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Long snowmobile safari in Iso-Syöte

Full Day Snowmobile Safari

Embark on an exhilarating snowmobile adventure into the heart of snow-covered wilderness! This full-day journey offers a perfect blend of challenge and excitement. By driving solo on a snowmobile, you gain the freedom to fully immerse yourself in the experience, honing your skills as you navigate through hills and curves, skillfully using your bodyweight to enhance control. 

The adventure doesn’t just offer adrenaline; it invites you to pause and appreciate the serene beauty of the winter landscape. We take a well-deserved break to gather around a crackling campfire, savoring an outdoor lunch amidst the tranquil surroundings. This snowmobile escapade is not just about the ride, but also about the unforgettable connection with nature and the exhilarating sense of freedom it brings!

For comfort on this long route, we recommend one person per snowmobile.

What’s included

  • Guide services 
  • Instructions 
  • Driving instructions
  • Insurance
  • Fuel 
  • Warm clothing
  • Outdoor lunch
  • Coffee/tea and buns

Highlights

Embark on a full-day snowmobile adventure through forests, frozen lakes,
and stunning fell landscapes. Enjoy fast sections, peaceful wilderness
moments, and an outdoor lunch by the fire.

Snowmobile Safari and Reindeer Ride

Ride through snowy forests and over frozen lakes on a snowmobile safari
to a traditional reindeer camp. Enjoy a peaceful reindeer-pulled sled ride
and warm up in a cozy kota with hot drinks and pulla. A local reindeer
herder shares stories about reindeer and the Sámi traditions of Arctic life 

What’s included

  • Guide services 
  • Instructions 
  • Driving instructions
  • Insurance
  • Fuel 
  • Warm clothing
  • Coffee/tea and buns
  • Reindeer ride

Highlights

Embark on a thrilling snowmobile safari through snow-blanketed forests and frozen lakes, taking in the breathtaking winter landscape. Your journey leads to a traditional reindeer camp, where you’ll experience the timeless Sámi way of life. Glide through the snow in a sled pulled by reindeer, and warm up inside a cozy kota (Lappish hut) with steaming hot drinks and sweet buns. Listen to the reindeer herder as they share captivating stories about reindeer and the deep-rooted traditions of reindeer herding, offering a glimpse into the Arctic’s unique cultural heritage.

Snowmobile Safari and Ice Fishing

Hop on a snowmobile and ride through snowy Iso-Syöte landscapes to a frozen lake for a true Finnish ice fishing experience. A local guide shows you how to fish through the ice, while you enjoy the silence of Arctic nature. During the break, relax with campfire-brewed coffee in the peaceful winter wilderness. 

What’s included

  • Guide services 
  • Instructions 
  • Driving instructions
  • Insurance
  • Fuel 
  • Warm clothing
  • Coffee/tea and buns
  • Reindeer ride
  • Fishing rod and ice drill 

Highlights

Snowmobile ride through the forest to a stunning frozen lake! Drill into the ice for an unforgettable ice fishing experience, followed by a cozy coffee break by the fire. Then, glide back to the hotel, soaking in the magic of winter!

Husky safari in Iso-Syöte

Snowmobile Safari and Husky Safari

Activity details

Experience a snowmobile and husky safari in Iso-Syöte, Lapland, combining two of the most iconic Arctic activities in one unforgettable tour.

Your adventure begins at Hilltop Hotel Iso-Syöte, where you will drive a snowmobile through snowy forests and across beautiful winter landscapes towards a local husky farm. Along the way, enjoy the silence of the Arctic wilderness and the thrill of riding through pristine nature.

At the husky farm, meet the energetic dogs and receive instructions before setting off on a husky sled ride through the enchanting snowy scenery. Feel the excitement as your team of huskies pulls the sled across forests and open landscapes.

During the experience, there will be time to switch drivers and take photos, ensuring you capture the best moments of your Lapland adventure. Before heading back, enjoy a warm break with hot drinks by the campfire.

This snowmobile and husky safari in Finland is perfect for those looking to experience the best of Lapland in a single tour.

What’s included

  • Guide services
  • Instructions
  • Driving instructions
  • Insurance
  • Fuel
  • Warm clothing
  • Coffee/tea and buns

Highlights

Combine snowmobiling and husky sledding in one Arctic adventure in Iso-Syöte. Ride a snowmobile through Lapland wilderness and enjoy an authentic husky safari through snowy forests and open landscapes.

Old Fashioned Reindeer Ride

Step into a true Lapland fairytale with a visit to a local reindeer camp, where you’ll meet these gentle Arctic animals up close before setting off on a peaceful reindeer sleigh ride through snow-covered forests. Glide quietly across the winter landscape, surrounded by pristine nature and the soft sounds of the wilderness.

After the ride, warm up in a traditional kota by the fire with hot coffee and snacks. A local reindeer herder will share personal stories about reindeer life and Sámi traditions, offering a rare and authentic glimpse into the culture of the North. This slow-paced, intimate experience is perfect for travelers who want to connect with Lapland’s nature, animals, and living heritage in a calm and meaningful way. 

What’s included

  • Transfer to reindeer camp
  • Meet-up the reindeer
  • Reindeer sled ride
  • Storytelling
  • Coffee & snacks 

Highlights

Meet reindeer at a local camp and glide through snowy forests on a peaceful sleigh ride, then warm up by the fire with stories from a reindeer herder.

Aurora Hunt

Join a cozy nighttime excursion in search of the magical Northern Lights. Experience the beauty of the silent Arctic night beneath a sky full of stars. Enjoy a guided walk, campfire coffee and buns, and stories about the Aurora Borealis. 

What’s included

  • Transportation
  • Guided hike 
  • Snowshoes if needed
  • Coffee and buns 

Highlights

Join a cozy nighttime excursion in search of the magical Northern Lights. We’ll depart by car from the hotel and head to a prime viewing spot. Even if the auroras don’t appear, you’ll experience the beauty of
the silent Arctic night beneath a sky full of stars. Enjoy a guided walk, campfire coffee and buns, and stories about the Aurora Borealis.

Northern Light Snowmobile Safari

Embark on a magical nighttime snowmobile safari beneath twinkling stars. Ride across snowy fells and through quiet winter forests, stopping to admire the night sky and enjoy coffee by an open fire. 

With a bit of luck, you may even witness the Northern Lights! 

What’s included

  • Guide services 
  • Instructions 
  • Driving instructions
  • Insurance
  • Fuel 
  • Warm clothing
  • Coffee/tea and buns

Highlights

Nighttime snowmobile safari across snowy fells and silent winter forests. Cozy coffee break by an open fire under the Arctic sky, stargazing in pristine wilderness, chance to witness the Northern Lights.

More information about the ingredients used at Restaurant Hilltop

Meat, fish 

  • Reindeer – Finland
  • Beef – Australia, EU, Finland
  • Minced beef – Finland
  • Pork -Finland
  • Chicken – Finland
  • Rainbow trout, Kuusamon Kala – Local product 
  • Whitefish, Kuusamon Kala – Local product 

Locally sourced, organic and fair trade products

  • Rainbow trout, Kuusamon Kala – Local product 
  • Whitefish, Kuusamon Kala – Local product 

Dairy products

  • Smoked cheese, Kuusamon juusto – Local product 

Plant-based products

  • Happy Coco coconut yogurt alternative – Organic 
  • Naturli Vegan spread – Organic 

Berries 

  • Lingonberries, handpicked by local people – Local product 
  • Biokia Blueberry Powder – Organic 
  • Biokia Lingonberry Powder – Organic 
  • Biokia Dried Sea Buckthorn – Organic 

Vegetablers, greens, roots

  • Morel mushrooms, handpicked by local people, Syötteen Sieni ja Yrtti – Local product 
  • Urtekram Butter Bean – Organic 
  • Urtekram Black Bean – Organic 
  • Urtekram White Beans – Organic 

Grains, flours

  • Urtekram Almond Flour – Organic 
  • 4-grain flakes, Mylläri – Organic 

Sweetners

  • Honey + tar honey, Arctic Honey, Oulunsalo – Local product 

Other

  • Vegan chocolate, Benjamissimo + iChoc – Organic

Locally sourced, organic and fair trade beverages

Coffee and tea 

  • Paulig Cafe Mundo – Fairtrade, Organic, Carbon neutral product • Nordqvist teas
  • Unflavored green organic tea – Organic, Fairtrade
  • Cool Mint tea bags – Organic, Fairtrade
  • Gentle White tea & blackcurrant – Organic, Fairtrade
  • Lively Green tea with ginger & citrus – Organic, Fairtrade
  • Golden Mountains tea bags – Fairtrade
  • Japan Sencha loose tea – Organic
  • Wehreä Green loose tea – Organic • Forsman Tea Rooibos Blood Orange loose tea – Organic & Fairtrade

Juices, soft drinks and milk 

  • Arla skimmed milk – Organic 
  • Fazer Aito organic oat drink – Organic

Wines 

  • • MARQUES DE CACERES VINO ECOLOGICO red wine – Organic 
  • • TENUTA MARSILIANA VERMENTINO white wine – Organic 
  • • TENUTA MARSILIANA BIRILLO COSTA TOSCANA red wine – Organic 
  • • SCHÖNHELL RIESLING AUSLESE dessert wine – Organic

Beer 

  • Lapin Kulta Pure, Gluten-Free Organic Beer – Organic 
  • Lapin Panimo bottled beers – Local product, Rovaniemi 
  • Sonnisaari bottled beers – Local product, Oulu

Cider / Long drink 

  • Tornion Hilla Longdrink – Local product, Tornio

Restaurant Hilltop

Restaurant Hilltop at Hilltop Hotel Iso-Syöte is open daily for breakfast, café service and dinner, offering panoramic views over the forests and hills of Finnish Lapland.

Breakfast
8:00 – 10:30

Café
10:30 – 18:00

Restaurant
8:00 – 22:00

Dinner / Kitchen
16:00 – 21:00

We recommend reserving your table in advance.

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