Rovaniemi · PYHä-LUOSTO AND RIISITUNTURI PARK HIKES
Riisitunturi is the fell where the spruces disappear under snow loads, and Pyhä-Luosto is the older, quieter park next door. The 10 below are full days with a long drive attached, compared on hiking distance, snowshoes and what lunch looks like.
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”
Meet your Bliss Adventure guide at Hotel Pyhätunturi, learn the basics, and hike 10 minutes to Tajukangas Ice Fall. You get full climbing gear, two climbs above 20 meters, forest views, and hot berry drinks by a bonfire. Guide Kai has been praised for clear instruction and a reassuring manner.
“I was ice climbing a couple of days ago. It was an amazingly cool experience, had so much fun!! I would definitely recommend it, if you are into outdoor activities. Also my guide, Kai (if I am correct) was a really nice and funny guy, and of course a very good instructor. I felt really safe!!”
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…”
Spend a full day photographing Riisitunturi National Park with a private guide such as Juho, who helps you find strong viewpoints and better shots. Transport, winter boots, warm clothing, lunch, hot drinks, snacks, barbecue gear, and edited photos are included.
“Lovely day out and stunning scenery! We went on a day with a lot of mist, but it was incredibly atmospheric. The tour guide was lovely and very chilled. We had a very relaxed pace for taking photos and enjoying the area. Nice lunch to top it all off!”
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.”
Spend four hours ice climbing at Tajukangas near Hotel Pyhätunturi. Your guide supplies boots, crampons, axes, helmet, and harness, then coaches you on top-rope routes. Beginners get patient instruction, while experienced climbers can work on technique. Campfire snacks and hot berry juice keep breaks warm.
“Nice location, good safety instructions and instructions of the ice climbing. Very nice experience!”
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.”
Travel from Rovaniemi to Lampivaara hill in Pyhä-Luosto, ride a snow vehicle to Europe’s only working amethyst mine, learn how crystals formed, and search the mine floor for your own small amethyst. The trip lasts about eight hours and includes winter clothing, entry, a warm drink, and an English-speaking guide.
“Excellent, friendly and experience tour guides, both - the guide organising the trip and travel, and the guides on-site at the mines. Interesting combination of learning about Lapland's history, nature and natural resources as well as attractive programme for the children. In summary, a rather unique experience to learn about Europe's and probably even the world's only non-industrial amethyst mine and the motivation of people running it for years.”
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