Explore the landscapes of Pallas–Yllästunturi with local guides, personal service and experiences shaped by the Arctic conditions.
Äkäslompolo · Ylläs · Finnish Lapland
Local knowledge · Personal service · Authentic experiences · Small groups
Five ways to experience the fells, forests and frozen lakes of Lapland — each led by a guide who knows this land.
Snowmobile Safaris
Cover more ground through the forests and fells with a local guide at the front of the group.
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Husky Safaris
Mush a team of sled dogs through silent, snow-laden forest in partnership with Powerun.
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Snowshoe Tours
Step off the trails and walk quietly into the fells at a pace that lets the landscape breathe.
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Cross-country Skiing
Learn the technique or join a guided tour across 330 km of maintained Ylläs trails.
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Meet the animals and culture at the heart of Lappish life with a visit to a local reindeer farm.
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Request a custom experienceSelected experiences follow our seasonal weekly programme. Private and tailor-made departures can also be arranged.
A selection of what we offer through the season.
Full-day Snowmobile Safari
A full day in the Lappish forests, covering roughly 100 km with a warm lunch. Requires previous snowmobiling experience.
- Duration:
- approx. 6–7 hours
- Distance:
- approx. 100 km
Into the Wilderness Safari
A half-day ride on quieter routes, with a campfire stop and a warm lunch cooked by your guide.
- Duration:
- approx. 4 hours
- Distance:
- approx. 40 km
Mid distance (half day)
Transfer to the husky camp in Luosu and mush a team of 4–6 dogs through silent forest, with a warm drink by the fire afterwards. Suitable for children aged 10 and over.
- Duration:
- approx. 3 hours
- Distance:
- approx. 20 km
Plan Your Own Snowshoe Tour
A flexible, locally guided walk: together with your guide you choose the difficulty to suit the day's snow and weather.
- Duration:
- 3 or 4 hours
- Distance:
- Varies by route
Cross-country Ski School
A 90-minute lesson for beginners in classic and skating technique. Private lessons are also available, and rental equipment is included for the whole day.
- Duration:
- 90-minute lesson
- Distance:
- Varies by level
We are a small, locally based safari company. Our guides live here, know the conditions, and shape each day around the weather, snow and people in the group.
Locally based
Our safari house operates under the same roof as Hotel Ylläshumina in Äkäslompolo, at the foot of the Ylläs fells.
Guides who know Ylläs
Routes are chosen by people who ride and ski this land through every season.
Plans shaped by conditions
Weather and snow decide the day. We adapt rather than force a fixed route.
Personal service
We invest in good personal service and keep groups to a maximum of 8 people — real conversations, with the option to arrange something private.
Q5 Safaris is a partner of Hotel Ylläshumina, with our safari house right next to the hotel's main building. We are a local company built around quiet, carefully planned days in nature.
Read more about Q5In partnership with Hotel Ylläshumina
Q5 Safaris is a partner of Hotel Ylläshumina. The safari house is located right next to the hotel's main building in Äkäslompolo — guests can step from the hotel straight into the start of their adventure.
Book an experience, plan something private, or simply get in touch — we are happy to help you find the right day in Lapland.