First Arctic Expedition on Altai Skis

5.0 (1 reviews) Rovaniemi, Finland
Duration6h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Get ready for a first Arctic expedition on backcountry skis! Explore wild areas, prepare an expedition sleigh and learn some adventure tips. You may even spot or hear some animals such as reindeer or arctic hares…

The tour is adapted to beginners and more-advanced skiers and organised in small groups to allow a better connection with nature.

Options

Activity with clothes/boots

Winter Overalls & Boots: Enjoy this activity with a professional winter overall and winter boots to keep you warmer.

Pickup included

Activity without clothes/boots

Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Altai ski and poles
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Expedition sleigh
  • Winter overalls and boots

What to expect

This all-day ski adventure is designed to offer you a first expedition experience on Altai skis! Your guide will take you in small groups far away from Rovaniemi to reach elusive nature areas, where you can explore Lapland wilderness forests, hills and snowy landscapes.

Ski trekking is an easy ski discipline designed to let you glide on deep snow off the beaten tracks or groomed trails. The backcountry skis or Altai skis (called in Finnish, “sliding snowshoes”) are equipped with a skin allowing to both hike uphill and slide downhill ; they are the perfect gear for long Arctic expeditions because you can get to any places that you cannot reach with cars or on foot.

In addition to skis and poles, the group will be equipped with an expedition sleigh (in Finnish, “pulka“) that you will have the opportunity to pull yourself during the tour like a real explorer! Your guide will also teach you more how to prepare an expedition in Arctic conditions, what to bring with you in the sleigh, and other safety tips.

The objective of this day expedition is to reach a beautiful spot with a panoramic view. Your guide will then make a fire and you will all enjoy a wild barbecue lunch.

  1. Lapland

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you do not want to be picked up, we will meet you at our office in Rovaniemi city centre. The address is Pekankatu 7.

End point

If you do not want to be picked up, we will meet you at our office in Rovaniemi city centre. The address is Pekankatu 7.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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