Combine two thrilling winter adventures with this snowmobiling and ice fishing excursion from Ivalo!
Your adventure departs from Ivalo, a picturesque village located in the Inari municipality in northern Finland. Part of the Lapland region, Ivalo is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. On this trip, you'll snowmobile from Ivalo and embark on an ice fishing excursion at Lake Inari, Finland's third-largest lake!
The snowmobiling tour in Ivalo begins with pick-up from your accommodation (please specify when booking), or you can meet your guide directly at the starting point in the village. Upon arrival, you'll get equipped with thermal clothing and your snowmobiling equipment. No previous experience is required, the guide will go through a safety briefing and instructions for driving. You can choose to share the snowmobile between two participants, with one driver and one passenger, or drive solo on the vehicle. Once everyone is prepared, the snowmobiling from Ivalo begins!
Following the guide, you'll set off driving into the magical snowy wilderness surrounding Ivalo Village. Feel the exhilaration of driving your own snowmobile through unspoiled nature. Then, you'll arrive at the shores of the frozen Lake Inari (or another forest lake) for your ice fishing excursion! Once again, the guide will go through a safety briefing and teach you the best techniques for fishing. After drilling a hole in the icy lake, the ice fishing in Inari begins!
Fishing provides an excellent opportunity to relax and immerse yourself in the serene wilderness. While waiting for a catch, the guide will share some insights about life in the remote Arctic. The most common fish species found in these waters are greyling and perch. Afterwards, a delicious picnic of grilled sausages, cookies and hot tea will be served around a roaring campfire. Then, you'll return by snowmobile to the starting point in Ivalo. The guide will also drive you back to your accommodation if selected.
Discover the beautiful forest in Inari on this snowmobiling excursion from Ivalo and ice fishing tour at Lake Inari!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Ivalo by snowmobile and embark on an ice fishing safari at Lake Inari in the wilderness.
- Arrive at the starting point in Ivalo (or pick-up from your chosen location, please specify when booking)
- Meet the guide
- Receive snowmobiling equipment
- Safety briefing and driving instructions
- The snowmobiling adventure begins!
- Drive to the wilderness
- Arrive at Lake Inari
- Receive ice fishing equipment and instructions
- The ice fishing adventure begins!
- Wait for a catch
- Enjoy picnic around a campfire
- Snowmobile back to the starting point in Ivalo
- Return drive to the pick-up point in Ivalo (if specified)
Total driving distance: approximately 30 km / 17 mi
Snowmobile drivers must be at least 15 years old and hold a valid car driver's license. Please bring a physical copy with you on the day of the activity. Children and those without a license can ride on the snowmobile as passengers.
Children must be at least 140 cm (4'6") tall to ride on the snowmobile as a passenger.
For this excursion, you can choose a 2 people/snowmobile option (one driver and one passenger) or a 1 person/snowmobile option (one participant drives solo on the snowmobile).
Pick-up is included from the following accommodations in Ivalo. Please specify your location when booking:
- Arctic River Resort
- Aurora Village
- Eräsoppi
- Guesthouse Husky
- Hotel Ivalo
- Hotel Kultahippu
- Ivalo River Camping
- Guide
- Transfers
- Snowmobiling equipment
- Thermal clothing
- Ice fishing equipment
- Hot drinks
- Snacks
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter boots
- Woollen socks
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Driver's license