Tundra Experience in Käsivarsi Wilderness near Kilpisjärvi

Experience Käsivarsi Wilderness during your Kilpisjärvi holiday

The village of Kilpisjärvi is perched on the edge of the vast Käsivarsi Wilderness region in northwestern Lapland. Getting to the wilderness is easiest and safest in the company of a professional guide. The panoramic vistas and the tranquility of this remote area create a unique experience.

The duration of the trip is 4 hours and it is organized from December 1 until March 18.

Käsivarsi Wilderness is the vastest tundra region in Lapland

There are no roads in Käsivarsi wilderness and motorized vehicles are limited to snowmobiles driven by locals and authorized guides. You’ll be comfortably seated in the guide’s snowmobile passenger sled, enjoying the ride and the views as he skillfully steers the vehicle towards the tundra.

Soon after leaving the village behind you ascend above the tree line. The trail leads you across amazing barren landscapes which seem to stretch into infinity. You might spot a reindeer herd on its winter pasture, a dog musher training his team or snowmobilers on a day’s outing.

Fish Ahoy! Try your luck in Käsivarsi Wilderness

During the trip you can try your hand at ice fishing and the guide provides the equipment and instruction. If fishing is not your thing, just sit back, enjoy the exotic views and the peaceful atmosphere and take pictures.

Wilderness lunch on the tundra

A day in the great outdoors gives you a good appetite and the guide is prepared to serve you a picnic lunch in a wilderness shelter. Enjoy a delicious filled sandwich, roasted sausage, homebaked pastry and hot non-alcoholic beverages.

Private Tundra experience for you and your party

You can book this tour in our online shop for a private party of 1 - 12 persons. The price is dependent on the number of persons participating. If you travel with more than 12 persons, kindly contact us.

If you don't find suitable availability online, kindly contact us by e-mail or give us a call.

Prices in winter season 2022 - 2023

Private party of minimum 4 persons à € 95 / person
Private party of 3 persons à € 120 / person
Private party of 2 persons à € 160 / person
Solo traveler à € 280

Happy guests on Tundra Experience. Photo © Sassen en Verstraaten fotografie

General

Classification

activity

Location

Kilpisjärvi

Further information

The price includes guiding, transportation in snowmobile passenger sled, ice fishing equipment and instruction, a picnic lunch and warm clothing (snowsuit, boots, socks and mittens), helmets and balaclavas. If you wish to drive a snowmobile and have previous snowmobiling experience, you can rent a self-drive vehicle at an additional cost. Please read carefully our snowmobile self-driving terms and conditions.

Languages

Finnish, English

Difficulty

Previous experience is not required.

Suitable for

This experience is suitable for adults with a normal level of physical fitness. Children and youngsters must be over 10 years of age and in the company of parents. Pregnant women are advised not to participate in this excursion.

Insurance plans

Snowmobiles are insured according to Finnish legal requirements and the company carries liability insurance. Trip participants should carry personal travel and accident insurance. Kindly refer to our Terms and Conditions.

Website

https://destinationkilpisjarvi.com