Top Lapland Outdoor Activities

Discover the delights of Lapland on this action-packed tour designed to entertain all ages. Get your adrenaline pumping as you zip across the snowfields on a snowmobile, then visit a husky and reindeer farm, and enjoy short rides on a husky sled and reindeer sleigh. After lunch, treat the kids to a tour of the Santa Claus Village, where you can meet Santa, shop for Christmas-themed gifts, and post a letter from the ‘North Pole’.

Travel through the snowy Lappish forest like a local—on a snowmobile—on this half-day tour. Keep warm with provided gear, far superior than anything you may have packed in your suitcase, and some blueberry tea and gingerbread. Let the guide lead the way; you can just sit back and enjoy the scenery without worrying about directions or maneuvering the machine.

Enjoy the magic of Lapland with Rovaniemi's most popular winter activities: husky and reindeer farm visiting and snowmobiling!

Get off the beaten path to experience some of the best Lappish traditions in the wilderness outside of Rovaniemi. Try out a Finnish sauna, go ice swimming an Arctic lake, then cozy up around a fire in a cozy cottage for dinner. Your guide will fill you in on the cultural significance of all the activities as you go.

Hunting for the Northern Lights is a quintessential experience for winter visitors to Lapland. On this tour, maximize your chances of spotting the Aurora Borealis with a local guide that knows all the best viewpoints. Settle into a comfortable sled pulled by a snowmobile for a thrilling ride over the snow-covered landscapes; travel out past remote lakes and forests, far from the lights of the city; and if you’re lucky, enjoy spectacular views of nature’s lightshow.

Make the most of your time in scenic Rovaniemi by combining two activities—ice fishing, and visiting a husky farm. You won’t have to worry about navigating as Rovaniemi hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Enjoy learning about huskies at a Husky Farm and then go on a husky ride. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy ice fishing, with all fishing equipment provided. The day ends with a memorable campfire meal of salmon and sausages in a snowfield.

Hunting for the Northern Lights is a quintessential experience for winter visitors to Lapland. On this tour, maximize your chances of spotting the Aurora Borealis with a local guide that knows all the best viewpoints. Hop on a snowmobile for a thrilling ride over the snow-covered landscapes; travel out past remote lakes and forests, far from the lights of the city; and tuck into a delicious BBQ dinner around a campfire as you await nature’s lightshow.

This tour allows you to see the Northern Lights while floating in a frozen lake in the Finnish wilderness. Don the provided dry-suit and float among the icebergs while gazing peacefully up at the Aurora Borealis. Pickup and drop-off at Rovaniemi hotels included.

Hunting the Northern Lights in Finland is best done with a guide who knows the best viewpoints. This small-group experience from Rovaniemi delivers: with return transport into the countryside far from light pollution and a guide to seek out sightings. Set up base at a camp with panoramic views, and watch for the lights over grilled snacks and warm drinks. A DSLR camera is recommended for the best shots.

Start your day right by opening your body and senses by snowshoeing through arctic Lapland. Admire the beautiful landscape and feel like you can conquer anywhere in the snow with those shoes on. Next stop your eyes will turn into hearts with the lovable huskies! Take pictures with the photogenic ones and experience the 2km husky sled ride. Afterwards, give your stomach some loving attention by gorging yourself with a traditional Finnish style buffet at Santa Claus Village. Get full and match your belly with the legend himself afterwards. Make sure to stop by Santa’s Post Office which provides a one-of-a-kind special Christmas delivery service and official Christmas stamp. The last stop on this trip journey is to the Arctic Snow Hotel. You’re entitled to visit the entire hotel areas including rooms (Keep it family friendly please!), the ice bar, ice restaurant, and ice chapel – all created by snow and ice! Note:  For children too small to wear snowshoes, sleds (toboggans) will be provided. 

Finland’s landscape is best explored up close, but it can be difficult to traverse the wild terrain. Get an intimate experience of Korouoma with a hike through the valley, discovering cliffs, frozen waterfalls and wildlife, including moose and reindeer, under the supervision of a guide. Enjoy hot drinks and snacks beside an open fire, and relax after a day’s activity with pickup and drop-off to your Rovaniemi hotel included.

Drive your own team of huskies into the wilderness of Lapland. Before your husky adventure, your guide will provide driving and safety instructions. Two humans will share one sled. There will be a few stops along your husky drive perfect for picture-taking moments, and for switching drivers. After husky sledding, hot drinks and cookies will be provided while you listen to more interesting stories about the husky and musher’s lifestyle. 

Hunt the Northern Lights to capture them on camera on this small-group photography tour from Rovaniemi. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with a professional photographer, head for the best viewing places, chosen according to the weather forecasts of the day. Then, walk to the exact vantage points for a guided photo session, and with luck, obtain once-in-a-lifetime shots. Headlamps, thermals, refreshments, and Rovaniemi hotel pickup and drop-off included, with participants advised to bring a DSLR camera.

The visibility of Northern lights depends for example on the weather and activity of the Sun, but this trip is to offer you the best chance to see the lights on the best possible location in Ivalo – Saariselka area. We take it seriously Our sites are absolute dark far from the village lights and hotels. This is important because most of the lights are relatively faint so in absolute darkness you will see much more. The longer you stay the more you see. This is why our tour is relatively long. The best hour to see the lights is just before the midnight but the best lights may appear whenever. On the way to the site we stop the car even several times if needed and follow the lights. During this tour we also spend nice time in a tepee on the best possible site for following the sky and barbeque for all tastes and diets. We will also advice you in taking pictures and we will make pictures ourselves which we share with you from our cloud service. We follow the daily weather forecast

Guide your sled dog team through the white wilderness Wintertime safari with husky teams. After a short drive from town, you’ll arrive at a husky farm, where these friendly dogs will bark an enthusiastic welcome to you. Before departing on the safari, you will be given instruction on how to control the sleds. Once you return to the farm, enjoy some hot berry juice by an open fire and chat away with the head musher about these amazing northern animals.

Experience time in the great outdoors of Lapland on this exciting snowmobile safari. Save time planning transport by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. It’ll be the ultimate stress-free day with snowmobile equipment rental, and a delicious campfire lunch in the Arctic wilderness of Kota included. No need to worry about navigating, as a guide will lead the way.

Visit the northernmost zoo in the world, Ranua Zoo, on this organized trip from Rovaniemi. With tickets purchased in advance and all transportation arranged, this is the easiest way to visit the zoo. During the tour, learn about the more than 50 Arctic species living in natural enclosures on the property through guided commentary.

Experience the thrill of dog-sledding during a half-day tour from Rovaniemi that features a fun ride through the snow-covered wilderness of Finland. Follow your guide across the snowy landscape for about 1.5 hours as you steer your own dog-sled pulled by energetic huskies. After the safari, your guide provides a hot drink and cookies while sharing further commentary about the huskies and sledding.

Explore the breathtaking Korouoma Canyon and its majestic frozen waterfalls with this all-day guided excursion.

Make the most out of your time in Lapland with this winter snowmobile tour in Rovaniemi, including hotel pickup and drop-off and a buffet lunch. First set off on your snowmobile, and stop at a reindeer farm. Enjoy a hot beverage, and go for a sleigh ride before moving on again to Santa Claus Village for lunch. After lunch, take time exploring the park, and stop by Santa’s office to meet him.

Visit two farms on this snowmobile tour from Rovaniemi, which includes round-trip transport and a barbecue lunch. First set off for a reindeer farm, and then take a sleigh ride pulled by reindeer. Enjoy a warm beverage as you learn about the animals from traditional herders. Your second stop is at a husky farm, where you meet the dogs and go on a short dog-sled ride.

Combine a snowmobile ride through the Finnish wilderness with a visit to a local husky farm on this full-day tour from Rovaniemi. You probably wouldn't strike out on your own in the snowy forest, but traveling with a guide makes this tour safe and comfortable. Let the guide take care of navigation and provide insightful commentary on a 12-mile snowmobile ride, then head to the husky farm for a husky sleigh ride.

Unforgettable day tour to the incredible Frozen Waterfalls of Korouma! After pickup at your accommodation and properly dressed, the professional guide will drive you to Posio area, 100 kilometers away from Rovaniemi. The snowy winters of Korouma Canyon provide amazing chances for winter hiking surrounded by beautiful and unforgettable views. Korouoma canyon is millions of years old fracture valley in Lapland, one of the biggest natural attractions that Lapland has to offer! These icefalls are unique in Finland and they are excellent for walking and appreciate the beautiful nature around it. The Ice Trail in Korouoma canyon is the ideal place to try this truly fun way to experience deep snow and unforgettable forest landscapes! The entire area is a natural reserve. At the bottom of the canyon there's Korojoki River, which ends up to Kemijoki River. There are plenty of species in varied nature of Korouoma, including Deers, Wild Rabits, Foxs, and Golden Eagles.

Set out on a nighttime reindeer and Northern Lights adventure, and enjoy an evening in the countryside away from Rovaniemi. You’ll learn all about reindeer breeding and care at a traditional Finnish reindeer farm, and have the chance to feed some of the gentle creatures. Sit down for a reindeer meat (or vegetarian!) dinner, then travel deep into the forests, to scan the skies for the Northern Lights.