Private 3-Hour Adventure

• A private afternoon ride into Lapland’s twilight, just your group
• 1 to 6 snowmobiles, no other guests, your pace
• Snow-covered forest and frozen lakes north of Rovaniemi
• Family welcome — children from age 4 ride in the covered sleigh
• Come by car or taxi — or get a free pickup in or near Rovaniemi

A different world, 20 minutes north

North of Rovaniemi, in Sinettä, the landscape opens into snow and silence. Trees stand bent under the weight of fresh snow, and frozen lakes stretch out under a winter sky. As the afternoon goes on, the light changes — the sun stays low, the colours go soft, and the day slowly turns to evening. This is the heart of the backcountry, and the late afternoon is when it looks its best.

The day is about the connection between you, the machine, and the landscape. Modern snowmobiles are stable and intuitive to handle. Once you find your rhythm, you stop thinking about the controls and start focusing on the view and the changing light.

What makes a private tour different

It’s just your group out there — 1 to 6 snowmobiles, no other guests, your pace. No mixed groups means no pressure. Whether you’re a confident rider or a first-timer, the focus is on your enjoyment and safety.

Want to stop for a drone shoot? You can use your own equipment or we can use ours. We have a 360 camera, a drone and a professional camera available, and we can take photos and videos for you too. Want to cover as much ground as possible? We adapt the day. If you have a specific interest — drone footage, fresh snow, a particular kind of terrain — mention it when you book, when you arrive, or even as we go.

You’re welcome to drive to our base (free parking) — or we’ll pick you up for free from your accommodation in or near Rovaniemi. The standard arrival at base is 14:00; other start times can be arranged in advance.

What the afternoon looks like

You arrive at our base in Sinettä around 14:00 — a small village 20 minutes north of Rovaniemi. We step through the briefing and kit you out with thermal overalls, boots, helmet and gloves. Then we head outside to walk through the snowmobile itself: how it works, how the throttle responds, how we ride together as a group.

The first stretch is the training section — getting a feel for the throttle, the brake, how the machine moves under you. Then the trail opens up. Forest closes in on either side, the trees heavy with snow, and the trail curves between them. As we ride, the light shifts — the sun stays low, the snow takes on softer colours, and the day slowly turns to evening.

The route winds through dense forest and across wide frozen lakes where you really feel the sense of freedom. Your guide reads the day as it goes, finding the best spots for the conditions and the light. There’s a thermos and snacks along for the ride if anyone wants a stop.

By the time we ride back into base around 17:00, you’ve had a proper afternoon out in the Arctic — at the time of day when it looks its best.

Is this tour for you?

A good fit if you:

• Are travelling as a couple, a family, or a small group of friends
• Want a private ride at the most photogenic time of day
• Are travelling with children aged 4 or over — they ride in the covered, insulated sleigh
• Are happy to let an experienced guide read the conditions and pick the route
• Prefer to ride without sharing the afternoon with strangers

1.  

   ~13:30

   Free pickup (optional)

   Coming by car or taxi? Head straight to our base — free parking. Need a ride? We’ll pick you up for free from your accommodation in or near Rovaniemi. Pickup time depends on where you’re staying — we confirm it before the tour.

2.  

   14:00

   Arrival, gear up, briefing

   Step inside our base in Sinettä to warm up and get kitted out — thermal overalls, boots, helmet and gloves. Briefing covers how the snowmobile works, how we ride together, and any preferences for the day.

3.  

   14:30

   Head out

   Into the backcountry north of Rovaniemi. Forest, frozen lakes, and the changing afternoon sky.

4.  

   ~16:00

   Stop along the way

   A short break for photos, and for hot drinks and snacks from the thermos if anyone wants them.

5.  

   ~17:00

   Back at base

   Gear off, warm up inside.

6.  

   ~17:30

   Drop-off

   Back to where we picked you up.

Times are approximate and shift with the day. Start times other than 14:00 can be arranged in advance.

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 – Your Accommodation

Need a ride? No problem — we’ll pick you up for free from your accommodation in or near Rovaniemi. Just select the pickup at checkout and enter your address; we’ll confirm the pickup time before the tour.

A private tour is for your group only. You book people, not snowmobiles — one snowmobile seats 2 people.

Part 1 · In the calendar

1. Choose your seats.
   • Shared — 2 persons on one snowmobile. Price per person.
   • Single — you drive alone.
   • Child — roughly 4–14 years (up to about 140 cm), in the guide’s covered sledge.

   Shared and Single can be mixed in the same booking.Select everyone in one step.

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. Check your options.
   • Base fee — 390€ per booking, added automatically.
   • Free pickup from your accommodation in or near 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?

• 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.