Arctic ski experience, 2 hours
Glide across frozen lakes and through snowy forests on easy-to-use Altai skis. No skiing experience needed – a fun alternative to snowshoeing!
- 2 hours
- Easy, for everyone
From €110 / person
Arctic Ski Escape, 5 Hours
A true Arctic immersion on Altai skis, exploring remote corners of the Muotkatunturi Wilderness that few travellers ever reach.
From €230 / person
Highlights
- Dec–Apr
- 5 hours
- Moderate fitness
- Group 1–6
- Secret places few people ever reached
- Lunch in the wilderness
- Arranged for your group, also over two days
Escape the usual tourist trails on a 5-hour Arctic skiing expedition into the remote Muotkatunturi Wilderness Area near Inari, Finnish Lapland. This mini expedition takes you to breathtaking places few travellers ever reach, where untouched nature, silence and freedom create a true Arctic adventure.
Explore frozen lakes, snowy forests and open fells on easy-to-use Altai skis, making your own tracks through deep snow. No skiing experience is needed, just a love of nature, curiosity and moderate fitness. Travel comfortably in your own warm winter boots and discover a wonderful alternative to snowshoeing.
With a friendly local guide and a small, often private group, enjoy a flexible pace, learn about Arctic wildlife tracks and wilderness navigation, and stop for a delicious lunch surrounded by nature.
More than a guided ski tour, it’s a taste of a real Arctic expedition, embracing slow travel and the feeling of having Lapland’s wilderness all to yourself.
Every adventure is tailored to your group. Prefer snowshoes instead of Altai skis? Just let us know!
Part of your experience
What's included
- An expert, passionate local guide
- Ski Altai with poles
- Lunch
- Local wilderness knowledge and Arctic navigation skills.
What to bring
- Your own warm winter boots
- Comfortable, warm clothing suitable for skiing
- Hand and foot warmers.
- Headlamps (if possible)
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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From €230 / 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
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
Every other clear night
We watch the sky for you
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
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.
Sauna
Nordic bath
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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
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.
Where to stay
Where to eat
Dinner at the restaurant
Lappish recipes, local ingredients and the Muotkan Hanssi reindeer stew, in our log restaurant or by the fire in the kota.
- Lunch 12:00–15:00 · Dinner 18:00–21:00Opening hours may vary outside the summer and winter seasons. Please call us to confirm.
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.
- Authentic adventures, no crowdsSmall-group Arctic adventures with passionate local guides, from snowmobiling and snowshoeing to fishing and Northern Lights experiences, far from mass tourism.