Rovaniemi · NATIONAL PARKS
Good national park trips fill up weeks ahead and the Christmas dates go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Travel 150 kilometres from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park in a group of no more than eight. Walk about 4 kilometres through snow-covered spruce forest, use winter gear if needed, and share sausages, biscuits, and hot drinks by a fire your guide lights with flint and steel.
“An amazing place to visit. And the trip was organised very well with all equipment and I information”
Travel from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park for a guided 5-kilometre hike through snow-covered Arctic scenery. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide handles the route, lunch, and photography, then sends edited photos after the tour. Groups are limited to eight.
“Insane!!! Everyone needs to go here!!!!!!!! Most magical place I’ve ever travelled on earth!!!!!!!!!!”
Travel from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park in a small group of up to eight. Hike about 4 km through snow-covered forests and fell country, stop for photos with guides such as Ville, Sanni, or Soizic, then enjoy sausages, Lappish sandwiches, hot drinks, and 10 to 15 edited images afterward.
“The tour was amazing! The sky was quite cloudy but it was worth it! Had a good time and our guide She was really nice!”
Ride an electric fatbike through Pyhätunturi and Pyhä-Luosto National Park with a small group of up to five. Guides such as Kay, Sergei, Essie, and Artturi teach safe riding, match the pace to your ability, and may add local details and a hot berry drink during a break.
“This was Bliss Adventures first tour of the season and was splendid! We had some hesitations on what to book, and both Mikael and Artturi were very helpful over emails and phne calls. We opted for the efatbike tour, and it was a great choice. It is still mid November, "in between" seasons, so winter maintenance services are not yet fully in place. However there were big snowfalls the past days and there is a lot of snow on the ground this early in the season, so without full maintenance not all trails were open for bikes. Our guide Sergei took us where it was possible to ride the bikes…”
Join Bliss Adventure at Camp Kitchen & Bar in Pyhätunturi for a 2.5-hour forest ski tour on wide, short Altai skis. Guide Tiina and her dog may lead you through snowy Pyhä-Luosto National Park while sharing Arctic nature, Lappish beliefs, and cold-weather tips.
“Our guides were the best. They made the great experience even better by being fun, encouraging, and knowledgeable. I could tell they are passionate about nature and about the Lapland specifically. We learned a lot from their storytelling. We also learned some useful tips on how to deal with the cold weather.”
Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma National Park for a guided 4.5 to 5 km winter hike past frozen waterfalls. Your English-speaking guide, often Alex, handles the route, transport, and campfire stop with hot drinks and snacks. Expect slippery slopes, icy paths, and superb snowy scenery.
“We had a great time in Korouoma national Park.”
Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma National Park for a guided 5 km winter hike past frozen waterfalls and icy canyons. Aleks leads the English-speaking outing, with hotel pickup, hot drinks, snacks, and a campfire included. Bring proper winter clothing and sturdy boots.
“The tour operator did not show up at all. We got a message that the “tour operator left because we were not there” but we were there. Then they did not answer the 100 calls and messages that we sent them”
Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon for a guided three-hour winter hike past frozen waterfalls, cliffs, and old bedrock. Guides such as Lena and Oleg explain the area along the way. Warm up beside an open fire with hot drinks, snacks, and a choice of Finnish sausages or vegetarian food.
“La experiencia ha sido muy satisfactoria, aunque en esta época hay mucho hielo y en algunos tramos del camino había mucho hielo y el ir en cuidado era poco. Lo recomiendo para personas que estén acostumbradas al senderismo, yo no lo hago nunca y para mi fue un poco difícil.”
Travel from Rovaniemi to Pyhä-Luosto National Park with a local guide such as Utsi, walk among old-growth pines, enjoy a BBQ lunch, and visit Lampivaara Amethyst Mine. You will hear Sámi and geological stories, then dig for a small amethyst stone to take home.
“Great experience. Tour guide was so nice, and the staff at the mine was very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Spend four hours snowshoeing from Pyhä Fell into Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Your English-speaking guide, such as Inessa or Jeppe, leads a tailored walk with a bonfire meal, hot berry drinks, and a PyhäExpress chairlift ride when weather allows.
“The landscape we got to see was amazing, and the whole experience magic. The guide let us feel part of the place, it was very nice talk to her. We had a great fire and lunch time. Memories for our life!”
Set out from Camp Kitchen & Bar Pyhätunturi at 10 a.m. with a guide such as Artturi or Inès, using short Altai skis to cross snowy forest and wetlands. The four-hour private outing includes nature and Sami culture stories, a bonfire meal, and hot berry drinks.
“Our best day of a long week trip was the one we had with Bliss. Our experience with Artturi the guide was out of the ordinary. Beyond the experience itself, which was great, Artturi accompanied everything with broad and deep explanations, about history, culture, local characteristics, and all with a smile, with warmth, and with extra listening to what speaks to us and suits us.”
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