ROVANIEMI
The best of Arctic Lapland.
The 15 most popular private tours in Rovaniemi. The Arctic experiences worth building a Lapland trip around, with run times, prices and who operates each one.
Private Rovaniemi Northern Lights tour with pickup, an English guide, 24/7 planning support, and guaranteed sightings for about 8 hours.
Most Popular“Tokkur was an excellent guide. Due to his knowledge and persistence we were able to witness the Northern Lights in several spots. Highly recommended”
Private lake sauna, hot outdoor jacuzzi, and a cozy Lapland cottage dinner in Rovaniemi, with hotel pickup and English hosts.
“A must do when in lapland, such a nice evening and experience. Staff is very nice and the location is stunning ☺️”
Small-group guided cross-country skiing near Lake Norvajärvi on hand-built trails, ending at a cozy laavu fire stop.
“My ski adventure with Kyle was the most amazing day out in Rovaniemi. Before the day began, Kyle texted me a few days earlier offering me an alternate day so I’d have my own private tour which I appreciated. We then explored the most amazing scenery and different landscapes throughout Lapland. Kyle is a friendly…”
3 hours in Rovaniemi for a private lakeside Finnish sauna, hot drinks, and a chance to see the Aurora Borealis above you.
“This experience is going to stand out for us as incredibly memorable for years to come! We arrived in the forest complex to the twinkle of fairy lights and floor candles lighting the pathway into the visitor centre, and as if by devine intervention the sky opened up with a fine show of Aurora for…”
Guided hike to Korouoma’s frozen waterfalls and a private teepee BBQ from Rovaniemi, with spikes, snacks, and warm drinks included.
“Michael was really great. Thanks to him also my wife was really motivated for all the the hike. Really suggested and we received beautiful insight”
Private glass igloo dinner in Rovaniemi with snowmobile lake ride and a Northern Lights hunt. Pickup included. 3-course Lapland meal.
“We were told when we booked that young children are welcomed, but during pick-up, the guide told us that it’s not advisable for young children. As per previous conversation with them, they even recommended that we bring a stroller so my baby has a place to sit. The tour guide even accused us of lying.”
Private Northern Lights photo hunt in Rovaniemi with warm gear, private vehicle rides, pro camera help, hot drinks, and edited aurora photos.
“There are no refunds, so I would not book this activity in advance. I would book it the day of the activity so you can check the weather. I ended up paying over $1100 and we did not see anything. Other tours offer some kind of guarantee this one does not. However, our tour guide…”
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…”
3-hour private snowmobile tour from Rovaniemi’s Arctic forest, with thermal gear, safety kit, and flexible forest or frozen-water routes.
“If you want a private activity, one to enjoy and have fun without crowds and people destroying your peace, THATS FOR YOU. Amazing experience, Rebecca is the best!”
Private Northern Lights Pro in Rovaniemi with DSLR photography, hotel pickup, flexible driving, and no-photo-no-payment for up to 8 people.
“Our tour was average and not worth the price charged. It lasted about five hours in total. The aurora was only visible through the guide’s professional camera; it was not visible to the naked eye. There was no sparkling drink as previously informed, and no cold-weather clothing was provided. In the long-exposure photos, the sky…”
Private glass igloo dinner in Rovaniemi with a northern lights snow-scooter hunt, 3-course meal, hotel pickup, WiFi, 3 hours.
“La experiencia es buena aunque cara. La cena excelente pero si eres de comer bien pasa antes poe el McDonalds. El salmón a la brasa impresionante. Luego las scooters de nieve una divertida experiencia.”
Private reindeer farm visit in Lapland: feed a whole herd, ride a snowmobile sledge, walk with reindeer, and toast s’mores.
“Hervorragend, klar ist es etwas abgelegen, doch genau das macht es aus. Familiär und ohne grosse Turiansammlung.. Absolut empfehlenswert und kann bestens Empfohlen werden.. Top...”
Private glass igloo dinner on a frozen lake in Rovaniemi, with a snow-scooter northern lights hunt, fire snacks, and Santa.
“Cena deliziosa, atmosfera incantevole. Temperatura molto bassa, -25 gradi.. nonostante tutto anche i bambini di 8 e 5 anni si sono divertiti. Unica pecca è non aver potuto avere la guida in italiano.”
Private aurora hunting from Rovaniemi with expert guidance, long-distance scouting, and photo help for small groups.
“Apart from a good guide, there's not much more to it than the €60 excursions where they offer you a campfire and the chance to see clouds. You're just wasting your money.”
VIP ice fishing in Rovaniemi with snow scooter ride, Canada Goose gear, and a 3-course glass igloo lunch cooked by fire.
“Esperienza meravigliosa, i ragazzi si sono divertiti un sacco! Vadim meraviglioso, sempre efficiente e premuroso nonostante i -22!! Bel paesaggio e buon pranzo, buona zuppa al salmone e ottima la torta di mirtilli!”
Every Arctic experience in Finnish Lapland, and every way to book it.
