To the Kingdom of Snow and Ice – Full day snowmobile safari to ice hotel

We took a shot in the dark with this one, as it didn't have many reviews but we can say with ABSOLUTE confidence that this was our best experience in Finland. We won't cover the full itinerary but you travel over 70km through the beautiful landscapes and frozen forests of Lapland over 6-ish hours, with plenty of breaks for fantastic photos. Certainly recommend this for every level from entry to experienced (it was our first time on snowmobiles). It gives every single thrill with the occasional challenge - from weaving turns, to steep and winding routes. Half way through, you get to explore the man-made ice hotel which was very interesting, but best of all you get a hot drink and a full meal with a desert, which was top class. They provide all the kit, the only things we would suggest - take your own thick gloves and layers it feels a LOT colder when driving, especially if sat in the passenger seat. Aleksi and Mr Koivu (I think that's his name! Birch?!) were our instructors and were absolutely brilliant in covering the fundamentals and making sure you were safe at all times.

Snowmobile safari was on my husband bucket list and we reviewed carfully each and every company before deciding for Safartica tour combining not one exciting attraction but 3 (ride + hotel + dinner). But from beginning. We were picked from Santa Clause village and taken to the Rovaniemi city center office. We collected our equipment, bought extra insurance (think it was good to have), walked to the river side where we got proper instructions from our guide Hugo. We were in a group of 9 (5 snowmobiles) which was really good size (maybe we were lucky). We drove to the hotel with max speed of 40km/h. Snow hotel is a unique place. I really did not think it would impress me that much. Lappish dinner in Kota was another special experience. Salmon portions were good size and soo tasty. On the way back we were allowed to drive 70km/h. Summarising only positive feedback: + guide Hugo 11/10 - knowledgable and friendly + total 80km ride 9/10 - snow conditions made it a bit bumpy ride (should not blame organisers about weather conditions, it was beatuful sunny day) + snow hotel 10/10 - suprisingly exciting attraction + lappish dinner in Kota 11/10 yammy + nice and well organised group 10/10 Thank you Hugo and Safartica!

Nous sommes passez par les comptoirs du voyage mais sa reste safarica!! Je remercie nos guides, Jules, Kévin ainsi que Juliette pour tout! Nous avons passez des vacances merveilleuses en famille! Nos activités au top, les enfants comme les adultes, pleins de souvenirs dans la tête!! La Laponie sait une destination a faire une fois dans sa vie!!