North Wind Lapland is a socially responsible Arctic experience company based in Ylläsjärvi, Finnish Lapland, 35 km from Kittilä International Airport. Founded in 2025 by four local entrepreneurs — including guides with over 20 years of experience in the Ylläs area — we specialise in small-group, authentic experiences led by people born and raised in Ylläsjärvi. We guide in Finnish, English and French. By its articles of association, North Wind Lapland allocates more than 50% of its annual profit to the development of the Ylläsjärvi community.

Our office is at Tirroniementie 2C, 95980 Ylläsjärvi, Finnish Lapland — in the heart of Ylläsjärvi village, 35 km from Kittilä International Airport, 160 km from Rovaniemi and 35 km from Kolari railway station. We are located at the southern entrance to Pallas-Ylläs Tunturi National Park.

Most of our experiences are available in Finnish, English and French. Our guides are native or fluent speakers of all three languages.

We strictly limit group sizes to keep experiences personal and authentic. Snowmobile safaris have a maximum of 10 adults. All nature experiences — snowshoeing, forest skiing, Northern Lights tours, ice fishing on foot, and cultural experiences — have a maximum of 8 participants. Reindeer and huskies might have more people since groups are combined there.

North Wind Lapland is run entirely by local people from Ylläsjärvi — not a large tour company relocating staff from southern Finland or abroad. Our guides have lived and worked in the area for decades. We cap group sizes at 8–10 people because the guest experience is our top priority, we include winter clothing in all tour prices, and as a legally constituted social enterprise we reinvest over 50% of our profits directly into the Ylläsjärvi community. We currently hold a 5.0-star Google rating across 102 verified guest reviews.

You can book directly on our website via the booking buttons on each experience page, or contact us by email at info@northwindlapland.com or by phone and WhatsApp at +358 503 121 514. We recommend booking as early as possible — particularly for husky safaris and snowmobile experiences, which fill up quickly during peak weeks.

For Christmas week, New Year, and the February school holiday period, we strongly recommend booking as early as possible — ideally several months in advance. Husky safaris and snowmobile experiences sell out first due to our small group sizes. If your preferred date is fully booked, it is always worth contacting us directly by email or WhatsApp — we may be able to open additional capacity.

Yes. Private tours are available for all experiences. A supplement applies for groups of fewer than 4 people, and for bookings requiring additional services or dedicated transfers outside the standard included transfer zones. Contact us at info@northwindlapland.com or via WhatsApp for a private group quote.

Yes. A solo traveller can join an existing shared departure with other participants at the standard per-person price. If there are no other participants on the chosen date, the solo traveller is asked to pay the price for 2 people, as our guides dedicate the full experience to a private session.

Our cancellation fees are as follows:

• Cancellation between 15 and 365 days before the experience: 5% fee
• Cancellation between 3 and 14 days before the experience: 50% fee
• Cancellation 2 days or fewer before the experience: 100% fee (no refund)

We strongly recommend taking out travel insurance that covers activity cancellations.

Yes. Thermal winter clothing — including an insulated jacket and pants (overall for children), winter boots, mittens, and a pair of woolen socks — is always included in every tour price at no extra charge. You do not need to bring or rent specialist Arctic clothing for your experience. Bring a hat and underwear though!

The clothing rental (from 41€/person/day) is a separate service designed for guests who want to keep wearing Arctic clothing after their tour — for example, for the rest of their stay in Ylläs — or for guests who are not purchasing any activity with us but still need warm gear. Some guests buy one activity and then rent clothing for the remaining days of their holiday.

Yes. Hot drinks are included in all experiences except the Snowmobile Safari to the Snowvillage. On longer experiences, a warming break with hot drinks is built into the programme.

Food is included in the following longer experiences:

• Ice Fishing by Snowmobile
• Forest Skiing for Adults
• Full-Day Snowmobile Adventure with Lunch
• Snowshoe Hike to Kellostapuli and Gourmet Experience
• Snowshoe and Sausage Grilling in Ylläs National Park
• Day at a Traditional Wilderness Cabin

All other tours include hot drinks only except Snowvillage Visit by Snowmobiles.

Transfers to and from your accommodation in the Ylläs area are included in all tour prices. Please note: for the Northern Light Dinner at the Top of the Hill, the included transfer covers Ylläsjärvi area accommodation only. Guests staying at Riekko Lodge, Arctic Skylight Lodge or Lapelland Villages are not within the standard included transfer zone — please contact us to arrange a transfer for an additional fee.

We offer 7 snowmobile experiences ranging from 2 to 5.5 hours. Winter clothing and guiding are always included.

Experience	Adult	Child	Min. age
Family-Friendly Snowmobile Adventure	133€	99.75€ (4–12)	4
Snowmobile Adventure in the Arctic Forest	167€	—	13
Snowmobile Adventure, Single Drive Only	220€	—	18 + driving licence
Full-Day Snowmobile Adventure with Lunch	246€	—	13
Snowmobile Safari and Ice Fishing for Adults	227€	—	13
Family-Friendly Snowmobile Safari and Ice Fishing	182€	136.50€ (4–12)	4
Snowmobile Safari to the Snowvillage	195€	146.25€ (4–12)	4

Children under 13 years old ride in a sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile. From age 13, participants can sit as a passenger behind the driver. To drive a snowmobile, you must be at least 17 years old and hold a valid driving licence. No prior snowmobile experience is needed — our guides provide a full safety briefing before departure.

We offer 5 snowshoe and skiing experiences ranging from 2 to 5 hours. All include winter clothing and hot drinks.

Experience	Adult	Child	Min. age
Snowshoe Adventure	89€	66.75€ (6–12)	6
Snowshoe & Sausage Grilling in Ylläs National Park	135€	101.25€ (10–12)	10
Snowshoe Hike to Kellostapuli & Gourmet Experience	165€	123.75€ (10–12)	10
Exploring the Wilderness with Forest Skis	165€	—	13
Family Adventure with Off-Track Wilderness Skiing	108€	81€ (8–12)	8

We offer 3 Northern Lights experiences lasting 2.5 to 3.5 hours. The aurora season in Ylläs runs from September to April.

Experience	Adult	Child	Min. age
Searching for Northern Lights by Snowshoes	99€	74.25€ (6–12)	6
Searching for Northern Lights by Snowmobile	167€	—	13
Northern Light Dinner at the Top of the Hill	152€	103€ (4–12)	4

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No — aurora sightings depend entirely on solar activity and weather conditions, which are outside our control. However, our guides actively track forecasts and adapt tour routes to find the best skies. Even without a sighting, the experiences offer stunning winter night landscapes and are memorable in their own right.

We offer 4 experiences in partnership with carefully selected local farms. All last approximately 2–3 hours and include winter clothing and hot drinks.

Experience	Adult	Child	Min. age
Magical 2 km Reindeer Ride & Reindeer Farm Visit	163€	122.25€ (4–12)	4
5 km Family-Friendly Husky Ride	165€	123.75€ (4–12)	4
10 km Thrilling Husky Ride	238€	178.50€ (4–12)	4
16 km Husky Ride into the Wild	269€	—	13

Husky safaris sell out quickly — book as early as possible for Christmas, New Year and February school holiday dates.

We offer 3 ice fishing experiences:

• Ice Fishing by Foot on Lake Ylläsjärvi — Adult 73€ / Child (4–12) 54.75€. Approx. 1.5 hours. All equipment provided, hot drinks included. Children under 4 may participate when accompanied by a parent.
• Snowmobile Safari and Ice Fishing for Adults — 227€/person (age 13+). Approx. 5 hours. Combines a snowmobile safari with ice fishing in a remote wilderness location. Food and hot drinks included.
• Family-Friendly Snowmobile Safari and Ice Fishing — Adult 182€ / Child (4–12) 136.50€. Approx. 3 hours. Same wilderness ice fishing experience in a family format. Food and hot drinks included.

We offer 3 immersive cultural experiences. Children of all ages are welcome and pay the same rate as adults.

• Lapland Handicraft Workshop — 68€/person, all ages, approx. 2 hours. Hot drinks included.
• Life in Ylläs — Spend Time with the Locals! — 96€/person, all ages, approx. 2–3 hours. Hot drinks included.
• Lappish Lifestyle — Day at a Traditional Wilderness Cabin — 240€/person (age 13+), approx. 5–6 hours. Food and hot drinks included.

Yes. We offer private door-to-door transfers between Kittilä International Airport (KTT) and Ylläsjärvi or Äkäslompolo. The journey takes approximately 35 minutes. Prices are per vehicle, not per person.

Route	1–4 persons	5–8 persons	9–12 persons
Kittilä Airport ↔ Ylläsjärvi	135€	150€	275€
Kittilä Airport ↔ Äkäslompolo	185€	215€	345€

Book via info@northwindlapland.com or WhatsApp +358 503 121 514.

Winter clothing (thermal vest and pants - overall for children, winter boots, mittens, a pair of woolen socks) is available to rent if you need it beyond your activity days. Remember: clothing is always included in all tour prices at no extra charge.

Duration	Price per person
1 day	41€
2 days	54€
3 days	67€
4 days	79€
5 days	88€
6 days	94€
7 days	99€

Yes. North Wind Lapland operates summer experiences from June to September, taking advantage of the midnight sun and Ylläs's spectacular summer landscape. Our summer programme includes hiking, fishing, artistic and nature workshops, 2 to 5 days overnight trek in the National Park and wilderness cabin experiences. For current summer availability and pricing, visit our summer experiences page or contact us at info@northwindlapland.com.

Finnish Lapland in June and July offers the extraordinary phenomenon of the midnight sun — the sun stays above the horizon 24 hours a day, bathing the landscape in warm golden light even at midnight. The national park trails around Ylläs are open, wildflowers carpet the fells, and the lakes and rivers are ideal for paddling and fishing. Summer in Ylläs is dramatically quieter than winter, making for an intimate and unhurried experience with very few other tourists. Automn is beautiful with its gold and red colors

We can assist with accommodation in the Ylläs area. Our accommodation partner Loimu Resort is featured on our accommodation page. For other options or to build a complete stay package including activities and accommodation, contact us directly at info@northwindlapland.com or via WhatsApp at +358 503 121 514.

Kittilä International Airport (KTT) is the closest airport to Ylläs, 35 km away (approximately 35 minutes by car). Direct flights operate from France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Switzerland throughout the winter season, with daily connections via Helsinki year-round. Kolari railway station is also 35 km from Ylläsjärvi and is served by overnight trains from Helsinki. North Wind Lapland offers private airport transfers — see the Transfers section above for pricing.

Very little specialist gear is needed — winter clothing is included in all our tour prices. We recommend packing:

• Thermal base layers (top and bottom)
• A warm mid-layer fleece or down jacket
• A woolen hat
• Comfortable everyday clothes for indoors
• Sunglasses or ski goggles for bright snow days in March-April
• Sunscreen if you come March-April and summer months
• A good camera or phone for photography
• Personal medication

Avoid cotton clothes as they keep moisture in their fibers and you will freeze fast. Merino wool is the best for thermal base layer.