Experience an authentic Lappish evening in a cozy wooden log hut, complete with delicious cuisine and Northern Lights. Discover Sami traditions and enjoy the serenity of Lapland’s forests.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–2.5 hours
Fitness Level
All levels welcome, no specific fitness required
Wildlife
History
Lapland has been home to the Sami people for thousands of years, and their traditions remain vibrant today.
Conservation
Lapponia Tours emphasizes eco-friendly practices, maintaining the pristine environment and supporting Sami cultural preservation.
Lapponia Tours
Experience an authentic Lappish evening in a cozy wooden log hut, complete with delicious cuisine and Northern Lights. Discover Sami traditions and enjoy the serenity of Lapland’s forests.
Lapponia Tours is a Saariselkä-based activity operator in Lappi offering a wide range of Arctic experiences across Lapland. The company operates guided reindeer farm visits where guests can feed and learn about reindeer, and offers reindeer sleigh driving and aurora hunting tours by minibus. Lapponia Tours runs snowmobile safaris from short sightseeing rides to full-day endurance trips, plus snowmobile-led ice fishing excursions and trips to hideaway cottages. Husky safaris, husky safaris with lunch and e‑fat bike tours are available for varied outdoor tastes. For dining, guests can choose authentic Lappish meals: 3-course dinners in wooden log huts by open fire and candlelit Lappish huts without electricity, or lunches included in selected safaris.
Winter-focused activities include cross-country skiing tuition, snowshoe walks, ice karting training, and snowmobile northern light safaris. Practical offerings include winter overalls rental and equipment provision for ski and snow activities. Tours use minibuses for transfers to aurora camps and wilderness lakes, and guides teach ice fishing techniques and local traditions. Lapponia Tours presents experiences suitable for families, adults-only options, and beginner-friendly snowmobile and skiing sessions. All trip descriptions note duration and main inclusions to help plan visits in Saariselkä. Booking details, availability, meeting points, and age or driving requirements are listed with each trip to help guests select the right experience. Maps, gear notes, and estimated fitness levels are included where relevant for planning.
Location
Saariselkä, Lappi
Base in Finnish Lapland
Tours Offered
26
Varied seasonal selection
Guided Trips
Guided experiences
Minibus, sled and on‑foot options
Lappish Dining
Hut dinners & lunches
3-course Lappish meals available
Check availability, compare durations, and reserve reindeer farm visits, snowmobile safaris, husky rides or Lappish hut dinners with Lapponia Tours.
Dress warmly for the evening
Layer up since you'll be outdoors and near open fire during the dinner.
Bring a camera or smartphone
Capture the Northern Lights and scenic woodland surroundings.
Arrive early to settle in
Get comfortable and enjoy the peaceful forest atmosphere before dinner starts.
Be prepared for weather changes
Lapland weather can be unpredictable; carry an extra jacket or blanket.
Warm Clothing
Layered, insulated clothing keeps you comfortable in cold outdoor settings.
winter
Camera or Smartphone
Capture the Northern Lights and scenic moments during the evening.
Warm Hat and Gloves
Keep extremities warm during outdoor parts of the experience.
winter
Small Backpack
Carry personal items, extra layers, or camera equipment.