Activities in Iso Syöte

Winter: Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

The safari starts from the hotel where the snowmobiles are lined up. The track goes first downhill, and then onwards along fells, through the forest with heavy snow-covered trees and over ice covered swamps or lakes. We stop to make a coffee near the campfire. After the break we start the snowmobiles again to drive back up the Iso-Syöte hill.

Availability: Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays at 14:00
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Snowmobilesafari, fuel, guide, training, safari clothing, hot drink & light snack

Winter: Snowmobile & Husky Safari

Safari starts from Hotel Iso-Syöte by snowmobile to the husky farm where the huskies are eagerly waiting for visitors. After introduction to the huskies and instruction you take off with the huskies, strongly pulling your sledge. The safari route goes through snowy forests and ice-covered swamps in the Syöte area. There are stops to switch drivers and to take pictures.

Availability: Tuesdays at 10:00 (December – April)
Includes: Snowmobile safari, husky safari, safari outfit
Duration: 3 hours

Winter: Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari

A nighttime snowmobile safari has a special atmosphere when driving under twinkling stars on the fells and through the snowy forests. We stop to admire the stars in the sky. We’ll have a coffee break by an open campfire. When you are lucky, you might see the Northern Lights!

Availability: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 20:00
Includes: Snowmobile safari, safari outfit, hot drink & light snack
Duration: 3 hours

Winter: Snowmobile Safari to a frozen lake and ice fishing

We start from the hotel by snowmobile to travel through the forest to go to a frozen lake. We bring the gear with us to drill the holes in the ice and go ice fishing on this beautiful lake. Coffee break by an open fire. By snowmobile again back to the hotel.

Availability: Wednesdays at 10:00
Includes: Snowmobile safari, ice fishing, hot drink, safari outfits
Duration: 3-3,5 hours

Winter: Visit by Snowmobile to a Reindeer Camp

A snowmobile safari through snowy forests and over ice covered lakes to Lappish Kota where the reindeer man is waiting with his reindeer. Introduction by the reindeer man about the reindeer and reindeer herding. Visitors will have the chance to ride in a sledge pulled by a reindeer. Coffee and Pulla at the Kota.

Availability: Thursdays at 10:00
Includes: Snowmobile safari, reindeer ride, hot drink & light snack
Duration: 3 hours

Winter: Long Snowmobile Adventure

A real big snowmobile adventure: a whole day ahead of driving by snowmobile, far out in the nature and the snow covered forests, driving to various type of terrain. A challenging ride of about 70-90km. We recommend  one person per snowmobile to really enjoy the fun and getting the chance to be an experienced driver. Up and down hill, making the right curves and moves while using your bodyweight makes it even more exciting. Admire the area and enjoy the ride! We stop to make campfire and have an outdoor lunch.

Availability: Fridays at 09:45
Includes: Snowmobile safari, thermos clothing, guide, outdoor lunch & drinks
Duration: 6 hours

Winter: Husky Safari with Lunch

Transportation to the husky farm where the huskies are eagerly waiting for visitors to come. Introduction to the dogs and instructions for sledge driving. The safari route goes through snowy forests and ice-covered lakes and swamps. There are stops to switch drivers and to take pictures. Back at the farm the huskies can be released to their yard and cabins and for you lunch is prepared and served near the open fire.

Availability: Wednesdays at 10:30
Includes: Husky safari, transfers, safari outfit & lunch
Duration: 4 hours (including transportation)

Winter: Husky Safari and Visit to Husky Farm

Transportation to a husky farm where husky dogs are eagerly waiting for visitors. Introduction to team dogs and instructions upon arrival before husky sledge ride. The safari route goes through snowy forests and ice-covered lakes surrounding the husky farm. Enroute stops to switch drivers and to take photos.

Availability: Thursdays at 10:30 (other days on request)
Includes: Husky safari (12 km), transfers, safari outfit & lunch
Duration: 2-2.5 hours

Winter: Reindeer Safari

A genuine old-fashioned reindeer safari in a sleigh pulled by a caravan of reindeer – that’s what we call an experience. When sleigh riding this three-kilometre track across the wonderful landscape, all you’ll hear is the soughing of the sleigh and the thrashing of reindeer hooves. A reindeer herder will tell you interesting stories about how reindeer are affected by the seasons and about life on a reindeer farm. Hot drinks and buns are served during the safari, and you will also fry sausages on an open fire in a Kota hut.

Availability: Fridays at 09:30 (other days on request)
Includes: Reindeer safari, hot drink & light snack, safari outfits
Duration: 2.5 hours (including transportation)

Winter: Kicksledge Glides and Rides

A real Finnish way of moving around when snow covers the paths. Kick sledges are big fun to glide down the hill and ‘kicking’ them upwards again with one leg while the other is standing on one glider to hold the grip. It takes some energy and action from yourself, but it gives big snow fun on the Iso-Syöte hilltop. Your efforts are rewarded when reaching the Kota where the campfire will be made and hot drink and snack will be served.

Availability: Tuesdays at 14:30
Includes: Kicksledges, safari outfit, hot drink near campfire
Duration: 2 hours

Winter: Snowshoe Hiking Trip

Our trip starts from the hotel after personal instructions how to use the snowshoes. The trip goes through the deep snow covering the hilltop of Iso-Syöte. Enjoying the views and the beautiful snow sculptures made by nature. Discovering marks and tracks of animals and birds in the snow. During the break the guide will have hot drink and cookies for you.

Availability: Thursdays at 14:00
Includes: Snowshoes, hot drink, safari outfit
Duration: 2-2.5 hours

Winter: Ice Fishing

Ice fishing trip to beautiful frozen lake. Coffee break by an open fire. Transfer to the lake by car. Drill the holes, lower the line, and wait till you get lucky! Campfire in Kota.

Availability: Friday and Saturday at 10:00
Includes: Ice fishing, transfer, hot drink and light snack, safari outfits
Duration: 3 hours

Winter: Excursion Rauna Zoo & Rovaniemi Santa Claus Village

Departure by bus from Iso-Syöte hotel to Ranua Wildlifepark 2 hr. visit in the park (entrance fee to the park to be paid on the spot). Onwards to Rovaniemi to the Polar circle and visit to Santa’s village. There are many souvenir and Finnish design / handicraft shops. If you want, you can meet Santa himself!

Availability: Saturday at 09:00
Includes: Transportation (non-guided experience)
Duration: 8 hours

Summer/Autumn: Visit Husky Farm

Although, in summertime, huskies mostly have a “holiday” you still can come and see the huskies at the husky farm. In winter huskies are full in action pulling sledges and running through the forest. In summer they stay at the farm where you can meet them in their own environment. They will jump and bark of enthusiasm when you enter the farm. The owner will guide you around and can tell you all about the husky sledge drives in winter and the way they train and take care of the dogs. Welcome at the farm!

Availability: On request
Includes: Guided tour at farm, time with huskies, hot drink near campfire
Duration: 1,5 – 3 hours
Note: Own transportation. Minimum 4 persons.

Summer/Autumn: Learning fly-fishing in the river

Another exciting fishing experience is possible. Trying to learn the skills of fly fishing while standing in the floating river. A special way of waving your line over the water and hoping for a good catch. Transfer to the fishing place. Local fisherman will guide you again and train you in the skills of fly-fishing on the floating river. Along the way, on the shore, we will make coffee by the open fire!

Availability: On request
Includes: Guidance, hot drink & light snack, transfer, fishing equipment, clothing, licenses
Duration: 2 – 3 hours

Summer/Autumn: Trying to get lucky with river-shore fishing

At the cold, running floods of the small rivers that flows to the bigger Pärjänjoki river there is a special small fish moving around in the meandering streams. We pack the equipment and then go by car towards the forest. Then we hike a little alongside the stream to find the right spot to start fishing. The guide will teach you how and where to fish. A campfire will be made to enjoy some coffee with pulla. Enjoy this peaceful moment out in the unspoiled nature and relax. 

Availability: On request
Includes: Guidance, hot drink & light snack, transfer, fishing equipment, clothing, licenses
Duration: 3-4 hours.

Summer/Autumn: Canoesafari on Naamanka-lake

The water of the lake is a mirror projecting the sky and the scenery around it. A perfect and peaceful place to paddle around. The guide will teach you the basics of canoeing. The water is easy and calm so no experience is needed. The canoes are suitable for two persons, so pleasure for two! We will take care of all materials, clothing if needed, guidance and instructions. On the lake shore we will have a break to make campfire and cook coffee and eat some cakes. Most relaxing moments, that’s for sure!

Availability: On request
Includes: Guidance, canoe material, clothing, transfers, hot drink & light snack
Duration: 2.5 hours.

Summer/Autumn: Following the stream by Canoe on river Pärjänjoki in the National Park

The river Pärjänjoki finds is way peacefully through the Syöte national park. With two persons per canoe you will go, following the stream. The guide will give the needed materials and instructions and leads the way. While paddling left and right of the canoe you will keep it in the right position. The calm stream will do the rest. Along the way, on the shore, we will stop to make lunch and coffee by the open fire!

Availability: On request
Includes: Guidance, canoe material, clothing, transfers, campfire lunch & hot drink
Duration: 4 to 5 hours

Summer/Autumn: Rivertubing in Iso Syöte

Exciting experience, paddling on a rivertube down the stream of the Pärjänjoki river. Transfer to the starting place where you will get the equipment. Each one steps in his/her own rivertube. Let yourself float where the water takes you and control the course with your paddling. Big splashing fun for everyone, no age limit, as long as you can swim. Guide will come along and takes care of transportation back to hotel.

Availability: On request
Included: Guidance, transfers, equipment
Duration: 2.5 hours
Note: Min. 4 persons.