Join this thrilling guided combination tour from Oravi - ice fishing and snowmobiling in Linnansaari National Park!
Linnansaari National Park is a beautiful park located in the heart of Lake Saimaa in eastern Finland. It has a unique and varied landscape, with rocky islands, lush forests, and pristine waterways. This snowmobiling and ice fishing trip to Linnansaari National Park departs from Oravi, a charming village serving as the main entryway to the park.
Upon arrival at the starting point in Oravi, you'll meet your experienced guide for the snowmobiling tour in Linnansaari National Park. For this excursion, you can choose to drive the snowmobile solo or share between two participants, with one driver and one passenger. Small children will ride in a comfortable sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile. After getting dressed in the appropriate gear, the guide will provide a safety briefing and instructions for operating the 4-stroke snowmobiles. No previous experience is required, this activity is perfect for beginners and families!
Once everyone is set up on the vehicles, the snowmobiling in Linnansaari National Park begins! Following the guide, you'll glide across the snowy terrain on a safely marked ice trail. Along the way, you'll be treated to mesmerising views of the park's winter wonderland. The guide will lead you to one of the prime fishing spots in Linnansaari. Then, you'll receive the ice fishing equipment and drill a hole into the frozen surface. Following another briefing, you'll start ice fishing in Linnansaari National Park!
The waters in the park are home to abundant fish species, including pike, trout and perch. The expert angler guide will show you some techniques and tricks for luring a catch. While you fish, you can admire the tranquil atmosphere, explore the breathtaking surrounding nature, and enjoy a delicious packed lunch and warm drinks. Afterwards, you'll snowmobile back to the starting point in Oravi. Back at the base, any fish you caught can be prepared for you in the local restaurant.
Experience the magical winter beauty of Linnansaari National Park with two must-do activities - ice fishing and snowmobiling from Oravi!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Oravi and embark on a snowmobile and ice fishing trip in Linnansaari National Park.
- Arrive at the starting point in Oravi
- Meet the guide
- Safety briefing and instructions
- The snowmobiling adventure begins!
- Drive to Linnansaari National Park
- Arrive at the fishing spot
- Receive equipment and instructions
- The ice fishing adventure begins!
- Wait for a catch
- Enjoy lunch and hot drinks
- Return snowmobile ride to the starting point in Oravi
Snowmobile drivers must hold a full, valid driver's license. Please bring the physical copy with you on the day of the activity.
To ride on the snowmobile as a passenger, children must be at least 140 cm (4'6") and able to sit behind the adult on the vehicle. In this case, they must pay the adult price.
For this excursion, you can choose to ride on the snowmobile as a solo driver, or share between two participants (one driver and one passenger). Children will sit on a sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile.
- Guide
- Snowmobile equipment
- Ice fishing equipment
- Winter overalls
- Helmet
- Packed lunch
- Hot drinks
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter boots
- Woollen socks
- Hat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Driver's license