Experience life above the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland
Our Arctic Circle Road Trip takes you deep into Europe’s last great wilderness, where you’ll ride the northernmost ski areas in Finland, including Pyhä, Luosto, Saariselkä, Levi and Ylläs. Expect uncrowded slopes, frozen forests, and wide-open Arctic fells, all dusted in reliable mid-winter snow.
From the trip description by Mint Tours
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Resort and backcountry guidingGuiding at Pyhä, Luosto, Saariselkä, Levi and Ylläs or Pallas ski areas, plus a guided backcountry day in Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Local Finnish Mint snowboard guide.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Most of the terrain we ride ranges from mellow groomers, to fun tree runs, open off-piste areas and steeper backcountry zones.
- There are many different freeride areas within the Pyhä-Luosto National Park, which offers a wide range of terrain which is suited for intermediate and above ability riders.
- This tour is best suited for confident skiers and snowboarders who can link turns in powder snow, can make a variety of turn shapes and can traverse and hold speed.
- You will need to be able to ride a T-Bar for this tour.
- Lapland has glades and trees – please be prepared to ride and ski in the trees.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Max group size
- 6 guests
From the trip description by Mint Tours
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals · partly
- Transfers
- Husky safari, snowmobile safari, ice fishing, smoke sauna and snow surf session
- Avalanche safety equipment, snow shoes and poles for Pyhä backcountry day · partlyProvided for the Pyhä backcountry day.
- 4 nights twin share accommodation, Pyhä
- 2 nights twin share accommodation, Saariselkä
- 3 nights twin share accommodation, Levi
- All lift tickets
- Guiding at Pyhä Ski Area
- Guiding at Luosto Ski Area
- Guiding at Saariselkä Ski Area
- Guiding at Levi Ski Area
- Guiding at Ylläs or Pallas Ski Areas
- Ilahu Snow Surf session with guiding and Ilahu Snow surf boards
- Guided backcountry day in Pyhä-Luosto National Park
- Avalanche safety equipment, snow shoes and poles for Pyhä backcountry day
- A traditional Finnish smoke sauna and ice-swimming hole swimming experience
- Daily breakfasts
- 1 x Welcome night traditional Lappish dinner at a private cabin in Pyhäjarvi
- Husky safari sledding adventure
- Ice fishing experience
- Wilderness snowmobile safari (1 snowmobile per person)
- A visit, tour and talk at the Ilahu SnowSurf Workshop
- Visit to the village of Inari, the heart of Sámi culture
- Entry to the Sámi Culture Museum
- Scheduled arrival day pick-up from Hostel Koti or Rovaniemi Airport
- Scheduled departure day transfer to Hostel Koti or Rovaniemi Airport
- Private transport throughout the tour in 4WD vehicle
- Local Finnish Mint snowboard guide
Not included
- Equipment rentalNo, you will need to bring your equipment with you.
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- All lunches – expect to pay EUR 15 – 25 per meal
- Most dinners – expect to pay EUR 25 – 40 per meal
- Any activities, meals, drinks, snacks not listed
- Guide gratuities
Not confirmed by the operator: Lesson.
Where you stay
- 4 nights twin share accommodation, Pyhä
- 2 nights twin share accommodation, Saariselkä
- 3 nights twin share accommodation, Levi
Getting There
- Scheduled arrival day pick-up from Hostel Koti or Rovaniemi Airport
- Scheduled departure day transfer to Hostel Koti or Rovaniemi Airport
From the trip description by Mint Tours
Pins show the approximate main trip area—not a route, meeting point, or full itinerary. Confirm exact locations in the company's trip details.
Dates and prices
- Mar 3 – Mar 12, 20272026/27 · 10 days4,990 USDUSD $4,990 per person, twin share (solo travellers are paired with another guest)AvailableChoose these datesEnquire for a quote; a 50% deposit confirms the place
Published as "03 March – 12 March, 2027"; 9 nights / 10 days. 50% deposit; balance due 90 days before departure.
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
- Yes! We are ski and snowboard friendly. Please note that the majority of our tours are led by snowboard guides.
- No, you will need to bring your equipment with you.
- Yes, all lift tickets are included for this tour. Please note that none of the resorts that we visit on this tour are on the Ikon or Epic Pass.
- An estimate of spending money for the week is around EUR 500 – 700 to cover lunches, dinners, drinks and snacks.
- Bookings close 90 days before a trip departs, however most tours typically fill up well before this.
- A 50% deposit is payable to secure your booking. The balance is due 90 days prior to tour departure.
From the trip description by Mint Tours
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