Arctic Ice Fishing by Snowshoe
Overview
Experience this drive north past the Arctic Circle. Your guide will provide snowshoes and show you the skills to step on heavy snow. From there you'll be travelling on foot to the destination: frozen artic lake. The guide will teach you how drill a hole into the ice (tools and local techniques provided). While you're enjoying ice fishing, your guide will light a campfire and prepare a Lappish light snack. Although grilling the fish caught from the lake is possible, many decide to catch and release.
What's Included
- Transfer service
- Guiding service
- Snowshoeing in pure arctic nature
- Small group (max. 8person)
- Lappish barbeque snacks with open fire
- Ice fishing experience on the frozen arctic lake
- Thermal overalls, snowshoes and ice fishing equipment
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up service is available from the listed locations. You will receive your pick up point & time via Viator message. Failure to participate in the safari due to missed pick up point or time will not be refunded.
Tähtikuja
96930 Rovaniemi, Finland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Experience this drive north past the Arctic Circle. Your guide will provide snowshoes and show you the skills to step on heavy snow. From there you'll be travelling on foot to the destination: frozen artic lake. The guide will teach you how drill a hole into the ice (tools and local techniques provided). While you're enjoying ice fishing, your guide will light a campfire and prepare a Lappish light snack. Although grilling the fish caught from the lake is possible, many decide to catch and release.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Operated in Rovaniemi each year from February to beginning of April (weather permitting). The minimum number of participants for each activity is 2 adults. Single traveller could join an existing group, or choose to pay for 2 adults' price.
- The duration includes the transfer and clothes changing time. The pick-up service is included from the listed locations. Thermal overalls will be provided.
- The meeting time is always before the starting time of the safari if you need pick-up services. You will receive the final meeting time and meeting point by e-mail. Failure to participate in the safari due to missed meeting time or meeting point will not be refunded.
- Please let us know in advance if you have special dietary requirements. (Eg: vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Is bait provided?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-182465P50
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Yes. Whatever the fishing calls for: live bait, frozen bait, cut bait, or chum, our Charter Captains will have plentiful supplies on hand. The same thing goes for artificial bait such as lures, flies, or plugs.
Jul 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Transfer service.
- Guiding service.
- Snowshoeing in pure arctic nature.
- Small group (max. 8person).
- Lappish barbeque snacks with open fire.
- Ice fishing experience on the frozen arctic lake.
- Thermal overalls, snowshoes and ice fishing equipment.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Arctic Ice Fishing by Snowshoe is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Arctic Ice Fishing by Snowshoe will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Transfer service
- Guiding service
- Snowshoeing in pure arctic nature
- Small group (max. 8person)
- Lappish barbeque snacks with open fire
- Ice fishing experience on the frozen arctic lake
- Thermal overalls, snowshoes and ice fishing equipment
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Operated in Rovaniemi each year from February to beginning of April (weather permitting). The minimum number of participants for each activity is 2 adults. Single traveller could join an existing group, or choose to pay for 2 adults' price.
- The duration includes the transfer and clothes changing time. The pick-up service is included from the listed locations. Thermal overalls will be provided.
- The meeting time is always before the starting time of the safari if you need pick-up services. You will receive the final meeting time and meeting point by e-mail. Failure to participate in the safari due to missed meeting time or meeting point will not be refunded.
- Please let us know in advance if you have special dietary requirements. (Eg: vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
