Activities – Winter 2021–2022
Our partners offer a wide range of programme services. Transfers for the activities from/to Ivalo River Camping are included to the rates.
AURORA SLEIGH ADVENTURE 2H
Hop inside our covered and heated Aurora Sleigh towed by a snowmobile through the snowy winter landscapes. While seated comfortably on a lamb fur covered bench you can enjoy the views through the glass roof of the sledge. Your guide will take you to a spot where the Northern Lights are often dancing on the sky.
Hot drinks and snack are included as well as the tales and stories of your experienced guide. You will receive a link for the photographs taken.
AVAILABILITY: NOV 1st – APR 15th
DURATION: 1.5–2h
DEPARTURE: Time to be agreed
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 adults
PRICE: EUR 125 per adult; EUR 75 per child
NORTHERN LIGHTS CHASING BY CAR 3H
After some research on the weather forecast, we take a car and drive it to places where the sky is most clear and the probability of seeing the Northern Lights is highest. Your experienced guide, a professional Aurora Hunter has some interesting stories to tell.
Hot drinks and snack are included. You will receive a link for the photographs taken.
AVAILABILITY: SEP 1st – APR 15th.
DURATION: 2–3h
DEPARTURE: Time to be agreed
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 persons
PRICE: EUR 130 per person, incl. transfers
NORTHERN LIGHTS CHASING BY SNOWMOBILE 2H
Driving by snowmobile we can go anywhere! Your guide, a professional Aurora Hunter will lead you through the snowy forests to the high terrain to spot the Northern Lights far away from any artificial lights. It’s really exciting to drive at night. You might even see some white rabbits or reindeer in your headlights.
Hot drinks and snack are included as well as the tales and stories of your experienced guide. You will receive a link for the photographs taken.
AVAILABILITY: DEC 1st – APR 15th
DURATION: 2h
DEPARTURE: Time to be agreed
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 adults
PRICE: EUR 150 per adult (2 persons sharing a snowmobile), EUR +50 for solo driving supplement
SNOWSHOE WALK UNDER THE AURORAS 2H
Put on a pair of snowshoes and follow your professional guide to the snowy forests nearby. The tour consists of both easy and some deep snow experiences. If lucky the Northern Lights will be dancing above us.
Hot drinks and snack are included as well as the tales and stories of your experienced guide. You will receive a link for the photographs taken.
AVAILABILITY: DEC 1st – APR 15th
DURATION: 1.5–2h
DEPARTURE: Time to be agreed
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 adults
PRICE: EUR 85 per person
HUSKY SAFARI IN THE LAPPISH NATURE 2H
Your husky musher will pick you up from the Ivalo River Camping reception and take you to the husky farm nearby. You will be given instructions on how to control the sleds, which you will ride in pairs. One sitting in the sleigh and the other one mushing. At half point you’ll be served hot drinks and you may swap places before heading back.
AVAILABILITY: NOV 1st – APR 15th
DURATION: 2h
DEPARTURE: By request
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 adults
PRICE: EUR 179 per adult, 2 persons sharing a sledge; EUR 115 per child (4–14 years)
HUSKY SAFARI WITH LUNCH 4H
Looking for a longer tour with the Arctic dogs? Here we go on a half-day husky safari through the snowy landscapes of Lapland forests. We stop half-way for a lunch in the wilderness and you can learn a lot about huskies from your guide, a professional musher. On your way back you can swap places so both of you gets to try mushing hands-on!
AVAILABILITY: NOV 1st – APR 15th
DURATION: 4h
DEPARTURE: By request.
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 adults
PRICE: EUR 205 per adult, 2 persons sharing a sledge; EUR 145 per child (4–14 years)
SNOWMOBILE SAFARI WITH ICE-FISHING 1H
This compact program takes you to a short snowmobile adventure finding a spot on a frozen river to try your luck on ice-fishing. You’ll learn to drill a hole through thick ice and have fun luring the fish.
AVAILABILITY: DEC 1st – APR 15th
DURATION: 1h
DEPARTURE: Time to be agreed
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 adults
INCLUDING: Winter clothing. Guided tour as described.
NOTE: Driver needs a valid driver’s license
PRICE: EUR 99 per adult (2 persons sharing a snowmobile); EUR +50 solo driving supplement; EUR 48 per child (4–14 years), seated in a sleigh
SNOWMOBILE SAFARI 2H
Driving through the Arctic winter forests across the frozen river while admiring the beauty of the Lappish nature your guide leads your way on this exciting snowmobile safari. Keep your camera with you! There are a couple of stops for taking amazing photos and chatting with your guide about life in Lapland.
AVAILABILITY: NOV 1st – APR 15th
DURATION: 2h
DEPARTURE: Time to be agreed
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 adults
INCLUDING: Winter clothing. Guided tour as described.
NOTE: Driver needs a valid driver’s license
PRICE: EUR 120 per adult (2 persons sharing a snowmobile);
EUR +50 solo driving supplement; EUR 75 per child (4–14 years), seated in a sleigh
SNOWMOBILE EXCURSION 4H
This half-day excursion takes you through the snowy landscapes to a frozen lake where you will prepare a traditional snack by open fire in a rustic outdoor hut. There are plenty of opportunities for taking amazing photos. Bring your camera!
AVAILABILITY: DEC 1st – APR 15th
DURATION: 4h
DEPARTURE: Time to be agreed
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 adults
INCLUDING: Hot drinks and snack. Winter clothing. Guided tour as described.
NOTE: Driver needs a valid driver’s license
PRICE: EUR 255 per adult (solo driving)
SNOWMOBILE BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE 6H
Wonderful full-day snowmobiling adventure in the wilderness area including an outdoor lunch prepared by open fire. For those seeking a bit more extreme backcountry driving.
AVAILABILITY: DEC 15th – APR 15th
DURATION: 6h
DEPARTURE: 10h00
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 adults
INCLUDING: Hot drinks and an outdoor lunch. Winter clothing. Guided tour as described.
NOTE: Driver needs a valid driver’s license
PRICE: EUR 399 per adult (solo driving)
HORSE BACK RIDING IN THE WILDERNESS 1–2H
Take a different perspective and enjoy the serenity and stillness of the wild from the saddle. Explore exciting trails and breathtaking scenery, breathe in clean air and let your senses be filled with purity of Arctic nature. Calm and friendly Finnish horses, living national treasures, will carry you safely through the woods. After the ride we'll enjoy refreshments. You'll make memories for life!
AVAILABILITY: Always
DURATION: 3h including transfers.
DEPARTURE: 8:30 / 10:30
GROUP SIZE: 1–4 persons. Min. age 12. Max weight 100kg
INCLUDING: Winter clothing, transfers. Guided tour as described.
PRICE: EUR 198 per person
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING INTRODUCTION 1.5H
Our guide helps you putting on ski boots and picking up the right skis and ski poles. The tour starts with learning the basic skiing techniques with your guide. The tracks are easy enough for beginners and we can adjust the length of the trip according to your skill level.
AVAILABILITY: DEC 1st – APR 15th
DURATION: 1–2h, depending on weather and snow condition
DEPARTURE: By request.
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 persons
INCLUDING: Winter clothing. Ski equipment. Guided tour as described.
PRICE: EUR 65 per person; incl. transfers
GUIDED SNOWSHOE HIKE 2H
Put on a pair of snowshoes and follow our guide on the wintry forest paths. If we are lucky, we might observe some animal tracks in the forest and maybe even see some Arctic animals. Your guide will tell you about the nature and living in Lapland.
AVAILABILITY: DEC 1st – APR 15th
DURATION: 1.5–2h, depending on weather and snow condition
DEPARTURE: By request.
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 persons
INCLUDING: Winter clothing. Snowshoes. Guided tour as described.
PRICE: EUR 70 per person; incl. transfers
FATBIKE FOREST TRAIL 1H
Fat Bikes are bicycles with huge fat tires so they roll well even on snow! Electronic engine assists you as you pedal through the forest trails with us. We take a scenic route to see a perfect landscape view and to take some photos.
AVAILABILITY: All year
DURATION: 1h
DEPARTURE: By request
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 persons. Max. 10 persons.
INCLUDING: Winter clothing, fat bikes, guided tour as described.
PRICE: EUR 60 per person; incl. transfers
HORSE SLEIGH RIDE 1H
Friendly and beautiful Finnhorse will take you on a calm and relaxing tour through the snowy forests nearby.
AVAILABILITY: DEC 1st – APR 15th. Not available if temperature is colder than -18°C.
DURATION: 1h
DEPARTURE: By request
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 persons. Max. 8 persons.
INCLUDING: Guided tour as described.
PRICE: EUR 99 per person
ICE-FISHING NEARBY 1H
Try your luck fishing through the ice. You will be taken to a nearby river where your guide will show you how to drill a hole in the ice and prepare the bates for ice- fishing. Enjoy the silence and the pure Arctic air while luring the fish to bite. Catch is not guaranteed, but you never know!
AVAILABILITY: DEC 1st – APR 15th
DURATION: 1h
DEPARTURE: By request
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 persons
INCLUDING: Guided tour as described.
PRICE: EUR 70 per person; incl. transfers
ICE-KARTING RACE
Racing on ice and snow! Our special winter go-karts are fun to drive on icy track laid out in the forest. The lap timing system will tell you your lap times on a break and you may want to turn to your guide for some tips on how to tackle those slippery corners as fast as possible. Can you beat your friend’s time on the qualifying round? Who crosses the finishing line first in the competition?
AVAILABILITY: DEC 1st – APR 15th. Not available if temperature is colder than -22°C.
DURATION: Driving time 2x 10min. Program time about 1h.
DEPARTURE: To be agreed.
GROUP SIZE: Min. 4 adults. Max. 16 persons.
INCLUDING: Guided tour as described.
NOTE: NO DRIVER’S LICENSE NEEDED. No age limit. Minimum height 140cm to reach the pedals.
PRICE: EUR 75 / person
REINDEER FEEDING AND PHOTOGRAPHING
You get a nice bag of lichen to feed to the reindeer. Reindeer loves lichen! They come close and with a little patience they will eat from your hand. This is a good time to take close-up photos with reindeer too.
AVAILABILITY: NOV 1st – APR 15th
DURATION: 10–20min
DEPARTURE: By request.
GROUP SIZE: Min. 1 persons. Max. 10 at a time.
INCLUDING: Guided tour as described.
PRICE: EUR 25 per person
REINDEED SLEIGH RIDE
Meet your guide at the Ivalo River Camping reception who will take you on a short walk to the Reindeer park. Your reindeer sleigh is awaiting and will take you on a peaceful winter adventure in a traditional ‘raito’ form where the reindeer walk one after another each pulling a sleigh.
Sit back and enjoy the 800m sleigh ride through the snowy forest.
AVAILABILITY: DEC 1st – APR 15th
DURATION: 30 min total duration
DEPARTURE: Every day 09h00, 11h00, 13h00, 15h00
INCLUDING: Guided tour as described
PRICE: EUR 69 per adult; EUR 39 per child (ages 4–14), infants free of charge
REINDEER FARM VISIT
We will drive to a reindeer farm in the fell region of Saariselkä to enjoy a calm 45-minute ride in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer, followed by hot drinks and stories about reindeer herding.
AVAILABILITY: DEC 1st – MAR 30th
DURATION: 3h total duration incl. transfers
DEPARTURE: By request
GROUP SIZE: Min. 2 persons
INCLUDING: Guided tour as described
PRICE: EUR 225 per person; incl. transfers
PANORAMA SAUNA WITH OUTDOOR JACUZZI
Sauna with panoramic glass windows towards the river valley and an outdoor jacuzzi next to it offer a perfect way to relax after a day of activities.
Sauna building includes:
- Dressing room - Toilet
- Showering room with 2 showers
- Sauna compartment under glass roof
AVAILABILITY: Always
DURATION: 1h 30min
DEPARTURE: By request
INCLUDING: Towels, tap water, 1.5h time slot for sauna & jacuzzi
PRICE: EUR 40 per adult, EUR 20 per child
WOOD SAUNA WITH ICE-SWIMMING
A small traditional wood-heated sauna by the river with a hole in the ice for ice-swimming. Carried water, no shower.
AVAILABILITY: Always (no ice during summer & autumn period)
DURATION: 1h 30min
DEPARTURE: By request
INCLUDING: Towels, neoprene gloves, 1.5h time slot
PRICE: EUR 40 per adult, EUR 20 per child
MASSAGE
Classic massage after an adventurous day is a perfect way to rewind and relax.
AVAILABILITY: Always by request
BOOKINGS: By request. 1 person at a time.
INCLUDING: Massage service
PRICE: 50min EUR 85; 80min EUR 120