1.Guided Wilderness Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $117Our pick

Guided wilderness kayaking on a Lapland lake in Rovaniemi with pickup, gear, and a hot drink for 3 hours of Arctic summer calm.

“We were very disappointed with this tour. Miguel was friendly and picked us up from the hotel. Contrary to the description of the activity, this was not a river tour. We were driven to a lake about 30-40 minutes outside of Rovaniemi, where we were given a single kayak. These were not canoes either. After that, we were left to paddle alone on the lake for 2 hours at sunset. It was not a guided tour, and we didn’t learn anything about the area or Finnish culture. Additionally, there was no hot drink provided. After paddling around on our own, we were driven straight back home. For us, it was…”

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2.Helsinki by Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $154

Beginner-friendly kayaking in Helsinki’s Eastern Archipelago with a certified guide, stable kayaks, and a snack break on an island. About 3 hours.

“Saaya was an extremely skilled and knowledgeable kayaker and really brought our mixed group of kayakers together! She made me feel safe and I enjoyed her sharing facts about kayaking, the area, culture, landmarks and the sea with all of us. I loved the experience! I would highly recommend this activity if you love the outdoors and being on the water! Great way to explore Helsinki.”

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3.Authentic Reindeer Farm & Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 hours · from $152Top rated

Meet Lapland reindeer, feed them lichen, then paddle a calm Arctic lake in a small group from Rovaniemi.

“Guide was super nice and great experience in a small group - you get to feed the reindeer and get a lot of information at a warm fireplace afterwards. The Canoing on the lake was also really beautiful and relaxing.”

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4.Authentic Reindeer Farm and Canoe Experience from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Feed reindeer lichen, warm up by the fire, then paddle a quiet lake by canoe near Rovaniemi in a small group. About 4 hours.

“If you do only one excursion in Rovaniemi this must be it. It was truly amazing. The reindeer farm was really informative and super interesting. The canoeing was mind bogglingly beautiful (20 Aug). Our guide, Gabor, was amazing and went above and beyond to make our experience one of the most memorable of our trip. Unforgettable.”

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5.Lapland Kayak Adventure in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Paddle Rovaniemi’s waters with a small English guided group, wildlife spotting, scenic breaks, and possible late-summer light.

“This trip was cancelled literally last minute. We were waiting at the curb for pick up. 15 minutes after our scheduled pick up time I called Wonderland and was told the van broke down. We still have not received our refund. Been waiting for 10 days. Have reached out to Wonderland Tours and was not able to speak to anyone.”

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6.Canoe Trip in Lapland from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Paddle a canoe on quiet Lapland waters near Rovaniemi with a certified guide, small groups, and a warm snack break.

“Nordic Odyssey were great in giving us some flexibility due to weather challenges it was going to be a little breezy. We wanted to go so they adapted the time to fit the predictions. It was a great decision. Pierre our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was patient and relaxed. We’re in our late 50’s with little canoeing experience but we loved being on the water, in the peace and quiet. There was birdlife, some interesting narrow passages and the autumn colours were amazing. Pierre provided some pastries and a welcome warm beery drink. Thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it highly.”

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7.Canoe Adventure in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $106Best value

Guided canoe trip on calm rivers near Rovaniemi, small group, all levels welcome, life jackets and dry bags included, snack included.

“Even though we booked at the last minute, they were very accommodating. The canoe trip allowed us to see many beautiful views, and it was the best honeymoon memory we had.”

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8.Lapland: Canoeing Trip with Reindeer and Husky Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · 6h 30m · from $352

Guided Lapland day with reindeer feeding, husky farm time, and a safe canoe trip by lake, with hotel pickup from Rovaniemi.

“Pra Quem estiver hospedado na vila do papai Noel, essa atividade visita as Renas e Husquies da própria estrutura do hotel. Então na minha opinião não tem o menor sentido contratar um guia para entrar com você nessas atividades. A canoagem sim foi legal, num lago a 15 minutos de carro partindo da vila do papai Noel, numa propriedade bem bonita com um lanche, suco e marchimelo.”

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9.Canoe Tour under the Midnight Sun & Sunset from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Paddle a canoe through Rovaniemi’s calm rivers under the Midnight Sun and sunset colors, with a small group, gear, snacks, and coffee.

“Muy buena excursión, quizás algo cara para lo que es.”

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10.Winter Kayaking in Eastern Helsinki Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $187

Winter kayaking in Helsinki's Eastern archipelago, with dry suits, warm juice, and a guide, perfect for beginners in 2.5 hours.

“Our guide was awesome. Great knowledge of the area and all round top bloke”

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11.All-Day Canoe Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $176

6-hour Lapland canoe trip near Rovaniemi with a certified English guide, small group, campfire snacks, and Arctic scenery.

“We had a fantastic tour with our guide. Really enjoyed the nature and quiet at the lake near Rovaniemi. Our guide explained and answered all our questions. We can really recommend this tour!”

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12.Canoe Trip under the Midnight Sun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

Paddle under Rovaniemi's midnight sun on a 3-hour canoe trip with small groups, pickup, hot drinks, and snacks.

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