We head out from our base in Sinettä at 14:00, into the backcountry north of Rovaniemi. The trails are calmer here, the forest thicker, and the landscape feels more remote than the routes closer to the city. This is where we ride every day.
The Arctic afternoon light is part of the experience. In the depths of winter, the sun doesn’t rise above the horizon at all — but that doesn’t mean darkness. The whole short day becomes a long sunset in soft blues, pinks and oranges. As spring approaches, the days get longer, but the low sun keeps the colours.
What to expect
We start with a warm welcome at our base, a chance to step inside and get warm, and a proper briefing — today’s weather, how the snowmobile works, how we ride together as a group. Then we get you kitted out with thermal overalls, boots, helmet and gloves.
Once we head out, the first stretch is easy, so everyone feels comfortable on the machine. As the group settles in, we pick up the pace and move into more varied terrain — narrower forest trails, gentle climbs, open sections across frozen lakes. Your guide rides with the group and gives tips along the way: how to position your body in turns, how to keep the machine stable, how to read the trail ahead. Small things that make a big difference.
We take breaks when they make sense — a hot drink at a good viewpoint, a moment to take photos if the light is beautiful, and then back on the machine. The pace depends on the group and the conditions, but the focus of this tour is on the ride itself.
Why this tour, and why us
Most guests choose a single snowmobile for themselves — it’s easier to handle and more enjoyable when you’re learning. If you’re travelling as a couple and prefer to share one, that works just as well. You can switch drivers at the breaks. Prices are per person, not per snowmobile.
The group stays small — usually 4 to 6 snowmobiles — and you’ll have the same guide with you for the whole tour. Because this route is a little more demanding than our morning tour, the group is always made up of adult riders, which keeps the pace consistent and the day flowing.
We’re a family business and we enjoy what we do. Our guides have been riding these forests since they were young, and they love sharing them with people who come here for the first time. They’ll take photos and short videos during the tour and email them to you afterwards, so you don’t need to worry about stopping for pictures.
Out here, there’s usually no-one else around. You won’t see a long line of snowmobiles in front of you, and the only engines you’re likely to hear are your own group’s.
Is this tour for you?
A good fit if you:
- Are travelling as a couple or with adult friends
- Want a slightly more active pace than a basic introduction tour
- Enjoy outdoor experiences — ATVs, motorcycles, or other motor sports
- Want to experience the Arctic afternoon light — soft winter colours, or longer fades into evening as spring approaches
Consider another tour if you:
- Are travelling with children — this tour doesn’t include a passenger sledge, so children can’t come along. First Tracks — Morning Tour has a covered sledge for kids
- Are completely new to motor vehicles and would prefer the gentlest possible start — First Tracks — Morning Tour is designed for first-timers
- Are hoping to see the Northern Lights — our Northern Lights — Evening Ride & Hut BBQ is designed for that
- Would prefer a private experience, just you and your guide — see our Private 3h Tour
