2-day Canoeing & Overnight Camping Trip from Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi is the capital city of Finnish Lapland, located in the far north of the country. In the summer, the wilderness around Finnish Lapland comes alive with never-ending daylight, lush green landscapes, and pleasant temperatures. On this canoe trip from Rovaniemi, you'll venture into the wild backcountry of Finnish Lapland!

This excursion includes 2 days of canoeing and an overnight camping trip in the wilderness. To begin the adventure, you can choose to be picked up from your accommodation in Rovaniemi (please specify when booking) or meet the guide directly at the starting point in the city. The certified instructor will transfer you to the departure point at one of Lapland's magnificent rivers or lakes. The exact route and difficulty of the excursion will be chosen based on the group's abilities. The tour is beginner-friendly, however it involves long hours of paddling, so participants should be physically fit to join.

Upon arrival at the chosen body of water, you'll receive your equipment (canoe raft, paddle, life jacket, and dry bag) and go through a safety briefing and instructions for paddling. Each canoe can hold up to two adults and one child. The guide will go through some safety techniques, such as how to steer and how to react in case of capsizing. After getting settled into the raft, the canoe trip in Finnish Lapland begins! Following the guide, you'll set off gliding along the gentle waters. You'll pass stunning Arctic nature and reach remote areas only accessible by the water. If you're lucky, you may even encounter some wild animals, such as small mammals or waterbirds.

In the late afternoon, you'll find a perfect spot on the riverbank to pitch your tent for the overnight camping in Finnish Lapland. The guide will teach you how to build a campfire and some other fascinating survival skills. You'll enjoy a delicious meal while basking in the tranquil environment. During the summer months, Rovaniemi experiences the Midnight Sun, when the sun sets for only a few hours or not at all! In the middle of the remote wilderness, you'll enjoy the most breathtaking views of the sky's changing colours.

The next day, you'll start your morning with a hearty breakfast and put away the camping gear. Then, the canoeing in Finnish Lapland continues! You'll paddle peacefully along the stream, discovering Lapland's large network of untroubled rivers. Throughout the 2-day excursion, you'll truly immersive yourself in the heart of summer Arctic nature, learning about the culture, history and lifestyles of Lapland. At the end of your canoe trip, the guide will drive you back to the original starting point in Rovaniemi.

Feel like a true nature explorer on this unique 2-day canoeing and overnight camping trip from Rovaniemi!