Things to do in Posio, Lapland: The Best Tours

Korouoma is a 30 kilometer long geological fracture valley in Posio. It is a part of a fracture zone in the bedrock, which is hundreds of millions of years old. At the center of Korouoma the fracture valley forms a gorge with high cliff faces. Small streams which cascade down the cliff faces in the summer, freeze into beautiful frozen waterfalls during winter, making Korouoma the number one ice climbing destination in Finland.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup & drop off, Transportation during your journey, Guided hiking 3.5 trip, Complimentary snacks by the open fire, Hot beverages, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea

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We make a car trip to Korouoma Canyon where we move on snowshoes or on foot depending on the snow level and admire the famous canyon landscape. Light lunch is offered by open fire. Great place for making nature pictures year around.

Inclusions: Transportation, Adventure gear, Guidance services, Organizer's liability insurance, Safari desk support, Hotel pickup and drop-off from all major hotels in Rovaniemi, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Private tours available for additional price

Tour with Premium class minivan, Your group or family only, flexible timing. Moderate hiking. Korouoma is 30 kilometer long and up to 130 meters deep canyon fracture valley. Canyon and its high cliffs form a breathtakingly landscape to enjoy throughout the year. Korouoma is located at the Region of Koillismaa in Southern Lapland. The area’s landscape is exceptionally rugged and grand. Several 30 meter steep streams freeze during the winter forming huge ice formations, offering fantastic views and play of colours. Car transfer from Rovaniemi takes about 1,5 hour one way. Picnic with hot drinks will be offered during the trip by open fire. Great place for making nature pictures all year around. Duration 5-7 hours

Inclusions: Local taxes, Driver/guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Private tour, Light refreshments, Beverages, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Enter in notes if allergies, vegans.

This full day photography expedition brings you in one of the best photographic locations in Lapland - Riisitunturi National park. You will join this adventure only with your own group and everything is planned privately for you! Our professional photographer will drive you to this once-in-a-lifetime location deep in the wilderness. During the day, we concentrate on landscape and nature photography in the middle of the pure and authentic Arctic nature. This expedition is for true adventure seekers, who want to take their experience and photography way beyond the everyday locations.

Inclusions: Wilderness/photography guide, light lunch during the day, hot drinks and snacks, full day expedition to Arctic nature, hotel pick-up & drop-off, minivan transportation, warm clothing, winter boots, bbq-gear, 10-15 photos from the tour sent to you afterwards

Exclusions: Gratuities

Tour with minivan to Korouoma Canyon takes 1,5 hour. Moderate hiking 6km or 3 km. Korouoma is a 30-km-long fracture valley running from northwest to southeast on the border of the municipalities of Posio and Ranua. It is part of a fracture zone in the bedrock, which is hundreds of millions of years old. The entire zone stretches from the town of Rovaniemi and follows the Kemijoki River Valley to Autti and Auttiköngäs Falls and through Korouoma to Kuusamo. After Korouoma Canyon transfer to Auttiköngäs Falls takes half an hour. Moderate hiking 4km. Picnic at the middle of route.. The area’s landscape is exceptionally rugged and grand. Several 30 meter steep streams freeze during the winter forming huge ice formations, offering fantastic views and play of colours. Great place for making nature pictures all year around. Duration 7-8 hours

Inclusions: Local taxes, National Park fees, Driver/guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Light refreshments, Beverages, Fuel surcharge, Snacks

Exclusions: Enter in notes if allergies, vegans.

Unforgettable day trip to the Korouoma Canyon & Nature Reserve in Posio, where the mightiest ice falls in Finland are located. No previous climbing experience required.

Inclusions: Transportation from/to Rovaniemi, Guiding to the climbing venue in Korouoma Canyon, Climbing instructor's services, Use of ice climbing gear (such as helmet with visor/goggles, harness, crampons, ice axes, foot-wear), A nutritious yet light meal, Hot berry beverage and storytelling

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Unforgettable day tour to the incredible Frozen Waterfalls of Korouma! After pickup at your accommodation and properly dressed, the professional guide will drive you to Posio area, 100 kilometers away from Rovaniemi. The snowy winters of Korouma Canyon provide amazing chances for winter hiking surrounded by beautiful and unforgettable views. Korouoma canyon is millions of years old fracture valley in Lapland, one of the biggest natural attractions that Lapland has to offer! These icefalls are unique in Finland and they are excellent for walking and appreciate the beautiful nature around it. The Ice Trail in Korouoma canyon is the ideal place to try this truly fun way to experience deep snow and unforgettable forest landscapes! The entire area is a natural reserve. At the bottom of the canyon there's Korojoki River, which ends up to Kemijoki River. There are plenty of species in varied nature of Korouoma, including Deers, Wild Rabits, Foxs, and Golden Eagles.

Inclusions: BBQ by a Campfire, Winter Clothes / Overalls, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pickup and Drop-off at Accommodation

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Explore the breathtaking Korouoma Canyon and its majestic frozen waterfalls with this all-day guided excursion.

Inclusions: Professional Winter Clothing, Winter Boots, Snowshoes (Optional), All Fees and Taxes, Coffee and/or Tea, Private transportation, Snack lunch around the fire

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Get your private transport to Korouoma. We will start a tour from the pick up from your hotel. The way to Korouoma take about one and half hour. The hiking trail offers amazing monthly changing views all year around! The circle route runs clockwise along an old horsetrack, and hikers can get in touch with the history of the area by reading the information boards along the trail. The Koronjää trail leads past stunning viewpoints where three massive frozen waterfalls - Charlie Brown, Mammoth Fall and Brown River - create impressive sceneries. There is also plenty to see in the summertime when the area is filled with lush vegetation, vertical cliffs, boulder soils and the serpentine river that runs the bottom of the canyon. Korouoma is also a perfect hiking destination in the fall, when the stunning fall colors take over the scenery - the view is guaranteed to take your breath away. You will need to dress up in warm clothes, winter shoes and to be prepared for a unique experience.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Guide service, Snacks

Exclusions: Winter clothers

See picturesque frozen waterfalls in Korouoma National Park and join us for a guided hike through wintery Finnish landscapes. If you ever wanted to visit a frozen kingdom, this is your time! The Korouoma National Park looks beautiful in winter, and it's a perfect place to relax, recharge, and reset.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup & drop off, Professional English speaking guide, Transportation during your journey, Guided hiking trip 5km, Complimentary snacks by the open fire, Hot beverages, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities