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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Wilderness Tour with Camera

1. Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Wilderness Tour with Camera

Drive away from the city to the place with the highest chance of seeing the Northern Lights. Find a warm spot to set up the fire and sit and wait for the show. Benefit from knowing that the more time you spend outside, the greater the chance of you seeing the lights. Usually, you can view the Aurora in the middle of a huge frozen lake or river. Embark on an experience visiting up to 3 locations to give you the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights. Huddle around the fire with your guide, who will also tell you all about traditional animals and customs.

Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

2. Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

Experience Husky Farm, Reindeer Sled & Santa Claus Village! Enjoy a full day of arctic experiences in Rovaniemi! This tour includes the most special activities in Lapland; Discover the Alaskan Husky farm with an exhilarating sleigh ride, explore the reindeer farm with a self-drive sleigh ride, savour a traditional lunch, chilren can drive with mini-snowmobiles on our mini-track and enjoy free time in Santa Claus Village where you can meet Santa Claus himself! Begin your day and embark on a journey to the enchanting Arctic Circle area with a pick-up from Rovaniemi. Discover the charming reindeer farm and get up close with these delightful creatures while capturing unforgettable moments with your loved ones. After insightful instructions given by the herders, you will be able to drive your own reindeer sledge in a brief, 500m long ride.Your newly learned skills will be rewarded with a Reindeer Sledge Driver’s License! Enjoy a traditional salmon soup lunch during your visit to the farm. After lunch, make your way to the Alaskan Husky Farm, where you'll meet these beautiful, loyal, and energetic dogs. Experience the thrill of an 800m sleigh ride with them and discover why they're known as the "sled dogs" of Lapland. Lastly, you will have free time to visit Santa Claus Village, where you will have the opportunity to meet Santa himself, step across the Arctic Circle, and enjoy the pure Christmas spirit. You will also have time for some gift shopping and sending a Christmas letter from Santa’s Post Office. Children 4-12 years old can try mini snowmobiling for 10 minutes on our mini-track. Your day will conclude as your guide drops you off back to Rovaniemi.

Rovaniemi: Apukka Husky Adventure

3. Rovaniemi: Apukka Husky Adventure

Meet and mush with your new howling, furry friends on this safari adventure. Huskies are one of the most beloved animals of the North, and you’ll understand why as soon as you meet the pack. Pet them, pose with them for photos, and listen to stories about their lives.   Then, take a 7- to 10-kilometer long husky sled ride, where you get to be the musher yourself. This means you can control the pack of huskies towing the sled. The dogs absolutely love pulling loads and running on the trail across the forests. Feel the thrill of the ride and the cool wind on your face as you tear through the forests.   Finish off with a hot drink before saying goodbye to your new friends.

Rovaniemi: Reindeer Sleigh Ride with Hot Drink and Cookies

4. Rovaniemi: Reindeer Sleigh Ride with Hot Drink and Cookies

You will visit the oldest and most authentic reindeer farm in Rovaniemi area. A nice 45m/1h reindeer sled ride in the forest is waiting for you. Enjoy the beautiful forest landscapes of snowy with your new animal friend. After your ride you'll head inside a traditional wooden kota, warm up by the fire and enjoy some warm hot berry juice while you receive information about the reindeers life cicle, reindeer herding lifestyle and the farm in general. You can ask any questions you may have about reindeers or life in the farm before we drop you back to your accommodation

Rovaniemi: Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ

5. Rovaniemi: Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ

Discover the dazzling beauty of the Northern Lights on this tour from Rovaniemi. Dive deep into the heart of the Lappish wilderness in search of the dancing Aurora spectacle. Warm up with a campfire BBQ packed with local flavors along with hot blueberry juice. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up directly from your accommodation in Rovaniemi. Relax on the drive through dense forests in Lapland. Arrive at a stunning lake or forest that is away from any light pollution. Relax as your guide cooks up a fresh Lappish BBQ meal with some blueberry tea. Listen as your guide reveals the secrets of the northern lights to you. Gaze up at the night sky in anticipation of the lights appearing. Return to you accommodation at the end of the tour.

Rovaniemi: Northern Lights and Husky Sleigh Ride

6. Rovaniemi: Northern Lights and Husky Sleigh Ride

Discover the dancing colors of the Northern Lights as you glide across the Lappish landscape on a husky sleigh ride driven by farmers. Enjoy snow-covered winter forests as you travel 5 to 10 kilometers pulled by a team of huskies. Meet your guide at your hotel near the center of Rovaniemi and head for the charming farmhouse where you'll greet your dog sledding team. Then it's off to search for the Aurora Borealis. The huskies will lead you into a Lappish forest to discover the exquisite and unique nature of the Arctic. After the ride, enjoy some grilled Lappish snacks and good company around a fire. Warm up with steaming beverages as you wait for the Northern Lights to appear. After you've had your fill of stargazing and dazzling light displays, your guide will take you back to the hotel so you can rest up for tomorrow's adventures.

Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Tour

7. Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Tour

Discover Korouoma, a 30-kilometer-long and 130-meter-deep canyon located southeast of Rovaniemi which offers breathtaking scenery all year round. In Winter, the waterfalls turn into fantastic ice formations that are well-known for ice-climbing.  First, get picked up by your guide from your accommodation in Rovaniemi and set off for the Korouoma Canyon nature reserve. Start the tour with a hike through the park, admiring spectacular scenery including cliffs, rapids, and waterfalls. Keep your eyes sharp to observe an array of rare species that call the area home. Snowshoes are optional but may be useful if you need more confidence when hiking down the canyon or just want to enjoy some deep snow walks. Then, have the chance to observe some of the most spectacular frozen waterfalls in Europe and enjoy the beauty of snowy nature. Warm up with a typical Finnish campfire snack around an open fire. Watch as your guide shows you their fire-making skills. At the end of the 6-hour excursion, return to Rovaniemi where you will be dropped off at your hotel by around 4 PM.

Self driven 5km husky sleig ride adventure

8. Self driven 5km husky sleig ride adventure

We will pick you up at your accommodation or at the meeting location. We will drive outside Rovaniemi center to the husky kennel. At the location you will meet the professional mushers and will give you instructions on how to drive the sled. You will go for an amazing experience of a 5km husky ride through amazing landscapes. At the end you will go inside a traditional kota or yurt to enjoy a warm drink and some cookies and learn about the huskies and the kennel. Please note that this is a small group experience far from the big crowded husky kennels

Rovaniemi: 5-Hour Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Adventure

9. Rovaniemi: 5-Hour Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Adventure

Delve into the depths of the wilderness as you drive 30 to 40 kilometers along the frozen rivers on a snowmobile and watch the winter scenery fly by. Drive along the frozen rivers to a hidden winter fishing spot in the middle of the wilderness. Learn the Finnish way of life as your guide teaches you how to drill a hole in the ice and prepare the ice-fishing rod and baits. In the meanwhile, your guide will prepare a delicious soup lunch. If you're lucky, this will be accompanied by the catch of the day. Afterward, travel back to the starting point.

Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

10. Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

Welcome to the ultimate adventure for avid northern lights enthusiasts. Your exclusive Northern Lights tour in Lapland promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Arctic Circle. Witness the spectacle of the Aurora Borealis, accompanied by a skilled aurora hunter and photographer. Unlike other tours that are limited to one location, this tour takes you on an exhilarating chase of the Northern Lights wherever they may appear. Guides use their extensive experience and technology to locate the celestial show, maximizing your chances of seeing the awe-inspiring phenomenon. By thoroughly monitoring weather and solar forecasts, you are ensured the best possible viewing experience. If the forecast indicates the Northern Lights will not be visible, you will be promptly notified and offered the option to reschedule or cancel. A passionate team of experts is devoted to providing you with an enchanting experience, dedicated to creating memories that will last a lifetime. You’re not just another group of tourists; you become part of a shared journey to witness nature's most mesmerizing light show. Embrace every moment of the spectacular light show with the assistance of a resident photographer. Leave the capturing of these precious memories in expert hands, so you can immerse yourself fully in the magic of the Aurora Borealis. With a maximum of 8 people on the tour, an onboard photographer, an expert guide, and hotel pick-up and drop-off in Rovaniemi, you can sit back and fully immerse yourself in your Northern Lights experience.

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Very cool tour! The hike was through a beautiful landscape with lots of snow and in the middle of the breathtaking nature incl. sun :) If you hike cross-country, the hike can be pleasantly strenuous. But you can also use the prepared path :) The BBQ was great and a wonderful end to the whole tour. Thanks also to our guides Romaine and Stefanos (+ 1 other cool guide, unfortunately I forgot the name :( )

It was magical, walking in this frozen forest felt like being actually frozen in time! Absolutely recommended! Also Mike (I'm sorry if I got it wrong) our guide was amazing! You can see he loves what he does and he tried, successfully, to pass his passion to the group as well.

They were kind enough to arrange Nothern Lights Hunting last minute for our group of 9 people. Our guide,Reetta was very professional and super kind! Unfortunatelly we did not see lights that evening but we had winderful time in the nature under the clear sky.

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Those huskies were the cutest, very nice activity with a hot juice and some nice information. After the amazing ride we could cuddle them and even see their puppies! Just amazing day

We had a blast! Great tour with a lot of adrenalin. Our tour guide Nicole and Mario were so friendly and full of great energy. I will recommend this trip! :)