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Adventure to the Arctic Ocean

REGION
Finland, Lapland
THEME
Adventure travel, Expedition, Raid
ACTIVITIES
Fjord, Snowmobile
DURATION
6 days
DIFFICULTY
Demanding
Four-Day Adventure Tour.

Accommodation included for all nights, in a hotel, chalet, or lodge in the heart of nature. Accommodation in double rooms. Single rooms available subject to availability.

The tour includes: full board, all necessary equipment, insurance, and professional guide service.

Solo driving on snowmobiles.

Each day of driving may vary in duration and distance, depending on the itinerary and weather conditions.

Detailed program

DAY 1 | PARIS / IVALO

Flight to Finnish Lapland on regular Finnair flights. Arrival at Ivalo airport. You will be welcomed at the airport by our guides. After collecting your luggage, you will be transported to your accommodation. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be provided with the necessary equipment for the upcoming week. After receiving your gear, you will enjoy an excellent meal at the hotel restaurant. During and after dinner, you will have the opportunity to get to know your group, and your guides will provide you with more detailed information about the tour. Then, you can relax and prepare for the exciting activities ahead.

DAY 2 | THE ADVENTURE BEGINS (approx. 100-200 km)

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Every adventure must start with a full stomach, so we first enjoy our breakfast. Then, it’s gear on and ready to go! Our adventure begins directly from the hotel where the snowmobiles are already waiting. Each guest receives their own bag which is attached to the snowmobiles. Your guide will then review all the driving and safety instructions you need to know for this adventure. We make our way through varied landscapes and speeds along forest trails on our way north. Lunch is enjoyed in a sheltered spot along the way. For some reason, during many previous adventures, the Northern Lights have guided the way to our first overnight accommodation. This isn’t guaranteed, but if you’ve never seen them before, this is the best place to be. Upon arrival at our accommodation, the sauna will be hot. Then we sit down for our evening meal. You will sleep well tonight.

DAY 3 | BEYOND THE BORDER, HEADING TO THE ARCTIC OCEAN (approx. 100-200 km)

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After a good breakfast, we set off again on our machines. We will head towards the Norwegian border. On our way to Norway, we will have lunch at the Snow Hotel in Kirkenes. If you want, take a plunge into the Arctic Sea during your visit, just to say you’ve done it! Today’s journey will take you across frozen lakes and marshes, winding roads, and forest trails. A full day of snowmobiling through changing terrains and stunning landscapes. At the chalet, you can once again enjoy a hot sauna and a delicious meal. If you’re feeling brave, you can try the Finnish tradition of rolling in the snow between steams in the sauna.

DAY 4 | HEADING SOUTH (approx. 100-200 km)

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After a good breakfast, we turn south and head towards the vast Lake Inari. We take alternate routes and find more thrills. After a while, we arrive at the edge of Lake Inari. Crossing the lake is, for many, one of the highlights of this tour. The powdery snow soars as we speed across the wide-open area. Depending on the weather conditions, we will either stop for lunch indoors or prepare our own delights around a campfire. We will arrive at our hotel in the evening where we will have dinner and relax after another day of adventure.

DAY 5 | THE FINALE (approx. 100-200 km)

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After breakfast, we set off for our final day of riding. More beautiful and changing landscapes, winding trails, and stunning terrains await. If you haven’t had the chance to ride in deep snow yet, we’ll make sure you do today. A good indoor lunch will keep us going, and we will reach our final destination in the early evening. Our last evening will be special, celebrating this adventure together over dinner. We will spend the last night in the village of Ivalo, so there will also be a chance to go out if you still have energy.

DAY 6 | IVALO / PARIS

Everything comes to an end, but we hope to see you again soon. You will be picked up at your accommodation for an included airport transfer. Goodbye for now and safe travels!

Flight to Paris on regular Finnair flights.

Travel periods

Departures from 01/02/2023 to 15/04/2023

Prices

From 4,095€VAT included
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Pricing information

OUR PRICES INCLUDE:

  • Regular flights Paris/Ivalo/Paris on Finnair in economy class
  • Airport taxes of €83 (subject to change)
  • Airport/Inari/airport transfers
  • All necessary equipment
  • Accommodation in hotels, nature lodges, and holiday villages (double rooms)
  • Fuel
  • Insurance (maximum deductible of €1500)
  • Professional guide service
  • Solo driving on a 600cc 4-stroke snowmobile for each day of riding
  • Tour as described in the itinerary
  • All required transfers
  • Complimentary assistance insurance

OUR PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:

  • Supplement for Racing Edition 900cc 4-stroke or 600cc 2-stroke snowmobile: €75/day
  • Deductible can be reduced to €350 for an additional €25/day
  • Alcoholic beverages during dinners
  • Personal expenses
  • Services not mentioned in the program
  • Cancellation insurance
  • “PREMIUM” multi-risk insurance (please contact us for details)

Good to know

 

  • About Snowmobile Raids

Valid B license (car), minimum age 18, 1 person/snowmobile

  • Clothing and Equipment

Before departure, you will receive winter clothing included in the price: winter overalls, wool socks, boots, mittens, balaclava, helmet. Dressing in layers will keep you warm: wear your own clothes under the winter overalls (long-sleeved shirts and long underwear or leggings, fleece or wool blouse, comfortable pants, e.g., fleece pants). You should bring: a scarf, ski cap or winter hat, sunglasses. For your extra clothes or other gear, it is best to bring a soft bag (duffel bag or backpack – not a suitcase), which can easily be strapped to the snowmobile.

  • Multi-day safaris are physically and mentally demanding. Days can be long outside, and temperatures can range from -5 to -40 degrees. Good physical condition is important!
  • If you have health issues (e.g., heart disease, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, back or hip problems) – please consult your doctor before the trip.
  • Note also that this type of safari may pose risks for pregnant women due to, for example, carbon monoxide, vibrations, and other physical strains.
  • In case of an accident, each participant is responsible for the potential costs of delivering a new snowmobile. In case of a technical fault with the snowmobile, our partner will deliver a new snowmobile.
  • Multi-day safaris are subject to change due to weather conditions, and our partner reserves the right to modify the program, accommodation, schedule, and itinerary according to conditions (snow, ice, etc.).