Finland · SNOWSHOE TREKS IN SAARISELKä
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 10 snowshoe treks in Saariselkä worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Snowshoe off-trail in Urho Kekkonen National Park near Saariselkä, follow arctic wildlife tracks, and warm up with a drink on a guided tour.
“the way was beautiful the Pink sky excelent guide Alessa”
Snowshoe through Saariselkä’s night wilderness in 2.5 hours, learn the gear, chase the aurora, and warm up with hot chocolate.
“Belle activité, le guide s’est adapté à nos conditions physiques et nos envies de randonnée donc c’etait parfait.”
Snowshoe deep into Lapland, learn ice-fishing on a frozen lake, then warm up with open-fire BBQ lunch near Saariselkä.
“We had an amazing guided tour in Lapland today. Our guide, Christina, was incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel very well taken care of throughout the day. We had the chance to discover unique and beautiful places, enjoyed a stunning snowshoe walk, and shared lovely moments around the fire in a small hut during lunch. The discussions were warm and authentic, which made the experience even more special. Christina also gave us very helpful tips for surviving in Lapland (like not using the car’s handbrake!) and for making the most of our stay. She generously recommended great places to visit and excellent restaurants. A truly memorable experience! We highly…”
3-hour snowshoe trek in Lapland with warm drinks, forest wildlife signs, and a real shot at Northern Lights under dark skies.
“We had an amazing experience, no northern lights, but lots of snow and fun! :)”
3-hour Ivalo snowshoe trek with a guide, small group pace, and a scenic hot drink break in quiet Arctic forests.
“La balade était très agréable. Samuel est un guide sympa et intéressant. Nous étions que 4 lors de la marche et la boisson chaude et la barre de céréales a été très appréciée à la fin.”
Saariselkä daylight snowshoe safari in Lapland, Finland. Learn Lappish winter ways with gear, hot drinks, and guided trail walks.
“Magnifique et agréable expérience ! Nous avons eu la surprise d'avoir une guide qui parlait le Français (vive la Belgique !!) et de plus nous avons eu Pauline et la mascotte NanouQ (le chien) rien que pour nous ❤️ merci Pauline”
2-hour snowshoeing in Muotkatunturi Park near Inari, small group, top equipment, warm fire break with coffee, quiet Arctic views.
“Esperienza molto bella, paesaggi mozzafiato,a ragazza che ci ha fatto da guida molto disponibile e attenta ai nostri bisogni ( sopratutto del freddo ).”
Saariselkä’s guided forest snowshoe walk: small group, snowshoes included, local stories and photo stops in calm Arctic winter air.
“Belle promenade au cœur de la forêt, en petit comité ! Une ambiance chaleureuse et conviviale, accompagnés d’un guide francophone, ce qui a rendu notre expérience unique et inoubliable. Des photos tout simplement exceptionnelles ! Merci également d’être venus nous chercher à notre hôtel, pour un tarif très raisonnable.”
Snowshoe through Saariselkä, learn ice fishing, drill holes, and enjoy a light open-fire lunch. English guide, small group.
“Our tour guide did not seem as coherent in the itinerary. He asked us what we wished to do a number of times, instead of having it planned out. We started off the tour with a good 30-40 minutes drive, only to fish for”
3-hour mini snowshoe in Muotkatunturi Park near Inari. Small group up to 8, equipment and hot drink included.
Aurora nights, husky yards, icebreakers and archipelago ferries — and the best of each.
