The Ultimate Arctic Adventure in Finnish Lapland

Snowshoeing is a type of hiking that uses a special type of footwear – a snowshoe – to spread your weight over a larger area, allowing you to move easily across powdery snow-covered terrain. While today's snowshoes look modern, snowshoeing has actually played a vital role in Arctic life for centuries, with traders and trappers using wooden versions to move freely through the wilderness.

Snowshoeing is incredibly easy, comfortable and safe. You simply clip your snowshoe to the outside of your hiking boot and off you go. You'll be in the hands of local, experienced, and trained guides who know the area intimately and will guide you safely throughout the hike.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

The optimal time to witness the spectacle of the northern lights in Lapland is from September to April. This timeframe has extended periods of darkness and clearer skies, essential for observing the ethereal aurora borealis. It's important to acknowledge that seeing the northern lights is not a guaranteed occurrence; even within peak season, patience may be required as you wait for moments of clear skies. The shorter days of January and February heighten the likelihood of encountering the aurora. Moving into March and April, days gradually lengthen, and favourable conditions for aurora sightings continue. There is also a peak in auroral activity around the equinox of March 20th, making this period particularly good for aurora viewing.

Please ensure you bring along your valid driver's licence in order to operate the electric snowmobiles during the trip. Drivers must be a minimum of 18 years and have a full driving license that is valid in Europe. Finnish law prohibits driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicating drug. Participants are held liable for any damages caused to snowmobiles, which must be paid on site.

If you do not have a license, you can still enjoy this activity as a passenger.

You can leave your luggage at the wilderness cabins or aurora cabins while you are out adventuring.

The husky operations included on this itinerary are certified by Tukes, the supervisory authority that promotes the safety and reliability of services. The kennels are conveniently located near the cabins and welcome visitors by appointment. Here, you can witness firsthand the care and dedication that the husky mushers have for their dogs. The team of mushers here are passionate about their huskies, treating them like family. Regular grooming, veterinary check-ups, and a balanced diet ensure the huskies' well-being.

Whilst huskies thoroughly enjoy running, their carers maintain a strict schedule for the huskies, balancing exercise and rest. During the summer months, when temperatures are too high (over +5°C), they cannot run. Instead, they are free to roam in the kennel in order for them to get their exercise and be in touch with the other dogs. Late summer and early autumn, when temperatures begin to cool, it's time for training ahead of the winter season. As the huskies get older and are unable to run, they remain in the kennel as retirees and enjoy their golden years after a career of hard work.

This trip visits locations where daytime temperatures can be extremely cold and consistently below freezing (0C/32F) during the times of year when this trip operates. Temperatures at night will likely be even colder. Personal care should be taken to keep warm as best possible in the conditions, such as wearing appropriate clothing and proper hydration and nutrition. Very cold temperatures can impair an individual’s physical abilities to perform an activity that they may otherwise be able to do competently at warmer temperatures. In severe cold conditions people may experience symptoms associated with Exposure, Frostbite and Hypothermia. Your guide(s) are trained to mitigate the risks associated with cold temperatures, by carefully managing the intensity of the activity, and to provide the appropriate support response should someone feel ill during the trip. Should you experience health issues during your trip you should inform your guide immediately so the proper care can be provided.

Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.

Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing.

Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness.

We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last-minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

• 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
• 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
• 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

Interested in a more exclusive experience? Opt for a 'Private Group' through the dates and prices tab to book this adventure for just you and your chosen companions.

Our team of Adventure Hunters create exclusive adventures with highly vetted, specialist hosts. We only work with independent, local in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with.

Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website, where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).

For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.