Rovaniemi · SNOW
A week here has room for four or five of these. The 15 snow days below justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the forecast.
You’ll snowshoe for about two hours through the forests near Apukka Resort with an English-speaking guide such as Jakub or Erwin. Expect a gentle 2.5-kilometer walk, Arctic nature facts, time off the marked path, and a hot drink in the snow.
“Very fun! Jakub was funny and made the experience so much more worth it. If you’re looking for some light to moderate activity this is it!”
Set out from Rovaniemi with a wilderness photographer such as Joanne or Anni, using skin skis to reach quiet Arctic forests. This 3 to 4 hour trip includes transport, warm clothing, boots, hot drinks, snacks, campfire sausages, photography guidance, and edited photos afterward.
“Very nice Tourguide. Small group. Beautiful landscape. Great Experience. Really peaceful, down to earth and great fun.”
Learn traditional and skate cross-country skiing in Rovaniemi with guides such as Reetta, Lauri, Rita, Tuija, and Erik. Your three-hour outing includes equipment, instruction, snacks, hot drinks, snowy scenery, and hotel pickup. It suits beginners, families, and anyone curious about Finnish winter sports.
“The trio was fun and it was nice to see some more of Rovenami. The lesson part of it didn't really happen however and getting any real tuition had to be asked for. However, the guide tried so hard to make the day nice and a good experience for is. The arctic bbq for lunch was a wonderful experience too! Walking back up the slopes......a bit tricky as so slippy. Luckily the guide waxed our skis to help with this but then they had so much grip we couldn't really ski!”
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.”
Leave Rovaniemi for a guided snowshoe walk through old forests and across frozen waterways. Guides such as Tyler, Ana, Lola, and Belencita teach snowshoe skills, wildlife tracking, and fire-making before serving sausages, snacks, coffee, or tea beside a teepee.
“It was a beautiful experience spending couple of hours in the forest with snowshoes and then drink an hot drink and eating a sausage, our guide was a Spanish girl very nice !”
Join local biologist Terhi and host Arto for a small-group snowshoe walk through ancient woods, lakes, and mires near Inari. Look for animal tracks and Arctic birds, then warm up in a kota with hot drinks and local snacks by an open fire.
“Exploring the ancient forest with Terhi is really an amazing experience! We’re admiring her knowledge of her own beloved land. Watching the birds, identifying plants and hearing all her stories of Lapland nature has never get us bored! 4 hours snowshoeing fast quickly! I wish we could do all day 😀 If you love nature and want something different and unique for your Lapland trip, you should join this experience!!”
Meet guide Kyle at a family cabin near Lake Norvajärvi for a 2.5-hour night ski through snowy forest, open swamps, and across the frozen lake. You’ll get skis and a headlamp, learn about Arctic life, then warm up by a fire. Pickup is available for an added fee.
“Kyle was a consummate professional from start to finish. He checked the forecast and offered to change me to a daytime tour since Northern Lights were unlikely (though I kept the nighttime tour). He picked me up and dropped me off at my accommodations and ensured I was aware ahead of time of any gear I needed to have (and what gear he would have). He was personable, accommodating and very patient (my first time trying cross-country skiing!). The scenery was incredible, and Kyle went out of his way to include certain touches to make the tour unique and ensure that I enjoyed myself. Definitely recommend!!”
Travel by minivan from Rovaniemi into the Arctic woods, then hike several kilometres on deep-snow snowshoes with a professional photographer. You’ll stop at a wooden shelter for hot drinks, snacks, and a campfire, with warm gear and edited photos included.
“A very unique experience that allows you to see some of the stunning wintry landscape in Lapland. Our host was friendly, helpful and determined to get some beautiful pictures of everyone to take home.”
Leave Rovaniemi for Korouoma Canyon on a seven-hour guided outing through frozen waterfalls, cliffs, forest, and river views. Snowshoes, transport, lunch, coffee, and tea are included. Guides such as Utsav and Reetta have been praised for warm, attentive leadership.
“Our guide Utsav was fantastic! He was knowledgeable & very accommodating to our needs. He introduced the various attractions and the various faunas in the park. He also bought us to a few hidden spots to take nice pictures of the waterfall. The finale had to be the BBQ lunch. He prepared fire and whipped up a sumptuous meal with drinks to end the walk on a high. Highly recommended!”
Join an English or Finnish-speaking guide for 2.5 hours of wilderness skiing in Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Wide Altai skis make soft snow easy for beginners, while guides such as Mikko and Sergi add stories about Arctic nature and culture. Hot berry drinks are included.
“actividad increíble, pkeno contacto con la naturaleza nuestro guía, Sergi, super profesional y amable contando historias sobre la fauna y pendiente em todo momento de nuestras necesidades. Ha emjorado nuestros expectativas. gracias por hacernos pasar un día tan divertido y agradabmd”
Follow a guide into Rovaniemi's snowy forest on an easy three-hour snowshoe walk. Gear, transport, coffee, tea, snacks, and a barbecue break are included. Morning and afternoon departures suit most schedules, while groups of 15 or fewer keep the outing personal.
“They canceled on us last minute. We didn’t get notified until we showed up and they told us there was no guide. We never saw the cancellation on our end and I still haven’t received one. The company offered no compensation.”
Meet Nordic Unique Travels in central Rovaniemi for a six-hour ski day in Lapland. Your English-speaking guide provides skis, a lift pass, winter clothing, and instruction for beginners, children, and advanced skiers. Guide Laura has helped young first-timers gain confidence, though snowboarding is not offered.
“Our ski guide is very friendly and helpful. we had a great day.Thanks again highly recommend 👌”
Leave Rovaniemi by minivan for a small-group snowshoe walk through deep Arctic snow. Your photographer guide teaches simple nature-photo tips, then serves hot drinks and snacks by a campfire in a teepee. Snowshoes, poles, winter gear, hotel pickup, and edited photos are included.
“Everything was great. We were lucky with the weather and our guide (Ville) was very nice and answered all of our questions. The entire Beyond Arctic team is very professional.”
Join guide Alex for a three-hour Lapland snowshoe outing from central Rovaniemi. Learn to walk through deep snow, explore a forest or frozen lake, and finish beside an open fire with hot berry juice, local cheese, sandwiches, or traditional sausages.
“L' escursione fatta con le ciaspole ci ha permesso di vedere dei luoghi della natura veramente bellissimi. Alex la nostra guida è stato veramente disponibile, gentile e preparato. Ci ha fatto delle foto che poi ci ha inviato via mail, ed a fine escursione ci ha preparato un bel pic-nic con salsicce, biscotti ed una bevanda calda. L'unica nota stonata è che l'escursione con le ciaspole vere e proprie dura troppo poco per il prezzo che si paga. Sarebbe più opportuno fare durare di più l'escursione facendo vedere più posti possibili e magari togliere lo spuntino, che insieme al trasferimento, tolgono del tempo prezioso all'escursione vera e propria.”
You’ll join an English-speaking guide for a three-hour snowshoe walk at Vikaköngäs, with winter gear, instruction, hotel pickup, and a fireside barbecue of grilled sausages and snacks. The group stays small, with no more than eight people, making this a calm way to see Lapland outdoors.
“Great guide and a lovely walk in the forest with food at the end. Couldn't have asked for more out of it.”
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