4 Walking Tours in Rovaniemi to Build a Day Around

1.Ranua Zoo Entry Ticket w/ Walking Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · from $146Our pick

Travel from Rovaniemi to Ranua Zoo in a small group of up to eight. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the transfer and arrival details, then you explore independently or with help spotting polar bears, Arctic foxes, wolves, moose, and snowy owls. Lunch and a Fazer chocolate welcome are included.

“Our guide Allen was punctual and very engaged. It's obvious that he enjoys his work, so we also had good fun as well! We're glad that we booked this activity.”

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2.Private Reindeer Farm Visit and Walk-Along

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $165Top rated

At Unari Lake Reindeer Farm, about 90 km north of Rovaniemi, Janne and Dorothee welcome your private group to feed a reindeer herd, ride a snowmobile sledge, practise lasso throwing, and walk with young reindeer before warming up by the fire.

“You get a feeling that it is not commercial at all. More like a visit at your neighbour’s place. The owner’s dog is the best!”

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3.Snowshoe Walk to The Arctic Nature

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 2 hours · from $108Best value

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!”

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4.Explore Winter Woods: Snowshoe walk with local Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

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!!”

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