Top Rovaniemi Eco Tours

Take the chance out of seeing the Northern Lights by going on a guided Aurora Hunt. You’ll be taken to top viewing locations, without having to worry about navigating as round-trip transfers are included. Enjoy the cozy setting of visiting a hut with a fireplace—there’s no need to bring snacks as sausages and warm drinks are included. Perfect for travelers interested in seeing the Northern Lights No need to book transfers—round-trip transport included Delicious snacks are provided—enjoy grilled sausages and warm drinks The photos are included in the price

Animal lovers will enjoy this tour of the Ranua Zoo, an open-air Arctic zoo in Lapland. You’ll have the chance to encounter up to 200 animal and bird species as you walk the roughly 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) trail around the zoo. Learn more about the special habitats of this northern part of the world. An ideal activity for the whole family, in all seasons.

Animal lovers—this one’s for you! Enjoy a day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park, which is home to polar bears, arctic foxes, gray wolves, and reindeer. Save time figuring out local public transport by having hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers included. As well as the animals, the park has plenty of attractions to explore, including a chocolate shop, a wine shop, restaurants, and more.

Explore the Korouoma with a private hiking guide on this tour from Rovaniemi. Small groups and families will appreciate the personalized attention and the ability to travel at their own pace on this moderate hike. Snap photos of the dramatic landscape and take a break for a picnic and refreshments around an open fire.

Get your private transport to Korouoma. We will start a tour from the pick up from your hotel. The way to Korouoma take about one and half hour. The hiking trail offers amazing monthly changing views all year around! The circle route runs clockwise along an old horsetrack, and hikers can get in touch with the history of the area by reading the information boards along the trail. The Koronjää trail leads past stunning viewpoints where three massive frozen waterfalls - Charlie Brown, Mammoth Fall and Brown River - create impressive sceneries. There is also plenty to see in the summertime when the area is filled with lush vegetation, vertical cliffs, boulder soils and the serpentine river that runs the bottom of the canyon. Korouoma is also a perfect hiking destination in the fall, when the stunning fall colors take over the scenery - the view is guaranteed to take your breath away. You will need to dress up in warm clothes, winter shoes and to be prepared for a unique experience.

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.

Plan a stress-free visit to Ranua Zoo with a pre-booked admission ticket and convenient round-trip transfer from your Rovaniemi accommodations. A pre-booked ticket allows you to skip entrance lines and ensures you have plenty of time to view the artic animals in their protected environments, as well as grab lunch and shop for souvenirs (own expense).

Try the local tradition of ice fishing while on vacation in Rovaniemi. With a local guide to assist you, you'll be dropping your line on an arctic lake or river, bordered by a snowy landscape. Before you drop a line, you'll get an introduction to how to move on the ice safely, techniques for drilling, and the history of the ice fishing tradition.

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.

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.

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.

Ride a reindeer-pulled sleigh through the snow and meet these gentle animals on a 2-hour tour from Rovaniemi. Travel to a reindeer farm in the wooded fells, and learn from the friendly herders how they care for these beautiful animals. Then, sit back in a cozy sleigh and enjoy the glittering scenery on a ride through the woods. Take the opportunity to try handling a sled and afterward, warm up with hot berry juice. Everyone — even the little ones — leaves with an international reindeer driver license as a souvenir.

Short on time in Lapland? This 2.5-hour reindeer sleigh and husky sled experience from Rovaniemi is just the ticket. Meet and learn about friendly reindeer at a reindeer farm, and settle on a reindeer sleigh for a wonderful ride through the snowy woods. Receive a souvenir reindeer driving licence, enjoy a hot drink, and visit a husky farm. See the beautiful sled dogs, and take an exciting husky-sled ride through the wintry forests. Finish with a coffee or sweet hot berry juice before returning to Rovaniemi.

See the best of Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus and the capital of Lapland. Make the most of your limited time, as your professional guide takes you to the best lookouts, Arktikum Arctic Museum, reindeer and husky farms, and Snowmobile Museum. End your day at the Santa Claus Village with a meeting with Santa himself.

Learn to take the best possible photos of Finland's Northern Lights on this evening tour from Rovaniemi. With a photographer guide, go in search of the Aurora Borealis, perched atop a small mountain with a clear view of this natural phenomenon. Arctic-appropriate winter adventure gear, snacks, and warm beverages provided.

Be immersed in Lapland’s natural landscape on this small-group snow-hiking tour, with included round-trip transfer from your Rovaniemi hotel. Upon arrival, strap on your snowshoes and follow your professional guide deep into the forest for a glimpse of Arctic flora and fauna, then take a seat around the campfire to learn more about wilderness survival over a traditional sausage supper and blueberry tea.

Departure from Rovaniemi in direction of the natural hiking trails of Auttiköngäs Falls! Auttiköngäs is a dream-come-true destination for day trip visitors and it`s located 80 kms from Rovaniemi. After pickup you will be driven from Rovaniemi 80kms in direction of Auttikongas Natural Waterfalls. The guide will provide you the best information about the place, it`s secrets, and stop for you to take amazing pictures! In the middle of the trail a sausages BBQ with warm juice will be provided. The trail is suitable for families, it is easy to reach and has magnificent landscapes. The area´s main sight and attraction is the 16-metre-high Auttiköngäs Falls! The forest in the Auttiköngäs area is so old that it can be called primary or virgin forest.!

Lappish wilderness is calling! Spend a full day (7hrs) with your spouse or your family in an original Lappish setting. Fresh Lapland air, nature, unique log cabin location, lunch and host is included. We pick you up by a car, walk to the cabin in our private forest with no distractions and enjoy the ambience of 1950´s log wood cabin. We tell you stories only a local knows and if we are lucky, we will see some wild animals during our journey.