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Snowmobile Sleigh Tour to look for Northern Lights

Snowmobile Sleigh Tour to look for Northern Lights

 Snowmobile Sleigh Tour to look for Northern Lights Availability: 1.12.-30.3. Yearly, 20:00. Monday, Thursday, other times available upon prebooking. Duration: 3 hours Program: Our evening Snowmobile sleigh tour takes you to the fells surrounding the Gold Village. Our...

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Guided indoor gold panning

Guided indoor gold panning

Guided indoor gold panning Availability: In winter season Mon-Fri 10-16 Duration: 30 minutes Program: In winter indoor gold panning happens in separate warm room by the Gold Village restaurant. During 30 minutes you have time to wash a bagful of sand. If you follow...

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Traditional Lappish fireside dinner

Traditional Lappish fireside dinner

Traditional Lappish Fireside Dinner Availability: until 12.4.2026 and 15.11.2026-12.4.2027 Monday, Wednesday 18:00. Duration: 2 hours Program: Come to our traditional Kota to warm by the fire and hear stories and tales about the mystical Lapland. During the evening...

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Authentic Reindeer Farm Tour in Seipäjärvi

Authentic Reindeer Farm Tour in Seipäjärvi

Authentic Reindeer Farm Tour in Seipäjärvi Enter the heart of authentic reindeer farm in the village of Seipäjärvi, a traditional reindeer farm, where reindeer herding has been practiced by families for centuries. On this 2.5-hour guided tour, you will experience the...

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Jewels of Luosto – Standard tour to the amethystmine

Jewels of Luosto – Standard tour to the amethystmine

Jewels of Luosto - Standard tour to Amethyst Mine Lampivaara Amethyst Mine is unique attraction in Lapland. This real and special gem mine is located on top of the fell in the middle of Pyhä-Luosto national park. The geological age of the area is billions of years....

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The Silence of Presence Feelis-palvelut

The Silence of Presence Feelis-palvelut

The Silence of Presence – A Mindful Walk at Seipäjärvi with the Hostess 2,5h Welcome to Seipäjärvi, an authentic Lappish village, for an unhurried silence walk. Here you will see how we live — and have lived for generations. The house also offers local history, art,...

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Ice Fishing Trip at Seipäjärvi Feelis-palvelut

Ice Fishing Trip at Seipäjärvi Feelis-palvelut

Ice Fishing Trip at Seipäjärvi – in an Authentic Village Setting 2,5-3h Here you will experience the silence and peace of an authentic old Lappish village — a place filled with history every single day. You will see how we live and have lived for generations. The...

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Ice Floating experience in Sodankylä

Ice Floating experience in Sodankylä

Ice Floating Experience in Sodankylä 2h LET YOUR MIND AND BODY FLOAT IN ICY WATER!Experience what it feels like to float in icy water. You will get a dry suit that keeps you dry and warm so you can relax and focus on being present in your body. We will first give you...

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Gold Prospector’s Starter Pack

Gold Prospector’s Starter Pack

Gold Prospector’s Starter Pack Gold fever strikes! Did you know that Tankavaara in North Sodankylä is home for real gold prospecting and the only international Gold Museum in the world? In this activity, Gold Museum’s guide introduces you to the 150 years of Lapland’s...

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