Explore the snow-covered landscapes of Finnish Lapland on an immersive snowshoeing tour from Rovaniemi!
Discover Finland's Arctic winter wonderland on this immersive 2-person, 3-hour, guided snowshoeing tour from Rovaniemi with a campfire lunch included! Welcoming beginners and adventurers ages 10 and up.
Northern Finland's dynamic city of Rovaniemi isn't just the official hometown of Santa Claus, it is also renowned for the pristine natural landscapes surrounding it. Lush boreal forests, rivers, rolling hills, and open spaces make Roveniemi a premier travel destination for those seeking authentic Arctic experiences in nature. During the winter, a guided snowshoeing tour from Rovaniemi is highly recommended, especially for visitors keen to discover the distinctive and oftentimes surreal formations of the region's ice and snow-covered trees!
The fun starts at one of the listed meeting points in Rovaniemi (please see 'special terms' and specify when booking). You and a friend or loved one, will be greeted by your seasoned and friendly instructor before setting out to the departure point outside of the city. Upon your arrival, you'll receive a safety and itinerary briefing along with snowshoes and poles. Next, the instructor will provide an introduction to snowshoeing and snowshoeing techniques. Now the adventure truly begins!
Traversing the powdery terrain, you'll breathe in the fresh Arctic air and will be astounded by the breathtaking scenery. Don't forget your camera! As you trek through the enchanting forests, your guide will share interesting facts about the nature and culture of Finnish Lapland. If luck is on your side, you may observe animal tracks in the snow or view some of the forest's majestic Arctic creatures.
Midway through the snowshoeing tour from Rovaniemi, you'll stop at a remote spot for a delicious lunch (please specify any dietary restrictions when booking) at an authentic teepee. Warmed up and re-energized, you'll return to the original departure point and board the transfer back to the city with lasting impressions of Finnish Lapland and this snowshoeing tour from Rovaniemi!
For an unforgettable adventure in Finland, book this guided snowshoeing tour from Rovaniemi today!
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Practical information
- Pick up from select locations in Rovaniemi 10 minutes before the departure time (please see 'special terms' and specify when booking)
- Meet your experienced guide
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- Receive your snowshoes and poles
- The adventure begins!
- Snowshoeing in the wilderness of Finnish Lapland
- Campfire lunch break
- The adventure continues!
- Return to the original meeting point in Rovaniemi
Please be advised that all children must be accompanied by an adult.
In addition, this tour is not recommended for those with health concerns or pregnant travellers.
Pick-up is offered from select locations in Rovaniemi 10 minutes before the departure time, please specify when booking:
- Arctic City Hotel
- Arctic Light Hotel
- Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
- Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
- Hotelli Aakenus
- Lapland Hotel Bear's Lodge
- Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
- Rovaniemi
- Rovaniemi Airport
- Rovaniemi Train Station
- Santa Claus Holiday Village
- Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
- Scandic Pohjanhovi
- Scandic Polar
- Scandic Rovaniemi City
- Vanhatupa
Please dress in several warm layers of clothing with a winter coat, snow pants, and winter boots.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please list them when booking.
Since animals are unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.
This snowshoeing excursion's difficulty level is labelled as 'easy' and moves at the pace and skill levels of the group.
- Hotel transfers to and from Rovaniemi
- Instructor/guide
- Snowshoes
- Poles
- Lunch
- Winter clothing
- Warm and waterproof winter coat
- Snow pants
- Warm layers of clothing
- Warm underlayers
- Winter boots
- Thick wool socks
- Hat
- Scarf
- Mittens/gloves
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Snacks
- Water
- Small backpack