The 15 Best Skiing & Ski Trekking in Lapland

1.Lapland Ski Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 224 reviews · 4 hours · from $128Our pick

Ski trekking in Rovaniemi, Finland, on skin skis through the Taiga forest, with instruction, a halfway campfire snack, and Arctic views for $128.

“We were family of four and beginners. Our guid Atanas was really kind and patient with us. We throughly enjoyed each and every bit of the activity from instructions to actual skiing and cosly ended with lovely snacks and hot drinks inside the cosy tippy. Activity was really well organised and our guide Atanas has made it fully enjoyable.”

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2.Finnish Sight-Skiing Experience in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $81Top rated

Try Finnish cross-country skiing in Kemi, learn classic diagonal and skating basics, and enjoy Arctic views by snow tracks and the frozen sea.

“The activity was truly amazing and exceeded our expectations. It was my first time skiing ever and it was wonderful! Our guide was very friendly and helpful, taught us many techniques, gave us many interesting tips and took us to beautiful places. At the end we had a very nice conversation and received pictures and videos from our trip. Totally worth it! The best activity in Kemi.”

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3.Backcountry skiing adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

Skin-ski into Lapland backcountry from Rovaniemi, photo tips from a photographer, hot drinks, and campfire sausages in a small group.

“What a wonderful day out is this excursion Joanne and anni were fantastic hosts I've never put ski's on in my life and it was wonderful also the sausages were lovely at the campfire”

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4.Cross-Country Skiing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Beginner-friendly cross-country skiing in Rovaniemi with hotel pickup, provided gear, warm drinks and snacks, and a guided lesson on snow.

“This is our first ever cross country skiing experience and it was spectacular. Our tour guide Reetta is the best tour guide we have ever met, this tour is a good fit for beginners. It was fun and memorable for us!”

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5.Ski Trekking Safari in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Backcountry ski trekking in Lapland near Rovaniemi with provided gear, small-group private guide, hot drinks, and a Finnish firepit BBQ.

“The guide was very nice and friendly but also inexperienced. I believe winter is a peak season and companies hire just anyone to conduct the tour. We went with ski to a lake which was slushy and one participant fell into a hole. Then guide wanted to take the group to forest but failed to guide us there. So all in all, it was more of a checklist crossed but wouldn't suggest this tour.”

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6.Classic Wilderness Skiing in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $128

Glide on short, agile skis through Pyhä-Luosto National Park, learn Lapland nature and old Sámi beliefs, and enjoy easy Arctic forest travel.

“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.”

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7.Cross Country Wilderness Ski Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 21 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $199

A 3.5-hour cross-country ski lesson in Rovaniemi’s Ounasvaara forests, with included gear, warm overalls, and a tasting with artisanal cheese.

“Best tour with the perfect guide! I can highly recommend!”

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8.Nocturnal Skiing: Experience the Arctic’s Magic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Night cross-country skiing in Rovaniemi on private trails and across frozen Lake Norvajärvi, with skis, headlamps, and a warm fire stop.

“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!!”

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9.Ski Trek to the Wilderness – Extra Small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Extra-small Lapland ski trek with easy trekking-ski coaching, remote forests and frozen water, plus a fire-grilled kota snack.

“What a brilliant experience, our tour guide was so helpful and friendly. The experience took us skiing through the wild and the views were beautiful. The food our guide provided on the barbecue was brilliant. This was the best activity we did on our holiday and would recommend it to everyone. So much more personal than any other experience provided by the bigger tour companies.”

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10.Try Wilderness Skiing in Finnish Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $133

Try wilderness cross-country skiing in Pyhätunturi National Park. Beginner-friendly, gear included, guided for 2 hours, with hot berry drinks.

“We had a fantastic time on our wilderniss skiing trip! The weather conditions were perfect for the activity and we could watch the sunset on our break. We'd highly recommend doing this. It's definitely beginner-friendly. We had the pleasure of being the only ones on the tour. Mikko was very friendly and explained a lot about the nature and culture.”

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11.Ski or Snowshoe rental in Sea Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $35Best value

Rent ski equipment or snowshoes in Sea Lapland, get local track tips, and move at your own pace with easy hotel return.

“Marko was an excellent guide with great knowledge and taught us very well. He went above and beyond, even picking us up from our accommodation.”

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12.Slalom and Alpine Skiing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · from $283

Ski Lapland with a guide through a zigzag or wavy slalom-style course. Included gear, pass, winter overalls, and lessons for all levels.

“Our ski guide is very friendly and helpful. we had a great day.Thanks again highly recommend 👌”

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13.Evening Ski Trek to the Wilderness – Extra Small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $118

Night cross-country ski through Rovaniemi’s snowy dark forest to a Lappish kota, with fire-cooked snacks and aurora photo help.

“We had an absolutely stunning experience skiing through the forest at night. Even in snowy weather, we enjoyed the trip a lot. I can only imagine how incredible it could be with a clear sky or auroras. Suitable for all experience levels thanks to the good instructions from our guide Giacomo.”

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14.Small-Group Lapland Cross Country Ski

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $207

Small-group cross-country ski in Rovaniemi. English guide and instructor, gear and winter overalls included, about 3.5 hours outdoors.

“Roman was our guide and he made everything so easy and fun. Great experience. Would definitely do it again.”

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15.Ski Trekking under the Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $141

Backcountry ski trek from Rovaniemi for aurora chances, guided by pros with warm gear, campfire Finnish snacks, and night-sky lessons.

“I had an excellent time on this tour - our guide Jo was wonderful and helpful. I loved the small group vibe, it felt safer as I was skiing for the first time. We unfortunately didn’t really see the lights but could see them a bit in photos, it was just cloudy. It was cold but the overalls and boots provided were great and it was a very easy process from arriving at the centre, to getting changed, and getting on location. Ending in a little teepee with a fire was great and I loved getting a little info on Finnish traditions. Would definitely recommend this company.”

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