SAARISELKÄ GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two hours on the ice: a minibus-led plunge into Saariselkä’s silent fishing lakes
A guided, two-hour ice-fishing excursion from Lapponia Tours that includes transport to a wilderness lake and instruction in local techniques.
Two hours on the ice: a minibus-led plunge into Saariselkä’s silent fishing lakes.
The outing is a compact, two-hour introduction to the tranquil art of ice fishing in the Arctic wilderness around Saariselkä. A guide meets the group at the operator’s safari house, outfits participants, and ferries them by comfortable minibus to a nearby wilderness lake where you choose a spot, drill ice holes and learn simple Finnish techniques for attracting fish.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Silent wilderness lakes
Experience the calm of an Arctic lake surface locked in ice — the setting for this short, meditative fishing excursion led from Saariselkä.
Learn Finnish ice‑fishing techniques
Guides demonstrate how to drill an ice hole, drop bait or a lure, and jig to attract fish — this is a patient, instruction-led experience rather than a race for big catches.
Comfortable minibus transfer
The trip includes a short minibus transfer from the safari house to a wilderness lake, keeping the outing compact and accessible.
What the day feels like
What the two hours feel like
This is a low-key, guided field lesson in ice fishing: meet at the safari house, get fitted with gear, ride a short distance by minibus to a wilderness lake, pick your spot on the ice, drill holes and practice simple jigging motions under the tutelage of an experienced guide. The pace is deliberate — patience is emphasized as part of the tradition — and the focus is on learning and enjoying the landscape as much as on the catch.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and when to reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided outing is two hours long.
The guide meets guests at the Lapponia Tours safari house (Lapponia Tours - Honkapolku 1).
Participants are fitted with gear by the guide at the safari house; the operator outfits guests for the activity.
The operator may change the route, alter the duration, or cancel excursions if weather or snow conditions make that necessary for safety and comfort.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ice‑fishing safari?
The excursion lasts two hours.
Where do we meet the guide?
You meet the guide at the Lapponia Tours safari house: Lapponia Tours - Honkapolku 1.
Is gear provided?
Yes — the guide outfits participants with the necessary gear at the safari house.
Will we be transported to the lake?
Yes — the trip includes a comfortable minibus transfer from the safari house to a wilderness lake.
Can the trip be cancelled because of weather?
Yes — the operator reserves the right to change routing, alter duration, or cancel excursions if prevailing weather or snow conditions make that necessary for safety and comfort.
What will we do on the ice?
You will choose a spot, drill ice holes and practice dropping bait or a lure and jigging under the guide’s instruction.