Top Rovaniemi Wildlife Encounters

Susimaa is the only wolfdog farm in the North that is open to public and that has it’s reasons. You can’t just put wolf dogs in enclosures & think you can bring visitors to them and they accept it. They have actual wolf inside and are not only look-alikes and thus they act like wolves, some more some less, which means they don’t trust you, you are the intruder. So it is something special, that you can go visit them inside their enclosures with us & get to see them face-to-face, get in real touch with them. All that is result of a great deal of work and building up a relationship so strong, that they not only trust us, but also that they trust us that much, that you can come inside with us and get in touch with them. While a visit you will be able to see, that what we offer is NOT business, it IS our life & you get to experience it in in small, individual groups. We believe in being different and selling different and unique adventures, we believe in small scale eco-friendly tourism.

Susimaa is the only wolfdog farm in the North that is open to public and that has it’s reasons. You can’t just put wolf dogs in enclosures & think you can bring visitors to them and they accept it. They have actual wolf inside and are not only look-alikes and thus they act like wolves, some more some less, which means they don’t trust you, you are the intruder. So it is something special, that you can go visit them inside their enclosures with us & get to see them face-to-face, get in real touch with them. All that is result of a great deal of work and building up a relationship so strong, that they not only trust us, but also that they trust us that much, that you can come inside with us and get in touch with them. While a visit you will be able to see, that what we offer is NOT business, it IS our life & you get to experience it in in small, individual groups. We believe in being different and selling different and unique adventures, we believe in small scale eco-friendly tourism.

Susimaa is the only wolfdog farm in the North that is open to public and that has it’s reasons. You can’t just put wolf dogs in enclosures & think you can bring visitors to them and they accept it. They have actual wolf inside and are not only look-alikes and thus they act like wolves, some more some less, which means they don’t trust you, you are the intruder. So it is something special, that you can go visit them inside their enclosures with us & get to see them face-to-face, get in real touch with them. All that is result of a great deal of work and building up a relationship so strong, that they not only trust us, but also that they trust us that much, that you can come inside with us and get in touch with them. While a visit you will be able to see, that what we offer is NOT business, it IS our life & you get to experience it in in small, individual groups. We believe in being different and selling different and unique adventures, we believe in small scale eco-friendly tourism.

A highly recommended fun and tasty activity for families and individuals alike to search for the Lapland’s nature treasures. Your guide will provide you the tools and knowledge on various mushrooms and berries. The forest offers many different types of berries and mushrooms in each season. For berries: bilberry (mid-July to early September), cloudberry (mid-July to late August), lingonberry (early September to mid-October), cranberry (late autumn). For fungi: false morels, boleti, rufous milk-caps and many types of russulas.  Follow our guide step into natural forest, the happiest time to have berry colorful fingers and faces!  

Sample the capital of Lapland, Rovaniemi in this 6-7-hour tour around the Arctic Circle border. Experience, feel, taste, and smell this whole day tour by beginning the day with an invigorating breath of fresh morning air in the arctic forest about 25 minutes driving away from the city. The hiking trail may provide opportunities to see its local animal residents such as moose, reindeer, fox, hare, and various birds if we’re quiet, respectful, and observant enough. After tiptoeing through nature, we will start a fire to have our Lappish picnic with some yummy smoked salmon.   Don’t worry if you don’t see any big animals during the morning forest because our next visit will be to Lapland’s VIP animal friends, the reindeer and huskies.  Get excited to meet the legend himself at Santa Claus Village. The arctic circle border line is also there, and upon crossing it will you receive your Arctic Circle Certificate. Make sure to stop by Santa’s Post Office which provides a one-of-a-kind special Christmas delivery service with an official Christmas stamp. 

Visit a historical and cultural landmark - the reindeer, at an authentic local farm. Feed the adorable reindeer and experience the hospitality of the north as the farms introduce their local traditions and lifestyles with a nice warm drink to swallow all that Finnish information. 

Experience the majestic Lappish nature lover’s life by entering into the wilderness, about 25 minutes driving away from the city, and begin a nice hike with your guide to get a grasp of Lapland’s unique landscape. If you stay quiet and peaceful you might spot some local residents such as moose, reindeer, foxes, hares, and various birds.  Your guide will show you how to fish as an angler upon reaching the riverside destination. While you settle in at your fishing spot and refresh yourself with the peace and tranquillity of your surroundings, know that your guide will be nearby starting an open fire at a Laavu to prepare a delicious smoked salmon BBQ lunch. 

YASSS TO ANIMALS!!! See over 50 species of arctic animals including the rare polar bears along the wonderful 2,5km walking trail at Ranua zoo. Among the 200 animals there, see top predators such as the lynx, brown bears, wolves, arctic fox, wolverines, river otters, snow owls, and much more! Check out big herbivores like the musk ox and European moose among others. Spend time finding the hiding and camouflaged little cuties such as the minks and stoats. After enjoying the traditional Finnish buffet lunch at the restaurant, your guide will take you to a closer encounter with Lapland’s VIP animals—the reindeer and huskies. Listen and get to know their daily lives as the husky musher and reindeer herder are happy to share many interesting stories. As one of the most popular snowy winter attractions, try also the shorter sleigh rides from the reindeers & huskies. Upgrade options: *2km Husky sleigh upgrade 20€/person *5km Husky sleigh upgrade 50€/person

Korouoma is millions of years old fracture valley in the bedrock. At the center of the valley, it forms a magnificent gorge that drops over 100 meters below its surrounding terrain. It is the main place for ice climbing in the winter but offers much beauty throughout all seasons. During the summer and fall seasons one may encounter abundant wild animals and floral life with stunning views of the Finnish landscapes. Be on the lookout for natural delicious berries and mushrooms!  The changing altitudes may be a little demanding where fitness level is categorized as easy-moderate. The whole hiking trail (30km) Korouma offers is classified as demanding but this day trip will go on the easier nationally acclaimed ~5km hiking trail. If you are capable of walking up and down, then you can go on this easier hike. During lunch time your guide will demonstrate how to start a fire the Lappish way for your BBQ. Charge your cameras and be ready for Korouma Canyon’s nature.  On the way back to Rovaniemi, we will stop in another protected forest area,  where we will have a chance to admire the stunning falls Auttiköngäs.

Immerse yourself in the fabulous world of Arctic animals! This 2-day experience combines a bear-watching safari with overnight in a wilderness hut, a reindeer experience in a traditional farm and a visit of the Ranua Wildlife Park. This trip is the only one in Lapland that really allows you to see and learn about the main animals that reside in the Arctic. In all our excursions, our groups are limited to 8 people maximum. It it very important for us to provide you with the best experience as possible, and avoid mass tourism. This way, your guide will know you better and will be able to address all your needs and answer your questions. We also strictly select our partners based on ethical and responsible principles, to promote a more authentic and respectful tourism in Lapland.

Visit an important cultural landmark at a local reindeer farm on the outskirts of Rovaniemi and gain an insight through real stories from the authentic reindeer herders about their generational work and lifestyle. Learn about the necessity of the reindeers for Lapland’s economy and nature. Feel good that you will be taking part of responsible and sustainable eco-tourism in this program. Then feel even better when you get in touch deeper with Lapland’s nature to experience fishing as an angler. Your guide will show and teach you proper use of the fishing equipment including techniques to maximize your chances of fishing. While you try your luck fishing your guide will start an open fire and prepare some delicious smoked salmon whether you catch a fish for lunch or not.  

Share picturesque memories of these famous local residents, gain a real experience of the husky and reindeer farms on the outskirts of Rovaniemi where the husky mushers and reindeer herders introduce you to both their care-taking and the animals' lives. 

During the ride, enjoy the stunning surrounding Arctic nature. Together with the husky’s howl, the snow underneath whisper your sled and the forest’s whisper will create the perfect winter soundtrack for your expedition. Listen carefully, nature is telling you many secrets! Finishing the ride, you will take a break and warm yourself up around the fire with hot sausage and drink. Also, there are many interesting stories about the Arctic animals are waiting for you to explore. Now, come, see, experience and bring home the memory you will never forget!