Top Lapland Water Tours

Your experience begins with a choice of pickup from selected locations in central Kemi or direct arrival at the main building, where a large free parking area is available. After check‑in you have time to visit the area before the included transfer brings you to harbor in Kemi 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 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 drop of locations.

During this program, you and your guide will go fishing by boat on the river and admire the surrounding fauna and flora. Our fishing tour is a private program so you will have a chance to enjoy and learn a lot with your guide. It is not necessary to have knowledge of fishing to participate in this activity. Fishing type is mostly trolling.

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.

Discover the Magic of Lake Inari – Wilderness, Ice Caves & Campfire Bliss! Join a guided boat trip into the wild beauty of Lake Inari! Cruise across crystal-clear waters, visit the rare summer ice cave on Korkia-Maura Island, and relax by the campfire on sandy Hanhisaari or in a cozy hut on Jääsaari if it rains. Includes pick-up from Inari–Saariselkä area. End the day with grilled sausages and traditional campfire coffee – an authentic Arctic experience!

Take a boat trip to discover Rovaniemi and its surroundings in an original way. Discover many iconic sites from the Arctic rivers Ounasjoki and Kemijoki. This program not only lets you discover the surrounding countryside, but also the culture and landmarks that define Rovaniemi. This program is also offered in the evening, so you can enjoy the midnight sun (upon request).

Join this amazing boat tour to Ivalo River and Lake Inari with local guide. Visit Aurora island for BBQ by open fire in lappish teepee. Tour starts from the harbour of Koppelo, about 10 km from Ivalo village. Your guide is experienced captain of the 9 meters long boat. There is heated cabin in the boat. After safety instructions boat tour will start to the island where your guide and his wifi are living. There you will get glimpse of authentic lappish lifestyle. We will enjoy Lappish BBQ, traditional sausages, reindeer sausages, warm "Rieska" ( finnish flatbread ), homemade potato salad and blueberry pie. As the evening will get darker, there is also possibility to see the Northern lights. After dinner we will continue boat tour to Lake Inari. You can explore huge open sky and the amazing lake also in the outside deck. There you will hear stories about the lake and the Northern lights. Captain will drive you back to the harbour of Koppelo by midnight.

Finding the Northern Lights without a guide may mean wasted searches—something you can’t afford if you’re short on time in Finland. This tour from Rovaniemi ups the chances of sightings with a guide to interpret the conditions and take you to a prime viewpoint. Plus, you’ll hear stories about the lights you might miss if searching alone, and enjoy a Lappish barbecue as an extra local touch.

Spotting the northern lights is just half of the challenge for travelers to Rovaniemi, as capturing this natural phenomenon 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 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.

Calling all northern explorers! After pickup from your hotel, head out on a husky safari, meeting reindeer and huskies in Santa's Village. Once the sun goes down, hunt for the spectacular northern lights among Arctic forests and lakes. Finish your adventure with a warming cup of tea.

Your experience begins with a choice of pickup from selected locations in Tornio and Haparanda. After check‑in you have time to visit the area before the shuttle continues to Kemi 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 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 drop of locations.

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.

Travel through the snowy Lappish forest like a local—on a snowmobile—on this half-day tour. Keep warm with provided thermal gear, far superior than anything you may have packed in your suitcase, and enjoy some hot blueberry juice to stay hydrated along the way. During the tour, see spectacular scenery you wouldn’t see otherwise, such as forests and lakes of the Arctic Circle.