Things to do in Rovaniemi, Lapland: The Best Sightseeing Tours

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

Do you want to see arctic animals in their natural habitat in the picturesque forests of Lapland? Join us for a guided tour of Ranua Zoo - the northernmost zoo in the world. We will take you to see 50 different animal species, including the only polar bears in Finland. We organize the entire trip - from transportation to tickets, the only thing you need to do is have fun. 

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional local guide, Buffet lunch, Non-alcohol beverages, Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance tickets and lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional)

Discover the charming city of Rovaniemi and meet Santa Claus in his village office. This tour is an excellent opportunity to immerse in the local culture and go on guided sightseeing.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup & drop off, Professional English speaking guide, Transportation during your journey, Rovaniemi Sightseeing guided tour, Visit to Santa's Village, Guaranteed meeting with Santa Claus, A visit to Elve's Post Office, Arctic Circle crossing certificate

Exclusions: Gratuities

Pick up from Your accommodation. Flexible timing. Get to know Rovaniemi city and meet Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Village on family-friendly tour. See Rovaniemi some of most popular sightseeings on a panoramic tour as Your guide shares facts about the Finnish Lapland’s capital. Then travel to the magical Santa Claus Village and meet Santa in the Santa Claus Office. Receive meeting with Santa Claus picture/video internet download complimentary. Visit the Santa´s Main Post Office to send Santa Claus-stamped greetings, join an Arctic Circle crossing ceremony and enjoy the souvenir shops, snow activities in wintertime, cafés and more. Other attractions available on spot. Free time on agreement. Duration flexible

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Santa Claus meeting picture/video download , Pick up / drop off

Exclusions: Meals

Our private Northern Light tour takes You to the place by riverside Ounasjoki, approximately 25 km away from city. For Your group or family only, no others on site. Departing in case when possibility to see Northern Light are good and great! Consequently, the sky must be cloudless or partly cloudless in order to see the Northern Lights. Aurora Borealis is extremely unpredictable, even under a glitteringly cold and clear sky. We start from Your hotel and drive to the riverside away from the distracting city lights. If luck is on our side we´ll do a short hike under the flaming Auroras and make up a fire on a spot. Around the fire we will hear some stories about Aurora Borealis, both believes and facts while the guide prepares hot berry juice drink and traditional picnic by fireplace! Warm cottage is available at all times. Suitable for everyone.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Snacks

Exclusions: Winter clothing

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

Excellent chance to see auroras when the forecast is promising. Transfers by car to the best spot with open sky vision. Tasty picnic lunch by an open fire. Friendly and knowledgeable guides. Possible to reschedule for next day by 16:00 if weather is bad.

Inclusions: Return transfers by car, Sausage grilling and pastry, Hot drinks, Thermal clothing, Guiding in English

Exclusions: Gratuities, Photography equipment

Don’t miss your chance to see the northern lights during your precious holiday time! Enjoy a wonderful journey through the star-studded sky in order to see one of the most spectacular natural phenomena known to man. Aurora borealis is “dancing” in the Arctic sky 80 - 90% of the time during the dark nights of winter. However, this spectacular phenomenon is not always visible from the ground as clouds fill the sky and keep us waiting. Northern Lights Flight will by climbing above the clouds or looking for cloudless areas take you closer to admire this natural wonder. Duration of the program is about 2 hours, including transfers, flight time, safety brief and takeoff and landing preparations. Please note: Northern lights are a natural occurrence and we are unable to guarantee activity, vibrancy or colour on the evening of the flight. Wild Nordic Finland reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the flight in case the weather conditions do not permit the departure.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Guidance is in English, other languages on request, Return transfers from Rovaniemi city centre hotels, Information and guidance on the northern lights

Exclusions:

Flexible pick up time and duration of the tour. We will pick you up from your hotel at a time convenient for you. You will visit the unforgettable Santa Claus Village and have a meeting with Santa in his office, where you can get a photo for memory. Then you will visit the Santa´s Main Post Office, where you can send a postcards with an official stamp of Santa Claus. There are a lot of souvenir shops and cafes in the village, a visit to which will not leave you indifferent.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Enterance to Santa Village

Exclusions: Lunch