This short safari will give you a real taste of mushing.  You will complete a 4km circuit driving a husky sleigh before returning to a Kota for some tea or coffee.

This activity will last approximately two and a half hours and includes transfers to the husky farm, a 10km husky safari circuit and a snack upon your return to the camp. This is the ideal duration for those who are trying mushing for the first time but want a real taste of controlling their own team of dogs.

This husky safari will allow you to cover approximately 20kms driving your team of dogs through stunning winter scenery before returning to the Lappish Kota for a snack and warming cup of tea or coffee.  The duration of this activity is approximately 3 hours.

Please note this activity is not available on the 24th and 31st December 2011.

This full day husky safari is an experience not to be missed! It is a truly unique experience and with two people per team of dogs you get plenty of chance to really experience this arctic favorite. Lunch is included in this activity and will be cooked by your guide over an open fire. In total today you will cover between 20 – 30km depending on weather conditions.

This activity is only available from 15 January 2012.

This evening in a team of two people (one driving and one riding as passenger) will complete a 10km safari before returning to the Lappish Kota for a mug of tea or coffee to warm up. If you are lucky you may even see the Northern Lights whilst out on the trail.

You will drive approximately 5km to the only operating amethyst mine in Europe. A geologist will talk to you about the gem stones before you have the chance to dig for your own to take home as a souvenir.

Whilst at the mine hot juice will be served before the 5km journey back to the centre of Luosto. The whole adventure will last approximately two hours.

Explore the stunning scenery around Luosto by snowmobile. This safari will cover approximately 25kms and lasts around two and a half hours. During the safari you will stop for a hot drink around a campfire.

Driving a snowmobile at night is an exhilarating experience with your head lights lighting up the snow covered trees to make magnificent shapes and shadows. You will stop during the safari for a hot drink around a campfire and soak up the eerie silence and if you’re lucky the Northern Lights.

This safari will last approximately two and a half hours and cover 25kms.

You will travel by snowmobile to a nearby reindeer park where the group will learn about the traditional way of life of the Lappish reindeer herder.  The group will then set off in reindeer pulled sleigh for a short safari lasting approximately an hour before returning to the reindeer farm to enjoy lunch in a traditional wooden Kopara house.

After lunch you will return to Luosto by snowmobile.  The whole activity will last approximately three hours and you will cover around 30km by snowmobile.

For this safari you will travel approximately 25km by snowmobile.  At the husky farm you will meet your team of dogs and have a safety briefing before heading out on a 4km trail. After the exciting safari a hot drink will be enjoyed around a campfire before returning to Luosto by snowmobile.

This is an ideal way to combine two ‘must-do’ activities in Lapland in one memorable day. The whole experience will last approximately three hours.

This activity is very similar to the Safari with snowmobiles and huskies however the activity durations are slightly longer with a 10km safari with your own husky team. After the safari you will enjoy delicious roasted sausages and a hot drink around an open fire before hopping back onto your snowmobiles and returning to Luosto.

A fantastic and unforgettable activity day offering more than a taste of each activity. The whole duration of this activity is approximately four hours.

This evening safari is a true highlight of any holiday in Luosto. Your route follows winding trails through the snowy forest to Pohjan Kruunu (Northern Crown). Warm inside a teepee you'll be shown a film about the Northern Lights and learn some of their many secrets and myths that have grown up around this remarkable celestial phenomenon. With any luck a full blown Aurora will light your trail back to Luosto. 

This is a fascinating opportunity to learn more about the wondrous Aurora Borealis. You will travel by snowmobile (2 people per snowmobile) to the Aurora Kota for a fascinated illustrated presentation on the Northern Lights. If you are lucky the Northern Lights will light your way home. The whole activity duration is approximately four and a half hours.

Please note this activity is not available on the 24th and 31st December 2011.

You will travel by snowmobile to a nearby reindeer park where the group will learn about the traditional way of life of the Lappish reindeer herder.

The group will then set off in reindeer pulled sleigh for a short safari lasting approximately an hour before returning to the reindeer farm to enjoy lunch in the traditional wooden Kopara house. After lunch you will return to Luosto by snowmobile.

 The whole activity will last approximately three hours and you will cover around 25km by snowmobile.

This day is a traditional twist on a Lapland favorite. With two people per snowmobile you will head up the nearby Lampivaara fell to the only working amethyst mine in Europe. From the top of the fell you will experience the stunning winter landscape.

A geologist will talk to you about the gemstones and the tradition of mining in the area before you will have the chance to dig for your own lucky gemstone. After the mine a delicious lunch will be served in traditional Lappish kota. The whole duration of this activity will be approximately five hours and is a must do when visiting Luosto.

Please note this activity is not available on the 24th and 31st December 2011.

This safari was designed specifically for the petrol heads. This 6 hour route will lead you through some breath taking scenery away from all roads and civilization.

You will head to Phya fell before enjoying a traditional lunch served in a local restaurant before returning to Luosto. Some experience of snowmobiling and a good level of fitness are required for this immensely rewarding safari.

This tour includes a snowmobile safari to a reindeer park for a half hour ride in a reindeer-drawn sled. You will receive information abou tthe  reindeer and reindeer herding.

Coffee around campfire will be served while the herder talks to you about reindeer husbandry, their importance in Lap culture and history as well as gaining insight into reindeer herding before returning back to Luosto by snowmobiles. Complete activity duration three hours. 

We are regularly asked for advice to give people the best possible chance to see the northern lights. The best advice is to be outside and active in the evenings to keep warm and to get away from artificial light. This type of activity is ideal as it combines all of these things.

A hot drink will be provided en route and your guide will tell you some of the fascinating myths and legends surrounding this magical phenomenon. You will be out on the trek for approximately two and a half hours.

Guided snowshoe excursion to the ancient spruce forests of Luosto. During this trek you can enjoy the stillness of nature and beautiful scenery. Small snacks will be enjoyed en route as your guide talks to you about the national park. The duration of this experience is approximately three hours.

It’s no surprise that the Finns are among the best cross country skiers in the world. It's back to school for you today as your expert guide will teach you the basics for cross country skiing. This activity is perfect for families and beginners as the guide will tailor the lesson to the group’s ability.

We recommend this activity earlier in the week leaving you more time to explore the miles of beautiful cross country tracks around Luosto. Your lesson will last approximately two hours.

This activity is for people who want to improve their basic knowledge of cross country skiing as your guide will lead you through the pristine winter landscape around Luosto. En route a hot drink and snack will be served before continuing on the trail. You should be out on the trail for approximately three hours.

Please note this activity is not available on the 24th and 31st December 2011.

You will ride in a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile to a site suitable for ice fishing. Your guide will give you a short demonstration before you have the chance to try and catch your own fish! The guide will light a campfire and serve hot coffee to warm up before heading out for more fishing.

Valid from the 13th January 2012 it is possible to transfer and spend the day at Rovaniemi which is home of the world famous Santa Claus village and the Arktikum Museum. There are plenty of shops and restaurants to keep the whole family entertained. This is very much a visit to a city but it provides fascinating insight into modern day life in the arctic. Including transfers this day trip will take approximately eight hours.

You will be transferred by snowmobile pulled sleigh to the amethyst mine at the top of Lampivaara fell to meet with a geologist and learn about this mine and dig for your own lucky stone to take home. This experience will last approximately two hours.

A short drive will take you to the ‘Aurora Kota’ for a fascinating visual presentation on the Northern Lights. This is a fantastic chance to learn more about this phenomenon and hopefully the Northern Lights will light your drive home. This experience, including the transfer will last approximately two hours.

Please note this activity is not available on the 24th and 31st December 2011.

This is a similar visit to a reindeer park however slightly shorter ride in a reindeer pulled sleigh. This may be suitable for families with smaller children. A warm drink will be served in a cosy warm kota whilst talking to the Lappish reindeer herder before transferring back to Luosto by car. Whole duration approximately an hour and a half.

You will transfer by car to a reindeer park to learn about the history of the Lappish people and their reindeer. An hour long ride in a reindeer pulled sleigh through snowy forests is a firm favorite for everyone who visits Lapland.

After the safari a traditional lunch will be served in a cosy warm ‘Kopara’ house. The duration for this experience is approximately an hour and a half.