Wilderness Hotel Nellim
An absolute ‘must do’ when visiting Nellim! After a short lesson, huskies will take you through the beautiful wintry Nellim nature, passing the frozen lake Inari. In the middle of the silent nature, in a sledge pulled by huskies, you will soon realize, this is the only way to see and experience Lappish nature in winter time. All our husky safaris include full instruction and are based on two people sharing a sled unless otherwise stated. All husky safaris run so that one guest is mushing and the other one is sitting in the sleigh. Positions will be changed halfway.
What’s included?
Snowmobiling in Nellim is big fun. There is unlimited wilderness, lots of tracks and beautiful scenery all around. After a snowmobiling lesson and safety instructions, you will head off on snowmobiling adventure. During the day you will enjoy lunch and warm drinks by an open fire. Is there a better way to spend a winter day?
Price: 180 € / person, single driving supplement 100 € / person
What’s included?
On this snowmobiling trip we will head to Nellim surroundings in search of the northern lights. We will be heading to the open spots, where the chances of seeing the northern lights are the highest. The length of this trip depends on the weather conditions; if the sky looks promising, we will stop to admire the northern lights.
Price: 150 € / person, single supplement 50 € / person
What’s included?
This day is dedicated to see the beauty of Lapland, sitting in a snowmobile sleigh and ice fishing. During this tour you will head towards one of the hundred lakes of Nellim. You will try to find the best spots for fishing, camp there and then try your luck with ice fishing. During the day, you will enjoy warm drinks and have lunch by the open fire – if lucky, it will be fresh fish we caught by you! If you wish to spend the day like locals, this is the way to do it!
Price: 165 € / person.
What’s included?
Snowshoeing in the woods at night time is an enchanting experience. We will wander in the Nellim woods until finally reaching the camp site. At the camp site we will enjoy warm drinks and gaze at the sky hoping for a northern lights show.
What’s included?
Guided snowshoeing trip
Warm drinks
On this trek, we will head to the Nellim forests and hills. The forest is a beautiful winter wonderland, and the silence is like nowhere else. During the trek the guide will share interesting stories and information about Finnish nature and animals. Eventually you will reach your camp place, where you will have some lunch and warm drinks by the open fire. This trip is perfect for photographers and nature lovers, as snowshoeing is a true Eco-activity!
What’s included?
This program takes you to the amazing surroundings of Nellim. You will be comfortably seated in a sledge that is pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. This way you can enjoy the northern sky all the way to the camp site. At the camp there is a hut with an open fire to warm you up on a cold night of Aurora hunting. Your guide will also serve warm drinks to keep you feel warm and cozy. The camp has a minimum amount of light pollution, so it is perfect for viewing Auroras that hopefully show up in the sky.
What’s included?
This tour is perfect for those who have never tried snowmobiling. First you will get familiar with the snowmobile, and after that you will get full safety instructions and a driving lesson. After everyone feels comfortable with the snowmobile, you will head out for a short journey into the surroundings.
Price: 110 € / person, single driving supplement 50 € / person.
What’s included?
During this trip, we will head to the famous Paatsjoki bridge. This bridge is popular location among aurora photographers as the River Paatsjoki never freezes. The river surface offers the most amazing reflections when the Auroras appear. During this trip we will spend the evening on the bridge enjoying warm drinks to keep us warm. Depending on the weather conditions, there might be slight changes to the route we take by our vehicle, because we aim to see the Auroras!
What’s included?
A guided snowmobile tour that will give you an insight of Sámi culture and the way of life in the north. Reindeer will welcome you and you will be invited into the reindeer fence. During your visit to the reindeer farm your guide will tell you more about the Sámi culture and the life of a reindeer herder. You will feed the reindeer – these curious animals might even eat out of your hand!
After the amazing experience of meeting the reindeer, you will have lunch by an open fire. Comfortably seated on reindeer hide around the fire, you will be served reindeer soup and warm drinks that have been heated over the fire. During the day you will stop at the Nellim church and the Russian Border.
Price: single driving supplement 100 € / person
What’s included?
On this visit you will be transferred by car or a sledge pulled by snowmobile to a local reindeer farm. There you will meet the herder, see some of his reindeer, and have a the possibility to feed them. You will also visit the Nellim church.
What’s included?
If you prefer a nice gentle walk in a beautiful snowy surrounding, this is the tour for you. We will equip you with snowshoes (and poles if preferred) and head for a nice little walk in the surroundings of the hotel. Along the way, our guide will share interesting stories and information about the Finnish nature.
What’s included?
We will get to know the skis, how to cope with them and learn some useful techniques. This skiing tryout is all about learning something new and once you get the hang of it, it will be the most rewarding sport you have ever done. Don’t be afraid to fall over, as the soft snow will land you safely. There are a few ready-made tracks in the Nellim surroundings, so you will get a chance to go out on your own after this introductory tour.
What’s included?
Feel the magic of the wilderness!
