Top Lapland Outdoor Activities - page 4

Lapland’s remote subarctic wilderness is ideal for snowboarding—but its vast size makes it easy for independent travelers to get lost. On this tour, follow a guide through the snow trails of a snowmobile park near Levi in Finland’s far north region. Drive in two-person teams with the ability to switch drivers as often as you wish. This experience also includes easy round-trip transportation from hotels in the Levi area.

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.

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 Arctic outdoors safely and learn how the local cultures have survived in the icy wilderness for generations with this snowmobiling and ice-fishing adventure. Meet your outdoor guide and set off on board a snowmobile to admire the winter landscape, learning about the local flora and fauna along the way. Then try your hand at ice fishing in a pristine frozen pond, with a nearby bonfire to keep you warm.

Explore the wilderness of Lapland during an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) adventure from Rovaniemi. Riding a quad bike that’s often used for reindeer herding, you’ll glide across the wintery terrain with ease to discover parts of the countryside that are inaccessible to most road vehicles. After the 12-mile (20-km) ride, you’ll finish with a light barbecue lunch before your drop-off back in Rovaniemi. A driving license is not required, but the tour is for adults only.

Venture into the pristine winter wilderness surrounding Rovaniemi in complete silence without disturbing the Arctic flora and fauna with this guided snowshoe excursion. Explore parts of the Lappish countryside accessible only on foot, learn about life in the Arctic, and take in snow-blanketed forests and frozen rivers before stopping to warm up by an open fire and snack on sausages and hot berry juice.

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.

Don’t just wait around and hope that you see the Northern Lights–get active and go searching for them on the back of a snowmobile. Your guide will take you along paths through the countryside where you’re most likely to see the lights on a particular day. Hot drinks and snacks will be provided to keep you comfortable on this five-hour evening adventure. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Photography enthusiasts visiting Finland—this is the tour for you! Take the chance out of finding scenic locations to shoot, and instead, benefit from the expert guidance of a professional photographer who knows the local area well. The excursion focuses on landscape and nature photography, and visits multiple scenic locations in the Lappish wilderness.

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.

Learn about reindeer and Sami culture during this Rovaniemi Reindeer Farm Experience. This experience includes hotel pickup for an easy day. You’ll spend time with the animals on the farm and feed them under the supervision of your guide. Then, you’ll sit by a fire and enjoy a snack and hot drinks as you hear stories of the farm.

Enjoy three quintessential Lapland experiences without spending all day out in the snow. Visit a reindeer farm and have chance to ride in a reindeer-pulled sleigh, then visit a husky dog farm, where you can meet the dogs and puppies, and hop aboard for a short sled ride. Finally, arrive at the Santa Claus Village and enjoy free time to browse the shops, meet Santa, or post a letter from the official post office.

Race through the snowy wilds of Lapland on an exhilarating 2-hour snowmobile experience from Rovaniemi. Travel to a snowmobile center, don a supplied thermal coverall and helmet, and zoom off into the wintry countryside in a guided convoy. Speed along wooded trails, trace the course of a frozen river, and pause along the way to soak up the stunning scenery. Before riding back to the center, stop to refuel with hot drinks and biscuits. Ride as a twosome on a 2-seater snowmobile, or alternatively, upgrade to drive your own.

See some of Finland’s beautiful native animals close-up on a 5-hour trip to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi. Stroll around the forest trails of the family-friendly wildlife park, and observe Arctic animals such as lynx, bears, reindeer, owls and more, plus Finland's only polar bears. Then, visit the zoo’s restaurants and shops, including a souvenir, candy and wine store. The trip includes zoo admission ticket, round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

A major highlight of traveling to Finland in the winter is viewing the northern lights. On this convenient tour you’ll get the best possible chance of seeing them, as you’ll be taken to a very dark area that’s free of light pollution. Drive around and stop wherever is best for seeing the lights. You’ll be advised on how to take effective photos of the phenomenon. Also enjoy a barbeque dinner in a cozy tent, from which you can look out for the lights.

Meet Santa Claus, and ride a snowmobile and reindeer sleigh on this fun-filled adventure from Rovaniemi. Pack a lot into a single day; journey to the magical Santa Claus Village, and visit Santa's office, the post office, and the Christmas-themed shops before savoring a delicious lunch. Later, ride a snowmobile to a reindeer farm, and enjoy an enchanting sleigh ride with the tinkle of reindeer bells filling the air.

Experience the magic of the arctic forest under the stars and make the most of your time in Rovaniemi with this evening reindeer sleigh ride. Settle in under a layer of blankets to travel through the countryside as the locals have for centuries, soaking in the silence of the snow-covered landscape along the way. Warm up after your ride with hot drinks and snacks in a traditional Lappish "kota" (hut).

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, visit Santa Claus Village meeting with Santa himself, and visit reindeer and husky farms. End your day at Arktikum Arctic Museum, learn all about arctic animals, indigenous Sami people, Northern Lights and local history from the ice age to the present.

Plan a stress-free ice fishing trip during your stay in Rovaniemi on this tour with door-to-door transport from your local accommodations. In addition to navigating, your guide outfits you in snowshoes and fishing equipment and ensures a safe and enjoyable experience out on the frozen lake. The tour includes a campfire lunch of sausages and your freshly-caught fish (vegetarian option available on request).

Experience one of the world’s greatest natural phenomena during a Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) safari from Levi. Heighten your chances of spotting the sky-based spectacular as you explore with a guide, and admire nocturnal scenery and bright stars as you travel through the forest at night. This activity also suits families, with children riding in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile or enjoying a scenic sled ride if not driving.

Learn how to drive a snowmobile, and then test your skills on this snowmobile tour for beginners in Rovaniemi. Your guide helps you feel confident before you take off from Santa Claus Village. As you ride across the Arctic snow, admire the views, and enjoy the ride.

Hunting for the Northern Lights is a quintessential experience for winter visitors to Lapland. On this tour, maximize your chances of spotting the Aurora Borealis with a local guide that knows all the best viewpoints. Settle into a comfortable sled pulled by a snowmobile for a thrilling ride over the snow-covered landscapes; travel out past remote lakes and forests, far from the lights of the city; and if you’re lucky, enjoy spectacular views of nature’s lightshow.

Spotting the elusive Northern Lights can be tricky, so maximize your odds with this Aurora Borealis excursion led by an experienced local stargazer. Head north into the wilderness to take advantage of the dark skies far from the city and stay warm with hot sausages and juice around the campfire as you wait for nature’s light show to begin. This tour is available in English and Spanish.

The Aurora Borealis is one of the world’s most famous sights, but it can be difficult to spot. Benefit from your professional guide’s experience with a trip in search of the Northern Lights, escaping into the dark wilderness to learn more about the natural phenomenon and its mythology, enjoy fire-cooked Lappish sausages and warming drinks, and hopefully marvel at the lights themselves. Return safe and warm with round-trip transport included.