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Rovaniemi: Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ

1. Rovaniemi: Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ

Discover the dazzling beauty of the Northern Lights on this tour from Rovaniemi. Dive deep into the heart of the Lappish wilderness in search of the dancing Aurora spectacle. Warm up with a campfire BBQ packed with local flavors along with hot blueberry juice. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up directly from your accommodation in Rovaniemi. Relax on the drive through dense forests in Lapland. Arrive at a stunning lake or forest that is away from any light pollution. Relax as your guide cooks up a fresh Lappish BBQ meal with some blueberry tea. Listen as your guide reveals the secrets of the northern lights to you. Gaze up at the night sky in anticipation of the lights appearing. Return to you accommodation at the end of the tour.

Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Wilderness Tour with Camera

2. Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Wilderness Tour with Camera

Drive away from the city to the place with the highest chance of seeing the Northern Lights. Find a warm spot to set up the fire and sit and wait for the show. Benefit from knowing that the more time you spend outside, the greater the chance of you seeing the lights. Usually, you can view the Aurora in the middle of a huge frozen lake or river. Embark on an experience visiting up to 3 locations to give you the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights. Huddle around the fire with your guide, who will also tell you all about traditional animals and customs.

Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Tour

3. Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Tour

Discover Korouoma, a 30-kilometer-long and 130-meter-deep canyon located southeast of Rovaniemi which offers breathtaking scenery all year round. In Winter, the waterfalls turn into fantastic ice formations that are well-known for ice-climbing.  First, get picked up by your guide from your accommodation in Rovaniemi and set off for the Korouoma Canyon nature reserve. Start the tour with a hike through the park, admiring spectacular scenery including cliffs, rapids, and waterfalls. Keep your eyes sharp to observe an array of rare species that call the area home. Snowshoes are optional but may be useful if you need more confidence when hiking down the canyon or just want to enjoy some deep snow walks. Then, have the chance to observe some of the most spectacular frozen waterfalls in Europe and enjoy the beauty of snowy nature. Warm up with a typical Finnish campfire snack around an open fire. Watch as your guide shows you their fire-making skills. At the end of the 6-hour excursion, return to Rovaniemi where you will be dropped off at your hotel by around 4 PM.

Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

4. Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

Experience Husky Farm, Reindeer Sled & Santa Claus Village! Enjoy a full day of arctic experiences in Rovaniemi! This tour includes the most special activities in Lapland; Discover the Alaskan Husky farm with an exhilarating sleigh ride, explore the reindeer farm with a self-drive sleigh ride, savour a traditional lunch, chilren can drive with mini-snowmobiles on our mini-track and enjoy free time in Santa Claus Village where you can meet Santa Claus himself! Begin your day and embark on a journey to the enchanting Arctic Circle area with a pick-up from Rovaniemi. Discover the charming reindeer farm and get up close with these delightful creatures while capturing unforgettable moments with your loved ones. After insightful instructions given by the herders, you will be able to drive your own reindeer sledge in a brief, 500m long ride. Enjoy a traditional salmon soup lunch during your visit to the farm. After lunch, make your way to the Alaskan Husky Farm, where you'll meet these beautiful, loyal, and energetic dogs. Experience the thrill of an 800m sleigh ride with them and discover why they're known as the "sled dogs" of Lapland. Lastly, you will have free time to visit Santa Claus Village, where you will have the opportunity to meet Santa himself, step across the Arctic Circle, and enjoy the pure Christmas spirit. You will also have time for some gift shopping and sending a Christmas letter from Santa’s Post Office. Your day will conclude as your guide drops you off back to Rovaniemi.

Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

5. Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

Experience the Magic of the Northern Lights by Snowmobile! Experience the captivating beauty of the Northern Lights on a snowmobile tour in the Lappish wilderness. Ride through the arctic night as our guide leads you on a unique adventure, where you'll take a break to witness the auroras while warming up with hot drinks and cookies by an open fire. Venture deep into the unlit natural surroundings, where the only light comes from the moon, stars, and snowmobile headlights, and immerse yourself in the stunning winter landscape of forests and lakes. With a bit of luck, you'll witness the Northern Lights dancing in the clear night sky for a truly unforgettable experience. This excursion suits best for adults. A valid driving license is required to drive a snowmobile, but also children can join the safari sitting on a sledge under warm blankets. Note the late time of the excursion!

Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer & Husky Sleigh Ride

6. Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer & Husky Sleigh Ride

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Arctic wilderness on this day trip from Rovaniemi. Ride through the Arctic forest on a snowmobile. Experience the magic of a reindeer sleigh ride, enjoy some local hot drinks and snacks. Following pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Rovaniemi in the morning, get ready to meet the lovable animals on arrival and let them take you on an exciting sleigh ride. Listen to stories about each of the animals, and learn the history and culture of the area from your professional guide. Receive your International Reindeer Driver's License and warm up with some hot drinks and snacks that your guide will prepare for you. After meeting the lovely animals, it is time to venture into the Arctic forest and experience the winter wonderland by snowmobile. Remember to take some memorable photos during the trip. At the end of an amazing day, you head back to your accommodation in Rovaniemi.

From Rovaniemi: Lapland Aurora Hunt with Barbeque

7. From Rovaniemi: Lapland Aurora Hunt with Barbeque

Faraway from light pollution, be brave the winter chill in search of the Northern Lights on this guided Aurora Borealis tour from Rovaniemi. Venture out into the countryside after dark, stop at distance view spots according to the Aurora forecast, and enjoy Lappish barbeque and Glögi as you wait for the Lights to make an appearance. - Maximize your chances of seeing the northern lights in Rovaniemi - Warm up with Glintwine and tasty Lappish sausages while you wait - Small group tour - Travel to the most optimal location to see the northern lights

Rovaniemi: Apukka Reindeer Journey

8. Rovaniemi: Apukka Reindeer Journey

Reindeers are a big part of the Lappish lifestyle and have a long history of living side by side with the locals in the north. With this in mind, a reindeer ride is a relaxing way to both explore Finnish nature and get in touch with these beautiful animals. Following a peaceful pace, let the reindeer lead you through the forests. Enjoy the silence of the woods and the still atmosphere all around you and let these beautiful animals guide the way. Afterward, relax with a hot drink. Return from your adventure knowing a lot more than before about the life of the reindeer and reindeer herders in Finnish Lapland.

Rovaniemi: Snowman World Entrance Ticket

9. Rovaniemi: Snowman World Entrance Ticket

Visit the world of snow and ice right at the heart of Santa Clause Village in Lapland, Finland. Enjoy the many outdoor snow activities offered here. Go ice skating, slide down the ice hill on a tube, or ride the Lappish sleigh-go-round. Visit the Ice Bar for some refreshments or head to the Ice Restaurant to enjoy a meal made from local ingredients. Both spaces are made entirely of snow and ice and decorated with artistic ice sculptures.

Rovaniemi: 2-Hour Snowmobiling Experience

10. Rovaniemi: 2-Hour Snowmobiling Experience

This 2-hour adventure offers you the opportunity to take a snowmobile for a quick spin and master the art of driving these fascinating vehicles.  You will be driving across the frozen arctic nature, accompanied by an experienced guide, enjoying the magical winter landscapes of Lapland. During the safari, stop for a break to enjoy a hot drink and experience the silence of the vast and beautiful Rovaniemi wilderness. 

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What people are saying about Rovaniemi

Very cool tour! The hike was through a beautiful landscape with lots of snow and in the middle of the breathtaking nature incl. sun :) If you hike cross-country, the hike can be pleasantly strenuous. But you can also use the prepared path :) The BBQ was great and a wonderful end to the whole tour. Thanks also to our guides Romaine and Stefanos (+ 1 other cool guide, unfortunately I forgot the name :( )

It was magical, walking in this frozen forest felt like being actually frozen in time! Absolutely recommended! Also Mike (I'm sorry if I got it wrong) our guide was amazing! You can see he loves what he does and he tried, successfully, to pass his passion to the group as well.

They were kind enough to arrange Nothern Lights Hunting last minute for our group of 9 people. Our guide,Reetta was very professional and super kind! Unfortunatelly we did not see lights that evening but we had winderful time in the nature under the clear sky.

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Those huskies were the cutest, very nice activity with a hot juice and some nice information. After the amazing ride we could cuddle them and even see their puppies! Just amazing day

We had a blast! Great tour with a lot of adrenalin. Our tour guide Nicole and Mario were so friendly and full of great energy. I will recommend this trip! :)