Safari Information

Safari information

Practical information about the snowmobile safaris

Programs: Our policy is to give our clients as much freedom as possible. All groups - whether friends, family or company co-workers - will have a safari of their own. Dates and programs are catered to each groups’ needs and wishes.

Group sizes: The minimum group size is 4-6 participants according to the safari. Smaller groups are welcome, but costs may be higher. We are, however, ready to take even a single adventurer on a safari. If there are several groups coming for a safari at the same time, we will try to combine groups (if wanted) to keep costs down.

Snowmobiles: In 2006 we renewed our safari equipment. Now we have 15 Polaris Switchback 600 snowmobiles. Also we have three Polaris WideTrak to be used by our guides if necessary.

Safari equipment: All equipment is included in the price of the safari. Included is full driving gear such as: warm driving overalls, helmet, under cap, boots and gloves. The overalls are warm enough even for cold temperatures.

Client’s own equipment: You will need to bring a warm underwear to be worn under the overalls and other warm layers (wollen sweater, fleece jacket, fleece/sport trousers etc.) For the evenings you need casual clothes (jeans, shirt, shoes, jacket). Gloves and a warm hat or cap are also needed when you are not driving and wearing the helmet.

All the equipment will be carried at the back of the snowmobile so try not to take too much with you. You take your own back-bag where to pack yout equipment or you can get one from Kola Extreme. Other luggage will be left to Kola Extreme’s premises.

Glasses: Note that not all glasses are suitable to wear with a helmet. Glasses might also get easily frosty in cold temperatures. If you need glasses when driving we recommend you contact Kola Extreme before the safari.

Sunglasses: Especially for the safaris in March and April we recommend you take your sunglasses with you.

Payment: We accept major credit cards but prefer payment in cash or by invoice.

Insurance: the snowmobiles are insured against damage. The snowmobile driver is responsible for the insurance excess, which, in case of a snowmobile damage, is 800 €.

Cancellation terms:

Cancellation more than 30 days before the safari
- no charge

Cancellation 15 – 30 days before the safari
- 50 % of the safari price will be charged

Cancellation 8 – 14 days before the safari
- 70 % of the safari price will be charged

Cancellation 0 – 7 days before the safari
- 100 % of the safari price will be charged

Force Majeure: If a Russian safari must be cancelled because of a force majeure -situation, the safaris will be organised in Finland.

For price and information contact Kola Extreme

Snowmobile rules

According to the Finnish law, snowmobile drivers must be at least 15 years old and have a light motor vehicle driving licence or normal driving licence. So remember to take your driver’s licence with you!

Normal laws about driving under the influence of alcohol concern also the snowmobile driving. The driver is quilty of drunken driving if he/she has a minimum of 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.

The snowmobile driver has also wear a safety helmet.

Russian visa

For Russian safaris everyone needs a visa. The foreign clients will apply the visa from his/her own country's Russian consulate. Kola Extreme will provide the client an visa invitation and a voucher. Kola Extreme can also apply the visa in Finland but then the passport needs to be send to Kola Extreme.

For any additional information about the visa, please contact Kola Extreme.