In addition to downhill slopes and numerous cross-country skiing trails, it is worth to try other activities during your stay. How about dog sledding, ice fishing or a reindeer safari?
You can find different activities for different days of the week in the Syöte winter weekly program. Check out our weekly program and book your own exciting experience!
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Monday
Rent a horse for your free use, from 10:00-16:00
Rent a horse for your free riding in a fenced field! It requires that you can manage the horse and control the horse in every gait. Those who ride freely must know how to pick up the horse from the stable, take care of it, saddle, mount, and ride completely independently without help. Every rider under the age of 18 must have a guardian’s written permission to participate in free riding.
- Duration: 60 min
- Price: 48 €/person
Short forest skis tour to Syöte National Park at 12:00
Embark on a guided tour with your group! We ski calmly in Syöte’s old-grown forest where the mind and eyes get a rest. At times, we descend nice hills and climb over ridges to admire the winter nature around us. During the trip you will hear about the history of the area, nature, and today’s park services. Our routes run in the Syöte National Park and surrounding area.
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Price: 55 € / adult, 45 € / child (under 12 yrs)
- Included: guide services, short forest skis, hot juice
Relaxing nature trip through the forest at 13:00
For us Finns, nature and forests are a part of our identity and where we feel safe. The program, held in the pristine environment of Syöte National Park, is suitable for forgetting busy work schedules, stressful thoughts, and work worries. The aim of the program is to strengthen the experience of being present and living in the moment with the exercises of the Forestmind method. You don’t need any previous experience, just come along to relax!
- Duration: about 2 hours
- Price: 45 €/adult, 35 €/child (under 12 years)
- Included: guide services
Snowmobile safari to wilderness at 14:00
The safari starts from the hotel where the snowmobiles are lined up. The track goes first down hill, and then onwards along fells, through the forest with heavy snow-covered trees and over ice covered swamps or lakes. We stop to make a coffee near the campfire. After the break we start the snowmobiles again to drive back up the Iso-Syöte hill.
- Duration: approx. 3 hours
- Price: 110 €/person (2 adults/snowmobile), 155 €/person (1 adult/snowmobile), 55 € (child under 12 yrs)
- Included: Snowmobile safari, hot drink (coffee/ tea and buns), safari outfit
- Tuesday
Snowmobile & husky safari 6 km at 10:00
Safari starts from Hotel Iso-Syöte by snowmobile to the place where the huskies are eagerly waiting for visitors. After introduction to the huskies and instruction, you take off with the huskies, strongly pulling your sledge. The safari route goes through snowy forests and ice-covered swamps in Syöte area. There are stops to switch drivers and to take pictures.
- Duration: approx. 3 hours (incl. return safari)
- Price: 175 €/person (2 adults/dog team, 2 adults /snowmobile), 220 €/adult (1 adult/snowmobile)
- Included: Snowmobile safari, husky safari, safari outfit
Rent a horse for your free use, from 10:00-16:00
Rent a horse for your free riding in a fenced field! It requires that you can manage the horse and control the horse in every gait. Those who ride freely must know how to pick up the horse from the stable, take care of it, saddle, mount, and ride completely independently without help. Every rider under the age of 18 must have a guardian’s written permission to participate in free riding.
- Duration: 60 min
- Price: 48 €/person
Horse or pony riding led by an instructor, at 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30
Horse or pony riding led by an instructor is suitable for both children and adults! Syöte’s horse stable is located at private home, where the whole family participates in the farm’s work. At the moment one Finnish Horse, one Irish Cob, and a pony live in the stable. You can ride in the fenced field either with the stable’s instructor or led by you. The weight limit for ponies is 40kg/145cm.
- Duration: approx. 30 min.
- Price: 28 €/person if led by an instructor, 18 €/person if led by you
Snowshoe tour to Syöte National Park at 12:00
Embark on a guided tour with your group! We walk calmly in Syöte’s old-grown forest where the mind and eyes get a rest. At times, we descend nice hills and climb over ridges to admire the winter nature around us. During the trip you will hear about the history of the area, nature, and today’s park services.
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Price: 55 € / adult, 45 € / child (under 12 yrs)
- Included: guide services, snowshoes, poles, hot juice
Pancakes Finnish-style tour to Syöte National Park at 14:00
What is more comfortable than taking a trip to Syöte’s old-grown hill forest and stopping by an open fire where a chef cook prepares you pancakes Finnish-style with sweet strawberry jam and coffee, tea or juice. After the trip, we’ll visit the exhibition at the Nature Centre, which tells about the history and nature of the area.
- Duration: approx. 3 hours
- Price: 60 €/ adults, 50 € / child (under 12 yrs)
- Included: guide services, wonderful pancakes, and a hot drink
Kicksledge glides and rides at 14:30
A real Finnish way of moving around when snow covers the paths. Kicksledges are big fun to glide down the hill and ‘kicking’ them upwards again with one leg while the other is standing on one glider to hold the grip. It takes some energy and action from yourself, but it gives big snowfun on the Iso-Syöte hilltop. Your efforts are rewarded when reaching the kota where the campfire will be made and coffee with bun will be served.
- Duration: approx. 2 hours
- Price: 50 €/person (1 person per kicksledge)
- Included: Kicksledges, safari outfit, hot drink and buns
Northern light safari at 20:00
An evening snowmobile safari has a special atmosphere when driving under twinkling stars on the fells and through the snowy forests. We stop to admire the stars in the sky. We’ll have a coffee break by an open campfire. If you are lucky, you might see the Northern Lights!
- Duration: approx. 3 hours
- Price: 135 €/person (2 adults/snowmobile), 180 €/person (1 adult/snowmobile), 67,50 € (child under 12 yrs)
- Included: Snowmobile safari, coffee and buns, safari outfit
- Wednesday
Snowmobile safari to a frozen lake and ice fishing at 10:00
We start from the hotel by snowmobile to drive through the forest to go to a frozen lake. We bring the gear with us to drill the holes in the ice and go ice fishing on this beautiful lake. Coffee break by an open fire. By snowmobile again back up to the fell.- Duration: approx. 3-3,5 hours
- Price: 135 €/adult, (2 persons/snowmobile), 180 €/adult (1 person/snowmobile), 67,50 €/child (under 12 yrs)
- Included: Safari, ice fishing, coffee, safari outfit
Rent a horse for your free use, from 10:00-16:00
Rent a horse for your free riding in a fenced field! It requires that you can manage the horse and control the horse in every gait. Those who ride freely must know how to pick up the horse from the stable, take care of it, saddle, mount, and ride completely independently without help. Every rider under the age of 18 must have a guardian’s written permission to participate in free riding.
- Duration: 60 min
- Price: 48 €/person
A husky safari with lunch at the huskyfarm at 10:30
Transportation to the huskyfarm where the huskies are eagerly waiting for visitors to come. Introduction to the dogs and instructions for sledge driving. The safari route goes through snowy forests and ice covered lakes and swamps. There are stops to switch drivers and to take pictures. Back at the farm the huskies can be released to their yard and cabins and for you lunch is prepared and served near the open fire.
- Duration: approx. 4 hours (including transfers)
- Price: 275 €/person (2 adults/dog team and max 1 child), 137,50 €/child under 12 years)
- Included: Husky safari, transfer, lunch, safari outfit.
- Note! This safari will/can be carried out on other days of the week as well
Short forest skis tour to Syöte National Park at 12:00
Embark on a guided tour with your group! We ski calmly in Syöte’s old-grown forest where the mind and eyes get a rest. At times, we descend nice hills and climb over ridges to admire the winter nature around us. During the trip you will hear about the history of the area, nature, and today’s park services. Our routes run in the Syöte National Park and surrounding area.
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Price: 55 € / adult, 45 € / child (under 12 yrs)
- Included: guide services, short forest skis
Horse or pony riding led by an instructor, at 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30.
Horse or pony riding led by an instructor is suitable for both children and adults! Syöte’s horse stable is located at private home, where the whole family participates in the farm’s work. At the moment one Finnish Horse, one Irish Cob, and a pony live in the stable. You can ride in the fenced field either with the stable’s instructor or led by you. The weight limit for ponies is 40kg/145cm.
- Duration: approx. 30 min.
- Price: 28 €/person if led by an instructor, 18 €/person if led by you
Relaxing nature trip through the forest at 13:00
For us Finns, nature and forests are a part of our identity and where we feel safe. The program, held in the pristine environment of Syöte National Park, is suitable for forgetting busy work schedules, stressful thoughts, and work worries. The aim of the program is to strengthen the experience of being present and living in the moment with the exercises of the Forestmind method. You don’t need any previous experience, just come along to relax!
- Duration: about 2 hours
- Price: 45 €/adult, 35 €/child (under 12 years)
- Included: guide services
Northern light safari at 20:00
An evening snowmobile safari has a special atmosphere when driving under twinkling stars on the fells and through the snowy forests. We stop to admire the stars in the sky. We’ll have a coffee break by an open campfire. If you are lucky, you might see the Northern Lights!
- Duration: approx. 3 hours
- Price: 135 €/person (2 adults/snowmobile), 180 €/person (1 adult/snowmobile), 67,50 € (child under 12 yrs)
- Included: Snowmobile safari, coffee and buns, safari outfit
- Thursay
Visit by snowmobiles to a reindeer camp at 10:00
A snowmobile safari through snowy forests and over ice covered lakes to Lappish kota where the reindeerman is waiting with his reindeer. Introduction by the reindeerman about the reindeer and reindeer herding. Visitors will have the chance to ride in a sledge pulled by a reindeer. Coffee and pulla at the kota.
- Duration: approx. 3 hours (35 km)
- Price: 135 €/person (2 adults/snowmobile), 180 €/person (1 adult/snowmobile), 67,50 € (child under 12 yrs)
- Included: Snowmobiles safari, reindeer ride and coffee
Husky safari 12 km and visit to a husky farm by car at 10:30
Transportation to a husky farm where husky dogs are eagerly waiting for visitors. Introduction to team dogs and instructions upon arrival before husky sledge ride. The safari route goes through snowy forests and ice covered lakes surrounding the husky farm. En route stops to switch drivers and to take photos.
- Duration: approx. 2-2,5 hours (incl. return transfer)
- Price: 175 €/person (2 adults/dog team and max 1 child), 220 €/person (1 adult/dog team), 87,50 € (child < 12 yrs)
- Included: transfer, husky safari, safari outfit
Rent a horse for your free use, between 10:00-16:00
Rent a horse for your free riding in a fenced field! It requires that you can manage the horse and control the horse in every gait. Those who ride freely must know how to pick up the horse from the stable, take care of it, saddle, mount, and ride completely independently without help. Every rider under the age of 18 must have a guardian’s written permission to participate in free riding.
- Duration: 60 min
- Price: 48 €/person
Getting familiar with winter cycling course at 10:30
Winter mountain biking is a winter nature sport that newly interests many. It is suitable for nature loving people of all ages who want to challenge themselves with sometimes demanding Finnish nature. In our course, you will learn the skills, technics and safety issues of winter mountain biking with respect of nature and other off roaders. You can get further by biking!
- Duration: approx. 3 hours
- Price: 95 € / adult, 65 € / child (under 12 years)
- Included: guide services, bike rent and soup lunch
Snowshoe tour to National Park at 12:00
Embark on a guided tour with your group! We walk calmly in Syöte’s old-grown forest where the mind and eyes get a rest. At times, we descend nice hills and climb over ridges to admire the winter nature around us. During the trip you will hear about the history of the area, nature, and today’s park services.
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Price: 55 € / adult, 45 € / child (under 12 yrs)
- Included: guide services, snowshoes, poles, hot juice
Visit to Syöte horse farm, 12:00-14:00
Visit Syöte’s horses! They are owned by a horse loving family, where everybody, from young to old, takes care of them. During the visit you will be introduced to the horses and learn how to take care of them You will even brush and groom them! The program does not include riding.
- Duration: approx. 30 min
- Price: 20 € / person min 1-4 people
Snowshoe hiking trip at 14:00
Our trip starts from the hotel after personal instructions how to use the snowshoes. The trip goes through the deep snow covering the hilltop of Iso Syöte. Enjoying the views and the beautiful snow sculptures made by nature. Discovering marks and tracks of animals and birds in the snow. During the break the guide will have hot drink and cookies for you.
- Duration: approx. 2-2,5 hours
- Price: 40 €/person
- Included: Snowshoes, hot drink, safari outfit
- Friday
Reindeer safari in old fashioned style at 9:30
This is a pleasant way of traveling sitting in a reindeer sleigh watching reindeer “caravan” move when connected by a rope to each other. The old-fashioned Lappish way. Coffee and snacks are served in a kota.
- Duration: approx. 2,5 hours (3,5-4 km)
- Price: 115 €/adult, 57,50 €/child under 12 yrs
- Included: Reindeer safari, coffee and snack, safari outfit
- Note! This safari will/can be carried out on other days of the week as well
A long snowmobile adventure at 9:45
A real snowmobile adventure: a whole day ahead of driving by snowmobile, far out in the nature and the snow-covered forests, driving to various type of terrain. A challenging ride of about 70-90 km. We recommend one person per snowmobile to really enjoy the fun and getting the chance to be an experienced driver. Up and down hill, making the right curves and moves while using your bodyweight makes it even more exciting. We stop to make campfire and have an outdoor lunch.
- Duration: approx. 6 hours
- Price: 235 €/person (2 adults /snowmobile), 280 €/person (1 adult/snowmobile)
- Included: Snowmobiles safari, thermo outfits, guidance, outdoor lunch, and drinks
Ice fishing at 10:00
Ice fishing trip to beautiful frozen lake. Coffee break by an open fire. Transfer to the lake by car. Drill the holes, lower the line, and wait till you get lucky! Campfire in kota.
- Duration: approx. 3 hours
- Price: 80 €/adult, 40 €/child under 12 yrs
- Included: Ice fishing equipment, transfer, coffee, safari outfits
Short forest skis tour to Syöte National Park at 12:00
Embark on a guided tour with your group! We ski calmly in Syöte’s old-grown forest where the mind and eyes get a rest. At times, we descend nice hills and climb over ridges to admire the winter nature around us. During the trip you will hear about the history of the area, nature, and today’s park services. Our routes run in the Syöte National Park and surrounding area.
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Price: 55 € / adult, 45 € / child (under 12 yrs)
- Included: guide services, short forest skis, poles and hot drink
Snowmobile safari to wilderness at 14:00
The safari starts from the hotel where the snowmobiles are lined up. The track goes first downhill, and then onwards along fells, through the forest with heavy snow-covered trees and over ice covered swamps or lakes. We stop to make a coffee near the campfire. After the break we start the snowmobiles again to drive back up the Iso-Syöte hill.
- Duration: approx. 3 hours
- Price: 110 €/person (2 adults/snowmobile), 155 €/person (1 adult/snowmobile), 55 € (child under 12 yrs)
- Included: Snowmobile safari, hot drink (coffee/ tea and buns), safari outfit
Visit to the husky farm at 18:00
There are ca. 100 Siberian huskies in our husky farm. During the visit you will get acquainted with these lovely dogs and their maintenance. In the Farm´s cozy kota (Lapp teepee) you will enjoy warm juice and sweet buns.
- Duration: approx. 1 h
- Price: 10 €/adult, 5 €/child (2-12 yrs)
- Included: introduction of the husky farm, warm juice and sweet bun
- Saturday
Excursion to Ranua zoo and Rovaniemi Santa village at 09:00
Departure by bus from Iso-Syöte hotel to Ranua Wildlife Park, 2 hr visit in the park (approx. 14 € p.p. entrance fee to be paid on the spot). Onwards to Rovaniemi to the Polar circle and visit to Santa’s village. There are many souvenir and Finnish design/handicraft shops. If you want, you can meet Santa himself!
- Duration: approx. 8 hours
- Price: 95 €/adult, 47,50 €/child under 12 years old
- Included: Bus transportation (non-guided excursion)
- (A minimum of 6 paying adults is needed to be able to carry out this excursion.)
Ice fishing at 10:00
Ice fishing trip to beautiful frozen lake. Coffee break by an open fire. Transfer to the lake by car. Drill the holes, lower the line, and wait till you get lucky! Campfire in kota. Duration: approx. 3 hours
- Price: 80 €/adult, 40 €/child under 12 years old
- Included: Ice fishing equipment, transfer, coffee and snack, safari outfits
Pancakes Finnish-style tour to Syöte National Park at 14:00
What is more comfortable than taking a trip to Syöte’s old-grown hill forest and stopping by an open fire where a chef cook prepares you pancakes Finnish-style with sweet strawberry jam and coffee, tea or juice. After the trip, we’ll visit the exhibition at the Nature Centre, which tells about the history and nature of the area.
- Duration: approx. 3 hours
- Price: 60 €/ adults, 50 € / child (under 12 yrs)
- Included: guide services, wonderful pancakes, and a hot drink.
Snowmobile safari to wilderness at 14:00
The safari starts from the hotel where the snowmobiles are lined up. The track goes first downhill, and then onwards along fells, through the forest with heavy snow covered trees and over ice covered swamps or lakes. We stop to make a coffee near the campfire. After the break we start the snowmobiles again to drive back up the Iso-Syöte hill.
- Duration: approx. 3 hours
- Price: 110 €/person (2 adults/snowmobile), 155 €/person (1 adult/snowmobile), 55 € (child under 12 yrs old)
- Included: Snowmobile safari, hot drink (coffee/ tea and buns), safari outfit
- Sunday
Snowshoe tour to Syöte National Park at 12:00
Embark on a guided tour with your group! We ski calmly in Syöte’s old-grown forest where the mind and eyes get a rest. At times, we descend nice hills and climb over ridges to admire the winter nature around us. During the trip you will hear about the history of the area, nature, and today’s park services.
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Price: 55 € / adult, 45 € / child (under 12 yrs)
- Included: guide services, snowshoes, poles, hot juice
