Winter Activities at the Wild Nordic

Santa’s Sleigh Ride around the Arctic Circle

This forest sightseeing tour takes you through beautiful wintry forest scenery and landscapes around the Arctic Circle area. You will travel in a comfortable sleigh pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. Covered under warm blankets to keep you cosy, you can take photos during the trip from the sleigh and during the short stops we will make in the beautiful forest. The tour is suitable for everyone including adults and children, but recommended for those who have no valid driving license or are afraid of self-riding. Duration of the program is 1 hour, including preparations. The time in the sleigh is approximately 30 – 40 minutes.

Duration: 1 hour

Northern Lights Sleigh Ride

Take an evening ride on a sleigh pulled by snowmobile through the beautiful wintry arctic landscapes to witness the natural phenomenon of the northern lights. After meeting at our Safari Center to get dressed in the appropriate winter clothing the guide helps you to the sledge where you will be seated for the tour, cosily covered in warm blankets. Heading away from the city lights we follow trails through the snow covered forests and over the frozen lakes of the area making stops for photos when possible. At about halfway we stop for longer to set a campfire, warm some sweet buns to eat and enjoy some hot chocolate, whilst the guide shares stories of the northern lights with you. This tour is suitable for both adults and children alike, for those with no valid driving licence and for those who do not wish to drive a snowmobile.

Duration: 2 hours

Please note: The northern lights are a natural occurrence and we are unable to guarantee activity, vibrancy or colour on the evening of the tour. The tour date can be moved free of charge once (depending on availability, excl. group reservations).

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing is a great way to experience Lapland’s wintry wildernesses, enjoy the fresh and clean air, and get some exercise. People in the Arctic have been using snowshoes already for centuries, and they were intended to assist people in traveling the snowy landscapes. After a 20-minute transfer we will arrive to the wilderness area, where you will get all the equipment you need and then we head for the forest trails. Using snowshoes is easy, you don’t need to be a skilled skier to learn what snowshoe hiking is all about – a reasonably good balance and warm clothing is all you need. During the trip there will be a break to make an open fire where we enjoy hot chocolate drink and sweet buns in the lovely wintry atmosphere.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Evening Snowshoe Hike at the Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort

Open your senses and experience the silence of the forest by snowshoeing by night. The reflection of the snow, the stars and the moon give us light as we find our way through the darkness of the beautiful Lappish forest. With only a 20-minute transfer from the city lights, one can enjoy the fresh clean air of the wilderness, get some exercise, admire the beauty of the snow white forest, and hopefully view the northern lights. About halfway through the safari we make a stop and the guide will light a campfire. Warm snacks and drinks will be served and stories about the northern lights shared. Duration of the program is 2 hours 30 minutes, including transfers.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Please note: The northern lights are a natural occurrence and we are unable to guarantee activity, vibrancy or colour on the evening of the tour. The tour date can be moved free of charge once (depending on availability, excl. group reservations).

Northern Lights Flight

Don’t miss your chance to see the northern lights during your precious holiday time! Enjoy a wonderful journey through the star-studded sky in order to see one of the most spectacular natural phenomena known to man. Aurora borealis is “dancing” in the Arctic sky 80 – 90% of the time during the dark nights of winter. However, this spectacular phenomenon is not always visible from the ground as clouds fill the sky and keep us waiting. Northern Lights Flight will by climbing above the clouds or looking for cloudless areas take you closer to admire this natural wonder. Duration of the program is about 2 hours, including transfers, 1 hour flight, safety brief and takeoff and landing preparations.

Duration: 2 hours

Please note: The northern lights are a natural occurrence and we are unable to guarantee activity, vibrancy or colour on the evening of the tour. The tour date can be moved free of charge once (depending on availability, excl. group reservations).

Husky Safari with Lunch

This safari is a great way to spend a day in Lapland, with the opportunity to drive your own team of huskies; enjoy a rustic lunch at the Wilderness Resort nestled on the banks of the Raudanjoki river; then explore the beautiful Arctic Circle Wilderness area. When you arrive at the husky camp at the Wilderness Resort you will first be shown how to control the husky sled and become a “musher”. You will drive your own husky team for approximately 5 kilometers (20 – 30 minutes) depending on the weather, with an opportunity to stop halfway through to change drivers. After your ride with the huskies we will have lots of opportunities for photos and petting the friendly dogs. Our guide will also explain more about the huskies and their lifestyle, while enjoying hot berry juice and cookies by the warm fire. A delicious soup lunch is waiting for you in the cosy Wilderness Resort restaurant, a traditional lumberjack’s manor built with Finnish log cabin design. You have free time after lunch to enjoy the pristine arctic nature and explore some of the nearby hiking trails. There are short walks you can find that take you near the beautiful rapids of the Raudanjoki river and through the wintry spruce forest. Two adults and up to two children share one husky sled. Program duration is approximately 4 hours including transfers and free time.

Duration: 4 hours

Husky Safari

With this husky safari you will have the opportunity to drive your own team of huskies through beautiful wintry forests and along the shores of the Raudanjoki river by the Wilderness Resort. When you arrive at the husky camp at the Wilderness Resort you will first be shown how to control the husky sled. You will drive your own husky team for approximately 5 kilometers (20 – 30 minutes duration) depending on the weather, with an opportunity to stop halfway through to change drivers. After your ride with the huskies we will have lots of opportunities for photos and petting the friendly dogs. Our guide will also explain more about the huskies and their lifestyle, while enjoying hot berry juice and cookies by the warm fire in a Lappish teepee. Two adults and up to two children share one husky sled. Program duration is approximately 3 hours including transfers.

Duration: 3 hours

Reindeer Safari

Traveling on a sleigh pulled by reindeer is a very old way of traveling in Lapland. This traditional mode of transport brings you closer to the beautiful peacefulness of the forest. During this trip we will go on about 3-kilometer ride through the snowy forest in the sleigh pulled by reindeer. Here in the beautiful nature nearby Rovaniemi, there are many great possibilities for taking photos during this tour and feeding the reindeer their favourite snacks. Warm drinks with a pastry are served indoors, while you listen to interesting stories about reindeer herding and wilderness life in Lapland. Program duration is approximately 2 hours.

Duration: 2 hours

Evening Reindeer Safari

Seeing the northern lights is a very impressive experience – especially while enjoying the peace and tranquility of a reindeer sleigh ride. While searching for the northern lights we peacefully move through the arctic forests, wrapped up warm in our sleighs, far away enough from Rovaniemi so the city lights don’t disturb us. You will meet real reindeer herders who share their experiences of life hand-in-hand with nature. The reindeer sleigh ride of approximately 3 kilometers takes about 45 minutes, after which we head back indoors for warm snacks and stories of reindeer herding, northern lights and wilderness life. There are plenty of opportunities throughout the program to take photos. The program duration is approximately 2 hours.

Duration: 3 hours

Please note: The northern lights are a natural occurrence and we are unable to guarantee activity, vibrancy or colour on the evening of the tour. The tour date can be moved free of charge once (depending on availability, excl. group reservations).

Reindeer Safari & Ice Fishing

Reindeer husbandry and ice fishing have been important aspects of the lives of the local people during the long harsh winters in Lapland, and this unique tour combines these both. You will meet real reindeer herders and go on about a 3-kilometer ride through the snowy forest in the sleigh pulled by reindeer. After plenty of pictures and giving the reindeer snacks, warm drinks with cookies are served indoors, while you listen to interesting stories about reindeer herding. After getting to know the reindeer, we will go to the ice, where we will try our luck at ice fishing. You learn the necessary skills so you can drill your hole in the ice and set the hook ready. A catch is not guaranteed but most likely for a patient fisherman! Program duration is approximately 3 hours.

Duration: 3 hours