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Private snowshoeing tour with traditional sauna and ice plunge
This full-day program is best suited for nature and outdoor enthusiasts who want to enjoy a self-guided snowshoeing tour and relax afterwards in a traditional, wood-heated Finnish sauna with ice swimming.
What to expect
Upon arrival in Unarin-Luusua, we will equip you with snowshoes and introduce you to the route. Depending on the weather conditions and your fitness and experience level, we will choose either a shorter or longer trip. We'll bring you by snowmobile sledge to the start of the trail. The route takes you through forests and open swamp landscapes, with a climb to a hilltop offering panoramic views. If conditions are right, you may see ice-covered tyyky trees. The longer route passes by a scenic canyon.
A backpack containing a rustic lunch, cold and hot drinks, and first-aid equipment will be provided for the trip. Lunch includes traditional reindeer herder’s meat soup, Karelian pie and sweet pastries for dessert. Please inform us in advance of any allergies or dietary requirements so we can accommodate your needs. We can offer gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.
Back at the village, a hot lakeside sauna awaits, along with the opportunity to take a refreshing dip in the icy water. Unwind after your hike in the peaceful surroundings. Towels, toiletries, and sauna scents are provided for your comfort. In the living room beside the sauna, you'll find board and card games as well as books about Lapland.
The sauna cottage is reserved exclusively for your private use, allowing you to enjoy the experience at your own pace. Located directly by the lake, far from any light pollution, it also offers an ideal setting for admiring the northern lights and the star-filled sky.
For dinner, you will be served an exquisite charcuterie board featuring a selection of local delicacies.
Duration: About 6 to 8 hours
Group size: Up to 6 persons (2 participants minimum/exclusive private group)
Start time: 9 AM (during late spring, a later start time can be agreed)
Availability: From 17 January to 30 April
Price: € 300/person
Suitable for: Nature and outdoor enthusiasts who possess winter and hiking experience. If you are a winter hiking newbie, a guided tour can be arranged (pre-booking required).
Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, severe heart and respiratory conditions, severe claustrophobia, recent surgeries, low level of fitness, a cold, non-swimmers, and children under 15 years old.
Included in the price: Sledge ride to marked trail, backpack with lunch, drinks, and first aid equipment, snowshoes and poles, use of sauna, firewood, toiletries and towels, ice plunge in the lake, charcuterie board
Requirements: Adequate winter clothing, winter boots, hat, gloves or mittens
Good to know: If you have any specific dietary requirements or preferences, let us know in advance so that we can accommodate your needs. Appropriate winter hiking clothing, including three layers, is essential. Your safety is our top priority. If weather conditions are unsafe, we will cancel the tour and issue a full refund.