Wander into the forest to explore the beauty of Lapland and try to get a glimpse of the elusive Arctic wildlife. Before heading into the woods, we will teach you how to move quietly in the wilderness.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details. Learn more
Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: If your accommodation is in Rovaniemi city center, we kindly ask you to walk to our office. Read below why. We have been awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland badge for sustainable tourism operations in Finnish Lapland. Sustainable business operations are of utmost importance to us. We have therefore decided to no longer do city pickups. If you are staying in the city center, we would kindly ask you to come to our office (our address: Rovakatu 24, 96200 Rovaniemi) and start the tour from there. You are not staying in the city center nor is your pickup location listed as an option? No problem! Please send us an email with your address and we take it from there. We hope you have a nice tour with us!
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Explore the Finnish wilderness in a small group
Light a fire without using matches
Learn about animal footprints left in the snow in winter
See wild and beautiful places out of a fairytale in summer

Full description

In the wintertime, enjoy views of huge snow drifts, white trails, and frozen trees. You will learn about the footprints that you find in the snow. It’s a shame the bears will be sleeping as they have a very impressive paw print. But not to worry - you still have the chance of passing tracks made by wolves, lynx, wolverines, moose, reindeer and weasels. During the summer, your guide will teach you about the nature surrounding you. This tour aims to show you wild and beautiful forests that look as if they are straight out of a fairytale. Your guide will help you to learn how to appreciate these places. On every tour, your guide will show you how to build and light a fire without the use of matches. You will learn what to look for in the forests that allow you to make fire easily at any time without damaging any vegetation.

Includes

Cold weather clothing/boots in the winter
Hotel pick-up/drop-off for accommodations outside the city center
Snacks and hot beverages
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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4.8 /5

based on 5 reviews

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4.5/5
Transportation
4.5/5
Value for money
4.5/5

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The location and the walk have been adapted according to the weather conditions, which is a very good thing. The park visited was very beautiful, the explanations very informative and the guides very friendly. I would have found it interesting to also ask us our expectations in order to be able to adapt the explanations to our preferences (Fauna, Flora, mammals, reptiles, birds, survival, environmental protection, etc.). Thank you for offering this type of outing.

March 13, 2020

The tour guide was super friendly and very helpful, the national park is beautiful, an amazing experience

February 15, 2022

It was a hike in the forest about 30 minutes away from the city. The forest is very beautiful and well worth it.

August 26, 2019

Rovaniemi: Wilderness Tour

Rovaniemi: Wilderness Tour

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