Snowmobile Discovery
- Ages 5 and up
- 1,5 Hours
- Exciting
Learn the essential skills of snowmobiling – an important form of transportation in the vast wilderness.
Locals use snowmobiles for commuting, reindeer herding and for recreational trips in their everyday lives. This is an introduction to snowmobiling, allowing you to learn the essential skills. Experience the thrill of snowmobiling safely with our skilled guides and explore the fells and Arctic forests surrounding Saariselkä area. The tour makes stops at picturesque places where you can capture the beauty of fells rolling into the horizon. With a bit of luck, even reindeer and other wild animals can be spotted along the way.
Price
- adults 119€ / children 72 €
See seasonal pricing in our booking system.
Includes
- Thermal clothing: overall, boots and gloves
- Driving gear: balaclava and a helmet
- Snowmobile driving-and safety instructions
- Driving through forests and fells in Saariselkä area
- Chance of taking photos
Optional pick-up
- Pick up locations from Saariselkä town (only by request), 20 minutes before start time
- Holiday Club Bus Stop, Saariselkä
- Santa's Tunturi Hotel Bus Stop, Saariselkä
PHOTOS: Juho kuva / VISIT FINLAND, Starsafaris
Please note
- The route may vary according to weather conditions and the number of participants.
- Safari starts and ends at Star Arctic Hotel reception, marked snowmobile tracks are directly accessible from the hotel yard.
- The driver must have a valid driving license. The information in the foreign driving licence must be written in a Latin alphabet or accompanied by a translation into Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, German or French by a reliable source or an international driving licence.
- The passenger (adult or child) must be at least 140 cm in height and physically fit to be a snowmobile passenger, e.g.hand or foot prosthesis can cause inability.
- The child in the snowmobile's sleigh must be able to communicate with his / her parents or guardian (e.g. if he is cold or hurt). In addition, one of the parents must be in the sledge to control the child / children. The guide will use his / her own discretion associated with the situation.
- The participation of pregnant women in snowmobile / snowmobile activities is not recommended due to the potential risk of complications from exhaust gases and vibrations.
- The driver of the snowmobile is held responsible for the damages caused to the snowmobile during the excursions. Self-liability is up to 1000.00€ / accident case.
Terms & Conditions
- All listed excursions are subject to changes due to weather conditions or any other conditions cause by force majeure. Star Safaris Saariselkä reserves the right to make changes to the excursions without prior notice. Star Safaris Saariselkä reserves the right to stop the excursions due to sudden change of weather conditions or by the dangerous behaviour of any participant.
