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Recommended snowmobile hire company in Yllas?

Essex
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Hi my daughter and I are off to Yllas this Sunday 23 for 3 days - so excited!! We are staying at the Snow Elf Hotel. Any feedback about the hotel would be great. We are hoping to do a snowmobile safari on Christmas Day afternoon and any snowmobile hire company hire recommendations would be helpful, thank you.

We have been so Saariselka before and loved it there. Hoping we like Yllas as much.

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get in touch with snow fun - they are good

Essex
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Thanks Poe. Searched high and low for my driving licence but can't find it :/ - I remember in Saariselka that we weren't asked to provide it. Do you know what the position is in Yllas?

Thanks

Sue

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Hi Sue, driving license is required by the law so I don't think they'll make exceptions. Snow Fun is good, I have rented once from them as well. They are not far from your hotel.

You may be able to try the vehicle w/o a license on a lake etc. that is not on a marked route.

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Arsy, France
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you will need your license even if the hire company dont ask for it, if you are stopped by the police you have to be able to present it - you should only need the card part but I dont think you will be able to get a replacement from the dvla in time but you could call and ask them

Essex
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Thanks Yuke and Poe, I've ordered a replacement licence on line. However given the time of year, it's doubtful I will receive it before we go. I'll continue looking for my old one - it has to be in my house somewhere!!

Regards

Lancs
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We have used snow fun before. First time we booked an escorted safari to build our confidence. Since then we have just booked them ourselves for the day. Cant remember having to show my licence though . We followed the tracks through the forest to yllasjarvi where u go over a frozen lake at the end. We then had a warm drink & a snack there at a cafe/gift shop on xmas day. It was v exhilarating & made xmas day v memorable

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We have used snow fun before. First time we booked an escorted safari to build our confidence. Since then we have just booked them ourselves for the day. Cant remember having to show my licence though . We followed the tracks through the forest to yllasjarvi where u go over a frozen lake at the end. We then had a warm drink & a snack there at a cafe/gift shop on xmas day. It was v exhilarating & made xmas day v memorable

Essex
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Hi sovereign booking, thanks for your message - Ill definitely book with snow fun. As I haven't been to Yllas before will prob go for an escorted tour for fear of getting lost! Your trip on Xmas day sounds amazing. I'm hoping we can do something similar on Christmas afternoon.

Been told by the DVLA that all being well my new licence will be sent out tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

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I've never been asked for a driver's licence. Not when renting and not when driving. The risk of getting a fine for not having one on is more or less minimal. Esp if driving with a group. On a Christmas Day there certainly are not many law enforcement officials around and those unlucky one's that are on duty will have their hand's full dealing with domestic disputes.

BTW renting a skooter from an independent owner often cut's the cost considerably.

Essex
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Hi polarbear, thanks for your message. When in Saariselka a few years ago, we weren't asked to produce our licences then. I'm hoping my new licence arrives just to be on the safe side!

Oh had not thought of renting from an independent owner. Only need to hire one skidoo for my daughter and I.

Once again thank you for your very helpful advice.

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