Snowmobile Challenge

Hop on a snowmobile and enjoy the speed as well as the Arctic wilderness of North Finland! You will explore the various natural surroundings of Saija Lodge on day trips, stay overnight in a wilderness cabin and have lunch at a campfire.

Snowmobile Challenge in Finland: The itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
After landing, you will be transferred to the Hotel Saija, where you will be served a homemade traditional Finnish dinner. Afterwards, you can relax in your own sauna and enjoy a comfortable night's sleep, ready for the adventures that lie ahead.

Day 2: Introduction Day
After a restful night and a hearty breakfast, it’s time to explore the surrounding area. You will receive information about the programme during the up-coming days and will be provided with the appropriate clothes for polar temperatures. Use this free time to get an overview of this wonderful place. Enjoy a private sauna in your hotel room and relax in the cosy atmosphere.

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Day 3: Introduction Ride
After breakfast you are provided with a helmet and the guide introduces you in the techniques of snowmobile driving. There will be one person per snowmobile. Then you can enjoy racing through the beautiful nature on an introduction snowmobile ride that covers approximately 30 km. Afterwards, head back to the hotel for a delicious dinner.

Day 4 + 5: Overnight Snowmobile Tour
Today you will go on a 2-day safari, which takes you through the stunning winter landscape of Finnish Lapland. The distance is about 80-120 km per day. Tonight, you will stay in a cosy wilderness cabin. Breakfast and dinner are served in the hut and lunch at a campfire in the wilderness. Keep your eyes open this evening, as you'll be far away from light pollution, and you have the best conditions to observe the famous Northern Lights.

Day 6: Snowmobile Day Tour
Start the day with a tasty breakfast. Then, head to your snowmobiles again. Today’s day trip covers another 90-120 km of snowmobile adventure. Lunch will be served at a campfire. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel and relax in the sauna.

Day 7: Free day
Your last day in the far north can be spent at your leisure and can be used for more exciting events or simply for relaxation – whichever you desire! On one afternoon of your trip, you will have the opportunity to make a visit to the smoke sauna, which is already included in the travel price. Also included in the travel price is a Northern Lights evening. You can also book optional excursions. Available guided tours include cycling (fat biking) on snow, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing or a visit to a reindeer farm. Of course, you will also have the opportunity to participate in Husky safaris of varying length. Plan the day according to your ideas and complete the evening with a final traditional dinner.

Day 8: Departure
Enjoy a final delicious breakfast surrounded by beautiful nature. You will be taken back to the airport and leave with countless new experiences as well as many wonderful memories that will last a lifetime!

Accommodation:
You will spend most of the nights of this tour in a cosy double room with its own sauna. The hotel is built entirely of wood and conveys a traditional and authentic atmosphere. Located directly on Lake Jokijärvi, this is the perfect starting point for your unique excursions. Each room has its own main entrance, separate sleeping and living area, toilet, shower, and private sauna. You will spend one night in a rustic wilderness hut without running water, no electricity as well as no inside toilet. A sauna facility is available.
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