Finland · GUIDED WALKS IN ROVANIEMI
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 11 guided walks in Rovaniemi worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Rovaniemi to Ranua Zoo with pickup, a short guided orientation, lunch in the zoo, and top chances to spot Arctic wildlife.
“The transport and guide was great! The zoo itself was not the best. Yes we saw the wolves and the polar bear but a lot of the animals were either not in the enclosure or not easily spottable. The walk was easy and enjoyable.”
A private 2-hour reindeer farm visit in Finnish Lapland with feeding, a reindeer-led forest walk, sledge ride, campfire treats, and lasso practice.
“We had a super fun time visiting the farm. We got to feed the reindeers and even pet them. Janne was very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. His dogs were also very sweet and the surroundings are truly beautiful. Highly recommended :)”
Snowshoe through Lapland with an English guide, learn Arctic nature facts, and warm up with a hot drink on a 2-hour walk.
“Very fun! Jakub was funny and made the experience so much more worth it. If you’re looking for some light to moderate activity this is it!”
Small-group reindeer farm in Rovaniemi: hand-feed a family herd, warm by the fire with snacks, then walk quietly with reindeer.
“What an amazing experience, with the loveliest of people, in a stunning environment. I visited the farm with my adult daughter and we both had a wonderful time learning about reindeer, spending time with them and feeding them, and taking a walk with Muppe, the funniest of all reindeers! The drive there itself was like a gateway into a world of incomparable natural beauty. The cherry on top was sitting down with our hosts around the fire, eating delicious pancakes and drinking homemade warm blueberry juice, and chatting about family, football, pets (including reindeers of course), as if we had been friends forever. Unforgettable. A must do.”
A 2-hour walking tour in Rovaniemi with a local guide, Sami stories, Arktikum and Korundi stops, and practical tips for Lapland.
“according to our the guide, he was not paid by the company that provided us the tour so he kept on insistiningon tipping him by the end of the tour.”
Snowshoe with Santa’s elves in Rovaniemi’s Arctic forest. Warm drinks and gingerbread included, plus optional Elf suit photos.
“We had a very good time! The kids loved it, so thanks to elf cookies for this trip”
A private Rovaniemi walking tour plus a guided Arktikum museum visit, built for quick orientation and focused Arctic learning.
“Se si ha Rovaniemi come base fissa, è meglio farla appena arrivati in modo da conoscere bene la città. Raccomandatissima e Joukko, la nostra guida di Green Caps, ha spiegato benissimo la storia della città e l’Arktikum, facendo anche molta attenzione ad adeguarsi al nostro passo e ai nostri tempi!”
3-hour guided snowshoeing near Rovaniemi with round-trip pickup, gear, warm layers option, and a hot snack in the Arctic white.
“So I booked a tour through this company on the Thursday the 25th of January 2023. It was for snow trekking along a river bank, and cost £93.00. So they decided to change the start time from 2pm to 10am on the morning of 26th of January 2023. I later learned that emailed me while I was flying into the country to advise of this change. I could not have gone at this time anyway as I had another trip booked.”
Snowshoe with Apukka in Rovaniemi, a 2 hour guided walk with hot drinks, wildlife stories, and a no matches fire demo.
“We had an amazing tour with Atle. In the forest we got a lot of information about fauna and a lot more. He showed us making fire without matches. It was a great expirience walking also of a frozen lake and we luckyly had stratosphere clouds too and amazing sunrise. Thanks a lot.”
Guided winter hike to Korouoma Canyon from Rovaniemi, with hot drinks, BBQ sausages, and chance to see frozen waterfalls.
“We were guided by Vesa. It was an amazing experience in Nature. We were a bit afraid about the difficulties of the walk but Vesa makes us feel safe anytime. Easier than we thought. He's very experienced and friendly. And he beautifully surprised us with his warm blueberry drink, soo good!. Thanks Vesa for your patience and your kindness. Definitvely best guide to repeat for next trips. :)”
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