During this activity, your guides will use their local knowledge, as well as the Aurora and weather forecasts to lead you to a prime Aurora viewpoint. Your guide will impart some of the extensive knowledge and you will enjoy an evening out in wilds, hopefully gazing at the Northern Lights.

Duration: approximately 3 hours in total

Searching for the Northern Lights by snowmobile is great fun as the landscape takes on a totally different atmosphere after darkness falls. The machines provide you with the mobility to hopefully evade any localised cloud cover and your guide will lead you to the best possible location for a potential sighting of the Northern Lights.

You will travel two people per snowmobile throughout and there will be the chance to swap drivers (the driver must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence) and you will stop along the way for a hot drink.

Duration: approximately 2.5 hours in total

During this Aurora snowshoeing activity, you will walk through snowy forests away from light pollution in search of the Northern Lights. Your experienced guide will lead you to a nearby camp where you can enjoy a hot drink whilst waiting for the Northern Lights to appear.

Duration: approximately 2.5 hours in total

Cross-country skiing is one of the most popular Scandinavian activities and this is your chance to learn the basic skills. You will be taught the fundamentals before heading out on a ski tour on the local trails.

Duration: approximately 2 hours in total

This activity is a gentle introduction for complete beginners to a popular activity in Finnish Lapland. Your guide will give you full tuition and help you fit your snowshoes before you head out to explore around the hotel along a trail which really shows how remote this hotel is.  There is something really special about exploring the pristine winter wilderness under your own steam before heading back to the hotel for a well-deserved rest in the cosy lounge area.

Duration: approximately 2 hours in total

A husky safari is almost a ‘must-do’ activity when staying at Muotka.

After a short transfer, you’ll arrive at the husky farm to meet the dogs. You will hear their excitement before you will see them! They are always so eager to get out and onto the trail so they can run.

You will be shown how to handle the sled before heading out on your safari which will take you through the beautiful wintery forests.

Two people will share a husky sled, allowing you to try both controlling the sled and relaxing as a passenger. You will travel for roughly one hour with the dogs.

Duration: approximately 2 hours in total

On this excursion, you will hop into a sleigh and your guide will pull you along behind his or her snowmobile.

Once you reach the lake and your guide has chosen an ideal spot for fishing, you will stop there and your guide will set up. After showing you how to drill a hole in the ice and use the equipment, you will wait patiently in the hope of a catch.

After fishing, you will also enjoy hot drinks and lunch around a campfire; hopefully, you will be eating fresh fish!

Duration: approximately 4 hours in total

Adventure and tradition are combined during this activity as you travel by snowmobile to a reindeer herder’s farm and gain an insight into the Sámi culture.

After full instruction and a safety briefing, you will set off on your snowmobiles (travelling two people per machine) and journey to meet with the reindeer herder.

After an introduction to the reindeer, you will enjoy a short sleigh ride and be shown how to lasso a reindeer, a tradition which remains part of herding today. You will have the chance to ask questions throughout and are sure to gain an understanding of the importance of the reindeer and the role they play in Lapland.

The total duration of this activity is 4 hours and a soup lunch is included.

Please note that you must be at least 18 years old and hold a full driving license to drive a snowmobile.

Duration: approximately 4 hours in total (including soup lunch)

Take to the fells in this two-hour snowmobile safari.

Firstly, you will be given a full safety briefing and the chance to familiarise yourself with the controls before venturing out into the wilderness, travelling two people per snowmobile.

The distance you cover will depend on the group, but the activity will last for around two hours in total and you will have the opportunity to swap drivers halfway.

Please note that you must be at least 18 years old and hold a full driving license to drive a snowmobile.

Duration: approximately 2 hours in total

Adventure and tradition are combined during this activity as you travel by snowmobile to a reindeer herder’s farm and gain an insight into the Sámi culture.

After full instruction and a safety briefing, you will set off on your snowmobiles (travelling two people per machine) and journey to meet with the reindeer herder.

After an introduction to the reindeer, you will enjoy a short sleigh ride and be shown how to lasso a reindeer, a tradition which remains part of herding today. You will have the chance to ask questions throughout and are sure to gain an understanding of the importance of the reindeer and the role they play in Lapland.

The total duration of this activity is 4 hours and a soup lunch is included.

Please note that you must be at least 18 years old and hold a full driving license to drive a snowmobile.

Duration: approximately 4 hours in total (including soup lunch)

After a full safety briefing and instructions on how to drive and handle the snowmobile, you will head out for a snowmobile safari lasting approximately four hours (including outdoor lunch).

You will travel two people per snowmobile and journey through snow-covered forests and over fells during this thrilling and exciting snowmobile tour.

Please note: you must be at least 18 years old and hold a full driving licence to drive a snowmobile.

Duration: approximately 4 hours in total (including outdoor lunch)

Snowshoeing allows you to explore the remote forest areas around the hotel in peace and tranquillity and gives access to areas of the forest which remain out of bounds to those who travel without them.

Your experienced guide will provide you with warm drinks and snacks en route. Lunch by an open fire is included.

Duration: approximately 4 hours in total

You can hire cross-country skis or snowshoes for some independent exploration. Talk to the staff at the hotel for trail guides and the best locations.

Rental per day 

Head to the biking trails of Urho Kekkonen National park, and get up close with the beauty of the Lappish Taiga forests and fells. It is recommended that you bring your own water bottle and good shoes for biking, there will be a light lunch provided however.

The trip includes guide, bike rental, helmet and a light lunch.

This trip is available for guests 14 years old and older and although pitched at a beginner's level, a moderate fitness level is required.

Duration: approximately 2-3 hours in total