Lapland · DAY TRIPS FROM ROVANIEMI
The city is small and the good stuff is spread out. These 15 day trips take the driving off your hands — a frozen canyon, an Arctic zoo, a gemstone mine, a national park — and each one is timed so you are back in Rovaniemi for the evening aurora hunt.
A small-group winter hike from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon for frozen waterfalls, guided nature walks, and a cozy campfire snack.
“Our Guide Noah was super nice (: He gave us a lot of Information and waited every time until everybody got their Pictures or was not tha fast in walking! Great Tour!!! In”
3-hour Northern Lights search from Rovaniemi with hotel pickup, multiple stops, and a Lapland BBQ by the fireplace.
“Everything is well organized and we able to see bright northern lights . Thanks to the team”
Ride to Riisitunturi National Park for a small-group winter walk, Arctic nature stories, and a campfire BBQ lunch with warm drinks.
“It was an amazing trip. Marta is the best guide possible. Even her playlist made our 2 hr ride memorable. She knows how to make sure that each & every member of the trip is in comfort - enjoying. I wish her all the luck in the world”
A 4-hour small-group Northern Lights hunt from Rovaniemi with winter gear, up to three remote stops, a campfire break, and guide photo downloads.
“Though we didn't get to see northern lights (18th nov - due to weatherconditions), but our group (beautiful people across Thailand, Australia n S. Korea) and our Guide- Thomas (from Chile) was exceptional who took us through lot of info / history about aurora, lapland n finland...fire place n 📸 were amazing experience in snowy cold weather of Rovaniemi...”
Snowmobile safari in Rovaniemi with hotel pickup, proper winter gear, and a 1-hour ride through Lapland lakes and forest trails.
“It was great way to escape city and indulge in nature. As we were first time using snowmobiles we didn’t go too fast. However I think I heard it’s different if you already tried before. What I didn’t like is most of path was frozen or not enough snow. I expected that we would be take on open area to drive a bit alone. Our guides were amazing tho.”
A 4-hour Lapland small-group outing: snowshoe across a frozen lake, ice fish, then learn fire-making without matches in Arctic cold.
“It was a wonderful combination of trying snow shoeing and ice fishing on such a gorgeous winter day. our guide Gabor was great!”
A 10km husky safari from Rovaniemi with sledding through snowy forests, a husky-farm visit, and warm Finnish cookies and hot drinks.
“Was really entertaining nice experience great tour guides. Only one thing make sure you are wearing clothes that keep you warm specially gloves”
Reindeer farm exam and 500m sleigh ride, then a 2 km husky sled in Rovaniemi, with hotel pickup and hot drinks.
“It was just ok. No reindeer rides because it is too early in the season, and I think this was common knowledge. I wish the advertising had been more accurate. The huskies were the highlight. They are the rides at the Santa village so you can do that yourself when you visit Santa. The driver/tour guide was friendly and very accommodating.”
Family-friendly 3-hour Northern Lights tour from Rovaniemi with a private aurora spot, teepee campfire snacks, and warm gear in a small group.
“Great tour - small group and perfect for small kids - felt great to be out in the wilderness although sadly we didn't see the lights but knew it's never a guarantee. The trip was still great x”
3-hour Rovaniemi Northern Lights tour: small-group camp by Olkkajärvi Lake, grilled sausages and rice pies, warm drinks, guided photos.
“we are very happy about our Aurora hunting experience, Uncle Alex is a very good guide. will really recommend him.”
A fast-paced winter day in Rovaniemi with snowmobiling plus husky and reindeer rides, including pickup and cold-weather gear.
“Amazing experience! They were all so helpful and the staff will do the best to accommodate your needs!”
A 4-hour small-group snowmobile safari from Rovaniemi through Southern Lapland forests, with warm drinks, hilltop views, and great guiding.
“Family (6 PAX): It was amazing and it is really worth the money. Jordie - our Guide - was amazing. Funny, professional, just awesome! Pick up at our Guesthouse was also included. The ride was more then enough - about 3h. Would recommend the most out all activities in Rovaniemi. Thank you, Jordie! 👍”
A 5-hour day trip from Rovaniemi to Ranua Wildlife Park, with hotel pickup and entry tickets, plus polar bears and other Arctic species.
“A pleasant tour. Excellent driver. Ranua wildlife park was nice to walk around as it is in the forest. Some of the animals that would have been good to see were either not there or hiding. Overall, I’m glad we went on this tour”
5-hour Northern Lights photography tour from Rovaniemi with winter gear, hot drinks, and a guide who helps you capture the aurora.
“Excellent. Tour guide Mr. Antony explained all about the Northern lights.He spotted the location where you can see the Northern light and we saw it.”
Hike Korouoma’s frozen waterfalls from Rovaniemi with hotel pickup, thermal gear, and a bonfire BBQ lunch, plus blueberry tea.
“Had an interesting walk to the Frozen waterfall.. it was a good walk except that it was very tiring climbing uphill at the last stage before reaching the car park. My guide for the day was Azzura from Nordic travel and she took good care of me to make sure that I didn’t fall on the slippery ground along the walk. Enjoyed the bbq lunch esp the salmon soup . Yummy !!! The only setback is there’s no proper toilet there except for the compost toilet at the start of the walk. Overall it’s a good walk to see the amazing frozen waterfall.”
Every kind of Arctic day out, and the best of each.
