Experience Finland's most popular winter activity on this scenic ice fishing trip in Ivalo!
Ivalo is a quaint town in the Inari region of Finnish Lapland. Located in the north of Finland, Ivalo experiences typical Arctic conditions in the winter, with frozen lakes and snow-covered landscapes. On this ice fishing trip in Ivalo, you'll venture into the magical winter wonderland of Finnish Lapland!
The excursion begins with pick-up from your chosen starting point in Ivalo (please specify when booking). The local guide will greet you and drive you to the departure point in the wilderness. From there, you'll travel in a sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile to reach the beautiful frozen lake in the middle of the snowy boreal forest. Upon arrival, you'll receive the ice fishing equipment and the instructor will drill a hole in the frozen surface of the lake. After a quick safety briefing and thorough instructions, the ice fishing in Ivalo begins!
The knowledgeable guide will teach you the best tips and tricks for ice fishing. Fishing is a very popular pastime in Finland, it is seen as a form of meditation as it offers a chance to relax and enjoy incredible outdoor nature. While you wait for a catch, you can take in the peaceful atmosphere and learn more about Lappish life and culture. Throughout the excursion, hot drinks and grilled sausages will be served over an open fire. If you do manage to catch a fish, the guide will help you prepare and cook it directly on the fire! Afterwards, you'll be transferred back to your original starting point in Ivalo.
Switch off and immerse yourself in the quiet Arctic nature on this enjoyable ice fishing excursion in Ivalo!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Ivalo and embark on an ice fishing trip in the wilderness.
- Arrive at the starting point in Ivalo (or pick-up from listed locations, please specify when booking)
- Meet the guide and drive to the wilderness
- Travel to the frozen lake in a snowmobile-pulled sled
- Arrive at the lake
- Receive ice fishing equipment and instructions
- The ice fishing adventure begins!
- Wait for a catch
- Enjoy snacks and hot drinks
- Return transfer to the original starting point in Ivalo
Warm clothing is required to participate in the activity. It is possible to rent clothes for an additional €25 fee per person for the duration of the activity. Please contact your instructor directly after booking to arrange.
Pick-up is included from the following locations in Ivalo. Please specify your location when booking:
- Aurora Village Ivalo
- Holiday Club Saariselka
- Hotel Ivalo
- Hotel Kultahippu
- Hotelli Ivalo
- Ivalo Airport
- Kultahippu Hotel
- Wilderness Hotel Inari
Transfers from destinations in Saariselkä or Inari can be arranged for an additional fee of €45 per person. Please contact your instructor in advance to arrange.
- Guide
- Ice fishing equipment
- Transfers
- Snacks
- Hot drinks
- Winter clothing (€25 rental fee)
- Transfers from Saariselkä or Inari (€45pp)
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Woollen socks
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf