Iso Syöte - Weekly Programme

An exciting and varied winter holiday in the far north of Finland awaits you. Experience new interesting and exciting activities every day and make your Husky vacation unforgettable. Enjoy the exhilaration of snowmobiles adventures, racing through the solitude of winter landscapes; visit a reindeer farm, try your hand at ice fishing, and explore by foot on snowshoe hikes. This tour is perfect for those who are visiting Lapland for the first time or for those who already love the Far North.

Iso Syöte - Weekly Programme: Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
After arriving at the airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation for the duration of your stay – the hotel Iso-Syöte. Once you have checked in and had a chance to refresh yourself after your journey, you will enjoy a delicious dinner with the rest of your tour group. Get a good night of rest in your cosy double room, so you are ready for the adventures that lay ahead!


Day 2: Adventure by snowmobile through Lapland's wilderness
After a tasty breakfast, you will have some free time to explore the local area. Then get ready to rev your engines as you head out on a thrilling snowmobile safari (2 persons per snowmobile)! Your journey will take you through snow-covered forests, across frozen lakes, and through some of the most beautiful scenery you will ever see. A quick stop mid-way through your journey for hot coffee and a snack will give you time to appreciate the quiet and calm of the wilderness. Return back to your hotel in the evening for another delicious dinner, where you can reflect on the excitement of the day.

Day 3: Meet your husky team
Another day of adventure awaits you! After breakfast, you will climb aboard snowmobiles which will take you to meet some very excited four-legged creatures! That’s right, it is time to meet the Huskies, who will be most happy to see you. After a short introduction to husky sledding, you will be ready to drive your very own dog sled team (2 persons per sled). A 6km husky safari will follow, where you will take a route through the snowy wilderness and ice-covered swamps in the Syöte area. There will be several stops so that you can switch drivers in order to take some photographs and make lasting memories of this incredible day. The safari lasts around three hours, after which you will have some time to spend at leisure. Dinner will be served at your hotel.

Day 4: With the huskies in the wilderness
Ready for more fun? Of course you are! Today will see you enjoy a full day husky safari through some of the most picturesque and untouched terrains in the Syöte area. After breakfast, you will be given a reminder session on how to drive your sled, then you will head out with your team of excited huskies (2 persons per sled). Along the way, you will break for lunch around a campfire, and to swap drivers in order to take more photographs of this breath-taking experience. In total, you can expect to mush your dog sled team between 25-40km, making you a true, capable musher! Unwind in your hotel in the evening, perhaps enjoying a relaxing swim or sauna, before a delicious dinner and a good night of rest.

Day 5: Reindeer farm and snowshoeing
Hopefully, you will have recharged your batteries overnight, as today is another day full of fun and adventure! After breakfast, snowmobiles will take you to a nearby reindeer farm where you can get up close and personal with these majestic creatures. You will find out more about the history and life of reindeers and their herders, and will have the opportunity to ride in a reindeer-pulled sled! Coffee and snacks will be included. Next, get ready to experience one of the most traditional forms of transportation in the far north – snowshoeing. Your trip starts in the afternoon with instruction on how to use the snowshoes. You will then head out into the beautiful, snow-covered hills around Iso Syöte, where you may see some of the birds and animals native to the area. The tour includes a short break, where coffee and cookies will be served.

Day 6: Sámi Leisure - Ice Fishing
Your last day of exciting activities in this outstanding part of the world will see you enjoying a traditional Lappish pastime – ice fishing. After breakfast, you will be taken to a nearby frozen lake and taught the techniques to land yourself your very first fish! Coffee and snacks will be served by an open fire. In the afternoon, you will have some time at your leisure to explore the area some more, book any other optional activities that appeal to you, or simply unwind and enjoy the facilities of your accommodation including swimming, hot sauna, and even some arctic spa treatments. Enjoy dinner and a final night in your comfortable hotel room.

Day 7: Departure
After enjoying one last breakfast, you will transfer back to the airport ready for your onward journey, taking with you many amazing memories of your time snowmobiling and husky sledding in the wilderness of Finnish Lapland.

Accommodation During this tour, your accommodation will be in the beautiful Hotel Iso-Syöte, which boasts panoramic glass windows and a view of the unspoilt forests and fells around the Iso Syöte fjell. Rooms are comfortable, cosy, and contain two separate beds. The rooms also include private bathroom facilities, and amenities such as a TV, telephone, and seating space. There is also room for an additional bed if required. Room upgrades are available upon request.
Please Note: After the Hotel Isosyöte was completely destroyed by fire in 2018, it will reopen following completely new construction and refurbishment. If the opening is contrary to expectations, you will be accommodated in cosy huts. The surcharge for the huts we take over in this case.
Food This tour will provide you with breakfast. Coffee and cookies / snacks are served on some of the excursions. Each additional meal can be taken in the restaurant of the hotel.

Important Information This tour is suitable for all ages, but young children will not be able to drive their own snowmobile or dog sled team, and will instead need to ride with the guide. To drive a snowmobile, you must be aged 18+ and hold a full, valid driving license. Your liability in case of an accident is €900 (per accident). The safety of our guests is our priority. The far north can have fast-changing and unpredictable weather. Whilst we strive to follow our itineraries as closely as possible, we reserve the right to change the order of the activities, the route of safaris and/or the duration of excursions, should the weather necessitate it.
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