After a visit to the Arctic sled dog centre and instruction you continue with a 17km husky safari. You will travel 2 people per sled with opportunities to switch between driver and passenger. Guides, snack, instruction and equipment included.

Total duration approximately 3hrs. Minimum age 12 years old. Available Monday and Tuesday at 2pm and Thursday at 10am.

During this safari you spend the day with your own team of huskies (1 person per sled). You will travel around 25km through stunning landscapes. Lunch will be cooked on an open fire. Guides, instruction and equipment included.

Total duration approximately 5hrs. Minimum age 15 years old. Available Wednesday at 10am.

This is your chance to try something that the Finns love to do themselves. You will be provided with a toboggan filled with logs, matches, hot berry juice and Finnish sausages. You will be given help to light a riverside fire spending as long as you want, grilling sausages and enjoying the peace of the Finnish night; an excellent way to wait for the Aurora Borealis.

You will be given full instruction before you and your team of faithful huskies head off on a two day wilderness safari. You will spend the night in a wilderness cabin (see accommodation section for details) and travel around 25km per day. You will have two lunches out on the trail while breakfast and your evening meal will be prepared in the cabin. You will be responsible for looking after your own team of dogs and helping with all the camp chores. This is a true wilderness safari and an adventure that should not be missed. All instruction and equipment is provided (including Arctic grade sleeping bag).

Minimum age 15 years old. Departs on Fridays at 10am.

This is one of the most traditional Finnish activities. You will head with your guide to a local fishing spot, drill through the ice and wait for the fish to bite. It’s seriously exciting if you get a catch on the line and even if you don’t the scenery is quite stunning.

Total duration approximately 1.5 hrs. Minimum age 5 years old. Available Mondays at 10am and Sundays at 2pm.

A guided tour of the sled dog centre is followed by an introductory 9km safari. You will travel 2 people per sled with opportunities to switch between driver and passenger. Guides, instruction and equipment included.

Total duration approximately 1.5hrs. Minimum age 5 years old. Available Friday and Sunday at 10am.

You will head to Kellokas Nature Centre to learn about the region, the landscape, the flora, fauna and the local culture. From the centre you will continue to Lainio Snow Village, a spectacular monument to snow and ice architecture.

You will be able to visit the expertly crafted suites and rooms before having lunch in the ice restaurant. We can also arrange overnight stays at Lainio at the end of your holiday (see price box for details).

Total duration approximately 6 hrs. Minimum age 5 yrs. Available Tuesday and Friday at 10am.

This is the longest single day snowmobile safari available at Harriniva (please see website for multi day trips). You will travel 80 – 100km stopping for a picnic lunch and hot drinks. You will travel two people per snowmobile but for this trip we would recommend upgrading to one each (see price box for details). Guides, instruction and equipment included.

Total duration approximately 5 hours. Minimum age 18 years old. Available Wednesday at 10am.

Today you will visit a local reindeer herder. You will be given an insight into their lives and about the importance of the reindeer. You will try your hand at lassoing and there will be the chance for a short reindeer pulled sleigh ride. Lunch will be served in a traditional Kota.

Total duration approximately 3 hrs. Minimum age 5 years old. Available Wednesday and Saturday at 10am.

If you would rather not travel on a snowmobile in search of the Lights then you can always choose to travel in a sled pulled by the guide. This gives you the same opportunity to see the Aurora as the snowmobile safari but will allow you to relax and concentrate on the skies.

Total duration approximately 2 hrs. Minimum age 5 years old. Available Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 9pm.

During this 4 hour trip your guide will take you on a search for the Aurora. The minibus provides you with added mobility to outrun any cloud and hopefully fulfill your quest of seeing the Northern Lights. Hot drinks are included.

Total duration approximately 4 hrs. Minimum age 8 years old. Available Wednesday at 9pm.

This safari departs at 9pm and is designed as a search for the magnificent Aurora Borealis. You will travel around 20km with 2 people per snowmobile (with chances to switch between driver and passenger) as you head to the splendid vantage point of a nearby fell. Warm drinks will be served as you gaze skywards in hope of seeing the Northern Lights. Guide, instruction and equipment included.

Total duration approximately 2 hrs. Minimum age 15 years old and children will travel in a sleigh pulled by the guide. Available Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 9pm.

There can be no more peaceful way of searching for the Aurora than on snowshoes. Your guide will take you by snowmobile pulled sleigh to the start of your snowshoe trail where you head off in search of the Lights on foot. Warm drinks, guides, instruction and equipment are included.

Total duration approximately 3 hrs. Minimum age 8 years old. Available Tuesday and Friday at 9pm.

This is a reindeer pulled sleigh ride through the stunning winter wonderland and quite simply a magical experience.

Total duration approximately 3 hrs. Minimum age 5 years old. Available on Thursday at 12.30pm.

On this exhilarating tour you will explore the fell landscapes which surround Harriniva. It is an excellent introductory trip. You will travel two people per snowmobile (with chances to switch between driver and passenger) and cover around 30km. Guides, instruction and equipment included.

Total duration approximately 2 hrs. Minimum age 5 years old and children will travel in a sleigh pulled by the guide. Available Monday and Tuesday at 3pm.

After full instruction you will head off on snowmobiles across the frozen landscape enjoying the stunning views. You will travel two people per snowmobile (with chances to switch driver and passenger) and cover around 50km. There will be a break for a warm drink en route. Guides, instruction and equipment included.

Total duration approximately 3.5 hrs. Minimum age 12 years old and children will travel in a sleigh pulled by the guide. Available Thursday at 10am and Saturday at 3pm.

This is one of the most traditional Finnish activities. You will head with your guide to a local fishing spot, drill through the ice and wait for the fish to bite. It’s seriously exciting if you get a catch on the line and even if you don’t the scenery is quite stunning. Total duration approximately 1.5 hrs. Minimum age 5 years old. 

You will head to Kellokas Nature Centre to learn about the region, the landscape, the flora, fauna and the local culture. From the centre you will continue to Lainio Snow Village, a spectacular monument to snow and ice architecture. You will be able to visit the expertly crafted suites and rooms before having lunch in the ice restaurant. We can also arrange overnight stays at Lainio at the end of your holiday (see price box for details). Total duration approximately 6 hrs. Minimum age 5 yrs. 

There can be no more peaceful way of searching for the Aurora than on snowshoes. Your guide will take you by snowmobile pulled sleigh to the start of your snowshoe trail where you head off in search of the Lights on foot. Warm drinks, guides, instruction and equipment are included. Total duration approximately 3 hrs. Minimum age 8 years old. 

On this exhilarating tour you will explore the fell landscapes which surround Harriniva. It is an excellent introductory trip. You will travel two people per snowmobile (with chances to switch between driver and passenger) and cover around 30km. Guides, instruction and equipment included.

Total duration approximately 2 hrs. Minimum age 5 years old and children will travel in a sleigh pulled by the guide. Available Monday and Tuesday at 3pm.

This is an excellent way to explore the forests and wilds around the hotel. Your guide will lead you on a trek lasting approximately 2 hrs. Guides, instruction and equipment provided. Minimum age 5 yrs. See price box for schedules.

This snowmobile trip is great for families. Children will ride in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. The scenery is stunning here and you will travel around 20km during your journey. Guide, instruction and equipment provided.

Total duration approximately 2 hrs. Minimum age 5 yrs. See price box for schedules.

Your guide will teach you the basics as you get the chance to master this most typical of Scandinavian activities. Guides, instruction and equipment provided. Total duration approximately 2 hrs. Minimum age 5 yrs. 

This is one of the most traditional Finnish activities. You will head with your guide to a local fishing spot, drill through the ice and wait for the fish to bite. It’s seriously exciting if you get a catch on the line and even if you don’t the scenery is quite stunning.

Total duration approximately 1.5 hrs. Minimum age 5 years old.

After a guided tour of the sled dog centre you will travel two people per sled on a 6km introductory husky safari. This is ideal for families with smaller children. Guide, instruction and equipment provided.

Total duration approximately 1 hr. Minimum age 5 yrs. See price box for schedules.

You will head to Kellokas Nature Centre to learn about the region, the landscape, the flora, fauna and the local culture. From the centre you will continue to Lainio Snow Village, a spectacular monument to snow and ice architecture.

You will be able to visit the expertly crafted suites and rooms before having lunch in the ice restaurant. We can also arrange overnight stays at Lainio at the end of your holiday (see price box for details).

Total duration approximately 6 hrs. Minimum age 5 yrs.

If you would rather not travel on a snowmobile in search of the Lights then you can always choose to travel in a sled pulled by the guide. This gives you the same opportunity to see the Aurora as the snowmobile safari but will allow you to relax and concentrate on the skies.

Total duration approximately 2 hrs. Minimum age 5 years old.

There can be no more peaceful way of searching for the Aurora than on snowshoes. Your guide will take you by snowmobile pulled sleigh to the start of your snowshoe trail where you head off in search of the Lights on foot. Warm drinks, guides, instruction and equipment are included.

Total duration approximately 3 hrs. Minimum age 8 years old.

This safari departs at 9pm and is designed as a search for the magnificent Aurora Borealis. You will travel around 20km with 2 people per snowmobile (with chances to switch between driver and passenger) as you head to the splendid vantage point of a nearby fell. Warm drinks will be served as you gaze skywards in hope of seeing the Northern Lights. Guide, instruction and equipment included.

Total duration approximately 2 hrs. Minimum age 15 years old and children will travel in a sleigh pulled by the guide.

On this exhilarating tour you will explore the fell landscapes which surround Harriniva. It is an excellent introductory trip. You will travel two people per snowmobile (with chances to switch between driver and passenger) and cover around 30km.  Guides, instruction and equipment included.

Total duration approximately 2 hrs. Minimum age 5 years old and children will travel in a sleigh pulled by the guide.

This is an excellent way to explore the forests and wilds around the hotel. Your guide will lead you on a trek lasting approximately 2 hrs. Guides, instruction and equipment provided. Minimum age 5 yrs.

This snowmobile trip is great for families. Children will ride in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. The scenery is stunning here and you will travel around 20km during your journey. Guide, instruction and equipment provided.

Total duration approximately 2 hrs. Minimum age 5 yrs. See price box for schedules.

After a guided tour of the sled dog centre you will travel two people per sled on a 6km introductory husky safari. This is ideal for families with smaller children. Guide, instruction and equipment provided.

Total duration approximately 1 hr. Minimum age 5 yrs. See price box for schedules.

This safari departs at 9pm and is designed as a search for the magnificent Aurora Borealis. You will travel around 20km with 2 people per snowmobile (with chances to switch between driver and passenger) as you head to the splendid vantage point of a nearby fell. Warm drinks will be served as you gaze skywards in hope of seeing the Northern Lights. Guide, instruction and equipment included.

Total duration approximately 2 hrs. Minimum age 15 years old and children will travel in a sleigh pulled by the guide. Available Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 9pm.

If you would rather not travel on a snowmobile in search of the Lights then you can always choose to travel in a sled pulled by the guide. This gives you the same opportunity to see the Aurora as the snowmobile safari but will allow you to relax and concentrate on the skies. Total duration approximately 2 hrs. Minimum age 5 years old. Available Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 9pm.  

Cross country skis and snowshoes can be hired for around €12 per day. They are excellent fun and there are many trails to be explored. Alternatively there are guided snowshoe treks available and cross country ski lessons can be arranged on request, subject to availability.