Family snowmobile safari - with mini snowmobiles for kids, Levi

The Family Snowmobile Safari is a two-part adventure designed especially for families with children — combining the thrill of a snowmobile ride with a fun and safe mini snowmobile experience just for the kids. This family-friendly program offers the perfect balance of shared Arctic exploration, child-focused fun, and moments of relaxation, making it one of the most popular winter activities for families visiting Levi.

Part 1: Classic Snowmobile Safari

The experience begins with a guided snowmobile safari through the snowy landscapes of Levi. Adults drive their own snowmobiles, while children ride safely in a sleigh pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. The route is scenic and easy, ideal for families looking to enjoy Lapland’s winter beauty together. The length of the trail is about 25 km with trip duration about 1 hour.

Part 2: Mini Snowmobile for Children

During the stop at a private wilderness hut (kota), children will have the exciting opportunity to drive their own mini snowmobile. The ride takes place on a specially prepared track built on private land, set on a frozen open swamp. The terrain is spacious, clearly visible, and easy to navigate, with only some scattered small trees — ideal for young riders under the supervision of a guide.

Mini snowmobile is suitable for children from about 3-4 years of age and 100 cm in height — making this a fun and secure introduction to snowmobiling.

While the children enjoy riding, parents can relax and warm up inside the cozy private hut (kota) by the open fire, grill sausages, and sip on a warm drink (coffee or tea). After the stopover, the group returns together on snowmobiles.

Note:

• Children drive mini snowmobiles only in the designated area.
• During the safari route, they ride in a sleigh for maximum safety.

The tour starts with a pickup from Levi and transfer to our safari house. There, you’ll gear up with thermal equipment: a snowmobile suit, boots, mittens, helmet, balaclava, and woolen socks — all designed to keep you warm and dry.

Your guide will provide a safety briefing and driving instructions — and then you’re ready to hit the trail.

Important remarks

Child age: 2-11 years

Practical information:

• Average snowmobile speed: 30–40 km/h (in line with safety regulations)
• Two adults share one snowmobile unless a solo driving supplement is booked
• Children under 130 cm ride in a sleigh pulled by the guide’s snowmobile
• Finnish law requires snowmobile drivers to be at least 15 years old and hold a valid driver’s license (B, T, A1, or A)
• Alcohol tolerance is zero; drivers may be breathalyzed before the safari
• Passengers must be at least 130 cm tall to ride on a snowmobile and must be able to reach the footrests
• Sleighs (open-top, up to 8 persons) are always pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. Small children should be accompanied by an adult
• The official speed limit for snowmobiles in Finland is 60 km/h; driving is only permitted on marked trails

Recommendation

• Please take your driving license with you on the snowmobile safari as the police may check the validity of the license during the safari.
• We recommend wearing thermal body-wear + multilayer clothing and woolen socks. You will get warm outer clothing and boots before the safari.
• For those people who consider self-rental: out there you’ll be surrounded by almost total whiteness, so it’s quite easy to lose one’s way for the first time, that’s why to guarantee the quality time, we highly recommend for the first time to go on an organized safari with an experienced local guide.

Cancellation Policy

• We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before the event
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 365 days or less before the event