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Focus on getting the best possible photos of Riisitunturi National Park on this full-day excursion from Rovaniemi. With a professional photographer guide in the lead, you'll visit the most scenic spots and get advice on how to make the best shots. This is a private tour for just you and your party, so the itinerary is flexible and you'll get plenty of personalized attention.

Take the chance out of finding a great location to photograph Rovaniemi’s Midnight Sun, and get a guide’s shortlist of top photogenic spots instead. Enjoy the convenience of having round-trip transport, snacks, and drinks included. Improve your photography skills, see incredible viewpoints, and get top tips on the best techniques and settings to capture the soft and vivid light of the Midnight Sun.

The Lampivaara Amethyst Mine is Europe’s only active amethyst mine and lies amid the snow-covered forests of the Pyhä-Luosto national park. On this tour, ride the snow train (depending on the season) up to the hilltop mine and learn all about the semi-precious gems on a guided tour of the mine. Plus, have chance to dig for your own amethysts and take home a purple gemstone as a souvenir.

No more northern lights tours that leave you disappointed (and like a sardine on a bus). This tour leaves nothing to chance, your expert guide chasing lights across borders if necessary. With no time or distance limits, professional photography included, and small groups, give aurora-hunting your best shot. If you don't find the northern light, receive a full refund for your tour.

Get your bearings in Rovaniemi and see the city’s top museum in just a few hours with this private walking tour. Learn about life in an Arctic environment, with its dark winters and summer midnight sun, and delve into Rovaniemi’s fascinating history as you stroll through the center to the Arktikum Museum. There, follow your guide to the top exhibits to take in the highlights without feeling overwhelmed.

Guided tours are relatively expensive and can follow rigid schedules. This self-guided audio tour of Rovaniemi, known as “Santa’s Hometown,” helps travelers save money and explore at their own pace. Start from downtown and cross the Kemijoki River over to Rovaniemi Church, while listening to narration from Lars Engerengen, a Norwegian writer and photographer. You can complete the tour in as little as 30 minutes but have complete control over when to start and finish.

The midnight sun phenomenon only occurs for about a month north of the Arctic Circle. Don’t miss out on seeing it and catching it on camera with this Rovaniemi Midnight Sun Photography Tour. Enjoy taking pictures of the phenomena in a Lapland forest with a guide to help you. Coffee or tea and round-trip transport are also included with this tour. Please note: If you're booking this tour outside of Midnight Sun time (June 6th to July 7th, then you'll enjoy taking pictures of the sunset instead.)

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.

Book your Northern Lights adventure and leave the rest to us! With over 15 years of professional photography experience, we go beyond just chasing the aurora, we help you capture it beautifully. Our tours are led by an expert who understands Arctic weather, solar activity, and how to time each outing for the highest chances of success. We offer flexible booking adjustments based on real-time weather and aurora forecasts. If conditions aren't favorable, we can reschedule (depending on availability) or cancel with a 100% refund. If the camera can’t capture the aurora, we offer a Money-Back Guarantee, keeping only €50 per person to cover operational costs. You book, and we’ll handle the rest, from tracking the skies to guiding your experience. That’s why our guests leave with memories and images they’ll treasure forever. Tour durations range from 3-10 hours depending on weather and aurora activity. Note: Videography may be provided depending on aurora intensity and visibility.

Have you ever wondered what reindeer eat, whether they're wild, or what a herder's daily life is like? Get answers to all your questions on our reindeer tour. You'll get to meet these gentle animals up close, feed them, and take some incredible photos. This is the perfect tour for anyone who wants to learn more about this traditional way of life and the people who live in harmony with nature.

This is local company, hereborn guides. Real stories, real Lapland, real connection. No touristic. You get lots of pictures also to your phone from guide.

Experience the traditional way of trekking with snowshoes in Lapland wildness & Enjoy the beautiful fascinating scenery of Arctic nature! Best time of your life stay with Arctic nature, get fresh air and feel the silence while hiking off the trails or among the forest. Taste on Lappish BBQ in a traditional LAAVU and get some insights about local Sami culture from your guide.

Discover the pristine nature of Lapland on a private guided hiking tour in Pyhä-luosto national park. Enjoy the stunning landscapes, experience the midnight sun, and enjoy the silence of untouched nature with a local artic guide. With this tour you can also learn, how to make a fire for fireplace, how to move in different landscapes. See the beauty on Lapland in Summer and autumn time. - Finland oldest national park, from 1937. - Best routes for every skill level - suit for everybody, we will choose the routes, by your skill level. - local artic guides knows the best places for photos and landscapes. - mosquito hat´s include the price, so you don´t need to worry about bites. - Totally private tour for your group ( 2-8 people)

What makes this tour truly unique is its authenticity and intimacy: you’re welcomed into a real local family’s wilderness cabin by a private, remote lake with zero light pollution — a rare, genuinely local experience far from the tourist crowds. Your guides, born and raised here, share true stories, myths and everyday life in Lapland while you watch the Northern Lights from reindeer hides on the frozen lake. Inside, the cozy cabin awaits with a warm fireplace, homemade pies, fresh marshmallows, sausage grilling and hot berry juice. With small groups, personal hosting and award-winning hospitality, this night becomes an unforgettable, heartfelt journey into the real Lapland.

Cross the Arctic Circle and explore the Santa Claus Village all in one hassle-free trip on this half-day tour from Rovaniemi. Join an Arctic Circle crossing ceremony and receive a certificate, and enjoy the attractions of the Santa Claus Village independently. Meet Santa Claus and his reindeers, visit elf workshops, shop for local crafts and gifts, and enjoy an included lunch. This family-friendly tour also includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

The Pyha-Luosto National Park and its forests, valleys, and rivers lies north of Rovaniemi. With this tour, enjoy a guided hike through the reserve—lush in summer and snowy in winter—without having to arrange transport, and with a guide to share background you’d miss independently. Plus, visit the park’s hillside amethyst mine to learn about and dig for one of the gemstones, and relax over a barbecue lunch.

Enjoy the magic of the Northern Lights during this unique Arctic expedition in small groups! With your personal Aurora guide and a minivan, you will explore the wilderness and hunt the most beautiful natural phenomenon. Guaranteed Northern Lights Hunting Adventure by Wild About Lapland is designed to maximize your chances of seeing the magical Aurora Borealis during your stay in Rovaniemi and experience a true night expedition. If the conditions are not favourable anywhere in Lapland, we will cancel the tour and issue a full refund for you. Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, so unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we may not always be able to observe them. In such cases, you will receive a 50% refund to cover the fuel and equipment costs of the tour. Let the adventure begin!

Embark on an unforgettable small group tour from Rovaniemi to the breathtaking Riisitunturi National Park! Our expertly guided adventure begins with a comfortable 2.5-hour minibus journey to Posio, where pristine wilderness awaits. Hike a scenic 4.3km trail through Riisitunturi’s stunning landscapes, marveling at rolling hills, ancient forests, and panoramic views that capture the essence of Lapland’s beauty. Midway, we pause at a cozy rest spot to savor sizzling sausages grilled over an open fire, paired with steaming coffee and tea, immersing you in true Finnish tradition. Capture every moment with our professional photography service, ensuring you leave with stunning, high-quality memories. After the hike, we drive back to Rovaniemi, arriving around 5:30 PM. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this intimate tour blends comfort, culture, and awe-inspiring scenery. Book now an extraordinary Riisitunturi 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 adventure, and a delicious campfire barbecue lunch in the Arctic wilderness of Kota included. No need to worry about navigating, as a guide will lead the way. Please be advised the price of your ticket is per person - twin driving. You will ride the snowmobile in pairs (twin riding), a driver and a passenger on each snowmobile, with the opportunity to switch during the ride. Before the tour you can buy a solo driving option.

Hunt for the Northern Lights, then hunker down in a Lappish Tipi with hot drinks and snacks. A fun way to spend an evening in Lapland, the nighttime tour from Rovaniemi takes place in a small group of likeminded travelers with a local guide. You’ll learn about the Finnish lifestyle as you scan the skies for a lucky sighting of the Aurora Borealis, nature’s very own firework display.

Experience the magic of Lapland’s untouched wilderness by moonlight with this nighttime snowmobile safari outside of Rovaniemi. Take off behind your guide to zip across the snow-covered countryside under a canopy of stars and see if you can spot the Northern Lights. Stop to warm up around a bonfire with hot snacks and juice and learn about the legends and science behind the Aurora Borealis before the thrilling ride back to the trailhead.

With its unique arctic setting, Rovaniemi is one of the most captivating Nordic cities to photograph. With this guided tour, join a professional local photographer to explore Rovaniemi and capture both its cityscape and snow-covered landscape. Snap photos yourself with the tips and guidance of your guide plus pose for a few shots as a unique souvenir of your visit.

This is a true aurora hunting tour led by a professional photographer who's photos have been viewed millions of times on social media! Starting from Rovaniemi with a flexible start time, we will drive to a location where the weather models have determined that we will have the best chance of seeing the aurora. Whether it’s half an hour away or deep into Swedish Lapland, I want to see the aurora as much as you do so I’ll make sure to get there! Once we have located clear skies and aurora, it’s time to enjoy the show and take document all the magic with with my high quality mirrorless cameras and astrophotography lenses. All good photos taken on the night are provided to you at print quality within 2 doys of the tour.

This private heritage journey redefines Arctic luxury by blending raw nature with refined Finnish traditions. Your experience begins with a bespoke transfer from Rovaniemi to an exclusive forest estate, where the silence of the wild sets the stage. After gear up in premium thermal attire, you’ll master the terrain on a high-end ATV or snowmobile safari through pristine, snow-dusted trails. The adrenaline transitions into deep serenity at our lakeside sanctuary; here, the ancient ritual of a wooden heritage sauna and a heated outdoor jacuzzi await under the vast northern sky. The pinnacle of the day is a culinary masterpiece served within a designer glass igloo. Savor three courses of sophisticated Lappish cuisine by the fire’s glow, immersed in 360-degree views of the Arctic landscape. A seamless luxury return completes this masterfully curated escape.