WINTER ACTIVITIES
High quality activities with small group sizes
All of our activities are planned for small groups with intimate feeling. Our guides are passionate about the things you’re about to experience. We love the arctic nature and want to take good care about it, that’s why we have taken great caution onto sustainability. You’ll find all the gear you need from us and yes, we do also rent the gear for your own adventures.
Hop in for an experience of a lifetime!
Basics of snowmobiling
During this safari we will introduce the world of snowmobiling for beginners. You will learn the basics of snowmobiling in the most beautiful wintry forests. Total duration is about 2 hours; including 30 min introduction and 1,5 hours of driving.
Duration: 2 hours
170 € / person driving alone, 120 € / person with a shared snowmobile.
Snowmobile safaris
Available January 1st – April 30th
The surroundings of Giellajohka offer a great opportunity for snowmobiling. You get to see great landscapes and interesting routes, of course under the safe guidance of our professional English speaking guide. Snowmobile safaris are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced sledders - we can plan a route according to your wishes and skill level.
The driver needs a valid car driver's license. The prices include guiding, snowmobile rental, thermal clothing, route permits and insurance for the snowmobile. Self-liability fee in a case of an accident is 900 € / snowmobile. Children under 18 are not allowed to participate our snowmobile safaris.
All our activities are executed with safety and sustainability as our main priorities.
Arctic Explorer’s Ride
If you are a serious rider or just seeking a full day snowmobile tour, dive into this winter wonderland adventure! Feel the thrill as you navigate through pristine snowy trails, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes of ice and mountains.
Join us on this extraordinary journey and let the magic of the snowmobiling captivate your senses.
Duration: 3 – 5 h
290 € / person driving alone, 230 € / person with a shared snowmobile.
Soup lunch and hot drinks included.
Reindeer Activities
Our holiday holiday village is also home for beautiful a Skolt Sámi owned reindeer farm called “Emma’s Reindeer”.
The area of the reindeer farm is small and cozy with enough space for the reindeer to roam around. Their well-being is the priority number one on the farm and we guarantee you will see it.
You are the most welcome to meet our furry friends on our guided activities by Emma, a local Sámi reindeer owner.
Reindeer Sleigh Ride
Traditional reindeer ride by the river. As in old days in Sámiland, sit back, relax and enjoy the wintry view while a reindeer pulls the sleigh.
After the ride, reward your reindeer with his favourite food and take pictures to share your memories!
Duration: 1 h
120 € / person (children 4 - 12 years -30 %)
Thermal clothing included
Reindeer Day
Your Skoltsámi guide Emma will take you to a sleigh ride with her antler-headed friends and a tour to her reindeer farm. By an open fire you will get warm drink, snack and see some traditional handicrafts. Learn about Sámi culture and the life cycle of reindeer. Test your skills at throwing "suopunki", the reindeer herder's lasso!
Duration: 3 h
190 € / person
Please note that sleigh rides are available only during optimal snow conditions. REINDEER DAY -activity without the sleigh ride is 100 € / person
Additional lunch in Laavu (reindeer soup, bread & hot juice) 20 € / person
Thermal clothing included. Activity price for children 4 - 12 years -30 %.
Feed the Reindeer
Participate in the daily reindeer feeding with Emma. You will learn new things about reindeer and get to see how is the life inside the reindeer fence.
A great way to meet the reindeer quickly from a closer distance and get some fun pictures.
Duration: 30 min
30 € / person (children 4 - 12 years -30 %)
Husky Safari
Available December 1st – March 31st
Listen carefully to the driving instructions and have a musher experience of a lifetime!
We’ll ready the sledges and start for a memorable husky ride through the wintry landscapes. After the ride, you’ll learn more about the huskies and take pictures with them.
Safari includes thermal clothing, transportations and hot drinks.
Duration: 2 – 3 h
175 € / person 1 h of husky driving, 210 € / person 2 h of husky driving
(children 4 - 12 years -30 %)
Our location in the middle of two big wilderness areas offer unique surroundings for once in a lifetime activities.
Ice Fishing Trip
available December 1st – April 30th
One of the best ways to explore Lapland's nature during winter! We are located in remote are with great fishing opportunities for grayling, perch, trout, pike and whitefish.
The trip starts with a ride to a nearby wilderness lake. Our guides are highly passionate about ice fishing and they will share their best tips with you. If we get lucky our chef can prepare a dinner in our restaurant from the day's catch for you (ask separately).
A campfire, hot drinks and snacks will be set up to keep us warm!
Thermal clothing included
Duration: 3 – 4 h
140 € / person (children 4 - 12 years -30 %)
All Day Snowshoe Trip to the Fell
available December 1st – April 30th
Are you ready for an adventure with snowshoes to the fells? We will hike to the top of the wonderful Ailigas fell, from where you can see wonderful landscapes of Paistunturi, Muotkatunturi and the our neighboring country’s Norway’s wilderness areas of our. When the weather is clear, the views stretch hundreds of kilometers to the horizon.
The hike involves quite a lot of climbing and requires at least moderate physical fitness. Of course, we will proceed calmly according to your wishes.
There is never a rush on these hikes. :)
The trip lasts the whole day and includes equipment rental, field lunch and hot drinks.
180 € / person
Guided Snowshoe Hike
Available December 1st – April 30th
On this trip we will head for a shorter snowshoe hike to the snowy forest. The snowshoes allow us to walk on the untouched snow and explore the amazing nature as close as possible.
It's a relaxed walk and a great way to get known with snowshoeing.
Duration: 2 h
70 € / person (children 4 - 12 years -30 %
Winter Hunting Experience
Are you interested in hunting or do you happen to be a hunter yourself? Join a local hunter's journey to hunt grouse, rabbits and foxes in a beautiful winter landscape! Depending on the snow situation we will do the hunt either by foot, snowshoes or hunting skis.
You will learn a lot about Lapland's nature, how to set up a campfire in the forest, Finnish hunting culture and local animals. No previous hunting experience needed!
Thermal clothing and snacks + hot drinks by campfire included.
135 € / person
Pyrography Lesson & Your Own Kuksa
Is pyrography a new thing to you? Great! Join this workshop with an open mind and you'll go home with a new skill and your own beautifully decorated traditional wooden cup - a "kuksa". This is a perfect art experience for small groups. And of course, you don't have to be an artist to join!
Pyrography is really easier than it sounds and looks. :)
The price includes your own kuksa, the pyrography lesson and warm drinks.
Duration: 2-3h
130 € / person
Basic Skiing Lesson
available December 1st – April 30th
Learn the basics steps of traditional cross-country skiing with the Giellajohka crew!
After the lesson, you will be ready to head to the wilderness tracks by yourself!
Duration: 1 h
60 € / person
We also rent our snowshoes, skis, fishing gear and winter clothing. Ask for more information!
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Northern Lights
Aurora Tour to a remote area away from all the light pollution?
You are already there! From our riverside Kota -teepee opens a direct view to the Northern sky. On a clear night, wait for the Northern Lights to appear while warming up around the fire. No fees, no hassle – just enjoy for free!
Price - Free
If needed due to bad weather, we do also guided northern lights tours by car.
Price for them is 150€ per person