Welcome to our most popular safari to the Sampo Icebreaker!
Come and experience the best Arctic Day at Sea with Sampo Cruise. The tour includes a snowmobile safari and a cruise on the Icebreaker Sampo. Not only will you get the chance to experience the beauty of the Finnish winter on a snowmobile but you can also go on an Arctic Icebreaker cruise!
The snowmobile Safari takes you through the Arctic landscape across the beautiful frozen Bothnian Bay to meet with the
icebreaker Sampo. Be amazed by the size of the ship as you approach it. Hop aboard for a guided tour around the ship.
Learn how it breaks through the ice in demanding polar conditions and manages massive Arctic ice blocks. Before
returning back to the Safari house, hop into a diver’s dry suit and go for a swim in the open water for the ultimate Arctic Adventure!
This is an unforgettable Arctic experience!
Details
Prices
Adult
525 €
Solo drive
Adult
440 €
Duo drive
Child
265 €
(3-11 years old)
0-2 years old children – free of charge
Minimum: 2 persons pays full price
Duration: 5 hours
(includes about 2 hours snowmobile safari)
Time: according to Sampo cruises timetable
Distance: max 30 km (snowmobile safari)
The snowmobile safari starts at the Safari House where you will be provided complete snowmobile equipment.
The price includes:
- pick up from your hotel in Kemi.
- snowmobile safari from Kemi-Sampo-Kemi (including safari equipment:: snowmobile suit, wool socks, snowmobile boots, mittens, undercap and a helmet.)
- Icebreaker Sampo cruise
- ship presentation
- floating in the sea, survival suits provided
- Sampo Icebreaker Diploma
Please note that for floating minimum height is 145 cm
Please note that price for return transfer from hotels in Tornio and Haparanda to safari location is 20 Eur/person
Self-liability is max EUR 800/person/snowmobile/accident.
NOTE: Starting January 2025 according to the cruising time schedule
Location: Kemi
Terms and conditions
Booking conditions:
The reservations should be made in advance preferably 90 days before cruise. Sampo activity is very popular and many dates are fully booked 1 year before departure.
for your reservations, please provide us with the following information for each participant: forename, surname, gender, nationality, and the date of birth.
Programs are organised with min. 2 attendants.
You will be picked up by Taxari Travel guide from your hotel in Kemi or Tornio.
The driver of the snowmobile should be at least 18 years old with a valid driving licence.
Children
Child discount on snowmobile programs is applicable for 3-11 year old children.
0-2 year old children – free of charge.
Guiding
Safaris and excursions are guided in English/Finnish, other languages upon request.
Insurance
The driver of the snowmobile should be at least 18 years old with a valid driving licence.
Snowmobiles are insured according to the Finnish Traffic Insurance Act.
Personal travel insurance is recommended.
Driver’s self-risk for snowmobile vehicle damages is max. 800 €/ accident case.
Thermal clothing
Snowmobile safari guests will be completely equipped with thermal clothing: overalls, boots and socks, undercaps, gloves and helmets.
Floating
Due to safety reasons only about 15 passangers are allowed to go floating at the same time. Your personal floating time is noted in the tailored cruise timetable you will receive upon arrival. Floating event is voluntary but we highly recommend it for it is utterly unique experience.
Please note that for floating minimum height is 145 cm.
The cruise staff will help each client to dress up in the impermeable survival suit. Please remember: in the middle of the icy sea you be able only to float, but not to swim! The staff will be close to you at all times.
Weather conditions
Snowmobile safaris are subject to change due to weather conditions. As a responsible safari organiser Taxari Travel Agency Ltd reserves the right to change the routing, pricing and the duration of the excursions without prior announcement.
Pricing
All prices are quoted in Euros (€) and include Finland’s Value Added Tax.
Confirmation
When the reservation is confirmed, proforma invoice will be charged. Reservation is confirmed when the payment is made.
In case the payment is not received in due date, we have the right to cancel the reservation.
Terms of payment
100% deposit to be charged when confirming the booking.
Cancellation rules
More than 91 days prior to arrival – 10% reservation fee to be charged.
90-31 days prior the arrival: 50% from the total amount to be charged.
Less than 30 days prior the arrival: 100% from the total amount to be charged.