CARBON FOOTPRINT: 61.05kg CO2 eq /person / day*

Winter break in Tankavaara gives you access to the magical forest of UKK National park by snowshoes, husky and snowmobile sledge. High value for a reasonable cost. 

Tankavaara is the gate of the gold-mining area of Lapland in summer. In winter the trees in this area of Lapland get a heavy snow load, which makes the trees look magical in spring winter sunshine or during northern lights nighttime. This offers an excellent environment for snowshoeing. 

The family-run, small hotel and their nostalgic gold miner style restaurant offer a great alternative to holiday resorts - tasty food, simple but very tidy accommodation (also brand new rooms from February 15th 2019) and very friendly service. Location 400m from the main road makes it possible to use a public bus for getting to Saariselkä or even airports of Rovaniemi or Ivalo. 

Activities included: 

1) Husky safari 4h

The sledge-dog safari takes place in Kakslauttanen village close-by. Two people will share a team of huskies. Children under 12 years of age sit in sleigh of the guide. After basic instructions, you will start your safari through the snowy landscape. Nothing beats the feeling of mushing a team of huskies. Soup lunch is served. 

2) Northern lights Snowmobiling by sleigh

Our guide will drive the snowmobile while you sit comfortably in our sleigh. We will borrow winter overalls, gloves and helmets free of charge, if needed, so you can stay warm during the trip. Guests can't drive the snowmobile during this tour.

The snowmobile sleigh tour will take you to the fells to look for northern lights and gaze at the starry sky. Midway you'll have hot juice and a snack by the fire in a cosy lean-to-shelter. Winter forest in Tankavaara is silent, there are no lights disturbing your views to the sky. 

3) Northern Lights Snowshoeing 2h

Light and an easy snowshoeing trip to the national park with our professional guide in the evening to hunt for northern lights. Snacks by the fire included.

4) Winterpark Saariselkä 4,5h visit

In Saariselkä there is a very long 1,6km long lighted toboggan slope. Winterpark is a package of a 2-hour ski pass for getting up on top and access to the winter zone, where you can use snow tubes and even skate if you like. Tour takes place by a public bus and does not include any meals as there are a lot of restaurant choices in the ski village.

5) Self-guided snowshoeing in Tankavaara

In spring-winter, the tracks in Tankavaara start to be in such a good shape that you can well take self-guided snowshoeing tours in the forest safely. Try walking outside the trail and you might fall waist-deep in soft snow, a true adventure! Snowshoe rental for 1 full day is included. 

 * Carbon footprint calculation process is found here.