Lapland Wilderness Adventure – Explore Wild Arctic Trails

Overview

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Step away from the crowds and into the quiet heart of Finnish Lapland. On this small-group wilderness adventure, we wander through ancient forests, open fells, and snowy trails that few visitors ever reach. The pace allows for time to listen, to breathe, and to truly take in the Arctic’s gentle rhythm.

Your guides, Ciara and Susi, call this place home. Ciara is an outdoor instructor from Ireland living here for five years, with a passion for creating meaningful, nature-based experiences. Susi, from Germany is a long-time Lapland local living here for 20 years - a veterinary technician for huskies, she brings a deep connection to the land and its wildlife. Together, they share their love for the Arctic and its quiet way of life.

Whether you’re snowshoeing for the first time or have spent years exploring the outdoors, this experience offers something more than a hike. It’s a chance to slow down, connect with nature, and feel the stillness that makes Lapland so special.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park

Between December and April, you'll witness Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park transformed into an ethereal Arctic realm, where polar light creates magic across snow-laden landscapes. Throughout the season, you'll venture along maintained winter roads to remote locations where you can expect to see frosted trees sparkling in Arctic sunlight or ethereal aurora borealis dancing through the sky.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Akaslompolo

From December through April, you'll witness Äkäslompolo transform into a winter wonderland, where snow-heavy branches create natural archways and the polar night bathes everything in mystical blue light. The village serves as your gateway to over 330 kilometers of immaculately maintained cross-country ski trails and countless winter walking paths, each leading to hidden corners of the surrounding wilderness. Here, modern life slows to match the gentle pace of Arctic seasons. You might spot a herd of reindeer grazing beside the frozen Lake Äkäslompolo, their breath creating delicate clouds in the crisp air, or hear the soft whoosh of cross-country skiers gliding past on freshly groomed trails. As darkness falls - which it does early and completely during the kaamos period - the village becomes a perfect stage for nature's most spectacular light show, as the aurora borealis often dances across the unpolluted Arctic sky.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Optional Hut Break: Depending on the route and conditions

Private transportation

Snacks

Warm Refreshments - Local Berry Drink

Snow Shoes

Travel Insurance (Requirement for all guests)

Winter Clothes - or hire some from us

Small day backpack (Recommended for extra layers)

Pickup points

Lapland Hotel Yllaskaltio

Sivulantie 7, Akaslompolo Finland

Janka Resort

Konijankantie 3 Akaslompolo Finland

Lapland Hotels Akashotelli

Akasentie 10 Akaslompolo Finland

Hotel Seita

Tiurajaerventie 36 A, Yllas Akaslompolo Finland

Hotel YllasHumina

Tiurajaerventie 27, Akaslompolo Finland

Lapland Hotels Saaga

Iso-Yllaksentie 42, Yllasjarvi Finland

Ylläskieppi Ky

Koulutie 6 Kolari Finland

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Lapland Snowshoe Adventure – Explore Wild Arctic Trails

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

beautiful winter escape
evelynrM212DA,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ciara & Susi were so welcoming and kind and we had a wonderful time in the snowy landscape of Lapland!! Walking with the snowshoes was so much fun and we also had a stop on the hill, heating up snacks on the fire in a little hut before we made our way back down again. Both of them were really familiar with the area and gave us some good recommendations for our remaining time here. Being in a small group also felt very comfortable, other than most of the more commercial tours in Lapland. We would definitely come again :)
Magical Lapland
Amanda-Jud,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Family of 4, 2 teenage boys, we had a great day, the scenery was so magical. Ciara & Susi were fantastic, strongly recommend this trip
Beautiful landscape with many opportunities for activities
569uwed,,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a holiday apartment right on the lake. could walk across the lake to shop in the city. Beautiful. For the children who wanted to snowboard, the ski resort Ylläs was about 15 minutes away by car. For cross-country skiing was practically right outside our door a trail. We did hikes through the unspoilt nature, visited a snowmobile ride and a reindeer farm, including a reindeer sleigh ride. All in all, I can only recommend going to Äkäslompolo.