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Karsten N
Cologne, Germany2 contributions
Snowmobile Reendier Santa Claus Village
Hi, we had a great trip with our guide Tuomas during the whole day. We meet beautiful places without any pressure of time. The tour started at 10am and we where back nearly 5pm full of impressions from a great winter wonderland, driving over the biggest lake in this region and feeding reendiers, driving thru the white forest ..... deep snow ... and much more. Absolutely to recommend if possible small group max. 3-4 people! Friendly guid perfect English speaking. THX Karsten & Katja
Visited January 2020
Travelled as a couple
Written 18 January 2020
Bastian
1 contribution
Great Snowmobile experience
It was the first time with a snowmobile for both of us. If you are already in Lapland it is definitely worth the money. Hotel pick-up was on time, we received all the equipment needed (overall, helmet, gloves,..) which was also clean and kept us warm. The instructions were clear and didn’t take long, the slopes were well prepared and the two hours went over way too fast, as it makes really fun driving these skidoos. Also super nice staff. Btw.: We saw wild reindeer 🤭
Visited December 2020
Travelled as a couple
Written 30 December 2020
Qaisra S
16 contributions
An amazing snowmobile ride!!
We did a snowmobile safari and husky ride. The husky ride was great! We got to each " drive" the sled! The dogs are soo fast ! They were all amazing but my kids loved the snowmobiles so much that we booked a second round of snowmobiling. We each got our own snowmobiles. It was fantastic! We got to drive the snowmobiles on the frozen lake. Our instructors were fantastic! They was very helpful in giving us tips on riding. I highly recommend this!!
Visited December 2022
Travelled with family
Written 1 January 2023

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Kim N

Cairns, Australia229 contributions

Unsafe

Dec 2019 • Friends

We did a snowmibile tour up a fell to see Northern lights. The track was very rough with holes and the creek. At one stage the snowmobile towing the sledge containing children got bogged. They had to disengage the sledge and the children get out abd walk while they went backwards and forwards to unbog the snowmobile. This really cheqed up the spot which we were theb told to go ahead. We are both only lught and the snowmibile tipped. We ended up in muddy water. As a result I have a swollen knee and ankle and heavy flu being wet and cold for the rest of the trip. Thank you to Axle for the lend of his glove. There should have been someone to follow as we were inexperienced all other mobiles required assistance. Really poorly done, others expressed their concern about safety. Worst experience of our trip, requires somine to lead group so they know where to go, assess safety of track, suitability and experience of riders. Now I am unwell for the rest of our trip

Written 27 December 2019

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Aleš S

7 contributions

Family snowmobile tour

Dec 2019 • Family

Very nice tour. We first did snowmobile safari followed by stop by the hut where we did some sausages and marshmallows over the open fire. Followed by snow mobile rides for the children.Our guide was Aino and she was very helpful and made every effort that we had a great time.She even drove us home after the trip, which was pleasent surprise with small children and cold weather.

Written 19 December 2019

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Alex_suomi

Livingston, NJ345 contributions

Chasing a Northern Light it is little bit overrated

Dec 2018

Trip was fun, We as group had 6-8 km ride in tundra and woods to get to Fire and back. Since we were not expert snowmobile drives, plus at evening time riding was not as difficult but i guess not importantly not to hit a tree and being in group of 15 snowmobile . you need to pay attention to other and road. My wife and myself ride 2 different mobiles ( original was take away by other couple and I think I know why (warmer on steering wheel burn my hand : ) and i could not turn it off) so in way there some body had that issue and decided to switch) Ride was fun. i wish we had more open space to increase speed and have more fun. However my kids are did not enjoy as much as we did, My youngest was told to go to sled that attach to instructors snowmobile (that was company policy) and my oldest was told to share ride with stranger (who was not able to drive it after all so she made a mistake because she would drive in both direction) but because we had driven snow mobiles in Iceland ( where my kid was seated next to adult ), she in solidarity to little sister went in sled (which was freezing and butt crushing experience). As we ask for reason not allowing a teen to ride on back on mobile with a adult we were told as policy and price on tour for children not allow them to do it. as we told them we would pay a difference on way back to office. instructors told us the was no more snowmobile, So as a group we had different experiences and emotion about a organization

Written 27 March 2019

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Lou

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Taste of wilderness: 2 hour Snowmobiling safari

Feb 2019 • Couples

Awesome morning! It was just my partner and I so we ended up having a private tour. Thanks so much to Vema for an amazing experience!

Written 23 February 2019

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Arctic Lifestyle

Dear Louallan, Thank you for your warm review! It´s really lovely to hear that you had such an amazing experience :) I will also forward these greeting for Vema. He is really lovely person so it´s not a surprise that you had good time with him. Have a lovely spring and we hope to see you again in the future!

Written 15 March 2019

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Alex M

New York City, NY35 contributions

Awesome day Snowmobiling!

Took the snowmobile tour with Vema and it exceeded our expectations. We met the guide at the Rovaniemi office and were driven to the site of the activity. The company provided us with warm clothing and helmets for the ride. Our guide gave us all the safety information and how to drive the snowmobiles and off we were! It was only us and another couple so it was almost like a private tour! Vema was a great guide and the trail was a blast!

Review of: Snowmobiling the Longer Trails in Rovaniemi with Guide and Hotel Pick up

Written 13 February 2019

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Arctic Lifestyle

Dear Alex, Thank you for your warm review! We are really happy to hear that you have enjoyed about your snowmobiling tour this much :) Vema truly is a super awesome personality and really good guide so I´m not surprised that you have had such a wonderful time. I will pass these greetings for him. Have a lovely spring and we hope to see you again in the future!

Written 6 March 2019

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Satish P

Thane, India1,125 contributions

Snowmobile ride - worth an experience

Jan 2019 • Couples

We did our snowmobile ride thru Arctic Lifestyle. From their main office in Rovaniemi, we went to the snowmobile ride place in their vehicle. We were given a special dress there for the ride and were taken to where snowmobiles were parked.

The trainer girl was extremely enthusiastic. She explained us properly the snowmobile and its required functionalities. She was going to be in a different snowmobile that was going to be the first vehicle and our four vehicles were supposed to follow her in a queue (we were seven of us, so two per vehicle). She also told us the signals to be followed if we want to seek her attention, if we want to stop, etc.

When the ride started, she ensured that she pays attention to all four vehicles of ours and was very proficient at it. When any of our vehicles used to deviate, she immediately used to stop all of us, get that vehicle back on track and then restart the journey for all. When we reached at one end, she asked everyone to stop to take a break. By then we had become somewhat more comfortable and were enjoying the ride. She then asked everyone to take a U-turn and get into the return journey.

Track was very good. It was snow all around and trees by the side. We enjoyed this experience very much. Kudos to t he trainer and to Arctic Lifestyle

Written 6 February 2019

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Arctic Lifestyle

Dear Satish, Thank you for your lovely review! We are always happy to hear that our customers has felt to be safe and I can guarantee that you have been in really good hands. I will pass these greetings for your guide, Anna. Have a lovely springs and we hope to see you again in the future :)

Written 6 March 2019

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Luke burton

19 contributions

Highly recommend ice karting

Jan 2019 • Friends

Went ice karting with artic lifestyle and cannot recommend it enough. Didn't expect it to be the highlight of the trip but it was! Guide was friendly, helpful and relaxed - allowing us to have the most fun out on the track. Nothing beats drifting around a corner perfectly.

Written 22 January 2019

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Arctic Lifestyle

Dear Luke, Thank you for your warm review! We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed about your Ice-karting experience. And thank you for nice pictures! Have a lovely spring and we hope to see you again in the future!

Written 5 March 2019

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Emmet B

Mildura, Australia1 contribution

Family Safari

Jan 2019 • Family

We do a lot of travelling around the world and this was one of our favourite activities ever. Our guide was very friendly and helpful and was great with our kids. This was definitely the highlight of our trip to Finland. Staff made this a really special occasion for everyone.

Written 19 January 2019

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Arctic Lifestyle

Dear Emmet, Thank you for your lovely review! We are really happy to hear that you and your family has enjoyed this excursion. For many children, driving the snowmobile on their own is really an unique experience. I hope that these memories you can cherish for a long time :) Have an awesome spring and we hope to see you again in the future!

Written 5 March 2019

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Javier

2 contributions

Best time ever.

Jan 2019 • Solo

I did a longer trail with guide Miikka and I strongly recommend. As a dirtbike rider myself I found the experience adrenaline full, absolutely gorgeous tracks, power engine snowmobile and the best of all being with Miikka gives you a sense of security at all times, he lets you ride free but secure, allways has an eye on every one, and a clear explanation of what to do. ROVANIEMI BEST WILD EXPERIENCE EVER!

Written 13 January 2019

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Arctic Lifestyle

Dear Javier, Thank you for your warm and lovely review! We are really happy to read these kind of reviews and it´s always lovely to hear that your excursion has been successful. I will pass your greetings to Miikka. He is a really lovely person and also experienced guide so it´s not a surprise that you have had such a wonderful time :) Have a lovely spring and we hope to see you again in the future!

Written 5 March 2019

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ilincarolea

Brussels, Belgium3 contributions

Great experience

Jan 2019 • Couples

Although we've never driven snowmobile before, we booked the longer trails tour and we had an amazing time. Very professional and friendly staff who gave clear instructions and looked after the 5 people in the group. Duration and description were also accurate. Totally recommend it!

Review of: Snowmobiling the Longer Trails in Rovaniemi with Guide and Hotel Pick up

Written 13 January 2019

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Arctic Lifestyle

Dear Madam, Thank you for your lovely review! We are really happy to hear that you had such a wonderful time during this excursion! Snowmobiling is definitely one of the best things to do here in Lapland :) Have a lovely spring and we hope to see you again in the future!

Written 5 March 2019

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