Top Lapland Day Trips

Experience a reliable Northern Lights hunt from Rovaniemi with an expert team focused on finding clear skies and real aurora visibility — backed by our simple promise: No aurora = No payment. We do not follow fixed loops, we chase conditions. Each night our route is planned from scratch using cloud data, solar forecasts, and road access so we can position ourselves in the best possible viewing locations. If the skies are open 120 km away, that’s where we go. On larger departures, we operate with a warm and comfortable heated coach bus and multiple guides to ensure smooth coordination, guest support, and photography assistance throughout the night. All departures are led by a trained Aurora photographer who documents the night with professional DSLR equipment and sends the edited photos digitally after the tour. Throughout the experience we keep you comfortable with warm berry juice and snacks served at our viewing spot.

Experience the enchanting winter landscape of Riisitunturi National Park on a guided full-day hike from Rovaniemi. Witness the iconic Arctic Snow Monsters and traverse breathtaking snow-covered forests along well-maintained winter trails. This small-group tour, limited to 8 participants, ensures a relaxed pace with ample opportunities for photography and exploration. Enjoy a traditional Finnish lunch prepared over an open fire, making your day in the wilderness truly memorable. Ideal for those with normal mobility and basic fitness, this tour operates in all winter weather conditions. - Discover surreal winter scenery and the Arctic Snow Monsters - Small-group experience for personalized attention - Enjoy a traditional lunch by an open fire in the Arctic wilderness - Guided by a professional local expert with insights on Lapland's nature

Enjoy the beautiful winter road and landscapes of Lapland during the trip to Zoo (abt. 1-1.5 h is one-way from the Rovaniemi), the beautiful animals (more than 60 species of wild animals, living in their natural conditions) of the outdoor Zoo. The main hero is a unique white bear, which is represented only in Ranua Zoo. And the most comfortable and safe driving by Uncle Alex will be provided. Good mood is guaranteed!

This 2-in-1 lifelong memorable Arctic experience is perfectly suitable for : • Travelers with limited time who want to experience most of Arctic nature in one day • Families of all sizes, children, couples, friends & private travel groups • Adventure, heights & panoramic Arctic thrill seekers • Landscape, wildlife & travel photographers • Outdoor, Nature, culture, road-trip, BBQs & open fire lovers etc. About tour: • Small group tour led by an Arctic Course Certified guide with local expertise. • Experience one of Finland's / Nordics one of most Instagrammable National Park Riisitunturi • World’s Northernmost Roller Coaster at Ruka length 767m & speed up to 40km/hr. Pickup - Drive to Riisitunturi National Park - Guided hike - Traditional BBQ on fire - Drive to Ruka valley - Roller Coaster ride in beautiful Ruka hills - Return *NOTE: • Min 2 Pax needed to proceed with the tour • Not available on Friday • Children aged 4 & over can ride the track with an adult.

This 2-in-1 lifelong memorable Arctic experience is perfectly suitable for : • Travelers with limited time who want to experience most of Arctic nature in one day • Families of all sizes, children, couples, friends & private travel groups • Adventure, heights & panoramic Arctic thrill seekers • Landscape, wildlife & travel photographers • Outdoor, Nature, culture, road-trip, BBQs & open fire lovers etc. About tour: • Small group tour led by an Arctic Course Certified guide with local expertise. • Experience Finland's northernmost dramatic canyon & biggest frozen waterfall during winters • World’s northernmost roller coaster at Ruka length 767m & speed up to 40km/hr. Pickup - Drive to Korouoma Canyon - Guided hike to biggest waterfall - Traditional BBQ on fire - Drive to Ruka - Roller coaster ride in beautiful Ruka valley - Return *NOTE: • Min 2 Pax needed to proceed with the tour. • Not available on Friday • Children aged 4 and over can ride the track with an adult.

Join us for an unforgettable family-friendly waterfall tour that combines two of Lapland’s most breathtaking nature spots, Korouoma Canyon and Auttiköngäs.

Comfortable transport, flexible pacing, and easy walking paths, this tour is perfect for all ages and seasons—whether winter’s snowy magic or summer’s forest charm. Experience Arctic wildlife, ideal for animal photography and families. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation or a meeting point and travel ~80 km to Ranua Zoo near Rovaniemi. Explore the 2.8 km walking trail through pristine forest, home to over 50 Arctic species, including polar bears, wolves, and moose, all in their natural habitats. The tour lasts 2–3 hours inside the park, with plenty of time to enjoy wildlife, visit the souvenir and local chocolate shop, and capture stunning photos.

Spotting the northern lights is just half of the challenge for travelers to Rovaniemi—capturing nature’s lightshow on camera can be just as tricky. On this tour, increase your chances of seeing the lights by visiting multiple viewpoints away from light pollution, guided by a professional night photographer. Learn expert tips and techniques for photographing the aurora, even on a smartphone, and make the most of the provided tripods.

Begin your day with round‑trip transportation from Rovaniemi to Kemi. Upon arrival, you will check in for your icebreaker cruise and have free time to explore the main building's services and SnowCastle area. During the Icebreaker Arktis cruise, you can move between two heated indoor decks designed for comfort in arctic conditions. The ship travels through the frozen waters of Gulf of Bothnia, providing continuous views of the ice and sea through wide observation windows. Throughout the three hours on board, you can watch the icebreaker operate and learn about its capabilities through firsthand observation. Cruise will take a short stop in middle of frozen sea where you can walk on solid ice (ice conditions permitting) and float guidedly in icy water wearing a thermal survival suit. After the cruise, the return transfer takes you back to the main building and drop off locations.

Ranua Zoo Wildlife Adventure Discover the magic of Lapland’s wilderness on a guided trip to Ranua Wildlife Park, the northernmost zoo in the world. Home to more than 50 Arctic animal species – including polar bears, lynxes, moose, wolves, owls, and reindeer – the park offers a unique chance to see these animals in large, natural enclosures surrounded by pristine forest. Your guide will lead you along a scenic 2.5 km forest trail, sharing fascinating insights into Arctic wildlife and local nature. This family-friendly experience includes round-trip transfers from Rovaniemi, entrance tickets, and a light snack. With a duration of 5–6 hours, this tour is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the authentic beauty of Lapland’s nature while meeting the most iconic animals of the North.

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.

On this tour to Ranua Wildlife Park you will meet Arctic animals and capture the most memorable pictures of them! We will drive into Ranua wildlife park, inhabited by more than 50 different species of Arctic animals, such as the polar bear, wolverine, grey wolf and arctic fox, to name a few. During the day, we will take a walk around the zoo and along the trail and meet many animals, which belong to the Arctic area. We will focus on photographing these Northern animals and use all the time necessary to capture exquisite pictures of the fascinating animals. As we become enthralled by Arctic nature, the guide narrates detailed and interesting information about the animals and their living environments. Before heading back to Rovaniemi you also have time to shop some famous Fazer sweets, local delicacies and souvenirs in small boutiques close to the wildlife park.

Enjoy a magical Arctic day combining wildlife, culture, and iconic Lapland experiences. Your tour begins with a convenient pick-up, followed by a scenic 80 km drive to Ranua Zoo near Rovaniemi. Explore the 2.8 km forest trail and discover over 50 Arctic species, including polar bears, wolves, and moose, living in natural surroundings. After your visit, enjoy a relaxing buffet lunch before heading to Santa Claus Village. Meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle, visit the official post office, and enjoy a reindeer experience, including feeding or a 400 m reindeer ride. You can also upgrade your day with an optional 500 m husky ride. In winter, all rides operate on sleighs, and during snow-free periods, on wheeled carts. This full-day, family-friendly tour offers a comfortable and unforgettable Arctic experience for all ages.

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 magic of Lapland on our Money-Back Guaranteed Aurora Bus Tour. If we don’t see the Northern Lights with the naked eye or on camera, you’ll receive a full refund. Our local guides, including those with Sámi heritage, take you on a comfortable bus journey of up to six hours, using real-time space weather data, satellite imagery, and detailed weather forecasts to find the clearest skies and the best viewing spots. This budget-friendly tour lets you enjoy the Northern Lights hunt in a larger group without compromising on quality or expertise. During the trip, you’ll enjoy warm drinks, snacks, stories about Arctic nature, and professional photos of your night under the stars. If conditions look poor, we’ll inform you in advance so you can choose a full refund or join the adventure anyway. The Aurora is a natural phenomenon, but we always do everything possible to give you the highest chance of witnessing it!

Maximize your chances of seeing the northern lights in Levi on a tour with a photographer and wilderness guide who knows how to read local conditions. Get tips from your guide on camera settings and techniques to get the best photos, and receive a collection of edited photos from your tour as a souvenir.

Welcome to the Aurora Chasing & Deep Sky Telescope View Experience — the first tour in Lapland to combine Northern Lights Chasing with live Telescope Astrophotography. Max 8 guests, one van, hosted personally by the owner. This is real aurora hunting, not a bus to a fixed campfire. No pre-selected routes — every night is planned fresh from live cloud maps and solar data, and we drive wherever the sky is clearest: across Lapland, into Sweden, or further if the forecast promises a show. And while we watch for the aurora, the second hunt begins. Our smart telescope Repo— locks onto galaxies, nebulae and planets in real time. You choose the target: Saturn's rings, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula. You can watch it live, or scan a QR code and follow the view on your own phone. Repo will ride in the van with us and its powerful enough to photograph galaxies meanwhile we keep looking for aurora.

• No Northern Lights, No Price (Guaranteed Aurora Hunt — Refund or retry) ! • Suitable for serious adventure seekers, photographers, family etc. • Pickup – Aurora hunting – Catching Aurora – HD Photography – Snacks – Drop-off • Aurora hunting across Lapland, Sweden and Norway, guided by real-time forecasts • Small Group (Max 8 PAX) • Arctic Guiding Course Certified expert Aurora Hunter Guides • Real-time weather forecast-based Aurora chase • Unlimited KM clear sky chasing with no fixed spot (pure Aurora hunting) • Pro HD camera + fast night lens photos emailed within 24 hours • Ancient Nordic Northern Lights myths & scientific storytelling ‣ Enjoy a dedicated, authentic, Aurora chasing adventure! An experience built around real-time forecasts where we track clouds, weather & aurora activity throughout the night. ‣ We chase clear skies, not fixed spots! *NOTE: This tour will only considered successful if we capture the Photo of Northern Lights in the camera on the tour.

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 license, 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.

Begin your day with round‑trip transportation from Rovaniemi to Kemi. Upon arrival, you will check in for your icebreaker cruise and have free time to explore the included exhibitions in the main building area. After your visit, a shuttle transfer takes you to Kemi’s harbor to board the Icebreaker Sampo. Once on board, you will be welcomed with a non‑alcoholic drink before joining a guided tour that introduces the vessel’s history and operations. The four‑hour cruise travels through the frozen Gulf of Bothnia, where you can experience floating among the ice in a thermal survival suit. When conditions permit, you may also step out onto the frozen sea. Throughout the cruise, warm indoor lounges and an onboard café‑restaurant offer comfortable spaces to relax. Lunch is included on afternoon departures and served in the ship’s restaurant. At the end of the experience, you will receive a participation certificate as a keepsake before returning to Rovaniemi.

• Suitable for Aurora seekers, photographers, couples, families, groups etc. • Arctic Course Certified Expert Aurora Hunter Guide • Unlimited KM Northern Lights Hunting • Real time weather forecast aurora hunting • Professional HD Camera + Fast night lens 24mm (f/1.4-f/2) • Ancient Nordic Northern Lights Myths & Science Storytelling • Traditional delicious Cookies + Drinks • Free Pickups & Drop-offs within 15 km of Rovaniemi City Centre. beyond that, extra charges apply. • All tax included. • Your tour provide you the authentic experience of Aurora hunting in Finnish Lapland starting from the Arctic capital Rovaniemi. • With local knowledge of top aurora locations and HD camera fast-lens photos, this tour is designed for travelers who want a real chase, not just a fixed stop.

Choose if you are looking for: - Arctic Course Certified Expert Aurora Hunter Guide - Small Group (Max 8 persons) suitable for everyone - 200 KM Pure Northern Lights Hunting - Real-time weather forecast base Aurora Chase - HD Sony Camera + Professional Night Lens Sony 24mm (f/1.4-f/2) - Free pics shared within 24 hours guaranteed - Chasing clear skies not fixed spots - Ancient Nordic Northern Lights Myths & Scientific Storytelling - Solar science simplified If you are coming to Rovaniemi with a dream to have a picture with Northern Lights & want to escape big crowded bus tours, then this is Ideal for you, because we operate in small group to ensure a more personal and authentic Arctic Lapland experience.

This is not a BBQ or large bus tour. Our focus is to give you the best possible Northern Lights experience through small groups or private tours, flexible routing, and active Aurora chasing. We continuously monitor weather, cloud cover, and Aurora activity and adjust our route when needed. Forecast updates are sent 3–4 hours before departure. Aurora Chase: 4–6 hours, up to ~120 km, with multiple stops. Private & Guaranteed Aurora: 6+ hours, fully private, with up to ~200 km of flexible chasing. Enjoy Finnish hot drinks, expert guiding, and professional photography. Return to Rovaniemi is normally 00:00–02:00, depending on conditions. Aurora captured by our camera or clearly visible on your phone counts as a successful sighting. Please note: The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot truly be guaranteed. Our guarantee means that, for the Guaranteed Aurora option, if you do not see the Aurora, we will refund 100% of the tour price.