The 14 Rovaniemi National Park Tours We Rate Highest

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.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Wilderness Tour

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

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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9.Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 8 hours · from $222Top rated

Spend eight hours traveling from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park for a 5-kilometer winter hike, campfire lunch, and guided photo stops. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide and photographer, often Valeriia, helps you find strong views and sends professionally edited photos afterward. The group is limited to eight people.

“We absolutely had a wonderful experience with Arctic Photo Experience. They were upfront with us on the weather/park conditions to ensure that our expectations we managed and that we were allowed to seek alternate tours with them if needed. The park was beautiful and our guide & photographer, Valeriia was such a gem - truly enjoyed her company, guidance and effort throughout the hike. And the pictures were amazing! Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Riisitunturi National park. Thank you team!”

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10.Full Day Snowmobile Safari into the Lappish Wilderness in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $306

Set out from Safartica in central Rovaniemi for a six-hour snowmobile safari with a guide such as Patrick. You’ll ride lesser-used forest tracks, cross snowy open spaces, stop for reindeer stew or soup by a campfire, and use provided winter clothing. A driver’s license and good fitness are required.

“An all day snowmobile tour of beautiful nature. Our guide was Patrick and we had a great time. Pick ups & drop off are well organized and they provide all the necessary gears. In addition to an organized drive through the forest etc. we were given two occasions to "freestyle" on a large open space! Also you can switch drivers in the middle. We had reindeer stew as lunch and it was delicious! Nice break to rest a bit and warm up before completing rest of the journey. It was one of our favorite experiences in our trip to Rovaniemi!”

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11.Full-Day Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 6 hours · from $293

Spend six hours riding through Rovaniemi’s backcountry with an English-speaking guide. You’ll drive about four to five hours, share a snowmobile with one other person, and stop at a campfire for hot drinks and soup lunch. Some outings include a kota cabin, wild reindeer sightings, or the SnowHotel area. Guides have included Ramón, Teemu, and Alexie.

“This tour was excellent. Everything was well organized and thoughtfully provided, including food, hand and feet warmers, and clothing. We had the chance to experience beautiful nature and see wild reindeer. We stopped at the Snow Hotel and at a wooden cabin, where we enjoyed a fire and lunch. Our guide, Ramón, was extremely kind and helpful—very open and welcoming—and he prepared an amazing lunch. Our driver, Marina, was also very friendly. I highly recommend this tour; it is absolutely worth the money.”

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12.Korouoma National Park Guided Hike with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 6 hours · from $194

Travel from Rovaniemi or Santa’s Village to Korouoma National Park for a guided 4.5-kilometer canyon hike. Your English-speaking guide points out native plants and wildlife, then serves snacks, sausages, and hot drinks around an open fire. The route is easy but requires basic fitness, and the tour is limited to small groups.

“When you are here, take this tour ! It is the best.”

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13.Korouoma national park and frozen waterfalls hiking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $162

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma National Park for a guided 5 km winter hike past frozen waterfalls and icy canyons. Your English-speaking guide, often Aleks, leads the walk and prepares hot drinks, snacks, tea, chocolate, and grilled food by a campfire. Warm clothing and sturdy footwear are essential.

“It was a very nice experience. The landscape is really beautiful and the campfire at the end is really comforting and pleasant. Very good organisation. Alex was a very good guide.”

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14.Arctic Wilderness Hike from Rovaniemi (Day & Evening)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · 210 minutes - 7 hours · from $117

Leave Rovaniemi for a 4 to 5 km Arctic wilderness hike with guides such as Quentin or Camille. Learn about berries, wildlife signs, fire-making, and Finnish traditions, then grill sausages and marshmallows over an open fire with hot blueberry juice. The route suits different ability levels, but sunset timing varies by season.

“We decided last minute to do this hike, and we didn’t regret it. If you’ve got a short time in Rovaniemi this hike is a tremendous opportunity to learn and see a great deal about nature in Lapland. Pierre and Marie were great guides and provided a really fun experience. Grilling sausages with warm blueberry juice was an excellent way to cap off the hike - especially with 2 teenage boys. They even captured photos for us so we didn’t miss anything! Everything from communication to book with Chris, to drop off at the end was solid with Nordic Odyssey. Thanks for everything Pierre and Marie!”

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