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Inari: Siida Museum & River Walk

A half-day visit to Inari, exploring Sámi culture and Arctic nature at the Siida Museum, followed by a scenic suspension bridge.

From €90 / person

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  • Aerial view of the village in the forest
    Aerial view of the village in the forest
  • The river winding through green pine forest seen from above
    The river winding through green pine forest seen from above
  • Small groups
  • Unique
  • Slow tourism
  • Authentic

Highlights

  • All year · Wednesday ( for other days upon request)
  • 4 hours
  • Departs 10:30
  • Easy, for everyone
  • Group 1–8
  • The visit of award-winning Siida museum
  • Crossing of a spectacular suspension bridge above a wild Arctic river.
  • Free time to explore Inari village and browse local souvenir shops.

Discover Inari, the cultural heart of the Sámi people, on a guided half-day tour from Muotkan Ruoktu. With your friendly local guide, explore the rich traditions, history and Arctic nature of Finnish Lapland.

Visit the award-winning Siida Sámi Museum and Nature Centre, named European Museum of the Year 2024, to discover Sámi heritage and the unique environment of the Far North. Continue to the Sámi Parliament, an important centre of Sámi culture and self-government in Finland.

Experience the thrill of crossing the scenic suspension bridge over the wild Juutua River, then enjoy free time to explore Inari village and browse local Sámi handicrafts and souvenir shops.

A relaxed cultural experience near Inari, bringing together Sámi traditions, Arctic landscapes and authentic local life.

Part of your experience

What's included

  • A local guide
  • Return transfer Muotkan Ruoktu - Inari village
  • Transfer to suspended bridge

Where we meet

At Muotkan Ruoktu, a few minutes before departure. Check in at the reception in the restaurant building, beside the car park; the tour starts at the restaurant door, and you can wait inside in the warm.

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Prices

From €90 / person

What our guests say

The guide was fantastic, we learned so much about Sami history and nature, and the 2-hour tour was amazing while respecting the environment. We crossed a frozen lake and hiked through forests. The mountains, like giants, surrounded us—it was breathtaking! We highly recommend it.

KiemFrance

On GetYourGuide in March 2026

  • The place is ideal for the activity, the duration is adequate, and the equipment is unbeatable.

    Íñigo IbáñezSpain

    On GetYourGuide in April 2026

  • Great and fun guide and a super experience riding a snowmobile through this beautiful landscape.

    AnjaSwitzerland

    On GetYourGuide in March 2026

  • Beautiful setting and top guide. We were a very small group, very pleasant (4 snowmobiles). We recommend it.

    LoubatFrance

    On GetYourGuide in February 2026

Green northern lights over the forest, reflected in the still river

One of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights.

No midnight transfers, no city lights. At 69° north, on the edge of the Muotkatunturi wilderness and far from any town, the dark Arctic sky begins right at your cabin door. When the Northern Lights appear, simply step outside and look up. Here, your chances of seeing them are excellent!

  • A wilderness of dark sky

    1,570 km² of protected fells around the village and almost no light pollution, so even a faint aurora shows, under a thousand stars.

  • Every other clear night

    In Muotkan Ruoktu the aurora shows on about every other clear night from September to March. Stay three nights or more to enjoy it !

  • We watch the sky for you

    We check the forecast every day and tell you when it clears and Northern Light activity is high. Wait in the hot tub, or ride deeper into the dark by sledge with a guide.

Traditional Sauna and Hot Nordic bath

After a day in the cold, warm up and unwind in a private sauna or riverside Hot Tub, reserved just for you beneath the starry sky.

Sauna and hot tub
Northern lights over a kota in the snow, in the village by the river

A unique hot tub under the Northern Lights.

Hot tub by the river

Our hot tub sits on the bank of the Peltojoki. We are the only ones to offer a hot tub by the river: on a clear night, you watch the Northern Lights from the warm water.

€120 for 2 hours for 2, sauna included · on request

  • The sauna cabin in the snow

    Sauna

    Hot stones and gentle heat in our traditional Finnish sauna.

    €25 an hour for 2 · book at reception

  • Hot water thrown into the frozen air in the low winter sun

    Nordic bath

    Sink into the warmth of our wood-heated hot tub, filled with fresh river water, and relax beneath the Arctic sky.

    On request

A guest in warm winter gear on snowshoes in the snowy forest

Rent your gear

Explore Lapland at your own pace! Rent snowshoes, outdoor equipment and warm winter clothing at Muotkan Ruoktu, near Inari. For your comfort and safety, just ask at reception!

  • Warm overalls
  • Winter boots
  • Gloves and hats
  • Snowshoes
  • Fishing rod

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Make it a holiday

Everything arranged.Nothing to worry about.Just experience Lapland.

  • All-in-one packages
  • Time-saving planning
  • Authentic Activities
  • Feel-at-home

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Stay and eat with us

Make it a few days in the wilderness: sleep a few steps from the start and end the day at our restaurant.

Responsible travel

Small groups, local guides and respect for the wilderness and Sami culture, recognised by three sustainability labels.

How we protect the place

Questions before you book?

Call or write to us on WhatsApp: we are happy to help you choose. We answer 9:00–22:00 (Finnish time)

  • Feel at homeStay in authentic Lapland accommodation where every guest is welcomed like a friend. Genuine hospitality, homemade local food and a warm family atmosphere.
  • Legendary Sami heritageDiscover the rich Sami heritage and reindeer herding traditions through the history and people of Muotkan Ruoktu.
  • Northern Lights & wildernessIn the heart of the Muotkatunturi Wilderness, one of the best places to see the Northern Lights and experience untouched Arctic nature.
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Inari: Siida museum & river walk

How to get here

Muotkan Ruoktu is located in the beautiful Muotkatunturi wilderness of Finnish Lapland, along the Kaamanen–Karigasniemi road, on the way to the North Cape (Nordkapp), north of Inari.

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