Winter 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: 1st of December – 20th of April, Monday, Friday & Saturday
Times: 14:00
Duration: 3 hours
Included: Snowmobile safari, hot drink (coffee/tea and buns) safari outfit
Note: Kids must be at least 1.30 centimetres tall to sit in the back. Otherwise, they will be pulled by the sleigh. Suitable from age 4 and up.
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: 1st of December – 20th of April, Tuesdays
Times: 10:00
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Snowmobile safari, husky safari, safari outfit
Note: Kids must be at least 1.30 centimetres tall to sit in the back. Otherwise, they will be pulled by the sleigh. Suitable from age 4 and up. Maximum 2 adults and 1 child per dog team
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: 1st of December – 20th of April, Tuesday & Wednesday
Times: 20:00
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Snowmobile safari, hot drink (coffee/ tea and buns) safari outfit
Note: Kids must be at least 1.30 centimetres tall to sit in the back. Otherwise, they will be pulled by the sleigh. Suitable from age 4 and up.
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: 1st of December – 20th of April, Wednesdays
Times: 10:00
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Snowmobile safari, hot drink (coffee/ tea and buns) safari outfit
Note: Kids must be at least 1.30 centimetres tall to sit in the back. Otherwise, they will be pulled by the sleigh. Suitable from age 4 and up.
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: 1st of December – 20th of April, Thursdays
Times: 10:00
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Snowmobiles safari, reindeer ride and coffee with Pulla
Note: Kids must be at least 1.30 centimetres tall to sit in the back. Otherwise, they will be pulled by the sleigh. Suitable from age 4 and up.
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: 1st of December – 20th of April, Thursdays at 10:00
Duration: 6 hours
Includes: Snowmobiles safari, thermos outfits, guide services, outdoor lunch, and drinks
Note: Kids must be at least 1.30 centimetres tall to sit in the back. Otherwise, they will be pulled by the sleigh. Suitable from age 4 and up.
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: 1st of December – 31st of January, Wednesdays
Times: 10.30
Duration: 4 hours
Includes: Husky safari, transfer, safari outfit, lunch. Other days upon request. Length and duration may change due to weather, snow and daylight conditions. Maximum 2 adults and 1 child per dog team.
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: 1st of December – 31st of January, Thursdays
Times: 10.30
Duration: 2 hours
Includes: Transfer, husky safari (approx. 12 km), safari outfit
Winter: Reindeer Safari
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: 1st of December – 31st of January, Fridays
Times: 09:30
Duration: 2.5 hours
Includes: Reindeer safari, coffee and snack, safari outfit
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: 1st of December – 31st of January, Tuesdays
Times: 14.30
Duration: 2 hours
Includes: Kick sledges, safari outfit, hot drink in Kota near campfire.
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: 1st of December – 31st of January, Thursdays
Times: 14.00
Duration: 2.5 hours
Includes: Snowshoes, hot drink, safari outfit
Note: Snowshoes can also be rented from reception if you want to go hiking on your own.
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: 1st of December – 31st of January, Friday & Saturday
Times: 10:00
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Ice fishing, transfer, coffee and snack, safari outfits
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: 1st of December – 31st of January, Saturdays
Times: 09:00
Includes: Bus Transportation – non-guided excursion
Note: Minimum 6 paying adults
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!
Duration: 1.5 hours
Includes: Guided tour at the farm, time with the huskies, introduction and demo, coffee break near campfire.
Note: Minimum 4 persons. Transfers on request. 3-hour version available.
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!
Duration: 2-3 ours
Includes: Guidance, coffee and pulla, transfer and fishing equipment and licenses, clothing
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.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Includes: Guidance, coffee and pulla, transfer and fishing equipment and licenses, clothing.
Summer/Autumn: Hiking with reindeer
Reindeer are roaming freely in the forest in summertime. Reindeer man take care of their herd and know where they hang around. Make a hike with a reindeer in their natural habitat, listen to tales and stories of the reindeer man and learn about life in this Arctic nature. In summer you can even do this at night as it won’t get dark! The midnight sun will light your path.
Duration: 2 hours Includes: Walk with reindeer, guided by reindeer man, tales, stories and information, introduction to reindeer herding, Reindeer will carry all equipment for coffee break at campfire in the forest
Note: Minimum 4 persons. Transfers on request.
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!
Duration: 2.5 hours
Includes: Guiding, instructions, material, transfers, coffee and cake.
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!
Duration: 4-5 hours
Includes: Guide service, instruction, materials, clothing, transfers, refreshments, campfire lunch and coffee.
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.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Includes: Guidance, transfers, equipment. Note: Minimum 4 persons required