Nordic Backcountry Ski Tour

Backcountry skiing in a beautiful Lapland setting

5 hours

Join us for a day of Nordic backcountry skiing in the Lapland wilderness. Our expert guides lead you through the fells while providing information about the local area and wildlife. 

Nordic backcountry skis enable exploration outside groomed tracks and are easy to use even for beginners.

Simply witnessing the snow-laden backcountry leaves a lasting impression, but bringing a camera is also highly recommended!

Itinerary

Meeting at Xwander Nordic

We will meet up at Xwander headquarters and gear you up for the Nordic backcountry ski tour.

Our guide briefs us on how to use backcountry skis. After gearing up we head out to the local wilderness.

Backcountry ski tour

Our ski tour takes us through the backcountry where we'll get a chance to witness grazing reindeer and other local wildlife. 

In between skiing and enjoying the scenery we'll enjoy a warm lunch outdoors. 

After finishing our tour we head back to Xwander Nordic. The total duration of the tour is approximately five hours.  

Day-to-day itinerary adjustments may occur in response to weather conditions and forecasts

FAQ

What is the cancellation policy?

  • Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event.
  • Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 30 days or less before the event.
  • Cancellation fee of 30% is charged if cancelled 45 days or less before the event.

What do I need to bring?

  • Warm Clothes: Dress in weather/activity appropriate layers
  • Phone/camera, power bank if needed
  • Snacks and Water: While snacks are provided, you may want to bring your favorites
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen if needed

Please note

  • Physical Requirements: The tour involves skiing and staying outdoors for a longer period of time. Participants should be prepared for moderate physical activity.
  • Accessibility: The experience is not fully accessible by wheelchair due to the nature of the terrain and activities. But we are able to offer accessible tour utilising our partner companies minivans with wheelchair support. Contact us for accessible options of this tour!
  • Clothing and Gear: Warm clothing and suitable layers for winter sports are required. Xwander Nordic provides the skis, poles and boots for the trip.
  • A temperature limit of -25°C: If the forecast for the day is colder / weather conditions unsuitable,  we will cancel and/or reschedule the trip. There is no additional fee in case the trip is cancelled by Xwander
  • Minimum age of the passengers is 15 years.

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Book With Confidence

  • Local family owned business
  • Personalized service
  • Flexible itineraries
  • Small group sizes

Price Includes

  • Guide services
  • Skiing gear
  • Hot drinks and light snacks
  • Outdoor lunch
  • Transfers from Ivalo and back

Price Excludes

  • Supplementary transfers from Inari, Nellim, Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää and Saariselkä