Available all year round.
This guided e-fatbike tour takes you to the best trails in Inari. With electric fatbikes it is possible to explore beautiful landscapes that would be difficult or time-consuming to reach otherwise. Halfway through the tour you will stop to make a fire and enjoy warm drinks and a snack.
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Experience traditional ice fishing with a local fisherman on the famous Lake Inari (Aanaarjävri). Locals have relied on this lake as a food source for generations. You will be introduced to different ways of fishing under the ice and take part in checking fishing nets and traps. The day will be completed with a meal prepared from the freshly caught fish by an open fire. This adventure offers a glimpse into the local way of life, the thrill of checking traps, and the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the wilderness.
Including: guidance, snowmobile sleigh ride, ice-fishing experience, lunch.
First you will get familiar with the snowmobile, have full safety instructions and a driving lesson with our guide. After everyone feels comfortable, we will head out for a small journey into the nearby surroundings. The driver of the snowmobile must be at least 18 years of age with a driver’s license valid in Finland.
Price: 130€/adult on a shared snowmobile and 91€/child 4-14yrs in a sleigh (+100€/adult for single drive supplement)
This evening tour takes you on the frozen Lake Inari. You will be comfortably seated in a sleigh that is pulled by your guide's snowmobile and taken to an aurora camp where there is no light pollution. This set up offers you a unique opportunity to see and photograph the Northern Lights. At the aurora camp, your guide will make a fire and serve warm drinks and snacks.
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What does a reindeer eat in the fells in wintertime? What does a reindeer’s muzzle feel like? How does a reindeer survive outside in -45 degrees centigrade? It is time to find out! Today you will meet a local reindeer herder and his reindeer. That visit is one of the top memories for our visitors. At the reindeer farm you will learn interesting information about the reindeer and the life of a reindeer herder and Sámi culture. This guided trip will be made by car.
Price: 130€/adult and 91€/child 4-14yrs old
“The fells are drawn against the night sky like the chest of a sleeping giant, snow crystals glittering like pearl dust in the moonlight.” The silent, snow-covered wilderness and the magical Northern Lights above you. Your guide tows the sleigh with a snowmobile through the snowy landscape far away from the residential areas and their light pollution. We wait for the Northern Lights to appear in comfort by the fire, enjoying hot drinks and listening to tales until someone hopefully spots the first flare. It is time to relax and enjoy stars and the moon, maybe even the Northern Lights waving across the sky, the constellations, snowy trees, and the glittering snow-covered wilderness... Does it get any better?
Price: 150€/adult and 105€/child 4-14yrs
Join our spirited huskies as they pull your sled through the stunning winter scenery of Lake Inari.
Feel the dogs’ excitement and enjoy the serene silence of nature. Each sled is organized for two guests, with one mushing and the other seated in the sleigh. Halfway through the journey, you’ll switch positions to ensure both of you experience the thrill of mushing.
Rates are based on two people sharing a sled unless stated otherwise.
Price: 205€/adult and 143,50€/child 4-14yrs
We will equip you with snowshoes and poles if preferred. We are going to head for a nice little walk in the surrounding nature. Along the way, our guide will share interesting stories and information about the Finnish nature and animals. This is a perfect way to explore the surroundings in peace.
Price: 75€/adult and 52,5€/child 4-14yrs
Ice fishing is one of the most popular winter activities in Inari.
Join our guide on an ice fishing adventure on the ice of Lake Inari, the third biggest lake in Finland. Our journey will start with a short snowmobile sleigh ride on the ice to our fishing place. Once we have reached our destination our guide will teach us the secrets of this popular winter activity among the locals. We will learn how to drill holes to the ice, how to operate the fishing gear and then it’s time to try our luck. Some warm drinks are served to keep us warm while we wait for the fish to bite in the beautiful scenery of the arctic lake.
Price: 115€/adult and 80,50€/child 4-14yrs old
Available from 1st of September until 30th of November.
This trip takes you to one of the specifically chosen spots, where we will try to catch the Northern Lights. You will have professional Aurora guide with you, and you will also have a chance to make your own pancakes by open fire during the evening. Hopefully a magical show on the sky will light your night as well.
Price: 120€/adult and 84€/child 4-14yrs
Available from 1.6-30.9
We head by car to the shores of a small forest pond to try our luck at fishing.
Fishing is done from the shore with a rod and worm as a bait.
Snacks will be served during the trip.
Incl fishing equipment
Available 1.9.-15.11. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Today, we’re heading to the local husky farm. We’ll transfer you there, where a guide will introduce you to the huskies and show you around the farm. You might even see some adorable puppies! After the visit, you’ll enjoy an exciting ride with the huskies on wheels. Your guide will drive the husky team while two people sit in the cart. Since there’s no snow, the huskies run even faster. This activity is available only when the temperature is below 15°C.
And please note, the minimum age for this tour is 15 years old.
Available from 1st June - 30th November
This trip will take you to visit lovely husky dogs. These hard-working dogs are made for the winter but during summer training is important. We will start from Wilderness Hotel Inari and we will take you to husky farm. At the farm you will hear about huskies and their life here in the North. If we are lucky there are also some puppies to see at the farm. After the farm visit there is transfer back to hotel.
Available from 1st June until 15th November.
Hear the wind and the birds and enjoy the beauty of wilderness landscapes. If you are willing to have a direct touch with the nature of this area, this activity is meant for you. You will enjoy picnic in the middle of beautiful sceneries hearing stories told by our experienced wilderness guide. If we are lucky during the trip we might see also some wild animals like reindeer and willow grouse.
Price: 90€/adult and 63€/child 4-14yrs
Available from 13.6.-19.9.
During this trip we will paddle down river Juutua with a rubber dinghy through two big white water rapids and few smaller ones. We will have a coffee break at Ritakoski rapids over by a campfire.
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Available from 13.6.-18.9.
This activity is a combination of our all-time favorites in Inari. During the day you will have a guided tour in the Sámi museum and nature center Siida, enjoy an outdoor lunch by the river Juutua, and join a cruise on Lake Inari. You will learn about the ancient and vibrant Sámi culture and arctic nature, and see the historical Ukko Island. In Siida you will also have a chance to shop local handicrafts.
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Embark on a magical journey thourgh the pristine landscapes of Inari.
We will start with a transfer from the hotel to the reindeer farm.
Then, you will hop on a reindeer sleigh ride, comfortably seated. Enjoy the beautiful views of frostry ans snowy Arctic landscape.
Don’t forget your camera, as there will be plenty of chances to take beautiful photos.
After the ride, before heading back to the hotel, you will enjoy some warm drinks while our guide shares insights about the lives of reindeer.
What's included
Available only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Our expert guides will tell you everything you need to know about northern lights. They will give you a simple overview of the science behind this phenomenon. You can take your own camera with you and get the settings optimised for photographing Northern Lights.
Price: 50€/adult and 35€/child 4-14yrs
Available from 1st September until 22nd April
Spend the day outdoors and learn how the fishing during winter is done. You will learn interesting facts about the life up in the North. We will have a nice snowmobile sleigh ride to the best ice fishing spots. Our guide will teach us how to make some holes through the ice, and then we try and see who the best fisher is. Day includes a tasty lunch by open fire.
Price: 180€/adult and 126€/child 4-14yrs old
This evening tour takes you to the frozen Lake Inari in search for the Northern Lights. Your guide will take you to the open spots where the chances of seeing the Northern Lights are the highest. The driving distance depends on the weather conditions; if the Northern Lights appear, we will stop and admire the beautiful show. During the tour your guide will make a campfire and serve warm drinks.
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Want to drive your own snowmobile? Add a single drive supplement (100 € / person) to your booking.
The deep snow crunching under the shoes, the snow-hooded trees, and the pearly-white willow grouse watching you from afar – the winter nature is a magical world of its own. You can spot animal tracks on snow, see the snow-covered forests and if lucky, also meet some wildlife during your trek. There will be a lunch by open fire during this calm walking day. This trip is perfect for photographers and nature lovers, as snowshoeing is a true eco-activity.
Price: 120€/adult and 84€/child 4-14yrs
Walking in the dark forests companied by the light of the moon and dance of the Northern Lights is unforgettable. Warm up by the campfire and wait for the Auroras to show up, while warm drinks are prepared on the open fire.
Snowmobiling is big fun and a common hobby for a local. There is unlimited wilderness, lots of tracks and beautiful sceneries all around you once you get on a snowmobile. All the snowmobiling activities will start with the instructions. We will enjoy lunch by the open fire. The driver of the snowmobile must be at least 18 years of age with a driver’s license valid in Finland.
Price: 205€/adult on a shared snowmobile 143,5€/child in a sleigh (200€/person for single snowmobile supplement)
In the old times, cross country skiing used to be the most common method of transportation, and all Finns have this skill in their blood. There is no more silent method to go through frozen and snowy sceneries than cross country skis. Guide will teach you how to use the skis, and once everyone has the hang of it, we will have a nice loop in the surrounding nature. We will be skiing with no hurry, stopping to take pictures and enjoy warm drinks on the way.
Dinner is available on Fridays.
You will be presented interesting views of Sámi culture and traditions. We will serve you three course dinner with traditional arctic foods and delicacies.
Booking available for groups only (min. 10 persons). Please send booking inquiries to sales@wildernesshotels.fi
Price: 90€/adult and 63€/child (4-14yrs)
Drinks not included
Available from 1st September - begining of April
Hop on a car and head to a location that has the best propability to see the Northern Lights. Where you will be driving, depends on where it is the most likely to see the Northern Lights on that night. If the Northern Lights appear, we will make a stop and you'll have plenty of time to observe and photograph the Northern Lights. During the tour, your guide will serve warm drinks and a snack.
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Available from 1.7-20.9 and 1-30.11
During this tour, you will experience a real sense of Lapland way of life.
Tuula’s family lives in a remote location by the beautiful Muddus Lake with her reindeer. She will first introduce you to her reindeer before inviting you in her house where she tells you about Sámi handicraft, for example how traditional reindeer boots are made.
Incl transfers and 2hrs program at the farm
Husky hiking is a great fun for both you and the dog. You will meet the huskies at their farm and be taught how to harness for the walk. You might be surprised how much it is helping to walk around with a husky that is pulling you. If the weather is warm, you will take the huskies for a little swim in the lake before heading back to the farm.
Includes: transfers, walk with the huskies, snack
Not suitable for children under 5 years old.
Available 20.7.-30.9. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
This trip will take you to forest and swamps to look for the best places of "earth gold" - like blueberries and cloudberries. If we are lucky, we will find a good spot with many berries to pick into our baskets. Summer is the time of harvesting and berries are big part of it. During the trip we wil have a small picnic in the nature. Spend a day like a local.
Price: 70€/adult and 49€/child 4-14yrs
During the guided tour you will get familiar with the rich and varied history of the Sámi people and their role in modern day Lapland as well as see the wonders of the Arctic nature. There is also an open-air museum that allows you to view over fifty cultural heritage buildings and structures. At the end of the tour, you will have a chance to shop local handicrafts in Siida shop.
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This tour takes you to the beautiful Lemmenjoki region. Driving time to Lemmenjoki takes about 1hr from hotel. During the day you will experience Ravadas falls by boat, enjoy lunch by the fire, learn about the reindeers and Sámi culture. You will also meet the reindeers, hear some Sámi traditional yoiking and make a visit to Art Studio Huopapirtti. If you want to experience as much as possible on one day, we recommend you to book this tour on your visit to Inari.
Price: 185€/adult and 129,5€/child 4-11yrs
Available 8.-23.6. and 12.7.-22.9
Availble from 22.5.-31.7.
The gentle light of the midnight sun shows the nature in a new perspective. During this night time hike you will have a relaxing walk on one of the many fells in Inari. You will learn about the unique nature and wildlife of the area and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
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Feel the magic of the wilderness!
