For travellers who like a shot of adrenaline, a snowmobile safari is the fastest way to cover Lapland's vast white wilderness. After a safety briefing you'll drive your own machine (two riders can share) in convoy behind an expert guide, racing along forest trails and across frozen lakes. Safaris range from short one-hour blasts to full-day expeditions that visit a reindeer farm, stop for ice fishing, or hunt the aurora after dark. Thermal overalls, boots, helmets and gloves are always provided.

What a snowmobile safari involves

A snowmobile safari is the fastest, most exhilarating way to cover Lapland’s vast winter wilderness. After a safety briefing and a short practice loop, you’ll drive your own machine — two riders can share and swap — in convoy behind an expert guide, following forest trails and crossing wide frozen lakes. All the heavy kit is provided: a thermal oversuit, boots, helmet and gloves, so you stay warm even at speed. Most safaris pause for a campfire break with hot drinks deep in the forest.

Day safaris, combos and night aurora rides

  • Classic 2-hour safari — the most popular option: forest trails, frozen lakes and a taste of the wilderness. See the 2-hour forest safari.
  • Combo safaris — pair the ride with a reindeer farm visit or ice fishing on a frozen lake for a fuller half-day.
  • Night Northern Lights safaris — ride out into the dark forest, far from light pollution, to hunt the aurora — combining the thrill of driving with the chance of the Northern Lights. See the night aurora safari.
  • Family safaris — slower, easy-trail rides where children ride safely in a sled.

Do you need a licence? Is it safe?

To drive your own snowmobile you need a valid car driving licence and to be over 18; passengers and children ride along, so the whole family can take part. Safaris are very safe: you ride in convoy at a controlled pace behind a guide, with a full briefing first. Prices typically start around €95–€120 for a 2-hour safari (with two sharing), rising for longer combos. The season runs December to April.

Browse our snowmobile safaris below.