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Ivalo, Inari, Finland

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Ivalo

Welcome to Ivalo, Finland! This charming town is a winter wonderland, perfect for aurora chasing and snow adventures. Don't miss the chance to visit the famous Ivalo River and the incredible Urho Kekkonen National Park nearby. With cozy lodges, reindeer sightings, and endless winter activities, Ivalo is a must-visit destination for any adventurer!

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Eat$$$$4.3/5

Restaurant and Night Club Kultahippu

Ivalo restaurant serving Finnish lunch from a buffet, with salmon soup and reindeer dishes. House-made beer comes with the buffet.

Stays

Stay$$$4.45/5

hotel Kultahippu

This hotel is located along the Ivalo River in Ivalo town centre. It offers three buildings for accommodation, free parking and sauna access. Traditional Lappish dishes are served in its award-winning restaurant. Hotel Kultahippu’s guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV and most rooms have a work desk. Each private bathroom includes a shower and hairdryer. Some rooms have a private sauna. Karaoke and Night Club are arranged on special evenings. Guests can enjoy free WiFi access in all areas of the hotel. Kultahippu's staff will gladly help to arrange area activities such as fishing on Lake Inari, cross-country skiing or hiking, aurora trips, husky safaris, snowmobile safaris and reindeer safaris. Ivalo Bus Station is a 10-minute walk away.

Stay4.2/5

Hotel Ivalo Oy

Welcome to Hotel Ivalo Oy, located in the beautiful town of Inari, Finland! With cozy rooms, delicious Finnish cuisine, and stunning views of the surrounding nature, this hotel is the perfect base for your Arctic adventures. Don't forget to relax in the sauna after a day of exploring!

Things To Do
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5/5
4 h

A Day with Reindeer Herders

Join us to experience the unique nature of Ivalo from deep within the wilderness while enjoying breathtaking views. Discover the daily work of local reindeer herders and take part in feeding the large reindeer herd that live freely in the forest throughout the year. This activity is truly unique, even for the locals!

$250.46
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5/5
2 h

Ivalo: Aurora Hunting with Reindeer

This activity offers an authentic taste of the Arctic lifestyle, combining local culture, delicious food, and the magical northern sky - and meeting the reindeer of course!

$137.24
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5/5
6 h

Ivalo: Reindeer herd and fishing experience

Spend a day as a real reindeer herder and explore the wilderness by experiencing Finnish winter fishing methods. Join us to feed the large reindeer herd in their natural habitat. We'll take you into the forest seated in a snowmobile sleigh to feed a large herd of reindeer in their natural habitat. After this, you'll have the chance to try traditional winter fishing methods, such as fishing with nets under the ice and ice fishing! We'll enjoy a homemade lunch on an open fire in the wilderness. The lunch includes creamy reindeer soup, salmon soup or a vegan wild mushroom soup, served with cold water and homemade hot berry juice.

$399.13
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5/5
2 h

Ice Skating on Frozen Inari Lake

Ice skating on the frozen Inari Lake offers an extraordinary opportunity to glide across the only natural ice track in Lapland. Perfect for all skill levels, this 2-hour adventure (with 1.5 hours on the ice) includes expert guidance to ensure safety and enjoyment. Beginners will receive personalized tips to build confidence, while seasoned skaters will appreciate the pristine surroundings. Capture unforgettable moments as you skate through stunning wilderness, surrounded by the serene beauty of nature. Skating equipment is provided, including options for all ages, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone.

$101.78
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5/5
6 h

From Kakslauttanen:Northern Lights tour to Lake Inari, inc dinner

Search the famous Northern Lights on this small-group safari to Lake Inari from Kakslauttanen and Kiilopää area. Wrapped up warm against the cold, travel deep into the Finnish wilderness by sleigh pulled by snowmobile. Keep watch on the skies for sightings of the spectacular Northern Lights and — with a little luck — marvel at spectacular views of the evening light show around Lake Inari. Owners of this local family company lives in a island, you will visit there in the tour and get glimpse of local lifestyle outside touristic areas. There is friendly reindeers you can meet and feed. Home made dinner will be served by the campfire in lappish teepee. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour limited to 10 people.

$239.02
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5/5
4 h

Aurora Hunting Tour From Saariselka and Inari

True Active Chase, Not Passive Viewing: This is an active chase where the expert guide constantly monitors weather and solar data to drive to the single best viewing location for that specific night, which is crucial for maximizing chances. Exclusive Destination Flexibility (Paatsjoki): The willingness to drive long distances, even to a unique and remote area like the Paatsjoki River Bridge near the Russian border. Intimate Group Size: Limiting the group to just 2–6 guests ensures a highly personal, comfortable, and flexible experience Premium Transport: The use of a new, comfortable Multivan Hybrid suggests a focus on silent, smooth, and perhaps more eco-conscious travel. Professional Aurora Photo Included: The guide's skill is not just in driving, but in low-light photography, guaranteeing you a professional, high-resolution digital portrait of yourself with the Aurora. "Cloud Cover Promise": Offering a free reschedule if the forecast is heavily cloudy

$154.39
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5/5
3 h

Ivalo: Wilderness Adventure by Snowmobile Sleigh

Experience the magic of untouched Arctic nature as you ride in a snowmobile-pulled sleigh to the edge of the Hammastunturi Wilderness Area. Take in the pristine silence, watch the sky for northern lights, and grill sausages and enjoy hot drinks by an open fire in the untouched wilderness

$227.58
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5/5
2 h

Ivalo Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

Ivalo becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past the Ivalo River, Monitoimitalo Kuulas, the Petsamo statue and the church of Saint Nicholas. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Ivalo.

$22.82
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5/5
6 h

Ivalo: A Day in the Backcountry

Spend some time with a local showing you some of the best sides of Lapland. You will be taken to a peaceful lake in the wilderness. We'll meet at my house near Ivalo(8km). Before start we'll check that you have enough warm clothes and dress in haulers and thermal boots to make sure cold temp will not restrict your experience. From my house we'll move first by car and then with a snowmobile and sleigh onto a lake surrounded by hills and fells. You'll enjoy the common local way of spending time on a lake catching fish with a rod. During the tour we'll move around the lake also for sightseeing. On an island you will be taught how to make fire and do some food by the fire. We'll enjoy the warmth of the fire and hot drinks. This is one way we locals enjoy the nature of Lapland. So should everyone visiting Lapland do also.

$280.19
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5/5
5 h

Ice Fishing Tour From Saariselka and Inari to Lake Inari

Our journey begins with a comfortable Multivan drive to Veskoniemi Marina on Lake Inari. From there, we’ll take a snowmobile and sleigh to a nearby island, set up camp, and light a cozy fire for an Arctic experience. A local guide will teach you ice fishing—even beginners will fish like pros! Between sessions, we’ll grill sausages and enjoy freshly brewed campfire coffee. Spring’s warmth makes it the perfect time to enjoy Lake Inari’s beauty. If we catch fish, we can cook it on the fire and savor the lake’s bounty. Connect with nature and create memories on this unforgettable adventure! ❄️

$284.76
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5/5
4 h

From Ivalo: Ice Fishing Safari to Lake Inari, reindeers & lunch

Experience Arctic Ice Fishing on this scenic 4 hour trip to Lake Inari. Local experienced guide, unique scenery and Lunch by open fire in warm lappish teepee will make your day memoriable. You will get warm thermal clothes and shoes in our office in Ivalo. From there we continue to a small village called Koppelo. Snowmobiles and sledges are waiting for you there, the journey starts to a secret fishing place. You can enjoy unique landscape while you travel in the comfort of a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile. Experienced guide will give you instructions for Ice Fishing. You will receive your own fishing rod and you can start fishing in a true Lappish style. You will use either a worm or a maggot to catch the fish. After fishing we will drive to a small island. We have there two friendly reindeers you can meet and feed. Lunch and hot drinks will be served in a warm lappish teepee with open fire. This is a great trip even if you are not so interested in fishing!

$177.26
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4.8/5
3 h 30 mins

Snowmobile Safari to Lake Inari, meet & feed Reindeers, Lunch

Experience small group snowmobile safari with small local family company. Tour is made in Ivalo River and famous Lake Inari in beautifull surroundings. Your local experienced guide will teach you how to drive snowmobile and will give you safety instructions. Trail distance in total about 25-30 km. Owners of family company Tina and Tapio are living in a small island. While you visit the island, you get to see glimpse of authentic lappish lifestyle outside tourist areas. You will enjoy home made lunch in lappish teepee by open fire. Lunch will be made of local fish or reindeer, also vegetarian option by request . You will meet our friendly reindeers and have possibility to feed them and take photos. Local guide will tell you about reindeers and life in lapland. Please notice this is not a reindeer farm, there is usually 2-3 reindeers in the island. This tour is not suitable for small children, age limit is 10 years.

$200.14
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4.8/5
4 h

Husky Adventure 10km

husky safari INCLUDES: Warm overalls/boots/gloves 2h total duration of the program at the kennel (plus included transportation ±45min one way) The total length of Husky ride is 10km or ±45min. 2 persons in a sledge, one is driver, another is passenger, halfway driver becomes passenger and passenger becomes driver Instructions and stories from an experienced dog masher, followed by hot drinks and cookies Possibility to a husky farm to play with the dogs and take photos

$284.76
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4.7/5
3 h

Aurora Hunting by Minivan in Ivalo, Inari or Saariselkä

Embark on a hassle-free Northern Lights hunt with our cozy minivan tour! We’ll pick you up from your accommodation and take you on a three-hour journey through the Ivalo, Inari, or Saariselkä areas to find the auroras. Along the way, we’ll stop at the best potential spots and enjoy a cozy break by an open fire, roasting sausages and sipping hot tea, cocoa, or homemade berry juice. Perfect for those who want to search for the Northern Lights with local guides, visiting unforgettable spots while staying comfortably warm in a cozy car

$171.54
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4.6/5
3 h

Cross Country Skiing Trip - Saariselkä

Join a local guide for a relaxed and scenic cross-country skiing experience through the peaceful winter landscapes of Lapland. Following easy trails at a comfortable pace, you’ll learn the basics of traditional Nordic skiing in a fun and beginner-friendly way, with the option to try skate skiing for an extra challenge. Glide through quiet snow-covered forests, breathe in the crisp Arctic air, and enjoy the calming rhythm of skiing surrounded by untouched nature. Along the way, pause to admire the scenery, capture memorable photos, and take in the stillness of the winter wilderness. Combining gentle activity, beautiful landscapes, and an authentic local tradition, this experience offers the perfect introduction to one of Lapland’s most beloved winter pastimes.

$108.64
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4.6/5
5 h

From Saariselkä: Ice Fishing Tour to Lake Inari, reindeers &lunch

Experience Arctic Ice Fishing on this scenic 5 hour trip to Lake Inari. Local experienced guide, unique scenery and Lunch by open fire in warm lappish teepee will make your day memoriable. We will pick you up from your hotel by minibuss. You will get warm thermal clothes and shoes in Ivalo. From there we continue to a small village called Koppelo. Snowmobiles and sledges are waiting for you there, the journey starts to a secret fishing place. You can enjoy unique landscape while you travel in the comfort of a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile. Experienced guide will give you instructions for Ice Fishing. You will receive your own fishing rod and you can start fishing in a true Lappish style. After fishing we will drive to our small island, we have there two friendly reindeers you can meet. 3- course Lunch and hot drinks will be served in a warm lappish teepee by open fire. This is a great trip even if you are not so interested in fishing!

$204.71
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4.6/5
4 h

Northern lights tour to Lake Inari from Ivalo, Reindeers & Dinner

Seek out the beautiful Northern Lights in Finland on this 4-hour small-group aurora borealis safari to Lake Inari from Ivalo. Travel deep into the Finnish wilderness by sleigh pulled by snowmobile with a local guide. Watch the skies for sightings of the impressive Northern Lights around Lake Inari. Meet and feed friendly reindeers on an island. Savor a warming dinner by the campfire and enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour — limited to 10 people. This 4-hour tour includes warm thermal clothing plus pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Ivalo.

$181.84
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4.5/5
3 h 30 mins

Snowmobile Safari on Tundra - Saariselkä

Longer than an introduction yet shorter than a full expedition, this snowmobile safari offers the perfect balance of adventure and exploration through the stunning fell landscapes of Northern Lapland. After a safety briefing, set off on a guided ride across Arctic tundra, snow-covered forests, and frozen wetlands, following carefully selected routes that showcase the region’s untouched natural beauty. Feel the thrill of snowmobiling through winding forest trails and open fell areas, where snow-laden trees and vast landscapes create a true sense of wilderness and remoteness unique to the far north. Every turn reveals new Arctic scenery, combining excitement with unforgettable views. Along the journey, pause at a scenic location to enjoy light snacks and hot drinks by an open fire. Take time to warm up, relax, and experience the peaceful silence of the Arctic wilderness before continuing your adventure.

$227.58
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4.5/5
6 h

Visit to Sámi Museum Siida and Inari Village - Saariselkä

Travel north in comfort to the cultural heart of Lapland and discover the spirit of the Sámi homeland in Inari. This scenic day trip takes you through Arctic landscapes to the shores of breathtaking Lake Inari, one of Finland’s most iconic northern lakes. At the award-winning Siida Museum, step into the living story of the Sámi people and the Arctic environment through immersive exhibitions and a guided museum experience. Recognized as the European Museum of the Year 2024, Siida offers an engaging journey into northern traditions, nature, and heritage. You’ll also have time to browse authentic Sámi handicrafts and locally crafted souvenirs at the museum shop. A relaxed lunch at the museum restaurant completes the experience, blending culture, comfort, and northern hospitality. Ideal for travelers looking for meaningful Sámi cultural experiences, authentic Lapland day tours, and unforgettable Arctic scenery in Finland.

$216.15
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4.4/5
5 h

From Saariselkä: Northern lights tour to Lake Inari, incl. dinner

Go in search of the famous Northern Lights in Finland on this small-group to Lake Inari from Saariselkä. Wrapped up warm against the cold, travel deep into the Finnish wilderness by sleigh pulled by a snowmobile. Keep watch on the skies for sightings of the spectacular Northern Lights and — with a little luck — marvel at spectacular views of the evening light show around Lake Inari. Meet and feed Reindeers with your local guide. Savor a warming dinner by the campfire in warm teepee and enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour — limited to 10 people.

$204.71
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