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This backcountry skiing tour in Saariselkä, Finnish Lapland, takes you off the groomed ski trails to roam freely through forests and hills. Glide over deep, soft snow on backcountry skis, which are wider and longer than regular cross-country skis. Because you travel off the marked trails, you have a better chance of spotting local wildlife such as birds, hares and reindeer. The tour runs in a small group of up to 6 people with a guide, and you can choose between a 2-hour tour and a 4-hour tour that includes a campfire.
Explore the vast Finnish wilderness on a backcountry skiing tour. Instead of following set routes, choose your own path through the forests and hills as you ski across the snow. With a guide by your side, even first-time backcountry skiers can enjoy it with confidence.
Meet your guide at the meeting point and get equipped with backcountry skis. These skis are longer and wider than regular cross-country skis, making them ideal for deep, soft snow. If you have skiing experience, they are easy to ride, and for beginners they are usually easier than cross-country skis.
Outside the marked trails, you have a better chance of seeing local wildlife such as birds, hares and reindeer. Take in the quiet, snow-covered forests and hills as you make your way along.
After the adventure, relax with a hot drink before returning to the starting point. The 4-hour tour option includes a campfire.
※ Wildlife lives in its natural habitat, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Meeting point :
Outdoor Expert Saariselkä
Lutontie 3, 99830 Saariselkä, Suomi
Lutontie 3, 99830 Saariselkä, Suomi