ROVANIEMI
The best of Arctic Lapland.
The 15 most popular guided tours in Rovaniemi. The Arctic experiences worth building a Lapland trip around, with run times, prices and who operates each one.
Guided wilderness snowmobile ride in Rovaniemi. Full gear and English safety briefing included for a 1-hour Arctic drive.
Most Popular“This was a very fun and nice activity, our guide Emily was very friendly and helpful”
Ride a snowmobile on private frozen-lake trails near Rovaniemi, then warm up with hot drinks and a cozy BBQ barbecue.
“Mesmerising Moreover, people/guide was very very supportive Going to miss this and you people slot You guys are gems♥️”
2-hour guided Northern Lights tour from Rovaniemi into dark Lapland skies, with winter gear, an English guide, and hot snacks.
“We went on this tour with Pablo as our guide. We went to three or four different spots but no luck! We still had a great time!! Pablo was friendly and knowledgable, he even brought hot juice and snacks that we had by the fire while we watched the skies. 100% recommend this tour :-)”
4-hour small-group snowmobile safari from Rovaniemi through Taiga forests and frozen terrain, with gear, warm drinks, and scenic stops.
“Great trip good distance .. 60km ! Nice route with lots of variety .. not a quick spin around a small circuit and max 8 people 4 snowmobiles.”
Small-group guided cross-country skiing near Lake Norvajärvi on hand-built trails, ending at a cozy laavu fire stop.
“Randonnée authentique en ski, le guide est juste génial, n’a pas hésité à rallonger le parcours pour encore plus de bonheur ! Le repas au bord du lac gelé est génial tout comme la balade à travers la forêt et sur le lac gelé. Un grand point positif si vous voulez de beaux souvenirs :…”
A private snowmobile safari in Luosto, Finland, with Arctic guide Ville. Small-group rides, cozy fireplace breaks, and night-sky odds.
“It was an excellent trip, the guide was very nice and welcoming. It was -20 degrees but he gave us a lot of clothes and gloves and shoes and we were not cold and all. We went to awesome places with no other tourists close and saw all the nature. Increíble experience!!! Recommend it for…”
A hands-on amethyst excavation with a Lapland snow train ride from Rovaniemi, plus tools, guidance, pickup, and a small stone to take home.
“Laut Angabe bei der Buchung solte die Tour 3 Stunden dauern. In Wirklichkeit waren es 6 Stunden, weil die Fahrzeiten nicht mitangegeben wurden. Dies hat unsere gesamte Tagesplanung ruiniert. Des Weiteren erfolgte der Transport mit einem alten Wagen, in dem man die Abgase im Innenraum gerochen hat.”
Small-group guided Ranua Wildlife Park tour from Rovaniemi with hotel pickup and included buffet lunch, coffee/tea, and Arctic wildlife viewing.
“Enjoyed the entire trip. had never done tour with a guide. would recommend to anyone. Learning fun facts during the walk made seeing the animals more interesting. Learned a lot about Finland in general as well, which was nice.”
Guided half-day to Ranua Wildlife Park from Rovaniemi to see Finland’s polar bears and Arctic animals, with pickup, tickets, and an English guide.
“From pickup to drop off everything went smoothly, the driver was very friendly and helpful and we all had a fantastic day.. highly recommend”
Guided wilderness kayaking on a Lapland lake near Rovaniemi, with pickup, hot drink, and a small-group arctic summer paddle.
“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…”
Guided Santa Village + reindeer and husky sleigh rides in Rovaniemi, with pickup, Arctic Circle certificate, and hot berry juice.
“Wonderful tour guide and the day was way more fun than we expected. The dogs were ADORABLE. It would have been nice to mention we had a 1 hour break during the tour to shop / eat - which was lovely.”
Chase the Northern Lights from Rovaniemi with a small-group guide, 100% aurora guarantee, warm gear, photo help, and 5G WiFi.
“It was perfect! The guide was incredibly helpful and friendly. He actually found the northern lights and was willing to keep searching to make the experience perfect for us. I’m just so grateful!”
Guided Santa Claus Village visit in Rovaniemi with Post Office stamps, Arktikum museum stop, and an Arctic Circle crossing certificate.
“You have just got to go and see Santa Claus when in Rovaniemi, no matter the time of year, and combining it with this private tour around the town is a great way to do it. Costs for photos etc at Santa's place are extra and stiff, but when will you ever be back here,…”
A 2-hour guided walk through Santa Claus Village with local help, faster Santa access, and photo stops, plus discounts for mini-safaris.
“le guide etait au top tres beau parcours et beaucoup de rire. je conseil. +++”
Learn ice-fishing on frozen lakes near Rovaniemi with included gear, winter clothing, and a campfire warming up.
Every Arctic experience in Finnish Lapland, and every way to book it.
