Activities

Ski in the Finnish backcountry

Free cancellation

Language: English, Finnish

Availability: Every day

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 3 hours 30 minutes

Instant confirmation

Group tour

Do this because

Try out cross-country skiing
Explore the wonderful arctic nature
Capture the perfect nature shot
Enjoy a tasty BBQ

What to expect

Try out the cross-country skiing during a fun adventure in the arctic nature. You will learn the basics of the popular sport while exploring the Lappish wilderness. Your guide is a professional photographer who will help you capture perfect shots of the beautiful winter landscapes you will pass.

During the tour, you will have a little break in a wooden shelter for a little snack prepared on an open fire. Fully energized you will head back towards the starting point passing some stunning sceneries to photograph.

What's included

Expert wilderness and photography guide speaking English and Finnish
Hot drinks and snacks
A skiing trip to the Arctic nature
Pick-up and drop-off from selected points within a 10km radius of Rovaniemi
Transportation by minivan
Skis and poles
Warm clothing and winter boots (if needed)

Where

Valtakatu 21, Rovaniemi 96200, FI

Meeting point:

Meet your guide at the Beyond Arctic office in Rovaniemi city center.

What to remember

Remember to dress according to the weather and wear warm clothing on the day of the tour
A minimum age of 10 years is required to participate
Pick-up and drop-off is possible from selected hotels (find a list of pick-up locations HERE) within a 10km radius of Rovaniemi, local supplier will confirm pick-up time after booking
In case you do not use the pick-up, please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure

Provider

Beyond Arctic Oy

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Activities

Day trip to Ranua Zoo with husky farm and reindeer farm visit

Meet the polar bear family and other arctic animals in Ranua Zoo. Enjoy a husky and a reindeer sled ride and savor a traditional Lappish lunch.

free cancellation

Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de, +3 nl, fi, zh

Activities

Northern lights hunting by minibus

Stay awake joining this Northern Lights tour! Go and search for the spectacular phenomenon of nature to the best spotting places in Lapland!

free cancellation

Available in:

Activities

Northern lights sledge ride by snowmobile

Head on a relaxing sledge ride through the wild nature of Lapland and spot the northern lights in the sky.

free cancellation

Available in:

Activities

Santa Claus Village, reindeer and husky farm tour with snowmobiling

Drive a snowmobile through a winter world and visit a reindeer and husky farm. Tour includes a reindeer and husky ride!

free cancellation

Available in:

Activities

Full-day skiing adventure in Levi

Take a trip out to Levi: Finland's most popular ski resort! Learn from professional ski instructors or test your skills on the snow.

free cancellation

Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de, +3 nl, fi, zh

Activities

Northern lights hunt by snowmobile

Experience the thrill of riding a snowmobile under the stars while hunting for northern lights. Enjoy the unforgettable adventure in the Arctic forest!

free cancellation

Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de, +3 nl, fi, zh

Excursions & day trips

Reindeer safari from an authentic reindeer farm

Visit a reindeer farm and learn about these famous arctic animals and their herders, including a short (or longer) sleigh ride

Duration from 2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours

Available in:

Instant Confirmation

Activities

Northern lights wilderness tour with professional camera

Go on a hunt for the northern lights in the arctic wilderness and enjoy a break by a campfire

Duration 4 hours

Available in:

Instant Confirmation

Activities

Ice Fishing and Snowmobile Safari Combo

Experience life of the Finns in a combo tour. Drive a snowmobile to a frozen lake to go ice fishing. Including BBQ meal.

free cancellation

Available in:

Activities

Elf Hat Academy tour in Santas Village

Book this secret visit to the charming Elf Academy to become Elves' little helper and to learn the Elf wisdom!

free cancellation

Available in: