Iso Syöte - Weekly Programme

Whether it's your first visit to Lapland, or you have already fallen in love with the far north, this 6 night 7 day tour has something for everyone. Tour participants have the opportunity to participate in some interesting and exhilarating activities including a visit to a reindeer farm and a husky farm, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and the most traditional method of getting around in the wintery landscapes – snowshoeing. This tour runs from Sunday – Saturday (6 nights, 7 days)

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. Then get a good night of rest in your cosy double room, so you are ready for the adventures that lay ahead!


Day 2:
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 enjoyable dinner, where you can reflect on the excitement of the day.

Day 3:
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 follow a route through 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 time at leisure. Dinner and overnight in your comfortable accommodation.

Day 4:
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 terrain 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 by the campfire, and to swap drivers and 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 good night of rest.

Day 5:
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 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:
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 the 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. Dinner and final night in your comfortable hotel room.

Day 7:
After enjoying one last breakfast, you will transfer back to the airport ready for your journey home, taking with you many amazing memories of your time snowmobiling and husky sledding in 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, TV, telephone, and seating space. There is also room for an additional bed if required.
Room upgrades are available upon request.
Facilities at the hotel include:
- Fully licensed lobby bar
- Restaurant serving a la carte and buffet Finnish and Lappish cuisine
- Swimming pool
- Ice sauna
- Arctic spa treatments

Food On this tour means that breakfast is included. Coffee and cookies/snacks served on some of the excursions are also included. Any additional food must be purchased.

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 €800 (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.