2-Day Snowmobile Safari with Overnight Stay in a Tipi | Off-Grid Lapland
Do you dream of a pure adventure in the Swedish wilderness? This 2-day snowmobile safari with an off-grid overnight stay in a tipi is more than a trip; it's our absolute brainchild. We'll take you off the beaten path for an authentic snowmobile experience you won't find anywhere else.
During this unique expedition in Lapland, we exchange civilization for frozen lakes and deep forests. You'll drive your own snowmobile through an untouched winter landscape, and then spend the evening around the campfire. You'll sleep in a traditional tipi, far away from the crowds. Are you looking for the ultimate combination of action and tranquility? Then book this small-scale snowmobile trip and experience the magic of the high north in the purest way.
No mass tourism, but an exclusive Holmstock adventure
At Holmstock Travel, we don't believe in run-of-the-mill excursions. This 2-day safari is our brainchild, and it shows in every detail. Where large tour operators stop, we go further. You won't find a convoy of thirty snowmobiles here with us. We offer a unique adventure exclusively curated by us for the true explorer. This is Lapland at its purest: raw, silent, and completely off-grid.
Tentipi
Tentipi originates from the region where we make these trips. Inspired by the ancient designs of the Sami nomads who lived in these tents throughout the seasons, they can be heated with a wood stove or even an open fire.
Sleeping in a traditional Tipi: Off-grid and back-to-basics
Follow in the footsteps of the Sami, the indigenous people of Lapland, and experience the Arctic wilderness as it has been lived for centuries. Our overnight stay in a traditional tipi (lavvu) is a tribute to this rich culture. This is not a luxurious hotel room, but an authentic accommodation where the elements dictate the agenda. Here you will learn what it means to survive in the far north.
While the temperature outside drops far below freezing, the crackling wood fire in the tipi's stove keeps us warm. The hardships of the day – the icy wind and the physical exertion of snowmobiling – give way to a deep connection with nature. Once the fire dies down, all you hear is the impressive silence of the wilderness, occasionally interrupted by the cracking of ice or the howling of the wind through the trees. This 'back-to-basics' adventure forces you to slow down and truly feel the raw beauty of the Arctic. It is a survival experience that sharpens your senses and leaves you with a lasting memory.
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Northern lights on top
It was February 2026 when we were able to admire this beautiful, intense, apparition of the Aurora Borealis. Directly in the sky above the places where we stayed overnight in the teepee. We call it goosebumps, others a bucket-list experience in Lapland.
Snowmobile - 2 days
You'll slowly leave civilization behind on your snowmobile ; it takes some getting used to. Getting used to the snowmobile, getting used to the machine's movements on the snowy trails, and getting used to the increasing distance you'll get from the village you'll depart from. This might be your very first experience with a snowmobile. And that's perfectly fine, because this two-day trip is an excellent way to experience a whole range of things you've probably never done before.
We'll visit a region east of Sarek National Park, a beautiful, hilly area we call Laponia. In the lower elevations, you'll experience the frozen tundra and marshlands, with their characteristic small trees that adorn the landscape like miniatures. It becomes quiet, and you'll immerse yourself in the Arctic wilderness. Your snowmobile , that powerful beast, ensures you can navigate areas you wouldn't even be able to reach on foot with ease and comfort. Slowly but surely, a sense of bliss descends upon you, and you become aware of the exceptional environment you're traveling through.
The unique combination of touring the landscape by snowmobile and spending the night in a genuine Tentipi in the winter wilderness makes this trip truly unique! This will give you an intense experience and bring you face-to-face with the Sami lifestyle. Here, you're completely off the grid.
In this winter wonderland where silence speaks louder than the spoken word, where the night sky comes alive with the dancing Northern Lights, you'll find peace. After a wonderful day of touring and experiencing, the evening is time to enjoy the tranquility. The fire in the stove keeps you warm, while the Tentipi protects you from the wind and downfall. You'll hear the sounds of the forest, the crackling of the fire, and enjoy a light meal. Wonderfully insulated by the reindeer hides on the ground, it will be surprisingly comfortable. If the sky is clear, you'll sleep under the stars, and with a bit of luck, you'll even enjoy the Aurora Borealis.
If you want to spend two days on the snowmobile, but you think a night in a tipi is not your preference, you can choose to spend the night in a cabin, a wooden holiday home.
A wonderful adventure with a chance of seeing the Northern Lights
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Overnight stay in a Tentipi
You'll be on the move for two days. After the first day, you'll spend the night in a real Tentipi with a wood-burning stove.
Winter camping in Lapland is something truly special. Only with the right knowledge and preparation, and preferably accompanied by an experienced guide. Off-grid, a true Arctic survival experience. -
Snowmobile as a single driver
The Lynx snowmobile is designed for duo-drive use. You can always take a passenger. Single-drive means everyone controls their own machine for the entire trip. When used as a duo, you can take turns being the driver and passenger.
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Ice fishing on a frozen lake
Along the way, you'll go ice fishing. Who knows, you might be successful and be able to supplement your daily lunch with a delicious piece of fresh fish. There are several stops along the way for resting, taking photos, a quick picnic, a small campfire, or to ask the guide questions.
Private snowmobile tours
Two days on a snowmobile isn't quite a complete vacation. You can book this trip with us as part of a trip to Swedish Lapland. We'll design itineraries together. We'll discuss the duration, content, and budget, and together we'll create a comprehensive itinerary that will result in a quote. Holmstock Travel is happy to be your specialist for trips to Lapland and snowmobile adventures in the Arctic regions.
More snowmobile trips and information can be found here
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Contents of this snowmobile experience:
Duration: 2 days
Overnight stays: 1 night in a Tipi.
Alternatively, it is also possible to stay overnight in a cabin.
Inclusive:
- Use of a snowmobile, with your choice of double or single driver. If you choose single driver, the cost of this experience will be higher.
- Use of a Tipi with sleeping bags for winter conditions, reindeer hides, lighting, a small table, wood and LPG stove, firewood.
- Lunch on day 1 and day 2
- Dinner on day 1
- Breakfast on day 2
- Ice fishing on day 2
- Toilet in a small heated tipi
- campsite for fun
Prices available upon request. The minimum number of participants is 2, and the optimal minimum is 4. To participate in this excursion, you must be in reasonably good health. A valid driver's license is required to operate a snowmobile. Please also be aware that there is a deductible in case of damage to the snowmobile. More information is available upon request.
This trip is also suitable for larger groups for both private trips and business (team building) trips (possibly including a trainer or coach).
Lynx Adventure
The Lynx Adventure 600 Ace is one of the snowmobiles we use for our tours. It has a very reliable engine, comfortable seating, and easy handling. It's a truly no-fuss scooter that you can get started with right away. Your guide will ultimately determine which snowmobile you'll ride.
Holmstock Travel signature tours
Holmstock Travel is deeply connected to Tentipi tents. Not because we have a business relationship with this tent manufacturer, but because we're avid users of this product. We love being close to nature and have come to appreciate the flexibility of staying overnight in a tent.
It's safe to say that the Tentipi has played a significant role in almost every trip we've made. Its practical construction, its versatility for being able to travel year-round and providing protection from the elements, have stolen our hearts and truly become a part of our lives.
We therefore call a trip combined with a Tentipi a Holmstock Travel Signature Tour . After all, you'll experience your trip as we would ourselves. This doesn't mean you'll be drowning in luxury. Not quite. A Tentipi in winter, in Arctic temperatures, is a survival tool. Survival means working to stay alive. "Comfortable" takes on a slightly different meaning, but you'll enjoy this comfort and remember it for a long time to come when you enjoy the protection of a Tentipi, somewhere in the dark, silent, wintry Arctic forests north of the Arctic Circle.
In the morning, enjoy breakfast, a hot cup of tea or coffee, and then hop on your snowmobile for another fantastic day in the clean, crisp winter air. You'll savor every breath, every view, and be amazed by the beauty of nature. An intense experience.
Lapland, above the Arctic Circle
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Reindeer
Seeing reindeer in the wild is emotionally charged. Often, it's a small group, but with a bit of luck, you might encounter a huge herd.
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Arctic Circle
Tick the box: The Arctic Circle crossing, the literal step across the latitude to enter the Arctic Circle.
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Sami Culture
Our trips are deeply rooted in Sami culture and often benefit the people of this culture. Experience, learn, meet, and enjoy.
Why choose Holmstock Travel
We travel a lot through Sweden ourselves, as a travel agency and also privately.
It is our vision that we can provide you with excellent advice and help you put together your holiday to Sweden, for example, because we are immersed in the country, the subject and the experience ourselves. Not just working from an office in the Netherlands, but hands-on on site. With knowledge of the country and often with insider knowledge of various unique places. We are not so-called travel designers who have to work with only online contacts and theoretical knowledge. We have been there ourselves, as you can see from our own photography that is online here and that was often taken with 'only' a mobile phone. We often know the sounds on site when you wake up, the local places where you can enjoy yourself or where you can get local delicacies. When it comes to small group trips, we are your driver and guide ourselves. We call our trips 'artisanal' because, just like your butcher or preferred baker, we still make them ourselves. We put a lot of time and passion into it, with the aim of offering you a very nice holiday.
Not masses of sample trips online, but a good tailor-made proposal.
Let our site be an introduction and not a travel shop with large shelves. Through this introduction we invite you to come into conversation. We adjust every trip exactly as it should be. Whether you want to travel to Dalarna or Gotland. Very luxurious or just off grid basic. Almost everything is possible. Let's talk!
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Holmstock Travel