Activities with warm heart, far away from the crowds! Our family has lived for generations in Lake Inari, all our guides are locals. We offer Aurora Hunting and Ice Fishing safaries in Lake Inari, also Snowmobile safaries.
Pick up at your hotel, travel by minibuss to our office in Ivalo. You will get warm thermal clothes and shoes, then head on to the small village of Koppelo, far from the city lights.Take a seat in your sled and travel deeper into the wilderness with your local guide.Comfortable snowmobile-pulled sleigh is covered by warming reindeer hide and you can enjoy the ride to the frozen lakeside.In the lake we will take a break in the silent beauty of the wilderness. If you are lucky, you might see the Northern Lights in the middle of the lake.Tina and Tapio, owners of this small family company are living in a small island. You will get glimpse of local life by visiting their home island. There is traditional lappish teepee where you will enjoy home made dinner.In lappish teepee can relax by open fire and see if you are lucky enought to see the Northern Lights.Guide will prepare delicious dinner and hot drinks by a campfire.Dinner will be made of local fish or reindeer ( also vegetarian option by request ).You will meet our friendly reindeers and have possibility to meet & feed them.There is no quarantee for Northern lights, but this tour is a memorable experience also without Northern lights.You have possibility to change the date if weather forecast is not looking good, we always wish that the conditions will be best possible for Northern lights.
This safari is a perfect choice to get your first snowmobile driving experiences, track is planned to suit your skills. During this safari, you’ll learn how to drive snowmobile along frozen Ivalo River and Lake Inari. Trail distance in total about 25-30 km.This is a small group tour, maximum 8 person in the group.We will dress you up warmly at our office in Ivalo. Experienced guide will give you good instructions on snowmobile handling before heading to the track.Tina and Tapio, owners of this small family company lives on a island. You will visit the island on the tour and there you will meet our friendly reindeers Rambo and David. You can feed them and take photos. Our experienced guide will tell you about reindeers and life in lapland.You will enjoy a lunch by campfire in warm lappish ”teepee”. Lunch will be made of local fish or reindeer. After enjoying beautifull surroundings and hot drinks, we will head back to Ivalo.It is also possible to book also just a sleighride, if you dont want to drive or travel as passanger. Sleigh is covered with warming reindeer hide, it is very relaxing to enjoy beautifull surroundings. If you book shared snowmobiles and your group has odd number ( for example 3 person or 5 person ), one of you will travel as a passanger in our guides snowmobile or in the sleigh. But you can swap places so you all can drive.You have also possibility to try Ice Fishing in our secret Ice Fishing place in Lake Inari, for a extra charge! Please send us request by email.Age limit is 10 years for this tour, if you have children under 10 years, please request offer for a private tour!Also if you wish to have a private tour with your friends or family please send us a email!
Pick up at your hotel, travel by minibuss to our office in Ivalo. You will get warm thermal clothes and shoes, then head on to the small village of Koppelo, far from the city lights.Take a seat in your sled and travel deeper into the wilderness with your local guide. Comfortable snowmobile-pulled sleigh is covered by warming reindeer hide and you can enjoy the ride to the frozen lakeside. In the lake we will take a break in the silent beauty of the wilderness. If you are lucky, you might see the Northern Lights in the middle of the famous lake. Tina and Tapio, owners of this small family company are living in a small island. You will get glimpse of local life by visiting their home island. There is traditional lappish teepee where you will enjoy home made dinner. In lappish teepee can relax by open fire and see if you are lucky enought to see the Northern Lights. Guide will prepare delicious dinner and hot drinks by a campfire. Dinner will be made of local fish or reindeer ( also vegetarian option by request ). You will meet our friendly reindeers and have possibility to meet & feed them. * There is no quarantee for Northern lights, but this tour is a memorable local experience also without Northern lights. * You have possibility to change the date if weather forecast is not looking good, we always wish that the conditions will be best possible for Northern lights.
You will get very warm thermal clothing at our office in the center of Ivalo, and we will drive by minibuss to Koppelo village, driving distance is about 12 kilometers.- This tour is made with our snowmobile safari group, there will be other guest driving snowmobiles.- If you wish to drive snowmobile please book our snowmobile safari.You will travel in a sleigh pulled by snowmobile, our experienced guide will be the driver. You can relax and enjoy beautifull wiews of Lake Inari and Ivalo River.On the way we will make some stops, so you can take some photos of the amazing scenery.Tina and Tapio, owners of this small family company are living in a small Island. Island is located in a beautifull area, where Ivalo River is expanding to Lake Inari. There is a lappish teepee with open fire, you will have change to relax and enjoy the silence.Local guide is happy to tell you about life in the island and in lapland. Lunch will be made of local fish or reindeer ( also vegatarian option by request ).You will have possibility to meet our friendly reindeers and feed them.If the weather is -20 c or below tour will be cancelled, you will get full refund or you can change the date.
Meeting point is in the harbour of Koppelo village, located 10 km from Ivalo. Tranport is possible from Ivalo area ( 40 € ) and Saariselkä ( 150 € ).Tina and Tapio are owners of this small local family company, they will be your guide in this memorable tour. Tour starts with picturesque scenery of Koppelo village by river. You will get to experience wonderful nature of Ivalo River delta area and Lake Inari.The area is rich in birdlife. You will have possibility to try to catch a fish in traditional finnish way, with hook, line and a worm. Its great fun also for children as it is easy way to catch a fish. There is good possibility to catch a perch which is the national fish of finland, or a pike. For this type of fishing you dont need a licence.Tina and Tapio lives on a small island, you will visit the island in this tour. We will have BBQ outside in terrace or in lappish teepee by open fire, as you wish. Tinas family has been living generations in this area, with this tour you will get glimpse of local local lifestyle.For group size of 2-4 persons your boat will be 6 meter long "Meri-Palta" boat, registered for 5 person.For group size 5-8 person boat will be 9 meter long Minor 28, there is also inside cabin. Minor is registered for 10 person.If you wish to have Minor boat for 4 person or less please book the tour for 5 person.
We will pick you up from your accommodation, then we will start our exiting hunt for The Northern Lights.We use several weather forecasts and applications to find the place with best opportunies to see this nature phenomenon.You will be with one of our experienced local guides, who has the passion to show you the Nothern Lights. Hot drinks and biscuits are served in one of our secret spots, while we are looking at the sky. It is easy to take your camera equipment with you and catch some awesome pictures on this trip.There is no quarantee to see the Northern Lights, we just have to wish for good luck :)It is possible to join this tour from Ivalo area and Saariselkä.- If the weather is bad, it is possible to change the date or cancel for free of charge
Tour starts from the harbour of Koppelo village located 10 kilometers from Ivalo. Transport is possible from Ivalo area ( 10 € / person ) and Saariselkä ( 25 € / person ).We will provide warm clothing and shoes, as well as life jacket for the boat ride.Tina and Tapio will be your guide, Tapio is experienced captain of the 9 meters long boat. Tinas family has been living in the area for generations and by joining the tour you will get a glimpse of authentic lappish lifestyle.Boat is registered for 10 person and there is warm heated cabin and also a toilet.After safety instructions boat tour will start from the harbour to the island where Tina and Tapio is living.In the island we will make fire in lappish teepee and enjoy hot blackberry juice. Lappish BBQ is including traditional sausages, reindeer sausages, warm "Rieska" ( finnish flatbread ), homemade potato salad and blueberry pie. As the evening is getting darker, there is also possibility to see the Northern lights.After dinner we continue our boat tour to Lake Inari. After few kilometers by the river we are at the lake. You can explore huge open sky and the amazing lake in the outside deck or stay inside if you feel cold. Tina and Tapio will tell stories about the lake and Northern lights.Captain Tapio will drive you back to the harbour of Koppelo by midnight.We are committed to give the best possible experience, so the trip is subject to the right weather conditions.
Pick up at your hotel, travel by minibuss to our office in Ivalo. You will get warm thermal clothes and shoes, then head on to the small village of Koppelo, far from the city lights.Take a seat in your sleigh and travel deeper into the wilderness with your local guide. Comfortable snowmobile-pulled sleigh is covered by warming reindeer hide and you can enjoy the ride to the frozen lakeside.In the lake we will take a break in the silent beauty of the wilderness. If you are lucky, you might see the Northern Lights in the middle of the lake. Tina and Tapio, owners of this small family company are living in a small island. You will get glimpse of local life by visiting their home island. There is traditional lappish teepee where you will enjoy home made dinner. In lappish teepee can relax by open fire and see if you are lucky enought to see the Northern Lights. Guide will prepare delicious dinner and hot drinks by a campfire. Dinner will be made of local fish or reindeer ( also vegetarian option by request ). You will meet our friendly reindeers and have possibility to meet & feed them. * There is no quarantee for Northern lights, but this tour is a memorable experience also without Northern lights. * You have possibility to change the date if weather forecast is not looking good, we always wish that the conditions will be best possible for Northern lights.
Meeting point is at the boat harbour of Koppelo village. It is also possible for pick up service from Ivalo ( 40 € ) or Saariselkä ( 150 € ).Tina and Tapio are owners of this small local family company, they will be your guide in this memorable tour. Tour starts with picturesque scenery of Koppelo village by river.Hot Tub is outdoors just by the river and accommodates max 6 persons at a time. The water is heated by a wood-burning stove to a pleasant temperature. Diving into hot water in the middle of the nature is worth experiencing.Sauna is comfortable for up to 3 persons at a time. While there are no showers in this type of traditional sauna, you are provided buckets of heated river water for washing. There is a changing room, just next to the sauna.You will have possibility to try to catch a fish in traditional finnish way, with hook, line and a worm. Its great fun also for children as it is easy way to catch a fish. There is good possibility to catch a perch which is the national fish of finland, or a pike. For this type of fishing you dont need a licence.You will have BBQ outside in terrace or in lappish teepee by open fire, as you wish. Island you are visiting is home of Tina and Tapio, with this tour you will get glimpse of local local lifestyle.For group size of 2-4 persons your boat will be 6 meter long "Meri-Palta" boat, registered for 5 person.For group size 5-8 person boat will be 9 meter long Minor 28, there is also inside cabin. Minor is registered for 10 person.If you wish to have Minor boat for 4 person or less please book the tour for 5 person.
Tour starts from the harbour of Koppelo village located 10 kilometers from Ivalo. Pick up is possible from Ivalo area ( 40 € ) and Saariselkä ( 150 € ).We will provide warm clothing and shoes, as well as life jacket for the boat ride.Tina and Tapio will be your guide, Tapio is experienced captein of the 9 meters long boat. Tinas family has been living in the area for generations and by joining the tour you will get a glimpse of authentic lappish lifestyle.Boat is registered for 10 person and there is warm heated cabin and also a toilet.After safety instructions boat tour will start from the harbour to the island where Tina and Tapio is living.In the island we will make fire in lappish teepee and enjoy blackberry juice. Lappish BBQ is including traditional sausages, reindeer sausages, warm "Rieska" ( finnish flatbread ), homemade potato salad and blueberry pie. As the evening is getting darker, there is also possibility to see the Northern lights.After dinner we will continue our boat tour to Lake Inari. After few kilometers by the river we are at the lake. You can explore huge open sky and the amazing lake in the outside deck or stay inside if you feel cold. Tina and Tapio will tell stories about the lake and Northern lights.Captain Tapio will drive you back to the harbour of Koppelo by midnight.We are committed to give the best possible experience, so the trip is subject to the right weather conditions.- In our island there is a Sauna and Hot Tub, for a extra price it is possible to book 2 hours longer tour including Sauna and Hot Tub experience. Tour would start 2 hours earlyer.
We will pick you up from your hotel by minibuss. You will get warm thermal clothes and shoes in our basecamp in Ivalo. From there we continue to a small village called Koppelo.Snowmobiles and sledges are waiting for you there, the journey starts to a secret fishing place. You can enjoy unique landscape while you travel in the comfort of a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile.Experienced local guide will give you instructions for Ice Fishing. You will receive your own fishing rod and you can start fishing in a true Lappish style.You will use either a worm or a maggot to catch the fish.After fishing we will drive to our small island where owners of this small family, Tina & Tapio lives.You will get glimpse of local life in the island. There two friendly reindeers you can meet and feed.Lunch and hot drinks will be served in a warm lappish teepee with open fire. Lunch will be made of local reindeer meat or fish (also vegetarian option).This is a great trip even if you are not so interested in fishing!
We will pick you up from Saariselkä by minibuss. You will get warm thermal clothing and shoes in office in Ivalo. From there we continue short drive to a small village called Koppelo. Snowmobiles and sledges are waiting for you there, the journey starts to our secret fishing place in Lake Inari. You can enjoy unique landscape while you travel in the comfort of a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile.Local experienced guide will give you instructions for Ice Fishing. You will receive your own fishing rod and you can start fishing in a true Lappish style. You will use either a worm or a maggot to catch the fish.After fishing we will drive to a small island where owners of this small family company Tina and Tapio lives. You can experience authentic lappish lifestyle with locals outside touristic areas. In island you will have possibility to meet and feed friendly reindeers and your guide will tell about reindeers and life in lapland.Lunch and hot drinks will be served in a warm lappish teepee by open fire. Lunch will be made of local reindeer meat or fish, also vegetarion option by request.This is a great outdoor trip, even if you are not so interested in fishing!Lunch menu:* BBQ-sausages ( or chicken style tofu skewers )* Home made Salmon or Reindeer soup ( one option in tour, please let us know if you prefer one of the soup beforehand )* Bread & cheese* Hot blackberry juice and Blueberry cake
We will pick you up from your hotel by minibuss. You will get warm thermal clothes and shoes in our office in Ivalo. From there we will continue to a small village called Koppelo by minibuss about 12 kilometers.Snowmobile and sleight are waiting for you there, the journey starts to a secret fishing place in famous Lake Inari. You can enjoy unique landscape while you travel in the comfort of a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile. Experienced local guide will give you instructions for Ice Fishing. You will receive your own fishing rod and you can start fishing in a true Lappish style. You will use either a worm or a maggot to catch the fish.Tina and Tapio, owners of this small family company lives in a small island. After fishing your will head to the island, there you will get a glimpse of local life. There is two friendly reindeers you can meet and feed.Lunch and hot berry juice will be served in a warm lappish teepee with open fire. Lunch will be made of local reindeer meat or fish.This is a great outdoor trip even if you are not so interested in fishing!
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