Iso Syöte - Weekly Programme

Whether it is 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 some exhilarating activities including a visit to a reindeer farm, snowmobiling, visit to a husky farm, 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)

Tour Itinerary

Sunday
After arriving at the airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation for the duration of your stay – the hotel Isosyöte. 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 ahead!

Monday
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*! Your journey will take you through snow-covered forests, across frozen swamps and 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.

2 persons per snowmobile

Tuesday
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 happy to see you. After a short introduction to husky sledding, and you will be ready to drive your very own dog sled team*!
A 6km husky safari will follow, where you will follow a route through snowy forests and ice-covered swamps in the Syöte area. There will be several stops so that you can switch drivers and take some photographs and make a lasting memory of this incredible day.
The safari lasts around three hours, after which you will have time at leisure. Dinner and overnight in your comfortable accommodations.

2 persons per sled

Wednesday
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, and then you will head out with your team of excited huskies*.
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.

2 persons per sled

Thursday
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 sledge! 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.

Friday
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 leisure to explore the area some more, book any other optional activities, 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.
Saturday
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 Isosyöte. With 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, private bathroom facilities, TV, telephone and seating space. There is also room for an additional bed if required.
Room upgrades are available on request.
Facilities at the hotel include:
- Fully licensed lobby bar
- Restaurant serving a la carte and buffet Finnish and Lappish cuisine
- Swimming pool
- Two hot saunas
- Ice sauna
- Arctic spa treatments

Food
This tour is catered on a half-board basis. This means that all are 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. Own liability in case of accident is €800 per accident.
The safety of our guests is our priority. The far north can have changeable and unpredictable weather. While we strive to follow our itineraries as closely as possible, we reserve the right to change the order of activities, the route of safaris and duration of excursions, should the weather necessitate it.