White Footprint

Winter adventure week with dogs, reindeer and snowmobiles in West Lapland

Come and enjoy the fascinating beauty of the Lapp nature on three different tours. During the reindeer safari you will experience an ancient habitat. With the snowmobile you will discover the beauty of the fells and the forests. You will have one day for your own interests; perhaps you would like to go skiing, make a walk, or go on a snow-shoe tour or simply have a lazy day just letting the harmony between man and nature overcome you. Finally you will make a 2-day dog-sled safari in the middle of the wilderness where you can open your mind to the silence and the beauty of the surrounding environment.

Day 1

Arrival at Kittilä airport, transfer to Muonio - HARRINIVA Holiday Centre (approx. 1 hour). Meet up with the safari group and information about the programme for the week. Dinner and overnight in cosy double rooms in Harriniva.

Day 2

Today you will visit one of the reindeer farms. You will see a slide show about the year of a reindeer’s life which will give you information about the reindeer breeding habits and the role that the reindeer play in the Lapp culture. You will also see a small exhibition of the old traditional tools and things on the premises. Coffee will be served around an open fire in a typical Lapp tent. After the coffee you will be transferred to the reindeer herders, who will tell you about the reindeer and the reindeer husbandry. They will show you how to catch the reindeer with the Lappish lasso, and you can practise it yourself. After you have helped the reindeer herders to harness the reindeer you will start the safari through the forest. One or two persons in the sledge. The duration of the safari is about two to three hours. Lunch will be served by open fire during the safari. Return to Harriniva. Sauna, dinner and overnight.

Day 3

Our experienced guides will show you how to drive the snowmobile and you will spend the day driving through the Fell scenery. Lunch by an open fire in the wilderness. 2 persons per snowmobile. Duration of the excursion approx. 5-6 hours, the distance driven 60-80 kms. Dinner and overnight in Harriniva.

Day 4

This day is free for your own activities. You can go cross-country skiing and downhill skiing is possible on the nearby Olos-Fell (transfer to Olos included). Or what about a snow-shoe tour? You can go shopping or just relax. All meals and overnight in Harriniva.

Day 5

After breakfast you will pack your equipment and get acquainted with the happy Huskies. You will also be taught how to handle the sled and then you will leave for the two day safari. Lunch by an open fire along the way. Everybody drives own dog team of 4-5 dogs. You will drive about 25 kms to a wilderness hut where you will have sauna, dinner and stay overnight.

Day 6

Today you will cover a distance of around 25 to 30 km. Lunch by campfire along the way. In the afternoon you will return to Harriniva. After having a relaxing sauna bath you will have a farewell party with Lapp specialities. Overnight in Harriniva.

Day 7

Breakfast and a transfer to the Kittilä airport.

(The order of the programme is subject to change)

Programme rates and available dates can be found from the brochures