Top Lapland Half-day Tours - page 3

Berries and mushrooms grace many Finnish dishes but foraging for them is difficult without a guide to ensure you locate the best spots and only edible specimens. Start this tour from Rovaniemi, hike into an Arctic forest to find and pick everything from mushrooms to cloudberry, blueberry, cranberry, and lingonberry. Savor the pure air, birdsong, and untouched nature; and finish with a campfire barbecue.

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.

Check off three of Lapland’s most popular and kid-friendly experiences in just one day on this small-group combo tour from Rovaniemi. Start with hotel pickup and a visit to Santa Claus Village amusement park to cross the Arctic Circle and meet the man himself, then drive a reindeer-pulled sleigh yourself before heading to a husky ranch to meet working dogs and enjoy a longer ride on a husky-pulled sleigh.

Ice fishing is a traditional pastime in Finland, and this Rovaniemi Ice Fishing Experience with Lunch in a Glass Igloo takes you with a guide who knows the remote location well so you can have a great time. Get picked up in Rovaniemi, and then ride snow scooters out to a frozen lake and break the ice with your guide. Spend time fishing before relaxing in an igloo for lunch over an open fire.

Lapland is magical place for a family adventure and this action-packed tour is designed to entertain all ages. Meet the reindeer at a traditional reindeer farm and hop aboard for a short sleigh ride through the snow. Next, visit a husky farm and enjoy a short husky sled ride through the forest. Finally, 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’.

Northern Finland is known for its beauty, but finding the best spots to capture photographs of the Arctic landscapes can be difficult. Explore remote Lapland with a private tour led by a professional photographer, and discover unique photo opportunities while gaining insight into the experiences of early Arctic explorers. Keep energized with a campfire lunch and hot drinks, then relax after a day’s sightseeing with round-trip transportation included.

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.

For the most authentic Finnish experience, you just cannot miss out on a sauna. Our local guides will take you out to a lakeside cabin to experience a traditional, Finnish sauna. **Note: The official midnight sun season in Rovaniemi is from June 6 to July 7. Out of season, we can enjoy the bright summer nights and beautiful sunsets We will also operate out of season as the nights are still long enough to perform the activity. **Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.

Combine visits to the Inari Sami Village and the Siida Museum on this full-day guided tour from Rovaniemi. With all transportation from downtown Rovaniemi provided, there's no need to rent a car and you can relax on the ride between the multiple stops. You'll get a chance to buy handicrafts, take photos of the view over Inari Lake, and learn about Sami culture through guided visits.

Active travelers can have a go at one of Finland’s most popular past times on a cross-country ski tour from Rovaniemi, suited to all ability levels. Save time finding the departure point with included hotel pickup and drop-off, leaving you more time to zip along frozen trails with your guide and absorb views of snow-covered scenery. Keep warm with winter overall and ski equipment included in the price.

Secure your place to avoid missing out and save time while you’re in Rovaniemi by prebooking this small-group snowshoeing adventure. Ride a minivan into the Arctic wilderness, don snowshoes, and enjoy a forest trek through the deep, virgin snow with a photographer guide. Watch for wildlife and connect with Arctic nature, including learning nature photo tips, in ways you couldn’t do alone. Hot drinks, snacks, equipment, and winter gear included.

Head into the dark night to search for the Northern Lights with this snowmobile experience from Rovaniemi. You’ll travel out of the city, then hop on a snowmobile to drive into the mountain wilderness where barbecue snacks and hot drinks beckon alongside a traditional tepee. Learn about the starry night sky as you warm yourself by the fire, and look for the famous aurora with your guide and group.

Increase your chances of seeing the elusive northern lights while staying warm during a private dinner in a glass igloo and northern lights chase from Rovaniemi. Hit the frozen landscape by private vehicle and enjoy a hearty 3-course campfire dinner as your guide shares stories about the lights. If you’re lucky with the weather, ride a snow scooter across a frozen lake on a thrilling aurora borealis hunt.

See some of the Arctic’s most beautiful animals with a convenient round-trip shuttle service to Lapland’s Ranua Wildlife Park from Rovaniemi (please note the entry to the park is not included in the price). Cocooned in the wooded Finnish countryside, this delightful park is home to 50 animal species, all living in environments that closely resemble their natural habitats. On arrival, enter the park (own expense) and enjoy ample time to explore independently. Stroll around to admire polar bears, lynx, birds and other species as you wish, and perhaps enjoy refreshments (own expense) at the café before your return transfer to Rovaniemi.

Santa Claus Village can be crowded any time of the year—plan ahead and prebook your visit with this Santa Claus Village Experience with Santa Photo and Lunch. You’ll also get a guaranteed photo with Santa. To make for a stress-free day, pickup from your hotel and lunch are both provided for you, too. The tour includes an Arctic Circle crossing diploma and is available with English, Italian, and Spanish in-person guides.

Explore the Arctic wilderness just outside of Rovaniemi no matter how deep the snowfall with this guided snowmobile safari. Suit up with the provided thermal gear and enjoy convenient hotel pickup before setting out behind your guide to roar through the wilderness and take in the stunning winter landscape. Take a break to warm up with hot drinks and snacks, and snap photos of the icy countryside.

Lapland is known for its reindeer. See them up close and get an adrenaline rush too on this private snowmobile safari. Everything’s provided, from warm, high-quality winter gear to round-trip transfers, while your guide leads the way and shows you how to ride. Lunch is a very special treat: three courses of elevated Lapland cuisine served by the fire in a glass igloo with winter forest views.

Whoever said you can’t do it all never took this tour. On this all-in-one winter adventure, you’ll go ice fishing with expert guides, hop on a wild snowmobile ride, and sit down to a three-course traditional lunch in a glass igloo—all in one seamless day of both wilderness and comfort. No planning hassle, just unforgettable moments in Lapland's snowy paradise.

Experience three thrilling winter activities in one day on this action-packed tour from Rovaniemi. First, get your adrenaline pumping on a high-speed snowmobile ride across the snowy landscapes. Next, visit a local reindeer farm and enjoy a scenic ride on a reindeer sleigh, then pick up some speed as you take a ride in a husky sled. 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.

Finding and photographing the Northern Lights independently while in Finland may mean missing the best sightings and shots. This tour maximizes the chances of both—with a pro-photographer to take you to recommended viewpoints and advise on your camera settings and angles. While scanning the skies, enjoy barbecue snacks and hear tales of the lights you’d probably miss alone. Warm outerwear and professional Northern Lights photos from your trip included.

Hunt for the Aurora Borealis, otherwise called the Northern Lights, on a 3-hour adventure from Rovaniemi. With a knowledgeable local guide, travel into the countryside where the dark skies heighten the chances of sightings. Settle around a campfire at a viewing spot and hear mystical tales and facts from your guide about the lights, known as ‘fire foxes’ in Finland. Enjoy a picnic cooked on the fire, and with luck, be treated to views of the lights swirling through the sky. Numbers are limited to eight for a personalized experience.

Don’t miss out on trying to see the northern lights while in Rovaniemi. This Rovaniemi Northern Lights Private Tour is led by a guide who knows the area and where the lights show up most. Get picked up from the city and ride by VIP car with your own private group on a journey to chase the lights. Afterward, sit down by a fire and enjoy Finnish sausages, glogi, and cultural stories.

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.

Enjoy a thrilling Arctic adventure on this guided small-group snowmobile safari. Zip across snowy hillsides, frozen rivers, and so much more on a Lynx Adventure ACE, a next-generation snowmobile that guarantees a clean, quiet ride. Besides pickup and drop-off, your day includes winter clothes, boots, snacks, and hot drinks to keep you toasty warm: Please note a surcharge applies for solo riders.