Levi Snowmobile Tours

Levi is a ski fell in Finnish Lapland. The forests and frozen lakes around it are laced with maintained snowmobile tracks. A guided safari puts you on one of those tracks behind a local guide, two to a sled, in a borrowed thermal suit. Five safaris cover every kind of ride on offer, from a one-hour taster to a five-hour day on a frozen lake. Below, each one's price sits next to who may drive and the small print the listings bury.

  • Snowmobile season: about December to AprilSafaris usually start in late November once the snow is deep enough and keep going into the bright days of spring
  • Bring your physical driving licenseNo license card, no driving: a photo or a digital copy is refused, and you ride as a passenger without a refund

In a hurry? Our top pick is Wild Nordic's Levi nature safari: ~$140 a person for two to three hours in the forest, with no more than 12 riders and hotel pickup included. Book it here.

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Levi safaris at a glance

  • One hour to half a dayA taster loop takes an hour and a forest or fell safari two to three. The lake day with lunch runs about five
  • Two adults per sledYou take turns at the handlebars. Riding alone costs a supplement, and children sit in a sleigh behind the guide
  • Drivers need a licenseEvery listing asks for drivers aged 18 and over with a valid physical car license. Passengers need nothing
  • The driver pays for damageSelf-liability runs from €950 to €1,500 a sled, and a small fee on the day cuts it, often to €150

If you only have a minute

Which Levi snowmobile safari should you book?

If a friend asked us how to spend a few hours on a snowmobile in Levi, this is what we would tell them over a cup of hot berry juice.

The best snowmobile safari in Levi for most visitors is Wild Nordic's Levi nature safari, from ~$140. It picks you up at your hotel and keeps the group to 12. You can drive or ride as a passenger. Two to three hours through snowy forest leaves time for photo stops and a warm drink without turning into an endurance test.

Want a longer loop with a café stop? Tokka's ride around Levi Fell covers about 30 to 35 km for ~$150. Chasing the aurora? Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park's evening ride costs ~$177. For a whole day with a rod and a soup lunch, Safartica's ice-fishing safari is ~$233, and the one-hour taster starts at ~$110.

Before you pay, find out who may drive and who pays if a sled gets damaged, see how the safaris compare, then read what the listings play down.

Our pick

The Levi ride we would book: Wild Nordic, max 12

Not the longest ride in Levi and not the cheapest. It is the one that gets the basics right for a first time on a snowmobile: a small group, a pickup from your door and the choice to sit behind if driving is not for you.

A rider on a red snowmobile between snow-crowned spruces on a forest track near Levi Our pick

Levi: 2-Hour Snowmobile Safari to the Levi Nature, Wild Nordic

★★★★★ 4.8 from 200+ reviews on GetYourGuide · 5.0 from 80+ on Viator

Wild Nordic runs its forest safari in small groups of no more than 12 people. A transfer collects you from your hotel and brings you back, and at the start you are kitted out with a thermal overall and boots. A safety briefing and driving instructions come before the ride, and the kit also includes gloves and wool socks with a balaclava and a helmet.

Then you follow the guide into Levi's arctic forest on maintained tracks, stopping often for photos. Two adults share each sled and can swap drivers along the way, or one of you simply rides. Halfway round, the guide pours hot berry juice, a Lapland favorite. The whole outing takes two to three hours.

Price
from ~$140 per person
Duration
2–3 hours
Group
Up to 12 people
Pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Meeting point
Levi Tourist Office, Myllyjoentie 2
On the way
Photo stops, hot berry juice
Driver
18+ with a physical B license
Children
From age 4, in a sleigh behind the guide
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How the ride runs, step by step

The route depends on the snow and the group. This is the outline the listing gives:

Before you set off

  • Pickup at your hotel, or meet at the Levi Tourist Office
  • Thermal overall, boots, gloves, balaclava, helmet handed out
  • Driving instructions and a safety briefing beside the sleds

In the forest

  • The guide leads the line along maintained tracks through the trees
  • Photo stops on the way, hot berry juice from the guide, a chance to swap drivers
  • Back to the start, then the transfer to your hotel

What the price covers

Most of what you need is in the price. What it leaves out is a sled of your own and the small print about damage.

Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Thermal overall, boots, gloves, wool socks
  • Balaclava and helmet
  • Instructions and a safety briefing, plus the guide
Not included
  • Driving a sled on your own
  • Tips for the guide
  • Cover for damage you cause to the sled
  • Driving without your physical license

Between us, before you go

A word from one cold-weather amateur to another. Pack the license card itself, because Finnish rules refuse a copy and also a photo or digital license, and there is no refund if you can only ride. Solo travelers and odd-numbered groups may end up sharing a sled with someone they have just met.

Wool under the overall makes all the difference. Our guide to dressing for the ride covers the rest.

Why it beats the bigger safaris

With twelve riders the line of sleds stays short, the guide can see everyone and the photo stops do not turn into a queue. Some Levi safaris take up to 30 or 50 people. The pickup also spares you a cold walk to the meeting point in the dark. Your first ride, step by step explains what to expect.

Who we would not send on it

Anyone who wants a long day out, who will get more from Safartica's five hours on a frozen lake. Riders set on the northern lights, who should book the evening aurora ride. And families with children of three or under, whom the listing does not take.

Book it if

You want a first taste of snowmobiling that is long enough to settle in and short enough to stay warm. You like a small group and a ride from your hotel. It suits couples and friends as well as families with children aged four and up.

Skip it if

Ready for the forest tracks?

The safari is on GetYourGuide and on Viator. GetYourGuide shows more reviews, Viator a slightly higher score from fewer riders; the ride itself is the same.

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The ride itself

How a Levi snowmobile safari works

Every safari on this page answers two questions differently. Do you ride in daylight through forest and over the fell, or in the dark with one eye on the sky? And how long do you want to sit on a sled in the cold?

Style · daytime safari

Forest, fell, frozen lakes

Wild Nordic, Tokka, Safartica, Arctic Circle

1–5 hkit on and briefing, a guided loop with a warm drink or lunch outdoors

You see where you are going and the photos work. The cold is easier to handle too. In midwinter the daylight is short, so the longer rides finish in blue twilight; from February the days stretch fast.

Style · evening safari

Into the dark for the aurora

Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park

3 htransfer from Levi, a ride out of the village glow, a stop to watch the sky

Headlights on a forest track and a sky that may or may not light up. Clouds can win, and the operator does not cancel for weather. It is colder after dark, and best suited to adults.

Levi weather and snowmobile conditions, month by month

  • How good the month is for a safari
  1. Jan−10°C high14 °F

    Deep snow, short days, the coldest weeks

  2. Feb−9°C high16 °F

    Daylight returns, dark nights for the aurora

  3. Mar−4°C high25 °F

    Long sunny days on a thick snow base

  4. Apr2°C high36 °F

    Spring sun, safaris wind down as the snow softens

  5. May9°C high48 °F

    Snowmelt, no safaris

  6. Jun16°C high61 °F

    Midnight sun, hiking on the fell

  7. Jul19°C high66 °F

    The warmest weeks, mosquitoes not sleds

  8. Aug16°C high61 °F

    First dark nights return

  9. Sep9°C high48 °F

    Autumn colors, aurora season opens

  10. Oct1°C high34 °F

    First snow, not enough for the tracks

  11. Nov−5°C high23 °F

    Tracks open once the snow is deep enough

  12. Dec−8°C high18 °F

    Polar night, holiday crowds, busy safaris

Temperatures are rough daytime highs in Levi; clear nights are much colder, and the wind of the ride makes any day feel colder still. The bars show roughly how good each month is for a safari, which depends on how early the snow comes each winter. Highlighted months are the ones we would pick. The season in detail.

How long each safari lasts

  • Listed length
  • May run longer

Lengths come from the listings and count the outing itself. Dressing in the kit and the briefing usually come first, so add a little time on top, plus the transfer where one is included.

  1. Pick a lengthOne hour to try it, two to three hours to enjoy it, five for a lake day with lunch. The lengths compared.
  2. Choose your weeksFebruary and March bring daylight and a deep snow base, December the polar night. Month by month.
  3. Pack the licenseDrivers must be 18 or over and carry the physical card. Passengers need nothing. Driving rules.
  4. Dress under the suitWool next to the skin and warm trousers under the overall. Leave the jeans at the hotel. What to wear.

Who pays if the sled gets damaged sets out each operator's self-liability and the small fee that lowers it. Read it before you sign the form at the start.

How to choose

How to pick the right snowmobile safari

The snow is the same for all five. What differs is the hour of the day, the size of the group and how long you sit in the cold.

Length

One hour on the taster, two to three on the forest and fell rides, five on the lake day. The lengths compared.

Group size

Wild Nordic and Tokka take 12, the aurora ride up to 32, Safartica up to 50. What the first ride is like.

Day or night

Daylight for scenery and photos; an evening ride for a chance at the northern lights. Aurora by snowmobile.

Who is coming

Children ride in a sleigh behind the guide, from age 1 on the taster up to 12 and over for ice fishing. With children.

Who drives

Drivers need to be 18 with a physical license; two adults share a sled. The license rules.

Price

From ~$110 a person for an hour to ~$233 for five hours with lunch. Every price in one table.

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The 5 tours

Five ways onto Levi's snowmobile tracks, side by side

We read every snowmobile listing for Levi on both booking sites and kept one of each kind of ride. Each card gives the price and the length along with the tour company. It also names the catch, with a button for each site that sells it.

Riders on red snowmobiles in a line through a sunny pine forest deep in snow Our pick

Levi: 2-Hour Snowmobile Safari to the Levi Nature, Wild Nordic

The one we would book for a first ride.

Two to three hours in Levi's forest, in a group capped at 12 with hotel pickup included. You can drive or ride as a passenger and swap along the way. The guide stops for photos and pours hot berry juice.

  • Rating4.8 from 200+ reviews on GetYourGuide
  • Duration2–3 hours
  • Tour companyWild Nordic
  • Group sizeUp to 12 people
  • StrengthsSmall group; hotel transfer; full thermal kit
  • Ideal forFirst-timers, couples, families with children of 4 and up

Good to know: Solo travelers may share a sled with a stranger, and a sled of your own costs extra. The driver is liable for damage, with no figure given. Tips are not included. First ride.

~$140per person
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Two snowmobiles crossing a wide frozen lake with snowy forest on the far shore Top rated

Levi: Snowmobile Safari around Levi Fell, Tokka Safaris

The longer loop with a warm café halfway.

A round trip of about 30 to 35 km on varied terrain around Levi Fell, where you may see reindeer. Halfway, a Lappish café serves a hot drink and a bun. Groups stay at 12 or fewer, and the price covers the sled and gear as well as petrol.

  • Rating4.9 from 140+ reviews on Viator
  • Duration2–3 hours
  • Tour companyTokka Safaris
  • Group sizeUp to 12 people
  • StrengthsThe most ground covered; café stop; views of the fell
  • Ideal forCouples and friends who want scenery and a proper ride

Good to know: The driver's self-liability is up to €1,500 unless you buy the €35 waiver. Solo riders pay for a single sled. Not for children under 3. Damage and insurance.

~$150per person
Viator GetYourGuide
Green northern lights over a wooden hut in the forest, with snowmobiles parked in front Northern lights

Levi: Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari, Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park

The evening ride for the aurora.

Three hours out of Levi after dark, away from the village lights, with warm juice on the way. Transport from set points in Levi is included, and so are winter clothes and travel insurance. Children ride in a sledge under blankets.

  • Rating4.5 from 620+ reviews on GetYourGuide
  • DurationAbout 3 hours, in the evening
  • Tour companyArctic Circle Snowmobile Park
  • Group sizeUp to 32 people
  • StrengthsA dark sky away from Levi; transfer and insurance included
  • Ideal forAdults who want a chance at the aurora on the move

Good to know: The aurora is never promised, and the operator does not cancel for weather, so a cloudy night still counts. Changes need more than 24 hours' notice. The lowest score of the five. Aurora by snowmobile.

~$177per person
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A guide drilling a hole in lake ice beside a red snowmobile, with a snowy fell behind Full day out

Levi: Snowmobile Safari with Ice Fishing and Outdoor Lunch, Safartica

Five hours, a hole in the ice and soup over a fire.

A ride along frozen waters to a fishing spot in the wilderness, where the guide drills the ice and sets up your rod. While you fish, a Lappish soup cooks on an open fire. Winter clothing and hot drinks are included, with guiding in English.

  • Rating4.9 from 210+ reviews on GetYourGuide
  • DurationAbout 5 hours
  • Tour companySafartica
  • Group sizeUp to 50 people
  • StrengthsLunch outdoors; a slower, varied day; the best score here
  • Ideal forAdults and older children who want more than a ride

Good to know: Sold on GetYourGuide only. Not for children under 12, and no fish are promised. A single sled costs €90 extra, and the driver is liable up to €990 unless you pay €20 on the spot. The lake day.

~$233per person
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A line of snowmobiles with headlights on, crossing open snow past a trail marker Shortest ride

Levi: 1-Hour Snowmobile Safari, Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park

An hour to find out if you like it.

An instructor leads you through the snowy forest for one hour, in pairs, with a chance to swap places and take photos. The pace follows the group. Overalls and boots are lent along with socks and gloves. A balaclava and a helmet come too.

  • Rating4.8 from 240+ reviews on GetYourGuide
  • Duration1 hour
  • Tour companyArctic Circle Snowmobile Park
  • Group sizeUp to 30 people
  • StrengthsThe lowest price; children from age 1 in a sled
  • Ideal forNervous beginners and families with young children

Good to know: Sold on GetYourGuide only. One hour goes fast once you have dressed and been briefed, and the listing mentions no warm drink. Self-liability is €950, or €150 with €15 insurance bought before the start. Lengths compared.

~$110per person
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Before you go

Eight things about Levi snowmobile safaris that no listing puts in big letters

None of these sits at the top of a booking page, and each one decides whether you spend the ride grinning or shivering at the back.

What you should know

  1. The license card itself, or no driving. A photo or phone app is refused just like a copy. Without the card you ride as a passenger with no refund. The rules in full.
  2. Two adults share a sled. The price is per person on a shared sled. A sled of your own is a paid extra, and a solo traveler may be paired with a stranger.
  3. You sign for damage. The driver is liable for the sled, up to €950 or €1,500 depending on the operator. A small fee before the start lowers it. Damage and insurance.
  4. The listed hours are not all riding. Dressing and the briefing eat into them, as do the stops, so an hour-long safari feels short.
  5. The passenger gets colder. The driver is busy steering while the person behind sits still in the wind. Swap at the stops.
  6. Children ride in a sleigh. Kids sit in a covered sled pulled by the guide, not on your snowmobile. Age limits differ by listing. With children.
  7. The aurora keeps no timetable. An evening safari gives you a dark sky, not a show. Clouds win some nights, and the ride is still paid. Aurora odds.
  8. The cold is the real test. In midwinter the thermometer in Levi commonly reads −10 to −20 °C (14 to −4 °F), and the ride adds wind. Dress under the suit. What to wear.

Everything in one table

Five Levi safaris, catch included

The five safaris side by side. Each row sets the strength of a tour against its catch.

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Tour Ideal for Price Length Starts from Tour company and rating Strength and catch Book
Wild Nordic forest safari (our pick) A first ride ~$140per person 2–3 h Hotel pickup, Levi Wild Nordic
4.8 on GetYourGuide		 Max 12 riders with transfer and kit included. Solo riders may share a sled.
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Tokka round Levi Fell Scenery and distance ~$150per person 2–3 h Leviraitti 13, Levi Tokka Safaris
4.9 on Viator		 About 30–35 km, café stop. Up to €1,500 self-liability.
ViatorGetYourGuide
Northern lights ride The aurora ~$177per person About 3 h Set points in Levi Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park
4.5 on GetYourGuide		 Dark sky, transfer included. No refund for clouds.
GetYourGuideViator
Safartica ice fishing A full day out ~$233per person About 5 h Safartica office, Levi center Safartica
4.9 on GetYourGuide		 Soup lunch on a fire. Ages 12 and over; fish not promised.
GetYourGuide
1-hour taster Trying it out ~$110per person 1 h Levintie 1585 Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park
4.8 on GetYourGuide		 Cheapest, kids from age 1. Over almost before it starts.
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About the numbers. Prices are regular "from" rates per person in US dollars; both sites often show them lower on sale. Dates and exchange rates move them, so check the booking page, which has the final word.

Who went

Reviews from riders back from the trail

Fourteen travelers, some who drove the whole way under a clear sky and some who rode behind in falling snow, on what won them over and what they would do differently.

★★★★★Forest safari, max 12

The minibus collected us at the hotel door, which mattered at minus eighteen. Our guide had us dressed and briefed in twenty minutes, then we were off into the forest with only twelve of us in the line. My husband drove the first half and I took over after the juice stop, and the trees were so loaded with snow they looked like statues. I had worried I would be too nervous to drive. The guide kept the pace gentle until everyone was smiling.

SHSophie H. · Bristol, UKClear and crisp
★★★★★Forest safari, max 12

Small group, patient guide, hot berry juice in the middle of a silent forest. Exactly what we hoped for.

KTKenji T. · Yokohama, JapanClear and crisp
★★★★☆Forest safari, max 12

It snowed the whole time, so the views were mostly white on white and my goggles kept fogging. The guide still found a sheltered spot for photos and the juice was very welcome. Bring your actual license, a man in our group had only a photo and had to ride behind his wife.

MRMaria R. · Valencia, SpainSnowing or grey
★★★★★Forest safari, max 12

Pickup on time and gear that fit, and our ten-year-old loved the sleigh. Easy to recommend.

BWBen W. · Chicago, USAClear and crisp
★★★★★Round Levi Fell

We wanted more than a quick loop and this was it. The route went round the fell over open ground and through the trees, and we saw three reindeer standing by the track. The café stop with coffee and a cinnamon bun was the cosiest twenty minutes of the trip.

ALAnna L. · Gothenburg, SwedenClear and crisp
★★★★★Round Levi Fell

Twelve sleds behind one excellent guide on a long ride round Levi Fell. My partner swapped in at the café and drove the best stretch.

DFDavid F. · Toronto, CanadaClear and crisp
★★★★☆Round Levi Fell

The ride itself was great and the guide clearly knew every bend. Read the damage terms before you go: the self-liability is high unless you pay for the waiver, which we did once we heard the number. Better to know that at home than at the counter.

PKPiotr K. · Wrocław, PolandClear and crisp
★★★★★Northern lights ride

We drove out of the village into proper darkness, with headlights on the snow and stars everywhere. At the stop the guide switched everything off, and within ten minutes a pale green band rose over the trees and grew brighter until people stopped talking. Warm juice, a long look at the sky, then a fast ride back. Dress warmer than you think, the evening cold bites through gloves when you stand still.

LMLaura M. · Melbourne, AustraliaClear and crisp
★★★★★Northern lights ride

Northern lights from a snowmobile stop. Cold toes, no complaints.

TOTobias O. · Munich, GermanyClear and crisp
★★★★☆Northern lights ride

Cloud came in just as we left, so no aurora for us. The night ride through the forest was still fun, though the group was big and the stop felt a bit crowded. Go on a night with a clear forecast if your trip allows it.

CNChloé N. · Brussels, BelgiumSnowing or grey
★★★★★Ice fishing and lunch

I had never seen a frozen lake, let alone sat on one. The guide drilled the hole in seconds and showed us how to jig the rod, and while we waited for bites he cooked soup over an open fire. I caught nothing and my wife caught one small fish, which she will talk about for years. Five hours sounds long, but between the ride out and the fishing, then lunch by the fire, it went quickly.

RGRahul G. · Pune, IndiaClear and crisp
★★★★★Ice fishing and lunch

Soup on the fire, sun on the lake, no fish, no regrets.

EJEmma J. · Copenhagen, DenmarkClear and crisp
★★★★★1-hour taster

Perfect for a first try with the kids. Our six-year-old sat in the sled behind the guide wrapped in blankets and waved the whole hour. We swapped places halfway so both of us got to drive. It is short, but we booked a longer safari two days later.

MBMarco B. · Bologna, ItalyClear and crisp
★★★★★1-hour taster

One hour was enough to learn the throttle and lose my nerves. A good place to start before a longer ride.

HNHye-jin N. · Seoul, South KoreaSnowing or grey

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Book Wild Nordic for your Levi ride

If you are in Levi with snow on the ground and want one snowmobile ride that you will still be talking about at home, we would book Wild Nordic's nature safari. A small group, a guide who stops for photos, a warm drink in the forest and a ride back to your hotel afterwards.

Decide at the start who drives first, and swap at the juice stop. Bring the license card, not a photo of it.

~$140

per person · 2–3 hours · hotel pickup

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  • ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • ✓ Thermal overall, boots, gloves, helmet lent
  • ✓ No more than 12 riders
  • ✓ Drive, or ride as a passenger

Good to know

Why Levi is snowmobile country, and what you are riding through

Five minutes of reading makes the fell and its tracks far easier to understand, reindeer by the trail included.

Levi is a rounded fell about 530 m high in Kittilä, in Finnish Lapland, and home to Finland's biggest ski resort. The village of Sirkka sits at its foot. Around it lie spruce and pine forest and open bogs, with lakes that freeze hard for months, which is ideal ground for a snowmobile.

01A working machine first

Long before safaris, snowmobiles were how people in Lapland moved through winter: herders checking reindeer, fishers reaching their lakes, families getting to remote cabins. Finland has a network of marked snowmobile routes, and guided safaris use maintained tracks rather than open ground.

02The fell and its forests

A fell is a bare, rounded hill that rises above the tree line. Levi's slopes carry the ski runs, while the safaris circle its lower flanks through forest where the snow loads the spruces into white columns. Which ride covers the most ground.

03Reindeer by the trail

Reindeer graze freely across Lapland, and every one of them belongs to a herder. You may meet a few near the tracks. Guides slow down and let them move off, and so should you.

The moment most riders remember is the first stop, engines off, when the forest goes so quiet you hear snow slide off a branch.

04Light in the polar night

Levi sits roughly 170 km (105 miles) above the Arctic Circle. Around Christmas the sun does not rise at all for a few weeks, and midday brings a few hours of soft blue and pink twilight. From February the days lengthen quickly, and March is all sun on snow. The season month by month.

05Riding with respect

Stay in the guide's track and keep a safe gap to the sled in front. Slow down near walkers and skiers, and near animals. Watch the guide for signals to slow down or stop. Your first ride walks through the controls.

06Manners at the stops

Switch the engine off when the group stops, and keep your gloves on when you take photos; bare fingers chill fast at −15 °C. Let the passenger have a turn at the handlebars. What to wear has more on staying warm between stops.

2 per sledTwo adults share as standard

170 kmLevi north of the Arctic Circle

Dec to AprThe usual snowmobile season

18+Minimum age to drive, with a license

Hoping to see the northern lights from the sled? Our guide Chasing the aurora by snowmobile explains what decides a sighting.

Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about snowmobiling in Levi

Fourteen questions we hear again and again, with the full answer.

How much does a snowmobile safari in Levi cost?

The five safaris on this page start at ~$110 per person for one hour, ~$140 for Wild Nordic's forest ride and ~$150 for Tokka's loop round Levi Fell. The evening aurora ride is ~$177 and the five-hour ice-fishing day ~$233. Sale prices are often lower. Every price and extra is in our cost guide.

Which snowmobile tour in Levi is the best?

For most first-timers, Wild Nordic's forest safari, because the group stays at 12 and hotel pickup is included. You can also ride as a passenger. Tokka's fell loop suits riders who want more distance, and Safartica's lake day suits a full day out.

Do I need a driving license to drive a snowmobile in Levi?

Yes. The listings ask drivers to be 18 or older and to carry a valid physical car license (class B). Photos and digital licenses are refused, just like copies. Without it you can still ride as a passenger, but there is no refund. The license rules.

Can I ride as a passenger without driving?

Yes. Two adults share each sled, and only the driver needs a license. Wild Nordic lets you choose to drive or ride, and most groups swap at a stop.

Can I have a snowmobile to myself?

Usually, for a supplement. Safartica charges €90 per person on its ice-fishing day, and Arctic Circle offers single driving on the one-hour ride. Tokka and Wild Nordic do not include a single sled in the price, and a solo traveler may otherwise share with someone else.

Who pays if I damage the snowmobile?

The driver. Self-liability is €950 per sled on the one-hour ride and up to €990 on the ice-fishing day, both cut to €150 by a small fee. On Tokka's loop it reaches €1,500 unless you buy a €35 waiver. Damage and insurance.

Can children come on a snowmobile safari?

Yes, in a sleigh pulled by the guide's snowmobile. The one-hour ride takes children from age 1 and Tokka from 3, while Wild Nordic starts at 4 and the ice-fishing day is for 12 and over. Taller children may ride as passengers at the adult price. With children.

When is snowmobile season in Levi?

Roughly from late November or December into April, once the snow is deep enough for the tracks. February and March combine daylight with a thick snow base; December is dark and busy. The season in detail.

Will I see the northern lights on a snowmobile safari?

Maybe, on an evening ride under a clear sky. The aurora is never guaranteed, and Arctic Circle does not cancel its night ride for clouds. Aurora by snowmobile.

What should I wear on a snowmobile safari?

The operators lend a thermal overall and boots along with gloves. A balaclava and a helmet are lent too. Wear a wool or synthetic base layer and a fleece underneath, warm trousers instead of jeans, and thick socks. What to wear.

Is snowmobiling hard for a beginner?

No. A briefing comes first, the guide sets the pace and you follow in a line on prepared tracks. The listings exclude pregnant travelers and people with back problems because the ride can be bumpy. Your first ride.

How long should my snowmobile safari be?

One hour gives you a taste, two to three hours lets you settle in and see the fell, and five hours with lunch makes a full day. For a first ride we would book two to three hours. The lengths compared.

Is hotel pickup included?

On some. Wild Nordic picks you up and drops you off, and the aurora ride includes transport from set points in Levi. Safartica picks up within 10 km if you ask 48 hours ahead; otherwise you meet at the operator's office.

Can I cancel a snowmobile safari?

The terms differ, so read the cancellation line on each booking page before you pay. Arctic Circle's aurora ride accepts changes subject to availability if you ask more than 24 hours ahead. It does not cancel for weather.

Read before you travel

Guides to snowmobiling in Lapland

Ten questions that keep coming up, each with the long answer instead of the short one.