Evening Snowmobile Sled Ride to Hammastunturi Wilderness Area from Ivalo

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Travel into the magical Arctic nature on this thrilling evening snowmobile sled ride to Hammastunturi Wilderness Area from Ivalo!

This trip departs from Ivalo, a small town in Finnish Lapland, located on the Ivalojoki River. Surrounded by boreal forests, mires, and low fells, Ivalo serves as a gateway to the untouched landscapes of northern Finland. On this snowmobile adventure from Ivalo, you'll ride to the edge of the Hammastunturi Wilderness Area, a remote and rugged nature reserve located between the towns of Inari and Sodankylä.

The evening excursion begins with pick-up from your specified location in Ivalo. You'll meet the friendly, local guide and travel to the base in the wilderness. Here, you'll receive snowmobile gear and safety instructions for the ride. Then, you'll get set up in a comfortable, warm sled, which will be pulled by the guide's snowmobile. Sit back, relax and get ready for your peaceful sled ride in Hammastunturi Wilderness Area! Along the way, you'll be treated to mesmerising winter beauty, with snow-laden trees, frozen lakes, and glistening terrain.

As this adventure takes place in the evening, you may be treated to a fantastic display of the Northern Lights! Enjoy the phenomenal dance of colours across the starry polar night sky. During the snowmobile sled ride from Ivalo, you'll stop for a break in the middle of the old pine forest to take in the breathtaking scenery. The guide will serve delicious grilled sausages and homemade warm berry juice around an open fire. Afterwards, you'll travel back to your original starting point in Ivalo.

Discover the stunning Arctic wilderness in Finnish Lapland on this guided snowmobile sled ride from Ivalo!

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Practical information

On this evening excursion, you'll depart from Ivalo and embark on a snowmobile-pulled sled ride in the wilderness beneath the Northern Lights.

Course of events
  • Arrive at the starting point in Ivalo (or pick-up from listed locations, please specify when booking)
  • Meet the guide and drive to the base in the wilderness
  • Receive snowmobile gear and safety instructions
  • The snowmobile sled ride adventure begins!
  • Ride to the edge of the Hammastunturi Wilderness Area
  • Admire the Northern Lights
  • Enjoy snacks and hot drinks around a campfire
  • Return transfer to the original starting point in Ivalo
Activity requirements

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.

Special terms

As the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence can never be guaranteed.

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.

Meeting point:
Arctic River Resort, Naverniementie 17, 99800 Ivalo, Finland (or pick-up from listed locations, please specify when booking)
Spoken languages:English, Finnish
Included
  • Guide
  • Snowmobile gear
  • Transfers
  • Snacks
  • Hot drinks
Excluded
  • Winter clothing (€25 rental fee)
  • Transfers from Saariselkä or Inari (€45pp)
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Winter overalls
  • Winter boots
  • Woollen socks
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Scarf

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