Winter activities 2023/2024
Please bear in mind that local conditions have to be taken into account when booking activities. However, the activities described are discussed individually with your guides locally so that the duration and time suit your requirements. It is not a question of having an activity at a fixed time.
Aurora Camp
Under the dark northern sky, you will head to an outdoor Aurora camp on the shore of Lake Inari. Your transportation is by a snowmobile pulled sled. Here, at the camp, you will enjoy hot drinks and stories around a roaring campfire and the feeling of being one with nature. There is no light pollution and almost total silence - except that of your group; where better to wait for a potential sighting of the Aurora Borealis.
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Departure: 20:30 (15Nov-15Apr)*
- Price: £131.00 per adult and £105.00 per child (4-14 years)
*A variation of this tour is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the autumn (from 01Sep). Please ask for details
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- A hot drink will be provided.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
- We cannot guarantee that you will see the Aurora Borealis.
Aurora Snowmobile Tour
Nighttime snowmobiling is an exhilarating experience in search of the Magical Northern Lights on this exciting snowmobile tour. Ride over the winter landscape and with a little luck, the sky will be clear, and Lady Aurora will paint the star-studded sky.
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Departure: 20:00 (15Nov-15Apr)
- Price: £162.00 per adult (shared snowmobile) and £130.00 per child (4-14 years) - sat in a sled
- Price: £263.00 per adult (single rider)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Minimum age to drive a snowmobile is 17 years old. A valid driving licence is required.
- Children aged 4-14 years will sit in a sled pulled by snowmobile.
- Winter clothing and a helmet will be provided.
- A hot drink will be provided.
- An excess of 1000€ is payable in the event of an accident/damage to the snowmobile.
- We cannot guarantee that you will see the Aurora Borealis.
Aurora Hunt by Car
This tour will take you away from artificial light in search of the Aurora Borealis. If the sky is clear, you will head to an Aurora camp. If the sky is overcast, you will head out further in search of clearer skies in the hope of seeing the Northern Lights dance across the sky.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Departure: 20:00 (15Nov-15Apr)
- Price: £141.00 per adult or £113.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- A hot drink and snack will be provided. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
- Mode of transport is car or minibus.
- We cannot guarantee that you will see the Aurora Borealis.
Cross Country Skiing
People in the Nordic countries have used skis for more than 5,000 years, and they used to be the most common method of transportation. Your guide will teach you how to use the skis before your guided tour in the surrounding nature.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Departure: 10:30 (15Nov-15Apr)
- Price: £77.00 per adult and £61.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
Husky Safari and Farm Visit
A must-do experience when visiting Lapland is dog sledding - a favourite of the Sunvil Team. After meeting the excited huskies take your seat on the sled, or the musher/driver position, before being pulled out into the surrounding wilderness. Enjoy the silence and watch the snowy landscape glide past as the dogs happily run in the snow.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Departure: 10:00 (15Nov-15Apr)
- Price: £228.00 per adult and £182.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Two people share a sled. One person will mush and the other person will sit - Positions will change halfway through the tour.
- Winter clothing provided.
- Lunch is included. Please advise any dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
Ice Fishing
You will be transferred to a nearby frozen lake by a snowmobile pulled sled. At the lake, your guide will teach you how to drill a hole in the ice and how to ice fish in the traditional Finnish way. While you wait for the catch of the day, your guide will tell you all about the way of life in Lapland.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Departure: 09:30 (15Nov-15Apr)
- Price: £182.00 per adult (shared) and £146.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Winter clothing provided.
- An outdoor lunch and a warm drink are included. Please advise any dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
Northern Lights Sleigh Ride
Take a seat in the heated Aurora sleigh. Your guide will tow the sleigh with a snowmobile, over the glittering snow covered landscape, towards the dark starry sky far away from artificial light. There is a good chance that the Northern Lights will fill the Arctic sky as you relax with hot drinks and snacks around an open fire.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Departure: 20:00 (15Nov-15Apr)
- Price: £154.00 per adult and £108.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Winter clothing is provided.
- A hot drink and a snack will be provided. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
- We cannot guarantee that you will see the Aurora Borealis.
Reindeer Farm Visit
On this tour you will meet a local reindeer herder and his reindeer. During the visit he will tell you stories of the indigenous people of Lapland, the Sami, and their lifestyle and traditions that have been upheld for thousands of years. You will also have the opportunity to feed the reindeer and a short reindeer sled ride.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Departure: 09:30 (15Nov-15Apr)
- Price: £131.00 per adult and £105.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Winter clothing is provided.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
Snowmobile Adventure
This guided snowmobile tour takes you on an adventure into the wilderness. Explore the snow-covered forests, drive across frozen lakes, and take in the beauty of the unspoiled winter landscape. During the tour you will take a break for an outdoor lunch.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Departure: 09:00 (15Nov-15Apr)
- Price: £207.00 per adult (shared snowmobile) and / £166.00 per child (4-14 years) - sat in a sled
- Price: £410.00 per adult (single rider)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Minimum age to drive a snowmobile is 17 years old. A valid driving licence is required.
- Children aged 4-14 years will sit in a sled pulled by snowmobile.
- Winter clothing and a helmet will be provided.
- Outdoor lunch is included. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
- An excess of 1000€ is payable in the event of an accident/damage to the snowmobile.
Snowmobile Safari
This introductory tour is ideal for those who have never tried snowmobiling before. After your guide has given you a driving lesson and full safety instructions, you will head out for a short drive in the nearby surroundings.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Departure: 14:00 (15Nov-15Apr)
- Price: £131.00 per adult (shared snowmobile) and £105.00 per child (4-14 years) - sat in a sled
- Price: £232.00 per adult (single rider)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Minimum age to drive a snowmobile is 17 years old. A valid driving licence is required.
- Children aged 4-14 years will sit in a sled pulled by snowmobile.
- Winter clothing and a helmet will be provided.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
- An excess of 1000€ is payable in the event of an accident/damage to the snowmobile.
Snowshoe Adventure
Get up close to the nature of Lapland. Snowshoes are a wonderful way to explore the surrounding winter wonderland. Listen to the snow crunching as you walk and look out for animal tracks, hopefully you may see some local wildlife too. This trip is perfect for photographers and nature lovers, as snowshoeing is a true eco-activity.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Departure: 10:00 (01Dec-13Apr)
- Price: £112.00 per adult and £90.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Winter clothing will be provided.
- Outdoor lunch is included. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Minimum age: 4 years