Wildlife Safaris from Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi is the capital city of Lapland, situated in northern Finland. Due to its location in the Arctic, Rovaniemi and the surrounding Lappish regions are home to a diverse ecosystem of species adapted to the extreme seasonal conditions. On this wildlife tour in Rovaniemi, you may encounter Arctic foxes, reindeer, moose, and birds!

For your wildlife excursion in Rovaniemi, you can choose a general wildlife safari or a bird wildlife safari, which focuses on spotting the different bird species in the region. The trip begins at the starting point in Rovaniemi, or you can also choose to be picked up from your accommodation (please specify when booking). An expert guide will greet you and you'll board the comfortable minivan. After a quick itinerary briefing, the wildlife safari in Rovaniemi begins!

The guide will take you to some of the best wilderness areas surrounding Rovaniemi to spot different local animals. You'll travel to wild taiga forests, lakes and ponds within the Arctic Circle. During the trip, you may encounter reindeer and moose in the forests, and other mammals such as snow hares, martens and foxes. On the wildlife safari from Rovaniemi, you'll visit a suggested new national park in Finland - South-West Lapland National Park, home to a large lake with untouched shores.

The guide will provide adventure gear such as rubber boots, forest jackets and binoculars to help you traverse the wilderness quietly and safely. With the binoculars, you'll try to spot swans, geese, black grouses, wood grouses and foxes. You'll capture some photos and enjoy a delicious lunch of grilled salmon around an open fire. On the return journey to Rovaniemi, you'll also visit one of the three wilderness chapels in Finland.

For the bird wildlife safari in Rovaniemi, you'll drive approximately 1 hour outside of the city and spend the day spotting some of the biggest and most impressive birds in Lapland. Using the binoculars, you'll look for golden eagles, fish eagles, white swans and capercaillies. The guide will share insights about the species that you encounter. During the bird tour in Rovaniemi, you'll also enjoy a grilled lunch and visit a nearby nature exhibition. Afterwards, the guide will drive you back to the original starting point in Rovaniemi.

Immerse yourself in the magnificent wilderness of Lapland on a wildlife safari from Rovaniemi!