding at up to 100km/h, they allow you to cover vast distances, even on the short tours.
Lapland, being a vast, unspoilt wilderness with spectacular scenery and miles and miles of empty trails º is perfect for it. No wonder, then, it’s recognised one of the best places in the world to snowmobile.
Tour options will range from ‘try it out’ experiences lasting several hours, to authentic adventures lasting several days or even a week that often also include experience of the traditional Sami way of life. Some tours are aimed specifically at seeing the Northern Lights
There are countless variations of times, locations and add-on experiences, but see our recommendations below of specific snowmobiling-inspired experiences and organised tours (provided by our partner Viator).
Kemi, Lapland, Finland
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A retired, 3,500 icebreaker that carries guests as it ploughs through the Bothnian icefields. Swimm off the back, and snowmobile home.
Adult price: £280
Best for ages 6+
Duration: 3 hours
Saariselka, Lapland, Finland
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The iconic igloo has been used by generations of Inuit for shelter, where air pockets in the ice insulate the inside up to 16°C degrees. Here’s your chance to sleep in one.
Adult price: £60
Best for ages 13+
Duration: 1 night
All equipment, including vehicle, protective clothing, helmet and often subsistence is included in the tours. Snowmobiling can be tough on your lower arms and wrists. Make sure you have adequate gloved protection.
You must be age 18 or over to drive. Kids must be accompanied by an adult; if they are under 15, they can travel on the snowmobile if they are 140cm tall, or alternatively behind in a sled. There’s usually a minimum age of 3 year, though some operators provided child seats.
Snowmobiling only takes place when there’s snow; depending on the conditions, this tends to be from early December to mid-April. Start times vary by trip and by operator.
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Finnish Lapland, Finland
An unspoilt wilderness and outdoor adventure paradise. Summer and winter bucket list experiences galore – husky dog sledding, igloos and the Northern Lights – plus the real home of Santa.
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