12 Saariselka Ski Trips Worth Booking

1.Saariselkä: Snowshoeing Tour in Urho Kekkonen National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 91 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $88Our pick

Join Alessa, Rita, or another English or Finnish-speaking guide for a 2-hour, 4-hour, or evening snowshoe walk from Outdoor Expert Saariselkä. You will leave the marked routes, follow fresh snow conditions, look for arctic animal tracks, and finish with a warm drink.

“Our tour guide, Alessa (I hope I spelled her name right) was very knowledgable and waited for the group when someone wanted to take pictures. It was fun, but prepare for a full workout!”

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2.Saariselkä: Northern Lights Hunting Snowshoe Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $111

Join an English-speaking guide for a 2.5-hour snowshoe walk into Saariselkä’s dark, snow-covered forest. You’ll receive winter gear, learn the basics, stop for hot chocolate, and watch the sky for auroras. Guide Teemo has even pointed out wild-animal tracks along the way.

“It was an exciting experience. Unfortunately because of clouds we couldn't see the northern lights, nevertheless the tour was absolutely great.”

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3.Saariselkä: Cross-Country Ski Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $88Top rated

Meet Tiina or another English or Finnish-speaking instructor at Outdoor Expert Saariselkä, collect skis and poles, then learn classic or freestyle technique on the local track. The 1.5-hour private or small-group lesson suits first-timers and skiers fixing specific problems.

“The guide (Tiina, i think) i had was a lovely lady, she was patient and understanding of me being hard of hearing, also what I learned? braking is hard 😅”

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4.Saariselkä: Easy Ski Day Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 1 day · from $157

You’ll meet a certified Finnish or English-speaking instructor for a 105-minute beginner lesson, then practice all day with skis, boots, poles, helmet, and lift access. The small group is limited to 10 people and suits complete beginners aged 11 and up.

“This package is not really for those who are skiing for the first time. The instructor could’ve been better. But, Amazing place to ski, snowboard. Toboggan track is the best and longest in the world and the most fun activity. The ski restaurant liegga laavu is lovely!”

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5.Saariselkä: Cross-Country Skiing for beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Spend two hours learning classic cross-country skiing on Saariselkä’s marked trails. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Centi, Elena, Mikke, Mindaugas, or MJ, fits you with skis and boots, teaches the basics, and leads a small-group outing through the National Park.

“Amazing experience! Thanks to Centi for being a patient teacher and guide!”

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6.Snowshoe Trip for Ice Fishing in Saariselka

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 6 hours · from $163

Join an English-speaking guide, such as Christina when she leads the trip, for a six-hour snowshoe walk near Saariselkä. Learn to fish through lake ice, warm up with drinks and snacks, and share a barbecue lunch by an open fire. Winter clothing and hotel pickup are included.

“We had an amazing guided tour in Lapland today. Our guide, Christina, was incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel very well taken care of throughout the day. We had the chance to discover unique and beautiful places, enjoyed a stunning snowshoe walk, and shared lovely moments around the fire in a small hut during lunch. The discussions were warm and authentic, which made the experience even more special. Christina also gave us very helpful tips for surviving in Lapland (like not using the car’s handbrake!) and for making the most of our stay. She generously recommended great places to visit and excellent restaurants. A truly memorable experience! We highly…”

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7.Saariselkä: Easy Snowboard Day Package (11y+)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $179

Start with a 105-minute beginner snowboard lesson at Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort, led in Finnish or English by certified instructors. You receive boots, board, helmet, lift pass, and an Axess Smart Card for the full day, then practice independently on beginner-friendly slopes.

“I really enjoyed this snowboarding lesson. It was a group lesson but our instructor was still able to help us all one on one. After the lesson you have the lift pass for the day to practice. I would definitely recommend this if new to snowboarding while in Saariselka.”

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8.Saariselkä: Back-Country Skiing Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $94

Meet your English or Finnish guide, gear up with wide back-country skis, and head into Saariselkä’s snowy forests and fells. Your guide, possibly Miko, helps you find your footing, leads a small group of up to six, and pauses for a warm drink. Some skiing experience helps, but beginners are welcome.

“The guide was great, it was fun to learn to ski”

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9.Saariselkä: Scenic Snowshoe Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $96

Join Safartica for a 2.5-hour daylight snowshoe outing from Saariselkä. Your English-speaking guide, such as Mathilde, Peteri, David, or Pauline, teaches snowshoe skills, leads you through a snowy nature park, and serves hot chocolate with marshmallows.

“Tout était génial ! Le parc national rempli de neige, magnifique et magique. Notre guide Peteri nous a fait passer une excellente demie journée en raquettes. La balade était vraiment très sympa, entre la recherche des traces d'animaux, les infos données par notre guide sur la faune et flore lappone et le petit en-cas marshmallow chocolat chaud. Nous avons gardé un superbe souvenir en famille (avec 3 enfants de 12 à 16 ans). merci !”

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10.Saariselkä: Snowshoes adventure on the snowy fells

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Join an English-speaking guide such as Josh, Ivan, Dora, or Nicolas for a two-hour snowshoe trek in Urho Kekkonen National Park. Walk off-trail through frosted forest and snowy fells, pause for a hot drink, and enjoy pickup from Saariselkä within 15 kilometers.

“It was a wonderful experience to walk among the trees covered in beautiful frost. The beauty of the silvery white world is beyond words. The guide carefully taught us how to put on the snowshoes. The time spent in silence was also wonderful.”

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11.Saariselkä: Guided Forest Snowshoe Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $94

Follow a local guide through Saariselkä’s snow-covered forest on an easy two-hour walk for up to six people. Learn about northern life, wildlife, and winter plants, stop for photos, and enjoy a peaceful route suited to beginners. French-speaking guide Remi has also led this experience.

“Belle promenade au cœur de la forêt, en petit comité ! Une ambiance chaleureuse et conviviale, accompagnés d’un guide francophone, ce qui a rendu notre expérience unique et inoubliable. Des photos tout simplement exceptionnelles ! Merci également d’être venus nous chercher à notre hôtel, pour un tarif très raisonnable.”

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12.Snowshoe Trip for Ice Fishing in Inari-Saariselkä

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $184

Spend about five hours near Saariselkä learning Arctic ice fishing, drilling holes, moving across frozen water, and snowshoeing through deep snow. A local guide leads the outing, with transport, a light open-fire lunch, coffee, and tea included. Pickup is available.

“Our tour guide did not seem as coherent in the itinerary. He asked us what we wished to do a number of times, instead of having it planned out. We started off the tour with a good 30-40 minutes drive, only to fish for”

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