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Q5 sAFARIS
Q5 SAFARIS hosts a variety of excursions and activities throughout the year in the stunning scenery of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. From our safari house you can choose the adventures you want: snowmobile or husky safaris, snowshoe tours to the fells or cross-country skiing.
During the seasons we organise excursions according to the weekly program - and also by arrangement. Our service also includes ski equipment and snow shoe rental as well as equipment maintenance and ski lubrication. Our skishop has a good range of accessories for outdoor activities for sale. Q5 SAFARIS is a partner of Hotel Ylläshumina and our safari house is located right next to the hotel's main building. Welcome! |
Snowmobile Safaris
We offer various snowmobile safaris where you get to know the area a bit better, and you will see much more than by walking or skiing. With the snowmobile the sceneries changes quickly and you will enjoy the speed and still fresh air also, as the snowmobiles have nowadays 4-stroke engines.
Snowmobile tours for min. 2 persons max. 8 persons (weekly programm). For safaris on request min. 4 persons. Children under 12, if they can ride on the snowmobile are half price. For private safaris +30% fee.
Snowmobile tours for min. 2 persons max. 8 persons (weekly programm). For safaris on request min. 4 persons. Children under 12, if they can ride on the snowmobile are half price. For private safaris +30% fee.
A FULL DAY snowmobile SAFARI
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A full day safari in the lappish forests, everyone will enjoy the speed with an own snowmobile. We´ll enjoy a warm lunch during the day.
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Into the Wilderness Safari
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Half-day snowmobile tour. In the middle of the safari we stop, light a campfire and the guide makes a hot lunch.
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NICE AND EASY
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An easy going safari for anybody who is interested to try snowmobiling.
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AFTER EIGHT
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(upon request)
An evening safari after dinner. With a bit of luck we can see the northern lights, and if not, hopefully there is a clear sky above us so that we can make a stop and just be amazed by the millions of stars on the sky.
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HuskysafariS BY POWERUN
On the husky tour you will find yourself in the middle of a fairytail land, driving with the dogs through the snowy forest where you meet no-one else. You are part of the team, and you will be surely amazed by the power and excitement that the dogs have for pulling the sled!
Husky tours min. 2 persons max. 10 persons. Bigger families / parties on request. Private tours available on request and according to availability.
Husky tours min. 2 persons max. 10 persons. Bigger families / parties on request. Private tours available on request and according to availability.
HALF DAY HUSKY MUSHING
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Transfer to Luosu husky camp. On the husky safari you will be part of the team, mushing and steering a sled of 4-6 huskies. Warm drinks and a snack tastes so good enjoyed on a open fire after the tour.
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A FULL DAY HUSKY TOUR
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Transfer to Luosu husky camp. For the full day tour each person gets an own team. There will surely be some deep uphills, so be ready to help the dogs, and on the way down on the other side, keep your feet on the brake. Nice scenery, happy dogs and surely an active day out with sporty sleddogs!
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A LONG FULL DAY HUSKY TOUR
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Transfer to Luosu husky camp. For the full day tour each person gets an own team. This tour is especially for those with some former experience on dogsledding, preferably driving alone with an own team. This is a sporty ride with racing sleds and most of the dogs coming along are long distance racing dogs. We will drive ca. 70 km during the day, having some short breaks on the way to have something to drink for us and to give some snacks for the dogs. After getting back to the kennel we will prepare a lunch in the kota.
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SNOW SHOE TOURS
Our guides will take you for a short ”try it out” walk for two hours, or you can join a longer 3 or 4 hours snowshoeing adventures to one of the seven Ylläs fells. You will get the best out of the tour when you can go snowshoeing with a local guide who knows the area really well!
Price depends on the length of the tour. Snowshoeing tours min. 2 persons max. 10 persons. Children under 12 are half price
Price depends on the length of the tour. Snowshoeing tours min. 2 persons max. 10 persons. Children under 12 are half price
Cross-country skiing
Q5 offers a full service ski rental. Our guides can prepare your skis and with us you can book also a skiing lesson to learn more about the technics for classic and skating skiing. The area around Ylläs fell has more than 200 miles (330 kilometres) of ski trails ideally suited to beginners and more experienced skiers alike. The trails lead off directly from in front of the Safari house.
Cross country skiing lessons min. 2 persons max. 10 persons.
Cross country skiing lessons min. 2 persons max. 10 persons.
CROSSCOUNTRY SKI SCHOOL
You can book the ski lesson either on your own skis or with the rental skis.
We offer also skiing tours in the Ylläs region. Starting from february we can do off-track tours as well. Have a talk with our guides and they will give you a nice idea about a tour we could do together! |
Cross country skiing school 90 minute lesson
Grade 1
For beginners who have never tried it before.
Grade 2
For beginners with some experience.
Grade 3
Experienced skiers who want to have some tips on technique.
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Skishop, ski care & SAFARIHOUSE
The rental service at Q5’s Skishop offers you professional advice for choosing the right rental skis, boots, poles or an all-inclusive set for conquering the trails and fells. The shop also hires out other equipment, such as snowshoes, for example. All our bindings are SNS-standard.
In addition, the ski shop sells ski wax, gloves, hats, socks and other necessities for Lappish winter expeditions.
In addition, the ski shop sells ski wax, gloves, hats, socks and other necessities for Lappish winter expeditions.
