Where to Go: the 8 Best BBQ Tours Worldwide

1.Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 622 reviews · from $124Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Valtakatu 26 in Rovaniemi for a small-group snowmobile safari on private lakefront property. After safety instruction and winter gear fitting, you’ll ride for about an hour, often in two driving turns, with photo stops and a fire-side barbecue of grilled sausages and hot drinks. Drivers need a valid Class B license and must be at least 18.

“Very nice experience and service. Gabriella, our guide, and Lenka were so kind.”

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2.Riisitunturi National Park with Pro Photos & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 9 hours · from $159

Travel from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park in a small group of up to eight. Your English-speaking photographer-guide leads a roughly 4-kilometer hike through snow-covered forests and high fells, stopping for photos and views. Guides such as Ville, Sanni, Soizic, and A.J. have made this a personal, flexible day outdoors, with a campfire lunch and 10 to 15 edited photos sent afterward.

“I had an amazing experience on the Rovaniemi Riisitunturi National Park tour! Our guide, Ville, was incredibly kind and supportive throughout the entire trip. At one point, I wasn’t feeling well and thought I wouldn’t be able to continue the hike, but Ville was so patient, encouraging, and understanding. Thanks to his support, I somehow managed to complete the hike! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the BBQ was a perfect and cozy addition to the day. Ville also took a lot of professional-quality photos for us, which made the experience even more special, such beautiful memories to take home. Everything was perfectly organized, and the whole day felt truly…”

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3.Levi: Pallas National Park Adventure with Pro Photos & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 5 hours · from $145

From central Levi, you’ll ride by minivan to Pallas-Ylläs National Park for a guided hike through snowy forests and fell country. Your English-speaking nature photographer guide chooses scenic stops, supplies snowshoes when needed, cooks a light BBQ lunch, and takes photos. The five-hour trip suits active visitors aged 10 and up.

“La nostra guida è stata davvero brava, ci ha fatto fare un percorso molto bello dove abbiamo potuto ammirare una natura spettacolare! consigliatissimo!!!”

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4.Private Yala Safari Day Trip & Exclusive Beach BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $180Top rated

You’ll spend three hours on a private jeep safari in Yala, looking for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, deer, monkeys, and jackals with a naturalist. Then head to a private beach near Palatupana for wine, a four-course BBQ, and a bonfire. Pickup and drop-off from Tissamaharama or Yala are included.

“The dinner location could be better. The access path and location wasn’t the best we imagined. Food was also ok.”

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5.Snowshoe Wilderness Adventure with Photos & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $80Best value

From Rovaniemi, you’ll ride a minivan into the forest, strap on deep-snow snowshoes, and walk several kilometers with an English-speaking photographer-guide. Emilia, Ville, or Becky may lead the outing. You’ll get winter gear if needed, photography tips, campfire snacks, hot drinks, and edited photos to download afterward.

“We really enjoyed this activity! Our guide Emilia brought us to an amazing forest with beautiful views and gave us lots of information while walking around. She made may pictures of us and the nature, as well as providing us with tips for our own camera. Due to the small group size, she had a lot of time for us. Finishing with a campfire and sausages completed this experience. We would definitely recommend to book this tour 😊”

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6.Auttiköngäs Waterfall Hike & Wilderness BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $163

Travel 82 km from Rovaniemi in a 2025 Ford Tourneo 4x4 van, then hike 4 to 6 km through old-growth forest to Auttiköngäs waterfall. Your English-speaking guide leads a small group of up to eight, with a fire-cooked sausage barbecue and hot drinks along the trail. Guides may include Anouar or Alessio.

“Very nice hike in the lovely nature of Finland. We did it while it was freezing, therefor some steps or places were slippers. The guide was very kind and good driver. The waterfall was nice too.”

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7.Korouoma National Park Guided Day Trip with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $159

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma National Park for a guided snowy hike beneath frozen waterfalls, some over 60 meters high. Your English-speaking guide, including guides named Neelaka or Nikela on recent departures, shares local stories and wildlife clues before serving grilled sausages, bread, potatoes, hot berry juice, and marshmallows by the fire.

“la nostra guida Neelaka ci ha spiegato tutto per filo e per segno, bellissimo il percorso e i panorami. pranzo al BBQ con salsiccia, pane e patate, bevande calde e marshmallow. un esperienza fantastica grazie della bella giornata”

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8.Addo National Park all-inclusive with Traditional BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $127

Join Masimba Tours and Safaris for a 9 am to 6 pm Addo safari in a closed 4x4 vehicle. Search for elephants, lions, buffalo, rhino, antelope, and the rare flightless dung beetle, then enjoy a traditional braai with meat, salads, roasted bread, drinks, and coffee.

“It was an amazing day in Addo NP. Allan, our ranger, knew a lot about the park and the animals and took us to all the best spots. We got to see elephants up close in a safe way! He was also a great cook and prepared a South African braai for us, taking dietary requirements into account. All in all, it was a fantastic day! Thank you so much, Allan!”

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