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, cross-country skiing or even reindeer sledding under the northern lights!

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.

Huskysafaris

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.

Snowshoe 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.

Crosscountry 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.

Reindeer farm visit

We can take you for a visit with our guide or we can book you a visit and you can go there on your own with a rental car. There it ́s possible to make a short reindeer ride as well.

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.

A FULL DAY snowmobile SAFARI

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.​

  • ​Driving distance ca. 100 km / 7 h 
  • Min. 2 persons

Into the Wilderness Safari

Half-day snowmobile tour. In the middle of the safari we stop, light a campfire and the guide makes a hot lunch.

  • ​Driving distance ca. 40 km / 4 h 

NICE AND EASY

An easy going safari for anybody who is interested to try snowmobiling.
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  • Driving distance / duration: ca. 20-23 km / 2 hours

AFTER EIGHT

(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.

  • Driving distance / duration: ca. 20 km / 3 hours​​​

ICEFISHING

We´ll drive with the snowmobiles to an isolated lake where we have a try how lucky we are with catching some fish. We have a brake and make a fire and eat something before heading back, possibly with loads of fish? 
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  • Driving distance / duration: ca. 40 km / 4,5-5 hours

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.

HALF DAY HUSKY MUSHING

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.

  • ​​​Driving distance / duration: 20 km / 3,5 hours

A FULL DAY HUSKY TOUR

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!

  • Driving distance / duration: ca. 35-40 km / 5-6 hours​

A  LONG FULL DAY HUSKY TOUR

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.

  • Driving distance / duration ca. 70 km / 6-7 h

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

Plan your own SNOWSHOE TOUR

Together with the guide you can decide the destination, what is the best to do on today's weather conditions. Pick one of the fells to conquer: Kuer / Kesänki or Kellostapuli.

  • ​Duration: 3 h or 4 h or a full day trip 6 h

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.

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.

Reindeer farm visit TO "HANNUN AJOKHAAT"

There are a few reindeer farms near Ylläs, where you can visit and sit on a reindeer-driven sleigh.
Reindeer are also often seen in the village and there is always some reindeer walking around in Konijänkä's livestock yard.

Visit the Reindeer Farm

On request we offer a visit at a local reindeer farm, "Hannun Ajokhaat" with a 3 km reindeer sleigh ride. This is a way to get to know the lappish genuine lifestyle as a reindeer herder, and you will surely hear stories from the past and today of a reindeer herder.

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.

Waxing and care services

The professionals at the Skishop wax your cross-country skis ready for the trails, whatever the weather, and restore your skis to top form for a new season after their summer break.