Winter tours in Nurmes

Contact information



Karelia Expert Tourist Service Ltd
tel. +358 (0)50 336 0707
nurmes@visitkarelia.fi




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Basics of snowmobile driving

Good for beginners!
Introduction to snowmobile driving. One hour snowmobile safari to lake Pielinen and the islands. Group size: minimum 4 persons. Price: 85 €/person, when one person drives the snowmobile, 45 €/person, when there are two persons in same snowmobile.

Snowmobile tour in the forest

Snowmobile safari in snowy forests. The safari takes three hours and the driving distance is about 50 km. Midway we will have a coffee break and baked sausage in open fire. Group size: min.4 persons. Price: 160 €/person/snowmobile, +80 €/next person in the same snowmobile.

Safari to the Jurttivaara hill

Snowmobile safari in the topmost hill on this area, where opened great view on the snowy lake Pielinen. During the trip as a break and enjoy snack. The safari takes 4-5 hours and the driving distance is about 80 km.  Group size: min.4 persons. Price: 185 €/person/snowmobile, +85 €/next person in the same snowmobile.

All day snowmobile safari

Snowmobile safari in the snowy forests and lakes of Karelia. The safari takes 5-8 hours and the driving distance is about 100 km. Midway there’s a tasty lunch served. Group size: min. 4 persons. Price: 230 €/person, +90 €/next person in same snowmobile.

The snowmobile safari includes: snowmobile with outfit, guidance, meals according to programmes, petroleum, vat and all risk insurance  (excess 500 €).
The min age of the use is 15 yeas old and at  least driving license T.

Reindeer sleigh ride – something that has to be experienced!

The tour starts at Forest Folk Safarihouse at Bomba, where you shall meet the guide. Transfer to local farm (20 km). Getting to know the reindeers and learn about breed. Reindeer sleigh ride of half a kilometre. Coffee and home baked pasty are served by the beautiful house. At the end of the tour reindeer driving licences are handed out and then you have to say good-bye to your friends. Return transfer to Safarihouse. Group size: 4-10 persons.
Price: adults 68 €/person, children 4-12 years 34 €/person. Price incl. Transfers, guidance, getting acquainted with the reindeer and the breed, reindeer sleigh ride, coffee and pasty, reindeer driving licence.

One hour horse sledge ride at Bomba resort

Group size: 2-6 persons. Price: 40 €/person, incl.one hour horse sledge ride.

Horse sledging tour in countryside at Nurmes

Traditional sleigh horseride in the countryside.
Group size 2-6 persons, duration 2 hours.
Price: 65 €/person, incl. horse sledge ride, coffee and karelian pasty at Hyvärilä Inn.

Snowshoe hiking tour to Jurttivaara hill

A hiking tour on snowshoes to white beauty of Jurttivaara hill.
Midway we will stop for tasty snack  around the campfire.
Group size: min. 4 persons.  Duration 4 hours.
Price: 85 €/person, incl. transfers, guided tour, snowshoes and poles, snack.

Husky safari on lake Pielinen

Basics of husky driving and introduction to dogs´ world! Two persons driving one dog team. Duration 1-2 hours. Group size minimum 2 persons.
Price: 80 €/person, children 2-6 years 40 €/person, incl. guided tour on dog-sledges

Husky safari in Finnish Taiga forests

Dog-sledge ride in snowy forests and across the lakes, one person driving one team.
Group size 2-4 persons, duration about 5 hours.
Price: 270 €/person, incl. transfers, guided tour, lunch.

Rainbow trout fishing tour at Lokinlampi

Ice-fishing tour to Lokinlampi, where we aim at catching rainbow trout!
Group size: 4-10 persons, duration 3-4 hours.
Price: 60 €/person + 20€/ fish, incl. transfers, guiding, fishing equipment and licences, snack.

Cross country skiing lesson and tour to Hyvärilä for beginners

Skiing distance about 4 km, duration 1-2 hours. Group size: 4-15 persons.
Price: 55 €/person, incl. equipment and guides services.

Skiing tour to Männikkölä Inn

Guided skiing tour along Lake Pielinen to a cafe-restaurant Männikkölä Inn.
Duration about 4 hours. Group size 4-15 persons, also for beginners.
Price: 76 €/person, incl. guided tour, equipment and Karelian snack.
Note! This tour due to weather conditions!

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

CROSS COUNTRY SKIS
 classic  model                     skate model
Day/3 days/week   18 €/ 43 €/ 65 €                  23€/ 55€/ 80€
* prices include ski waxing before the rent

SKI WAXING   
Wax for slide or grip 5 €, wax for slide and grip 10 €, removing the wax 2 €

OTHER EQUIPMENT
Snowshoes       10 €/ day, incl. poles
Skates        8 €/ day
Tours skates       20€/ 1-2 hours
”Stiga” sledge   17 €/ day, 42 €/ 3 days, 64 €/ week

MINI-SNOWMOBILE FOR CHILDREN
30 min       15 €
1 h       30 €

WINTER FISHING EQUIPMENT 20 €/ day
Incl. Backpack for equipment, 2 fishing rods, bates, drill.

OUTDOOR CLOTHING
Overall       11 €/ day
Boots       5 €/ day
Gloves       2 €/ day
Head gear       2 €/ day
Woollen socks   2 €/ day
Whole outdoor clothing set 18 € / DAY