Why choose Safari By Max
Snowmobile Safari in Ivalo
Small-group snowmobile adventure with homemade lunch & reindeer feeding
Experience the magic of Lapland on a guided snowmobile safari.
Your adventure begins with a short introduction and safety briefing, followed by an exciting snowmobile ride through frozen lakes and snowy forests (approx. 2 hours).
During the tour, we stop to enjoy a warm homemade berry drink with cookies in nature.
After the ride, we return to our base for a hot homemade lunch in a traditional Finnish kota. After lunch, we feed reindeer and take photos.
Duration & Start Time:
3.5 – 4 hours — departure at 09:30 or at 14:00;
Starting point: Ivalo, Koppelontie 285
Meeting point (self – arrival): Ivalo,Koppelontie 266B
€ 155/ adult (2 persons per snowmobile)
• Snowmobile & fuel
• Thermal clothing, helmet, gloves & boots
• Hot lunch in a traditional Finnish kota
• Hot drinks during the ride
• Reindeer meeting & feeding
• Free pick-up & drop-off in Ivalo
Pick-up & drop-off:
Ivalo — free
Saariselkä — +€40 per booking
Inari — +€50 per booking
Please select the appropriate transfer option when booking.
Drivers
Drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driving licence.
Children
Children under 120 cm travel safely in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. Older children can ride as passengers depending on their age and size. If you are travelling with children and are unsure which option is suitable, please contact us before booking.
Group size
We keep our safaris small, with a maximum of 8 guests per departure.
Food allergies & dietary requirements
Lunch is included. Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary requirements when booking.
Weather conditions
Safaris normally operate in temperatures down to approximately −25°C. In colder temperatures or unsafe weather conditions, the safari may be rescheduled or cancelled for safety reasons.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the safari. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time and no-shows are non-refundable.
What to bring
No special equipment is needed. We provide all necessary winter clothing, boots, gloves and a helmet.
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Yes, a valid driving license is required to drive a snowmobile. Passengers do not need a license.
We provide full winter equipment: thermal overalls, boots,socks, gloves, helmet and balaclava.
Yes, the tour is beginner-friendly. We provide full instructions and a safety briefing before the ride.
Children can ride as passengers on the snowmobile with a minimum height of 120 cm. For the youngest ones, we provide a sleigh attached to the guide’s snowmobile — the child rides there with an adult.
If you’re traveling with children, please contact us in advance so we can arrange the safest and most comfortable option for your family.
Tours operate in light snow and normal winter conditions. However, if the temperature drops below –25 °C, the tour may be postponed or cancelled for safety reasons. In that case, we offer to reschedule your tour or provide a refund according to our policy.
Free changes up to 48 hours before the tour. Cancellations follow our refund policy shown at checkout.