Top 6 Snow Safaris

1.Rovaniemi: Lapland Ski Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 224 reviews · 4 hours · from $128Our pick

Leave Rovaniemi for the snowy taiga on skin-equipped back-country skis. Your English-speaking guide teaches the basics, adjusts the route to your group, and leads you through forests, hills, or across a frozen lake. Warm up afterward with hot drinks, sausages, and a campfire snack.

“A brilliant activity! We were cared for very well by Wild Lapland as a company. We were helped into the skis and it was explained to us that the walk and distance is dependent on the fitness and experience levels of the customers. The scenery was absolutely outstandingly beautiful. Everywhere you looked it was beautiful.”

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2.Ski Trekking Safari in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $131Top rated

Leave Rovaniemi for a guided backcountry ski trip through Taiga forest and fresh snow. Your guide supplies skis, boots, winter clothing, safety instruction, transport, hot drinks, and a traditional barbecue snack. Skiing lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours, with no more than eight people.

“This was a fantastic experience, the guide was brilliant, the scenery was breathtaking and I would highly recommend it!”

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3.Yellowstone Snowshoe Safari from Bozeman – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $697

Set out from Bozeman at 7 a.m. for a private winter day in Yellowstone. Your naturalist guide leads you through Paradise Valley and Lamar Valley on snowshoes, with binoculars, spotting scopes, lunch, and local snacks included. Guides may include Grant, Gabrielle, Randolph, Zak, or Rae.

“This was the trip of a lifetime and we really had the best experience with the Yellowstone Safari Co. We were picked up by Adam early in the morning from our home in Big Sky - Adam was super friendly and had coffee and snacks all ready for us right at the pickup point. Once we got to Bozeman, Grant, the head guide of the company jumped into the car and brought us into the Yellowstone Park through the North entrance. Grant was super knowledgeable, incredibly friendly and took the time to really educate us on the animals and the park.”

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4.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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5.Private: Snowshoeing Safari in spectacular National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $266

Join Lowry for a private four-hour snowshoe outing from Levi to Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park. Snowshoes, transport, English guidance, snacks, hot drinks, and a hut fire stop are included. Expect beautiful fell scenery, gentle adventure, and a personal pace for your group.

“Lowry met us at our hotel and took us off for a wonderful experience.”

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6.Ski-doo Snow Safari in Borovets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $86Best value

You’ll drive a snowmobile through the forest around Borovets with an experienced ski-doo instructor. The one-hour ride uses newer machines, includes a helmet and instruction, and keeps to a calm pace that suits first-timers. Bring ski clothing and goggles. A driving licence is not required.

“Great excursion, highly recommend if you have never done this before.”

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