Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari from Rovaniemi Sinettä, 3 hours
About
What’s included?
- English-speaking professional local guide
- Full snowmobile gear: thermal overalls, winter boots, wool socks, gloves, helmet and goggles
- BRP Lynx snowmobile — shared between two, or solo if booked as single
- Fuel included
- Snacks and drinks on the trail
- Optional pickup and drop off from Rovaniemi city centre — 20€/person, book at checkout
Premium Snowmobiles — BRP Lynx, Built in Rovaniemi
We ride BRP Lynx Ranger snowmobiles — manufactured right here in Rovaniemi. Stable, powerful, and built for Arctic terrain.
- Driver: Heated grips and boot warmers
- Passenger: Heated seat and handlebar grips, optional boot heaters
- Comfortable suspension — smooth over varied terrain
- Stable and easy to control — works for first-timers and experienced drivers alike
- Fuel-injected 4-stroke engine — reliable in extreme cold, lower emissions
- These are not rental fleet machines. We maintain them ourselves.
High Quality Riding Gear — We’ve Got You Covered
We provide everything you need for the ride — except your own base layers. Show up warm underneath, and we handle the rest.
We provide:
- High-quality windproof and waterproof thermal snowmobile overalls
- Winter boots and wool socks
- Motocross-style full-face helmet with goggles
- Warm gloves
- Optional midlayer jacket and pants for very cold days
- Optional boot and hand heaters
- Special helmets and anti-fog goggles for glasses wearers
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance (strongly recommended — we can’t provide it, but you should have it)
- Lunch, restaurant meals, cafe beverages (unless specifically stated as included)
What do I need to bring?
Not much — we take care of the outerwear.
Warm underlayers: thermal base layer top and bottoms.
A fleece mid-layer — fleece jacket and pants work well.
Your physical driving licence (required for drivers — police may check on the trail).
Phone or camera if you want to capture the ride.
The guide has snacks and drinks, but you’re welcome to bring your own.
Do I need a driver’s licence?
Yes — all drivers must be at least 20 years old and hold a valid car driver’s licence (B category). National and international licences accepted. Carry the physical licence with you — police may check on the trail.
Do I need previous experience?
No experience needed. Your guide gives full driving and safety instructions before departure, plus a practice run on our private track. If you can drive a car, you can drive one of ours.
Meeting point: PolarMax, Sinettä
Pickup is offered in following places
- Near Rovaniemi
- Pickup & Drop-off – 30 mins before/after: Rovaniemi City, Korkalonkatu 23
- Pickup & Drop-off – 30 mins before/after: Rovaniemi City, Korkalonkatu 23
January, February, March, December
Important – how booking works
- You are booking persons, not snowmobiles
- One snowmobile has 2 seats
- Shared snowmobile = 2 Adults must be booked
- If you want to drive alone or are traveling solo, book a Single snowmobile
Drivers
- Minimum age: 20 years
- Valid car driving licence required (type B / EU equivalent or international equivalent)
- Carry your physical licence — police may conduct checks on the trail
- Damage liability: up to €980 per driver per incident. Reduce to €150 by paying a €20 waiver fee per driver at booking or before the tour
Passengers & children
- Passengers over 140 cm can ride on the snowmobile seat -> book as Adult
- Children under 140 cm ride in a covered, sled towed by the guide’s snowmobile — book as Child
- Small children should be accompanied by a parent in the sled — the adult books as Adult
- Max 1 passenger per snowmobile
Insurance
- All snowmobiles are fully insured for personal injuries (drivers, passengers, third parties) and third-party collision damage
Health & participation
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not recommended for people with serious back problems or conditions affected by cold, vibration or physical activity
- Most healthy adults can participate — when in doubt, contact us before booking
Safety — How We Think About It
We’ve been riding these trails for years. Safety isn’t a checklist — it’s how we operate.
- All routes on land and ice are scouted and assessed regularly
- Every guide is trained in snowmobile safety and wilderness first aid
- Driving instruction and a practice run before every tour — no one heads out cold
- Routes and pace are always adapted to the group’s skill level and conditions
- Snowmobiles are fully insured for personal injury to drivers, passengers and third parties, and for third-party collision damage
If conditions change, we adapt. Your guide makes the call.
Policies
- 0% alcohol and drugs — no exceptions, before or during the tour
- Missed meeting time or pickup point = missed safari, non-refundable
- By booking you accept our:
- Terms & Conditions
Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time. Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows are non-refundable.
- If your plans change, contact us as early as possible — we’ll do our best to find a solution.
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