Experience the serene beauty of the arctic in one unforgettable day – from walking on the frozen sea to immersing yourself in the peaceful silence of snowy forests. This guided 8-hour adventure showcases the calm, untouched nature of northern Finland, with seamless transfers in the Oulu region.
Season: December 22 – March 31
This is a private experience exclusively for your group – no other participants will join. The experience is available for groups of at least 10 people. You can book it directly through our website at least 30 days in advance. If you wish to make a reservation with shorter notice, please contact us at info@nallikarisafaris.fi to inquire about availability.
A bus will pick you up from your accommodation in Oulu and take you to the Nallikari Experience Center, where we will dress in warm thermal clothing and provide participants with snowshoes or sliding snowshoes. Using these, we head out onto the frozen arctic Sea, where a heated tent with a wood-burning stove awaits the group.
During the excursion, we explore a traditional Finnish winter fishing method – the fish trap – which always contains fish, guaranteeing a 100% catch. Participants will get to experience one of the oldest forms of winter fishing in Finland. After this, we drill a hole in the ice, and everyone will have the chance to try using an ice auger and to go ice fishing themselves. Along the way, we share stories about the frozen sea, Oulu’s maritime history, and the surrounding archipelago. This package allows participants to experience the frozen sea at its very best.
After this frozen sea experience, participants board a private bus to continue the journey to the forest. You can bring your thermal clothing with you for the second part of the experience. The ride to Loppula Nature House in the Sanginjoki Nature Reserve takes approximately 30 minutes.
In the Sanginjoki Nature Reserve, at the historic Forest Rangers’ house Loppula, we begin with a traditional Finnish lunch of salmon soup and fresh rolls. After lunch, we start a peaceful walk through the Sanginjoki forests, which were gifted to the City of Oulu by the Swedish King in the 1600s. During the relaxing walk, we share stories about the deep connection between Finnish people and nature, and explore how this relationship ties into Finnish happiness. We experience the surrounding silence and pure nature in a multi-sensory way. At the end of the trip, we gather around the fire to enjoy hot drinks.
If you choose to enjoy this experience in the evening, you will end the day by stepping into the magic of Arctic darkness. A charming darkness has settled over the forest, which we experience safely together. What does silence sound like? Is the darkness truly dark? How close do the stars feel above us? And if we’re lucky, we may even see the Northern Lights dancing across the sky.
At the end of the trip, we gather around the fire to enjoy hot drinks before returning to your accommodation.
Price: 249 € / person
On public holidays, the price may be higher. You can see the final price in our booking calendar.
Price includes:
Professional guidance throughout the day
Thermal winter clothing (overalls, gloves, beanie, and boots)
Traditional snowshoes and sliding snowshoes
Fish trap experience and ice fishing equipment
Heated tent on the frozen sea
Changing facilities
Lunch or dinner (traditional Finnish salmon soup with fresh rolls)
Campfire and hot drinks
Headlamps (for evening departures)
Toilet facilities
All transfers, including pick-up and return to accommodation in Oulu
Departure Times
You can choose between two starting times:
9:00 AM – The experience ends around 5:00 PM and is conducted entirely in daylight. Perfect for those who want to fully enjoy the Arctic nature in winter daylight.
12:30 PM – The experience ends around 8:30 PM, allowing you to experience the enchanting Arctic darkness in the forest. What does silence sound like? Is the darkness truly dark? How close do the stars feel above us? And if we're lucky, we may even see the Northern Lights dancing across the sky.
Group-size: 10 - 35 (If your group size exceeds the maximum available in the booking calendar, please contact us at info@nallikarisafaris.fi)
Starting point: Your accommodation in Oulu.
Duration: 8 hours
Languages: English
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