Destination Kilpisjärvi

NORTHERN LAPLAND - THE BEST PLACE TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

Kilpisjärvi is located in the polar region of Scandinavia where the Aurora Borealis is most active. According to the statistics, it is visible 200 days during the active season, from September to April. This means you have an 80% chance of catching it. The only thing that may prevent you from seeing the Northern Lights is cloudy weather. However, the possibility of a cloudless night during your visit is pretty good.

ARCTIC OCEAN
included in the base fare - activity average price in Kilpisjärvi from 130€ // duration: 8 hours // difficulty: beginner

Activities included in the base fare are not subject to partial/activity refund

During this guided day bus tour you will learn more about the Arctic nature, three sámi cultures and visit Tromso – one of the most famous cities in Northern Norway. You will see breathtaking landscapes; fjords, mountains and sea views. On our way back you can visit the Arctic Ocean sauna and of course- take a dip to the healing waters of the Arctic ocean. The trip is about 340 km in total and takes about 8 hrs.

Important:

• activity included in base tour price are not subject to refund or partial refund

ARCTIC SKILLS
Price per person: with Timetravels from 40€ - activity average price in Kilpisjärvi from 60€ // duration 2 hours // difficulty level: beginner

How to survive in the extreme weather conditions? Professional wilderness guides will teach you how to make traditional lappish teepee, basics of fire-making and lasso throwing and in the end you will try to catch a fish in a frozen lake!

Important:

• warm outdoor clothes and snow boots are required and not included!
• activity is subject to weather. Should your guide consider the conditions to be extreme, the activity will be rescheduled.

THE THREE BORDERS SNOWMOBILE SAFARI
Price per person: with Timetravels from 95€, activity average price in Kilpisjärvi from 111,50€ // duration 3 hrs // difficulty level: moderate  

A three hour excursion through Kilpisjärvi lake to the most peaceful border of the world – to the border stone of Sweden, Norway and Finland in Kuoltavuoma. On this excursion you will see breathtaking views and learn interesting stories provided by the local, professional wilderness guide. Includes gear, briefing, guidance, hot drink and snowmobile driving about 30min per person. A snowmobile is shared between 2 people, each has to pay 95EUR. In order to drive the snowmobile, a valid driving license is required. In case of accident or damages to snowmobile, the driver can be liable to pay up to 900€.

Important:

• warm clothes are required and not included. Heavy clothes are provided.
• activity is subject to weather. Should your guide consider the conditions to be extreme, the activity will be rescheduled

SNOWSHOE HIKE BY NIGHT TIME
Price per person: with Timetravels from 30€, activity average price in Kilpisjärvi from 65€ // duration 3hrs // difficulty: moderate/hard

We will gather in the evening to experience snowshoeing - one of the oldest ways to explore the snowy region of Kilpisjärvi. After a short introduction, you will get to use a GPS device to navigate through the nightly forest. During the short 2-3 km hike in the tundra, you can spot animal tracks and even Northern Lights if you are lucky! In the end, you will make your own fire without matches and celebrate it with a nice BBQ.

Important:

• warm outdoor clothes and snow boots are required and are not included.
• If you have allergies or other alimentary problems you can inform your guide once you arrive in Kilpisjärvi

THE HUSKY SAFARI
Price per person: with Timetravels from 75€, activity average price in Kilpisjärvi from 105€ // duration 2 hours // difficulty: moderate

Siberian Huskies and cheerful and strong dogs those really like to pull the sledge! After a short instruction lesson, the Huskies will take you for a tour through the snowy landscapes. The sledge is shared between two people, each can drive about 20 min.

Important:

• warm outdoor clothes and snow boots are required and are not included
• activity are subject to weather. Should your guide consider the conditions to be extreme, the activity will be rescheduled

AURORA HUNTING BY BUS
Price per person: With Timetravels from 35€ -  // duration 3 hours // difficulty level: beginner

This is why we all came here for - to see Auroras! On this 3 hour tour, our guide will find the best locations where Auroras might appear and you will be taken there by bus. The success rate to find Auroras on those tours is close to 90%, so let's keep fingers crossed :)

BED LINEN AND TOWELS
From 15€ per stay

Why take bed linen when you can rent it on the spot? Our special bedlinen package includes a towel and all the needed bedsheets.