Full Day Backcountry Adventure

• A full day in the backcountry — 70 to 100 km on snowmobile
• From our base in Sinettä, 20 min north of Rovaniemi
• Arrive on your own — or book a free city pickup
• Small group: 4–6 snowmobiles — never a convoy
• Warm lunch at Arctic SnowHotel (included) — Choose from the menu
• Adults only — single or shared snowmobile

A complete day in the wilderness

What the day looks like

You arrive at our base in Sinettä at 09:00. We start with a warm welcome inside, a chance to get warm, and a proper briefing — today’s weather and conditions, how the snowmobile works, how we ride together as a group, and how we communicate on the trail. Then we get you kitted out with thermal overalls, boots, helmet and gloves.

The first stretch is the training section, but you’re already riding. We start slow and pick up the pace as the group settles in. From there we head into the backcountry north of Rovaniemi — varied terrain, narrower forest trails, gentle climbs, open sections across frozen lakes. Your guide rides with the group and gives tips along the way: body position, how to keep the machine stable, how to read the trail ahead.

Around midday we stop at Arctic SnowHotel for a warm lunch. The menu has soup, salads, pasta dishes and burgers — with reindeer, salmon, chicken and vegetarian options. There’s about an hour to take the gear off, sit down and properly relax before heading back out.

The afternoon section takes a different route back. By the time we return to base around 16:00, you’ve covered 70 to 100 km of backcountry trail and seen parts of Lapland that most visitors never reach.

Why this tour, and why us

Most snowmobile tours in Rovaniemi are 2 or 3 hours long. They give you a taste, but the route stays close to the city. A full day is different. With more time on the snowmobile, we can ride further into the backcountry — to terrain we can’t reach in 3 hours — and the pace is calmer, with proper breaks and a real lunch.

The group stays small, usually 4 to 6 snowmobiles, and you’ll have the same guide with you all day. Our guides have been riding these forests since they were young, and they know which trails are running well in any given week. They’ll take photos and short videos during the day and email them to you afterwards, so you don’t need to worry about stopping for pictures.

The snowmobiles are BRP Lynx, built in a factory 20 minutes from where we ride. New machines, with heated grips, footrests and a heated passenger seat — important on a full day out. Your guide also carries a thermos and snacks for breaks, mostly as a backup but available if you need them.

Most guests choose a single snowmobile — it’s easier to handle and more enjoyable across a long day. If you’re travelling as a couple and prefer to share, that works too, and you can switch drivers at lunch.

Is this tour for you?

A good fit if you:

• Want a complete day in the wilderness, not a short sample
• Are travelling as a couple or with adult friends
• Are comfortable with an active pace and a long day on the machine
• Have enjoyed ATVs, motorcycles, or other motor sports — or are happy to learn from scratch
• Prefer a small group and a guide who actually rides with you

1.  

   08:30

   Free pickup (optional)

   Coming by car or taxi? Head straight to our base in Sinettä — free parking. Need a ride? We’ll pick you up for free from central Rovaniemi (Korkalonkatu 23) — just select it at checkout. The drive takes about 20–30 minutes.

2.  

   09:00

   Arrival, gear up, briefing

   Step inside to warm up while we kit you out with thermal overalls, boots, helmet and gloves. Briefing covers today’s weather and conditions, how the snowmobile works, how we ride as a group, and how we communicate on the trail.

3.  

   09:30

   Head out

   We start slow and pick up the pace as the group settles in. Forest trails, gentle climbs, open lake sections — the morning route takes us deeper into the backcountry north of Rovaniemi.

4.  

   ~12:30

   Lunch at Arctic SnowHotel

   A warm lunch with time to take the gear off and sit down. Choose from the menu (drinks not included). About one hour.

5.  

   ~13:30

   Afternoon ride back

   A different route back through the afternoon light. The pace adapts to the group and the conditions, with breaks for hot drinks and photos along the way.

6.  

   ~16:00

   Back at base

   Gear off, warm up inside.

7.  

   16:30

   Drop-off in Rovaniemi

   If pickup was booked at the start.

Times are approximate. Total distance 70–100 km. Please allow extra time after the tour.

Meeting Point – Our Base Camp

Our safari base is located 20 minutes from Rovaniemi city centre. Come by car or taxi — free parking on site.
Rinteenlenkki 14, 97220 Sinettä, Rovaniemi

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Free Pickup – City Centre

Need a ride? No problem — we’ll pick you up for free from central Rovaniemi, 30 minutes before the tour. Just select the pickup at checkout.
Korkalonkatu 23, 96200 Rovaniemi

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You book people, not snowmobiles. One snowmobile seats 2 people.

Part 1 · In the calendar

1. Choose your seats.
   • Shared — 2 adults together on one snowmobile. Price per person.
   • Single — you drive alone. For solo travellers and odd numbers. We don’t pair you with strangers: if one sharing rider is left without a partner, they ride a single and pay the difference on site.

   A ride for adults. 15–19-year-olds can ride as a passenger — book them as Adult.

2. Pick your date and add to cart. Drivers must be at least 20 years old with a valid car driving licence.

Part 2 · At checkout

1. Select your options.
   • Free pickup from central Rovaniemi — optional.
   • Liability waiver — €20 per driver reduces the damage liability from €980 to €150.
2. Pay online or on site. Online with all major credit cards. You can also book and pay at our office — by card or cash.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time. Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows are non-refundable.

Looking for something else?

• Private tour — your group only: Private 3-Hour Adventure or Private Full Day Adventure.
• Fully customized — send us a message and tell us what you’re after.
• Not sure what to book? Call +358 40 538 8060 or email info@polarmax.fi.