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Three Borders by Snowmobile: a Lapland Adventure Where Finland, Sweden and Norway Meet

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Three Borders by Snowmobile in brief

  • 3 or 4 nights in Kilpisjärvi, with direct flights from 7 UK airports.
  • Full board, transfers, thermal clothing and all activities included.
  • Find your departure by airport and month, from £1,284 per adult (subject to availability).
  • Ride across a frozen lake to the cairn where Finland, Sweden and Norway meet.
A group on a snowmobile safari across a snowy plain
Ride across a frozen lake to the cairn where Finland, Sweden and Norway meet.

Three Borders by Snowmobile is a 3 or 4-night break in the far north-west of Finnish Lapland, well north of the Arctic Circle. From Kilpisjärvi, snowmobile trails cross the frozen lakes to the Three-Country Cairn, a yellow stone marker standing in a lake where three countries meet. You fly direct from the UK, with no change in Helsinki, and everything is included from the moment you land: transfers, full board, thermal clothing and every activity.

WhereKilpisjärvi, Finnish Lapland
Nights3 or 4 nights
FlightDirect, about 3 hrs 30
TransferAbout 2 hours
Best forAdults (17+), first-time riders welcome
MealsFull board
UK airports7 to choose from
ClothingThermal suit and boots lent

Dates and departure airports

Find your departure

  1. January 2027
  2. Bournemouth4 nights · back Sat 30 Janfrom£1,419per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
  3. Birmingham4 nights · back Wed 3 Febfrom£1,399per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
  4. February 2027
  5. London Gatwick3 nights · back Sat 6 FebLowest pricefrom£1,284per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
  6. Liverpool4 nights · back Wed 10 Febfrom£1,419per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
  7. Leeds Bradford3 nights · back Sat 13 FebLowest pricefrom£1,284per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
  8. Bristol4 nights · back Wed 17 Febfrom£1,419per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
  9. Humberside3 nights · back Sat 20 FebSold outAsk us for a similar dateAsk us

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What’s included

  • Direct flights from your nearest UK airport to Enontekiö, about 3 hours 30 minutes, with a hot meal on board
  • 18 kg hold luggage and 5 kg hand luggage each
  • Transfers between the airport, your accommodation and every activity
  • Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Thermal suits and snow boots on loan for your whole stay
  • All the activities listed, with local guides
  • All taxes and air passenger duty

Your activities

A snowmobile riding through a snowy forest

Three Borders snowmobile safari

    Cross the frozen lakes to the cairn where you can stand in Finland, Sweden and Norway at the same time.

    A husky team pulling a sled along a snowy forest trail

    Northern lights snowmobile safari

      Ride out after dark, away from every light, to wait for the aurora by a campfire.

      A team of reindeer pulling sleighs through the snow

      Sámi reindeer farm

        Meet a Sámi family and their reindeer and learn about their culture.

        Two people ice fishing on a frozen lake beside a tent

        Ice fishing by snowmobile

          Drill through the ice of a frozen lake and try your luck (on 4-night stays).

          Where you stay

          Wooden cabins in the snow in Finnish Lapland

          Hotel rooms, log cabins or glass igloos in Kilpisjärvi, at the foot of the fells.

          From Kilpisjärvi, snowmobile trails cross the frozen lakes to the Three-Country Cairn, a yellow stone marker standing in a lake where three countries meet.

          SWEDENFINLANDNORWAYThree-Country CairnKilpisjärvi2 hr transferKaresuando50 to 60 min transferHetta20 min transferLake Jerisjärvi1 hr 15 transfer✈ Enontekiö airportPallas-Yllästunturi National Park

          Orientation map, not to scale. Every trip flies direct from the UK to Enontekiö, the small airport at the centre of this map, in about 3 hours 30 minutes.

          How the trip works

          WhenWhat happensDetails
          Day 1Fly to LaplandA morning flight takes you straight to Enontekiö. Your guide meets you, and on the way to Kilpisjärvi you collect your thermal suits and boots. Settle in, then a welcome briefing and dinner.
          Days 2 to 3Into the snowYour activities are spread over the stay and timed around the weather and the aurora forecast. Every day ends with a warm room and a hot dinner.
          Last dayHomeA final morning in the snow, then the transfer back to the airport and your direct flight home the same day.

          Your exact activity timetable is given on arrival, so it can be planned around the weather and the best nights for the northern lights.

          What to pack

          • Wool or thermal base layers, a fleece and a warm hat for each person
          • Thick socks (several pairs), liner gloves and a neck warmer
          • Lip balm, moisturiser and a phone power bank (the cold drains batteries)
          • A valid passport with at least three months left after your return date
          • Travel insurance

          Frequently asked questions

          Where do the flights go?

          All flights go direct from the UK to Enontekiö airport in the far north-west of Finnish Lapland, in about 3 hours 30 minutes, with no change in Helsinki.

          Which UK airports can I fly from?

          Released departures for this trip fly from Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Humberside, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool and London Gatwick. Each airport has its own dates, so use the finder on this page.

          What is included?

          Flights with luggage, transfers, full-board meals, the loan of thermal suits and boots, all the listed activities with guides.

          Are the northern lights guaranteed?

          No one can guarantee them, but these villages are some of the darkest places in Europe and sit right under the auroral oval. Activities run after dark to give you the best chance.

          Is there a minimum age?

          This is an adult-focused trip for ages 17 and over; snowmobile drivers need a full driving licence.

          How cold will it be?

          In December and January temperatures are usually between about -10°C and -20°C, and can drop lower. With the thermal suit and boots on loan, plus your own layers, you'll be warm.

          Do I need a visa?

          No. British visitors can visit Finland for up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. Your passport needs at least three months' validity after your return date. Check the FCDO Finland advice before you travel.

          How much does it cost?

          Released departures start from £1,284 per adult, subject to availability. The price depends on your airport and date: school holiday and pre-Christmas dates cost more. Every price is shown in the finder on this page.

          How do I book?

          Send us an enquiry with your airport, preferred dates and who is travelling. We'll check live availability and price, hold your places and handle everything in one ATOL-protected booking.

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