Spend a day in Saariselkä combining outdoor activity, local food, and a touch of fun for all ages. This experience brings together a guided trek in the fell landscape and one of the area’s most popular winter activities.
The day begins with a guided snowshoe trek through the open tundra. Moving across the snowy landscape, your guide shares insights into Arctic nature, local wildlife, and how people have adapted to life in the north. The pace is relaxed, with time to take in the surroundings along the way.
After the trek, it’s time to warm up and enjoy a lunch featuring local ingredients. It’s a chance to rest, recharge, and share the highlights of the morning.
In the afternoon, the experience continues at Saariselkä’s toboggan slope. A chairlift takes you up the fell, where wide views open up over the surrounding landscape. From the top, you’ll ride down Finland’s longest toboggan run on an illuminated slope.
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FAQ
Do I need prior experience with snowshoeing?
How fast is the Finland's longest toboggan ride?
What do I need to bring?
- Warm clothing: Dress in weather-appropriate layers, including a warm hat, scarf, and good socks.
- Phone or camera (and a power bank if needed).
- Snacks and water: Snacks are provided, but you’re welcome to pack your own favorites too.
What is the cancellation policy?
- Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event.
- Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 30 days or less before the event.
- Cancellation fee of 30% is charged if cancelled 45 days or less before the event.
Please note
- Please arrive at Xwander Basecamp 15 minutes before the start time.
- Family-friendly: This experience is suitable for families, with with children aged 3 or older. Please note, that the tobogganing from top of Kaunispää fell is not suitable for children under 7 years old.
- Physical Requirements: The tour involves being outdoors in cold weather, so participants should be prepared for low temperatures.
- Accessibility: The experience is not fully accessible by wheelchair due to the nature of the terrain and activities. Contact us for accessible options of this tour.
- Clothing and Gear: Warm clothing and suitable winter gear are essential. If needed, we can provide winter overalls, warm boots, and gloves for an extra fee.
- Cold weather policy (-25°C and below or challenging conditions): In very cold or demanding weather, we will contact you to assess the situation together before the activity. There is no additional fee if the activity is cancelled by Xwander.
- Minimum age of the passengers is 3 years.
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- Local family owned business
- Personalized service
- Flexible itineraries
- Small group sizes
Price Includes
- Snowshoes for the duration of the activity
- Lift pass, toboggan rent, and safety equipment for the toboggan run
- Guide services
- All activities listed in the tour description
- All meals and/or snacks listed in the tour description
- Transfers to the tour locations and back, with departure and return at Xwander Basecamp in Ivalo center.
- Pick-up from selected locations in the area (select your nearest location at checkout).
Price Excludes
- Optional winter gear rental: overalls, boots & gloves (extra fee).
- Pick-up from the Ivalo area available (extra fee).
- Extra transfers for example from Inari, Nellim, Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää & Saariselkä (on request / extra fee).
- Optional add-ons (extra fee): extend the adventure – pair this tour with a Northern Lights excursion or tobogganing.
- Personal travel insurance (required).
