Learn to Cross-Country Ski

Highlights

  • Experience 2 hours skiing in the beautiful Lappish countryside
  • Learn a new skill in a stunning environment
From £55 pp
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What you'll do

Experience Cross-Country skiing in the beautiful Lappish countryside!

Jump on your skis and push ahead – soon you will be gliding on the snow like ancient Laplanders.

Skiing is easy and can be done by anyone who can walk! During this beginners’ course, your guide will teach you the basic techniques, after which you can head on the forest trail to witness the wintery beauty of Lapland.

What's included

Included

  • An experienced guide
  • Thermal clothing, including overalls, boots and mittens
  • Cross-country skis
  • Ski poles
  • Complimentary transfers (see pickup points in FAQs)
Your local host

Markku

Born and raised in Finland, for the last twenty -five years Markku has been offering authentic, immersive experiences in the region of Lapland. Markku gained experience working with his sister, as operations manager for her tour company. So, finding, and planning amazing authentic trips and experiences is what he has been doing all his working life.

Born and raised in Finland, for the last twenty -five years Markku has been offering authentic, immersive experiences in the region of Lapland. Markku gained experience working with his sister, as operations manager for her tour company. So, finding, and planning amazing authentic trips and experiences is what he has been doing all his working life.

Location

This tour runs from the resorts in Saariselkä, Phyä and Levi  in northern Finland, deep in the heart of Lapland.

250km north of the Arctic Circle, the area you’ll be staying in is a vast expanse of pristine pine forest that is home to bears, golden eagles, wolverines, and thousands of reindeer.

All activities will take place from reception.

FAQs

I have booked accommodation separately, can I get transferred to the activity?

Yes, you can and this is included complimentary. Please add your chosen pickup point when completing your booking. Please choose from the following -

Levi
Break Solos hotel Levi, Hotel K5 Hotel Levi, Hotel Levi Panorama, Hullu Poro, Lapland Hotel Sikantahti

Saariselkä
Aurora Collection, Aurora Queen Resort*, Holiday Club, Kakslauttanen* (East or West), K-Market Kuukkeli, Kuksatir/Laanilantie Intersection,  Lapland Hotels Riekonlinna, Santa's Hotel Tunturi, Savottakahvila Parking, Star Arctic Hotel, Suomen Latu Kiilopä*, Villa Karhunpesä/ Villa Castillo, Wilderness Hotel Muotka*

*These pickup points carry an additional charge of £18 per person. This will be charged once we have received confirmation of the experience.  

Pyhä
Kurula's, Lapland Hotels Luostotunturi, Lapland Ski Resort Luosto,  Pyhä-Luosto Visitor and Culture Centre Naava, Ski-Inn Pyhä, Santa's Hotel Aurora, Sunday Morning Resort.

You will receive confirmation of exact pickup times prior to your experience. 

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