For those who want a little more than a taster of husky sledding, this 10km track is a longer expedition so you can really settle into your role as a musher.

Dog sledding is one of the most popular winter activities and from the moment you meet your team of hugely enthusiastic huskies you know you’re in for an unforgettable experience.

Your expert musher guide will show you how to handle the sled before you set off on the snowy trails travelling two people per sled (you can change drivers halfway). The dogs will fall silent as soon as the lines become taut and they focus on their favourite task, pulling the sled. The scenery here is wild but a thick blanket of snow makes it seem calm and serene. One thing is sure; there can be few better ways to explore it than with a team of dogs.

You will usually travel two per sled (one driving and one as a passenger in the sled)

Duration: approximately 2 hours in total (10km or around 1hr sled ride) including short transfers and briefing.

Husky sledding is one of the most popular Arctic activities and when you try your hand as a musher, you’ll soon see why.

Dog sledding is one of the most popular winter activities and from the moment you meet your team of hugely enthusiastic huskies you know you’re in for an unforgettable experience.

Your expert musher guide will show you how to handle the sled before you set off on the snowy trails travelling two people per sled (you can change drivers halfway). The dogs will fall silent as soon as the lines become taut and they focus on their favourite task, pulling the sled. The scenery here is wild but a thick blanket of snow makes it seem calm and serene. One thing is sure; there can be few better ways to explore it than with a team of dogs.

Duration: Approximately 1 hour in total (5km or around 30-minute sled ride) including short transfers and briefing. 

This snowmobile-pulled sleigh journey is one of the most innovative ways we have found to search for the Northern Lights. The sleigh is enclosed and heated, insulating you from the sub-zero temperatures outside. With approximately 8 passengers per sled, the guide will lead the way on his or her snowmobile, pulling the sled up to the top of a local fell and far from any light pollution.

Fells provide uninterrupted views of the night sky and provide excellent Aurora viewing should conditions be favourable.

Your guide will get a fire burning and warm your cockles with hot drinks and snacks as you wait for a first glimpse of the Northern Lights. Displays can emerge very slowly from the inky blackness of the Lappish sky or suddenly appear out of nowhere so be sure to keep your eyes fixed firmly skywards.

All of the Aurora guides from the Northern Lights Village have expert knowledge about how to capture the Aurora on camera and they’ll help you compose your shots.

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)

Snowmobiling at night is a completely different experience. The dark forests and trails are illuminated only by your headlights creating ghostly shapes and shadows in the snow ahead.

Having ascended the side of a nearby fell, your guide will stop at a prime Aurora viewpoint. A fire will be lit and warming drinks and snacks will be served. As you wait for the Aurora to hopefully dance overhead, your expert local guide will show you how to capture the lights on camera so you're ready if they appear. 

Full instruction and a safety briefing will be provided before the activity and you will travel two people per machine. For those who would like to drive their own snowmobile, a supplement is payable.

Please note: snowmobile drivers must be 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence.

Group size: 1-30 (approximately)

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)

Our friends at the Northern Lights Village have, over the course of many years, researched the best places in the region for Aurora viewing and created Aurora Camps in their favourite spots.

Travelling by minibus you'll head North East of Saariselkä towards the tiny village of Nellim on the shores of Lake Inari. You'll follow a small road past the village which will eventually bring you to the Paatsjoki River.

At your Aurora Camp, a campfire will be made in a Lappish tepee and hot drinks and snacks will be served; hopefully, the Aurora will make an appearance for you tonight. If there is time, you may also visit Paatsjoki River Bridge, a place that features in many a glorious Aurora image. 

Group size: 1-24 (approximately)

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)

Local expertise and mobility are two of the key elements required for Aurora hunting success and this activity delivers on both fronts.

In the company of an expert local guide, you will travel by minibus to the shore of Lake Inari, a vast expanse of frozen water situated to the north of Saariselkä. The size of the lake means it provides an open view of the northern skies and is known locally as being an excellent spot for viewing the Northern Lights.

In a remote spot, your guide will lead you to a wilderness shelter. A fire will be lit and warm drinks and snacks will be served to ensure that you are as warm and comfortable as possible while you wait to see if the Aurora will appear.

Why not take one of the reindeer rugs, lie back on the snow, sip your hot drink and immerse yourself in the near-perfect Arctic silence?

Group numbers: 1-24 (approximately)

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)