Lapland Snowshoeing
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Duration
1-2 hours
Pricing
A perfect family snowshoeing adventure in Lapland. Explore some of the most spectacular and untouched spots of Saariselkä.
Snow-shoes spread your weight over a wider area, letting you walk through deeper snow without sinking too far, so even little legs can enjoy this gentle, family-friendly Lapland snowshoeing.
On our guided routes around Saariselkä in Finnish Lapland, your guide will share how the indigenous Sámi people used similar shoes for hunting trips, to help them get around in tricky terrain.
Santa's Magic - duration and pricing
The duration of the experience is 1 hour and prices are £39 per adult (12+) and £31 per child (6-11).
Santa's Aurora - duration and pricing
The duration of the experience is 2 hours and prices are £69 per adult (12+) and £49 per child (6-11).
Modern snow-shoes
They’re now used for fun, and you can experience snowshoeing in Saariselkä for yourself. Just use the straps to secure them to your boots. You’ll get two ski poles to help you balance, so you can relax and take in the Lapland scenery all around you.
Before you set off, we’ll explain exactly how the snow-shoes work and the best techniques.
- Snowshoeing is generally slower than walking, but it lets you wander quietly almost anywhere, whether that’s uphill, downhill or into fresh snow. It’s one of the most peaceful ways to explore the Lapland snowshoeing trails.
- Using snow-shoes is easy. All you need is reasonable balance and your thermal suit, which you’ll get when you arrive in Lapland.
- If you’re a beginner, it’s best to stick to the marked trails.
- If you feel like making fresh tracks through deep and unbroken snow, you could climb a small peak for some fantastic views, but your guide will be with you the whole time.
- There are different snowshow styles but most have spikes on the bottom to avoid slipping and will let your heel move up and down to make it easier to walk. The snow-shoe is also turned up at the front for going downhill.
How to book this optional snowshoeing adventure
Book this optional snowshoeing excursion at the same time as your Santa's Magic or Santa's Aurora holiday, after you've booked via 'Manage Your Booking' or call us.
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Flights, transfers, half-board accommodation, a fun-filled activity trip and snowsuits are all included.
Seeing Lapland in the snow is all part of the experience, so if we decide that there’s not enough snow, you can change your travel dates, within the same season, or get a full refund.
A remote spot in the far north of Finland, 200km above the Arctic Circle. Saariselkä has around 200 days a year with snow, which often starts falling in October.