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Day on the Tundra – Winter Trek, Tobogganing & Smoke Sauna
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7 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, Finnish, English, French, Spanish
Overview
Join us for a winter adventure day in the UKK National Park in Saariselkä. Learn about the area's unique flora and fauna from our knowledgeable guide while trekking through the terrain on snowshoes. There will be ample opportunities to take photos, identify local birdlife, animals and discover their tracks in the snow.
What's Included
- Guide services
- Winter overalls, warm boots and gloves
- Sauna entrance fee and a towel
- Lappish lunch
- Transfers from Ivalo and back
- Hot drinks and snacks
- Snowshoes, gliding snowshoes or backcountry skis (depending of the weather)
- Swimwear (for the sauna)
- Supplementary transfers from Inari, Nellim, Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää and Saariselkä (+20 € / person)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point at Eräsoppi Ivalo shop & rental
Start time
10:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join us for a winter adventure day in Saariselkä.
We will meet up at Xwander headquarters at 9:45. We will gear you up for the Saariselkä experience with overalls, boots and gloves if needed.
Explore the UKK National Park of Saariselkä. Depending on the snow conditions, we will use snowshoes, gliding snowshoes or backcountry skis to navigate the terrain. Our knowledgeable guide will provide insights into the UKK National Park's ecosystem and its historical significance.
After the trek, enjoy a Lappish lunch at Kaunispää Fell, where you can take in the stunning views of Saariselkä. The meal is prepared with locally sourced ingredients, offering a taste of regional culinary traditions.
Relax in a traditional sauna located in Laanila. There is also an opportunity to try ice swimming for a truly invigorating experience.
Total duration of the activity is approximately seven hours and we return to Ivalo between 17:00 and 18:00.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Xwander Nordic
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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