There’s no-mobile like a snowmobile!

Rev up your engines for an unforgettable ride because our snowmobiles are an adventure you seriously need to prioritise during your time in Lapland. The intensely beautiful landscape of frozen lakes and snow-bound forests in Europe’s last wilderness feels like it was made for exploring by snowmobile, and as you zip through the sweeping Lappish scenery, you’ll feel like a superhero saving the world on this thrilling expedition. 

Often cited as the highlight of the whole trip, the snowmobiles are the fastest and most controlled way you can travel through the snow in Lapland with us, and arguably the most fun too. And of course, these modern and impressive modes of transport offer you the opportunity to explore deeper into the wilderness, uncovering untouched areas of natural beauty. 

And they’re not only an exhilarating leisure time, the snowmobile is viewed as the modern day reindeer in terms of significance to the Sami people. Developed in the 1930s, snowmobiles completely revolutionised lifestyles and career/business opportunities here, undeniably for the better. Snowmobiling quickly – as is its brand – became an important mode of keeping communities connected, and transporting goods faster and to more places. (Plus, let’s face it, the hard-working reindeer deserve a break!) Smaller communities and reindeer herders that were once left isolated for weeks or months on end became able to remain connected throughout the harsh winter months, thanks to these game-changers.

There are multiple different ways to enjoy the snowmobiles as well on your Transun holiday. Our Arctic Spirit collection offers introductory trips and half-day safaris in addition to evening snowmobiling tours – to hopefully catch a glimpse of the beguiling Northern Lights. This Arctic adventure is also included on many of our tours to visit Santa in True Lapland. However, Father Christmas has still never upgraded from reindeer to snowmobile; he famously likes it the old-fashioned way – but still approves of them as a concept!

Once you’re actually out on the snow, what should you expect from this Arctic adventure? Well, you’ll be partnered up, and there’ll be one driver and one passenger per snowmobile – with the chance to swap over halfway during the tour. You’ll travel through what seems like an endless landscape of untouched snow, punctuated by ice-dusted lakes, pine forests and herds of wild reindeer. Be warned, snowmobiles are fast – this is an adrenaline-pumping ride and it does get cold. Ensure you wrap up warm and are prepared to face the elements on your adventure.