TRAVEL UTSJOKI
Feel the Stillness of the North
Hello there! Welcome to Utsjoki! We are Ari-Heikki and Petra, a Finnish-Sámi reindeer herding family and the owners and guides of Travel Utsjoki. With us, you can reserve transfers, activities, package holidays and rental outdoor equipment in Utsjoki region, in Northernmost Finnish Lapland.
On our guided tours, anyone can participate, even if you have no experience in wilderness or Arctic conditions. We take care of the planning. We offer a wide set of activities from relaxing nature and culture experiences to more demanding wilderness excursions, year-round.
Keep scrolling to see more what we have to offer in this unique Arctic environment. You can reserve directly online or send us email for other availability or tailored tours. We are happy to tell more about this region and modify our service to fit your needs!
We welcome you to explore the North with our family! And just so you know, all our guides are locals, all profits go to local economy and we have received two sustainability certifications for our travel services!
Dearvuodaguin, Ari-Heikki and Petra
Snowshoe hikes
From short and easy walks to longer full-day hikes, we will guide you through the wintery forests and tundra. You can also rent snowshoes for your own explorations.
Reindeer
Utsjoki is special Sámi reindeer herding region. Join our reindeer activities to see freely grazing reindeer and learn about the indigenous land use, development of reindeer herding tradition and livelihood today.
Wilderness safaris & snowmobiling
Experience the natural beauty of Paistunturi wilderness area on a snowmobile-sled safari or driving the snowmobile your-self. This sub-arctic tundra area is active Sámi reindeer herding land and part of EU´s Natura 2000 program.
Guided walks to tundra
Hike under the midnight sun! Utsjoki is a unique destination with the arctic highlands and river valleys, and gorgeous shades of light and colors of the pristine nature.
Fishing tours
With freely running waters, Utsjoki is a unique fishing destination in summer. The famous Teno river and its tributaries and wilderness lakes offer versatile fishing experiences.
Northern lights
In Utsjoki, the northern lights can be seen on almost all clear nights from mid September to early April.
Local history and culture
Arctic region has interesting stories to tell. Learn more about the indigenous Sámi and settler cultures, and history and livelihoods in the area.
Arctic Ocean and Norway
Utsjoki is located right by the Norwegian border and only one hour drive from the coast of the Arctic Sea, Varanger Fjord.
Husky programs
Meet huskies on a small home farm and learn how to drive the dog sled. We have a large variety of husky activities, year-round.
Paddling activities
We offer guided SUP-board and paddling activities in Teno river and Mantojärvi lake.
We are building this site, but meanwhile you can email us to inquire canoe and sup-board activities and rentals! Easy canoe trip in Mantojärvi lake is available via link below.
Accommodation in Utsjoki
We co-operate with several local accommodation service providers, from private high-quality villas to traditional Finnish cottages and hotels. As a travel agency, we can help you tailor a holiday in Utsjoki for your needs and budget! We are building the site of different accommodations, but meanwhile you can email us to inquire accommodation or a holiday package!
Sauna
Most cottages usually have a sauna you can use during your stay in Utsjoki. But if you want a bit different kind of sauna experience in a wood-heated sauna, you can also look into saunas presented on this site.
Spring, summer, autumn, winter - we run tours in all seasons!
Nowadays Lapland is best known as a winter travel destination, but also the snow-free season from June to October is fascinating time to visit the Arctic!
Interested in our tours or private guiding? We’re here to help!
You can always send us email to inquire tours and if you have any questions. We reply within 1-2 business days!