Top 15 Finland National Park Tours

1.Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,515 reviews · 4 hours · from $136Our pick

Leave Rovaniemi with a guide such as Nino, Emily, or Patrick and chase clear skies across up to three Arctic locations. You will warm up by a fire, cook sausages and marshmallows, learn local customs, and receive free camera photos the next day. The group is limited to eight, but the aurora itself is never guaranteed.

“Our guide, Patrick, was so great. He found us the perfect spot to see the light show, was very patient in finding that spot, and we all got some amazing photos. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour group was small and the tour was very well organised.”

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2.Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 741 reviews · 2 hours · from $121

You’ll learn to handle a snowmobile, then follow snowy forest and country trails near Rovaniemi for about an hour. The two-hour tour includes thermal gear, a helmet, guide, and hotel pickup outside the city. Guides such as Emily, Jeremy, Vero, and Jana are praised for clear instructions and calm support. Two people share one snowmobile unless you pay the €60 single-driving supplement.

“Best snow mobile tour in Finland with mark . He is great . We enjoyed the tour well”

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3.From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 688 reviews · 5 hours · from $66Best value

Meet your English-speaking biologist guide near Helsinki Central Railway Station, then ride by train and bus to Nuuksio National Park. Over about five hours, you’ll walk among spruce trees, moss-covered rocks, ferns, lakes, mushrooms, and berries. Guides such as Mikhail and Michael add useful detail about Finnish plants, animals, and outdoor life. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“Excellent experience away from the city for half a day. Enjoyed walking in the forest listening to bird song and foraging berries. Enjoyed the lake scenery too.”

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4.Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

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

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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5.From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $110

Join David from Backpacker Helsinki Tour for a 4.5-hour trip from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park. Walk forest trails, spot berries, mushrooms, trees, and animal tracks, then enjoy seasonal glögi or berry juice, biscuits, and homemade mushroom soup at a Finnish fire camp. The group is limited to eight.

“Brilliant day out. David was an enthusiastic guide with great knowledge. We were lucky to pick a glorious winter's day for our hike with the trees heavy with snow. Beautiful! The food provided was also tasty and interesting. Would most definitely recommend.”

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6.Riisitunturi National Park Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 313 reviews · 9 hours · from $223

Travel from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park for a 4-kilometre winter hike among snow-loaded spruce trees. An English-speaking guide such as Atanas, Lola, or Rosanna leads the walk, explains Arctic nature, and helps with photos. Equipment, warm clothing, boots, transport, and a Finnish campfire snack are included.

“Magic experience and great guide! The Park is wonderful and Lola let us the time and the info to appreciate it while walking (anche she took us lot of pictures). They also provided us with extra clothing equipment, which made the experience comfy also concerning the temperatures. Strongly recommended.”

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7.Northern Lights Wilderness Small-Group Tour from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Leave Rovaniemi with an Aurora guide such as Atanas, Martina, or Vince and search up to three wilderness locations in about four hours. You’ll learn how the lights form, help build a traditional fire, warm up with hot drinks and Finnish snacks, and receive guide-taken photos the next day. The group limit is eight people.

“We had such an amazing time seeing the Northern Lights. Dennis (excuse spelling if incorrect!) was amazing. He was honest about our chances of seeing the NLs and continued to monitor them to help our best chances. He constantly made sure got the best pictures possible and made everyone feel welcome even though none of us spoke the same language. Would 100% recommend!”

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8.Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 254 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

Meet in central Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village, then ride to Apukka Resort for a safety lesson and a 15 to 30 km snowmobile safari. You’ll share a snowmobile with another adult, travel through pine forest and frozen marshland, and pause in the quiet wilderness. Guides such as Jere, Akub, and Juusi have earned praise for clear, friendly instruction.

“It’s definitely a must try! So worth it! The bus going to Apukka resort is on time. The guides explained everything well. They were very cautious and made sure no one was left behind. The snowmobile is easy to drive and the suits provided were warm and comfortable. I would definitely book again if ever I go back to Rovaniemi.”

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9.Snowmobile Safari into Arctic Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 201 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $152

Ride through snowy forests and open white plains near Rovaniemi on a guided 2.5-hour snowmobile safari. You receive safety instruction, thermal clothing, boots, a balaclava, and a helmet. Two adults usually share one snowmobile and can switch at a break. Children under 140 cm ride in a guide-pulled sleigh.

“Motos de nieve! El guía Jesús excelente persona! Excelente guía! Y el paisaje súper bonito!! Viaje en pareja!.”

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10.Wilderness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 192 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $104

Join a small group of up to eight for a 3.5-hour walk through Rovaniemi’s forests. In winter, study tracks from reindeer, moose, wolves, lynx, and more. In summer, learn about local plants and woodland life. Your English-speaking guide also teaches match-free fire-making, with warm drinks, sausages, and a campfire snack.

“Great experience with the guide, we even got to eat berries from the forest itself. I loved the barbecue in the woods!”

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11.Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Travel from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park for a guided 7.5 km hike with viewpoints, lakeside trails, and a campfire lunch. Guides such as Nikolai, Patricia, and Szabi share Finnish nature and culture in English. Expect a small group of up to eight, a relaxed pace, uneven ground, and homemade berry juice.

“Nikolai was awesome, he was very knowledgeable and tentive to our needs! Lunch was very enjoyable and yummy! Thank you, Nikolai”

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12.Hiking tour in Nuuksio National Park with meal and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113Top rated

Join David for a roughly 5-kilometer guided hike through Nuuksio National Park, with stops for berries, mushrooms, Finnish flora, warm glögi, and sweets. Finish beside a lake with homemade mushroom soup, rye bread, biscuits, and tea. The pace suits moderate fitness, but boggy ground, roots, and steep patches call for sturdy waterproof shoes.

“This was a really nice half day trip to get out of the city. David communicated wonderfully the entire time. The meeting location was very central and very easy to find. I did this trip in winter and the park was so magically fille with snow covered trees, but that didn't stop us from learning about the local flora and fauna. We had a little extra time so we climbed up to an overlook and had great views. David provided wonderful snacks and a delicious mushroom soup for lunch. He spent the time talking to all of us and really cared for the group. I'm so happy I booked this…”

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13.National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199

Leave central Helsinki with a small group of up to eight for a 6-kilometer forest walk in Sipoonkorpi National Park. Guides such as Alex, Jeff, Didi, and Helena share local knowledge about plants and mushrooms, then cook a Finnish lunch over a campfire. Finish with a smoke sauna, lake dip, shower, and return ride.

“It is much better than wandering in the city centre. You learn so much about nature, mushrooms and the Finnish soul!”

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14.Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park for a guided 7 km forest walk, lake views, campfire food, and homemade berry juice. Guides including Nikolai, Patricia, Szabi, and Peter share Finnish nature, culture, plants, and local stories. The small group is capped at eight, with transport included and photos taken during the outing.

“It was a great hiking trip to Nuuksio National Park. Our guide Nickolav knew the park inside out and took us on a great hike and cooked a nice campfire lunch. I highly recommend this trip to people visiting Helsinki.”

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15.Levi: Winter Wilderness Husky & Reindeer Safari Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 156 reviews · 2 hours · from $175

Meet Sámi reindeer herders, glide 0.6 km through snowy forest, then ride a snowmobile-towed sleigh to a 1.5 km husky safari. English-speaking guides, including Emma, provide warm drinks, shelter in a kota cabin, and time with the animals. The pace can feel brisk, especially at the husky stop.

“the rides are not very good, to slow and rather boring”

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