CARBON FOOTPRINT: 65.14kg CO2 eq /person / day* 

Salla is a small ski village in eastern Lapland It is not as known as the bigger ski villages and therefore less crowded. There are very high-class log apartments with 3 bedrooms in each located in a beautiful landscape a few kilometers outside the ski village. What the best, next to the cabins there is Salla Reindeer Park with full catering services as well as husky, snowshoeing and reindeer programs available within walking distance. Also cross-country and downhill skiing is possibleon the hills of Sallatunturi. 

Activities in Salla:

1. Aurora Reindeer sleigh ride, 3h

Our Northern Light hunting trip starts from the Reindeer Park after the darkness falls. In night time our reindeer are connected to each other so you don’t have to worry about anything else but enjoy the ride. The route, about 6 kilometers, passes through a snowy forest and open swamp areas. During the ride we will stop at a corral, where we feed our female and calf reindeer. Half way we will have a bit longer break and make a big fire next to a swamp. Red flames and open fire will make you feel warm and create cozy atmosphere. Around the fire you can enjoy hot berry juice or hot chocolate.

One can go a bit further from the fire place, in complete darkness, and try to hunt the Northern Lights. Swamp opens to the north and there’s no light pollution so if you are lucky, that is very good place to see the auroras.

2. Arctic Snowshoeing trip with ice-fishing 4h

This traditional way of moving in the snow is really fun and easy to learn. On the trip you can advance on your own pace so you will have time to enjoy the nature in peace. From the wintery forest you will find lots of interesting things. Our guide will tell you about the nature, animals and pretty much anything you want to ask. Along the way you will see a breathtaking wall of ice, you have a chance to ice fish and of course enjoy small lunch and hot beverages in traditional Lappish Hut.
Base track is quite easy to pretty much everyone can do this trip. Normally we walk about 3 to 4 kilometers.

3. Husky safari 2h

On our Husky Safari you will feel like the hero of the wilderness. Enjoy the untouched wilderness and feel the speed of the huskies. Before the safari our guide will give you a driving lesson and tell you how to handle the sleigh. In every sleigh there is one place for passenger and driver is behind the sleigh. Passenger and driver will change places half a way so everyne gets a chance to drive.
On the safari you will get to drive a team of dogs across varying Lappish terrain. Along the way we take care of you and serve some hot drinks and sweet buns. You can also grill a sausage by an open fire. If you want to have a real break from everyday worries you should have a day trip. There will be more driving, more time to enjoy and our guide will prepare a proper lunch in the wilderness.

4. Snowmobiling safari 2h is a guided safari from Sallatunturi to the gorgeous Ruuhitunturi with coffee break. The 20-kilometer safari takes approx. two hours which is enough at this time of the year as it can be freezing cold. 

 * Carbon footprint calculation process is found here.