Reindeer Sleigh Rides

Open sleighs are usually pulled by a single reindeer attached to wooden shafts with a traditionally decorated harness. You’ll be cosy and warm wrapped up in furs and towed in a stately procession along snowy forest tracks - either following a lead sleigh or with a driver on board. It’s not the fastest of rides, but it’s certainly the smoothest, quietest and most magical way of enjoying the forests and snowscapes. Excursions often include a tour of a reindeer farm and an introduction to the Lappish culture.

Dog Sledging

Being pulled by a team of huskies is the traditional way of getting around on the snow. Three or four pairs of dogs pull a two-man sleigh, usually in a convoy following a lead sleigh. One person is the "musher" (or driver) who stands up behind the sitting passenger wrapped in warm furs. It’s a fast and exhilarating way to travel, but don’t expect peace and quiet as dogs often bark excitedly as they run. You can opt for short, taster tours of half an hour or so, or much longer journeys.

Cross Country Skiing & Sledging

Flat, well-maintained routes through a spectacular landscape of forests and lakes offer cross-country skiers and snow-shoers lots of variety. The season in Lapland lasts for up to seven or eight months of the year and you can opt for short half-day excursions or longer journeys with overnight stays in cabins en route. Basic equipment can be hired from ski resorts, sports shops or hotels. The far northern resort of Saariselkä is a particularly good base, with scenic trails in the adjoining national park.

Skiing, Snowboarding & Tobogganing

Ski resorts north of the Arctic Circle are very limited compared to the Alps, but as long as it’s not too cold, they can make for a good day’s skiing for beginners and intermediates. Finnish Lapland offers the most variety, and the longest slope (3km) is found in the largest resort, Ylläs. Alternatively, Levi is lively and has a good terrain park. The Lappish resorts of Pyhä and Saariselkä (home to Lapland’s longest toboggan run at 1.2km) are small and scenic. The resort of Åre, in Swedish Lapland, offers three terrain parks, enjoyable blue runs through trees and a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere.

Northern Lights Photography Workshop

During the photography workshop you will learn all the tricks you need to capture the Northern Lights and the night sky in such a way that your photos are an accurate representation of this beautiful reality.

Your instructor has twenty years worth of knowledge and experience of photographing the Northern Lights.

What's Included:

• Picture presentation from our photographer

• Tips and tricks from professional aurora photographer

• Right settings for your camera

• Tea/Coffee

• Location Information

• This tour runs from both Saariselkä and Levi Finland

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1 Hour - £25pp

Snow Mobile

Safari's

A perfect way to explore the snowy regions is on snowmobiles over a huge network of trails, extending hundreds of miles through forests, past frozen lakes and over fell highlands. They are not quiet but they are by far the fastest way to travel. No previous experience is required, although you do need a driving licence and be over 18 years. You usually ride two up, with one passenger straddled behind the driver; helmets and warm clothing are provided, and tours drive in a convoy following a lead vehicle.