The 6 National Park Safaris in Finland We Rate Highest

1.Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 622 reviews · from $124Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Valtakatu 26 in Rovaniemi for a small-group snowmobile safari on private lakefront property. After safety instruction and winter gear fitting, you’ll ride for about an hour, often in two driving turns, with photo stops and a fire-side barbecue of grilled sausages and hot drinks. Drivers need a valid Class B license and must be at least 18.

“Very nice experience and service. Gabriella, our guide, and Lenka were so kind.”

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2.Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 254 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

Meet in central Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village, then ride to Apukka Resort for a safety lesson and a 15 to 30 km snowmobile safari. You’ll share a snowmobile with another adult, travel through pine forest and frozen marshland, and pause in the quiet wilderness. Guides such as Jere, Akub, and Juusi have earned praise for clear, friendly instruction.

“It’s definitely a must try! So worth it! The bus going to Apukka resort is on time. The guides explained everything well. They were very cautious and made sure no one was left behind. The snowmobile is easy to drive and the suits provided were warm and comfortable. I would definitely book again if ever I go back to Rovaniemi.”

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3.Snowmobile Safari into Arctic Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 201 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $152

Ride through snowy forests and open white plains near Rovaniemi on a guided 2.5-hour snowmobile safari. You receive safety instruction, thermal clothing, boots, a balaclava, and a helmet. Two adults usually share one snowmobile and can switch at a break. Children under 140 cm ride in a guide-pulled sleigh.

“Motos de nieve! El guía Jesús excelente persona! Excelente guía! Y el paisaje súper bonito!! Viaje en pareja!.”

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4.Levi: Winter Wilderness Husky & Reindeer Safari Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 156 reviews · 2 hours · from $175

Meet Sámi reindeer herders, glide 0.6 km through snowy forest, then ride a snowmobile-towed sleigh to a 1.5 km husky safari. English-speaking guides, including Emma, provide warm drinks, shelter in a kota cabin, and time with the animals. The pace can feel brisk, especially at the husky stop.

“the rides are not very good, to slow and rather boring”

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5.Full Day Snowmobile Safari into the Lappish Wilderness in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $306Top rated

Set out from Safartica in central Rovaniemi for a six-hour snowmobile safari with a guide such as Patrick. You’ll ride lesser-used forest tracks, cross snowy open spaces, stop for reindeer stew or soup by a campfire, and use provided winter clothing. A driver’s license and good fitness are required.

“An all day snowmobile tour of beautiful nature. Our guide was Patrick and we had a great time. Pick ups & drop off are well organized and they provide all the necessary gears. In addition to an organized drive through the forest etc. we were given two occasions to "freestyle" on a large open space! Also you can switch drivers in the middle. We had reindeer stew as lunch and it was delicious! Nice break to rest a bit and warm up before completing rest of the journey. It was one of our favorite experiences in our trip to Rovaniemi!”

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6.Full-Day Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 6 hours · from $293

Spend six hours riding through Rovaniemi’s backcountry with an English-speaking guide. You’ll drive about four to five hours, share a snowmobile with one other person, and stop at a campfire for hot drinks and soup lunch. Some outings include a kota cabin, wild reindeer sightings, or the SnowHotel area. Guides have included Ramón, Teemu, and Alexie.

“This tour was excellent. Everything was well organized and thoughtfully provided, including food, hand and feet warmers, and clothing. We had the chance to experience beautiful nature and see wild reindeer. We stopped at the Snow Hotel and at a wooden cabin, where we enjoyed a fire and lunch. Our guide, Ramón, was extremely kind and helpful—very open and welcoming—and he prepared an amazing lunch. Our driver, Marina, was also very friendly. I highly recommend this tour; it is absolutely worth the money.”

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