Top Lapland Water Tours

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.

During this program, you and your guide will go by boat on the river and admire the surrounding fauna and flora. Our rovaniemi sightseeing tour will take you on the two arctic rivers Ounasjoki and Kemijoki to visit Rovaniemi and discover many iconic places around the capital of Lapland . Enjoy cruising on the river and gaze at beautiful landscapes of the surroundings but also learn about the culture and the places that define 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.

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!

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.

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.

Join us for a peaceful and refreshing paddling experience on Lake Pyhäjärvi. You can choose your preferred way to explore the water – a traditional canoe, a stand-up paddleboard (SUP), or a single kayak – making this experience suitable for all levels and styles. Surrounded by open landscapes and quiet nature, this tour offers a unique way to connect with the Finnish wilderness. Whether you’re gliding smoothly in a canoe, standing tall on a SUP board, or enjoying the agility of a kayak, each option brings its own charm to the journey. Out on the lake, you’ll enjoy wide, uninterrupted views and a calm atmosphere, often with fewer mosquitoes than on land. Being on the water creates a special sense of stillness and freedom that is hard to find elsewhere.

Experience an unforgettable boat trip in Ivalo River and Lake Inari. Your guides are a local couple who lives on a island. Visit local home for BBQ-lunch or dinner on an island and get a glimpse of local lifestyle. You can choose if you wish to have BBQ outside in terrace or in Lappish teepee by open fire. Try fishing in traditional Finnish way, with hook, line and worm. This is fun for whole family, also for children. For group size of 2-4 persons your boat will be 6 meter long "Meri-Palta" boat, registered for 5 person. For group size 5-8 person boat will be 9 meter long Minor 28, there is also inside cabin. Minor is registered for 10 person. If you wish to have Minor boat for 4 person or less, please book the tour for 5 person.

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.

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.