Evening Snowshoeing Excursion from Vuokatti
Hike over incredible snowy landscapes and observe the Northern Lights if you're lucky on this amazing evening snowshoeing excursion from Vuokatti!
Practical information
Experience a unique and fun adventure in the Finnish countryside as you venture into the wilderness with an expert instructor and try to spot the Northern Lights on this amazing 2-hour evening snowshoeing excursion from Vuokatti!
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 2.5 hours on this activity:
- 16:30 (December and January), 17:30 (February), or 18:30 (March) - Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructor (at least 30 minutes before the starting time)
- Equipment distribution
- Safety and activity briefing
- 17:00 (December and January), 18:00 (February), or 19:00 (March) - Start of your 2-hour (approximately 2-kilometer) snowshoeing excursion from Vuokatti
- 5-minute transfer to the snowshoeing trailhead
- Get used to the snowshoes as your instructor gives you tips to walk in the snow
- Listen to interesting facts about the area's history and nature as you walk and search for the Northern Lights
- Take a break to enjoy some hot drinks and snacks
- Return to the meeting point
- 19:00 (December and January), 20:00 (February), or 21:00 (March) approximately - Return the equipment and end of the activity
Activity requirements
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 30 minutes prior to your departure time, as indicated in the itinerary.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Being in relatively good physical condition is required to take part in this activity. You should be able to hike around 2 km.
Special terms
This activity is not recommended for disabled people. If you are pregnant, you may participate if you can do light physical exercise
Please note that the times given on the itinerary are for the set departures. However, if the instructor receives too many requests for a specific day, they will open more time slots, which you will be able to choose from when booking. Keep in mind that the activity will last the same amount of time, but the starting and ending hours can change.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity depend on weather conditions. If the cancellation is due to weather conditions, the instructor will try to reschedule the activity. If this is not possible, a full refund will be given.
Since the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence is never guaranteed.
Spoken languages:
English, FinnishIncluded
- Experienced and certified guide
- Snowshoes
- Poles
- Thermal overalls
- Boots
- Hot drinks and snacks
Excluded
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Food
- Personal expenses
Do not forget to bring
- Warm winter clothing (Thermal layers, wind and waterproof outerwear)
- Snow boots
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Snacks
- Water bottle
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Delve into the velvety winter night and discover the polar sky and even the Northern Lights as you get further away from the city on this evening snowshoeing excursion in Vuokatti! Known mostly for its beautiful and lively ski resort, Vuokatti is a small town in the Arctic Lakeland region of Finland. Surrounded by incredible Nordic nature, Vuokatti is perfect for a whole array of winter experiences, such as ice fishing, snowmobiling, and of course, snowshoeing.
On the day of your evening snowshoeing excursion from Vuokatti, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point in the Vuokatti Safaris headquarters at least 30 minutes before your departure time. There, you'll meet your expert instructor, who will distribute the snowshoes and poles to all participants and give you a quick but thorough instruction on how to snowshoe, as well as how to stay safe throughout the experience.
Once you're ready, it's time to go! Your evening snowshoeing adventure in Vuokatti will start as you take a short walk into the forest and get to practice and adjust to the movements and techniques of snowshoeing. When you're comfortable, the experience will truly start. You'll be led by an expert instructor with a flashlight and walk across a snowy, frozen landscape. You will constantly look up to the sky in search of beautiful stars, and if you're very lucky, you'll get to spot the Northern Lights. Midway through the excursion, you'll stop to enjoy the quiet Arctic atmosphere that surrounds you, set your eyes on the sky, and have some hot drinks to regain your strength before turning back toward the original meeting point.
To fully enjoy this amazing experience, you should come prepared with thermal or wool underlayers, wind and waterproof outerwear, a hat, gloves, snow boots, and anything else you might need (medicine, snacks, etc.) to spend an incredible 2 hours snowshoeing in Vuokatti!
If you would like to experience the stunning Arctic night and the incredible landscapes of the Finnish countryside, with the chance of observing the Northern Lights above you. Book your evening snowshoeing excursion from Vuokatti today!