Discover Saariselkä: Tundra Trek, Fell Lunch, Sauna & Ice Swim
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- Morning Trek: After picking up you from your hotels and gearing you up for the day, we start with a briefing on equipment and a trek across the snowy tundra.
- Guided Exploration: Explore the UKK National Park of Saariselkä, learning about the area’s unique flora and fauna.
- Lappish Lunch: After the trek, enjoy a Lappish lunch at Kaunispää Fell, where you can take in the stunning views of Saariselkä and the national park.
- Afternoon Sauna: In the afternoon, relax in a traditional sauna located in Laanila.
Good to know
Know before you go:
Family Friendly: This experience is family-friendly, with a recommended age of 10 years. However, we can adjust for smaller children with easier hike options to ensure everyone has a great time.
Meeting Points: For those in the Inari & Ivalo region, we meet at Xwander Basecamp in Ivalo at 9:00 AM. For those based in Saariselkä, we will meet at your hotel between 9:30 and 9:45 AM. We start by preparing you with winter overalls and boots suited for winter trekking.
Inclusions:
- Guided trek
- Snowshoes, gliding snowshoes, or backcountry skis (depending of the weather)
- Sauna entrance fee and towel
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lappish lunch
- Hot drinks and snacks provided throughout the trip.
- Winter overalls, warm boots, and mittens
- Return transport to Ivalo, with supplementary pick-up services for Inari, Nellim, Saariselkä, and Kiilopää areas (advance booking required for transfer services).
What to bring?
- Warm, layered underclothing suitable for winter trekking (we will provide with overalls and boots)
- Hat, gloves, and scarf
- Camera or smartphone
- Personal water bottle
- A sense of adventure and curiosity!
Exclusions:
- Swimwear (for the sauna)
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