The 15 Full-Day Tours in Finland That Are Worth the Money

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

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

From Safartica in central Rovaniemi, you’ll ride snowmobile tracks into the Lappish wilderness for about six hours. Guides lead a small group through snowy forests, frozen streams, and open powder, with warm clothing, hot drinks, and a campfire lunch included. A driving 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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2.Full Day Snowmobile Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $358

Spend about six hours exploring Lapland by snowmobile, with hotel pickup, a campfire barbecue lunch, and a guide-led route through Arctic forest. You share one snowmobile with another adult unless arranged otherwise. Children under 12 ride in a guide-pulled sledge, and drivers need a valid license.

“It was great, but with our booking we expected that both of us get a motorski.So we had to share it. On the website it is no oppertunity to choose if you want to drive single or together. IT dosen`t matter if it would cost more but you have no chance to choose. So this should be changed”

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3.Full-Day Snow and Fun Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $221

Head from Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village to Apukka Resort for a packed four-hour snow day. You will meet huskies and reindeer, try snowshoes and cross-country skis, race down a toboggan hill, and let children aged 5 to 10 drive mini snowmobiles. Lunch and winter clothing are included.

“Our family of four really enjoyed this activity - lots of different things to try, including snow mobiles for the kids, skiing, slide and the husky ride (which lasted about 3-4 mins) was just enough time. We loved petting the dogs afterwards, and meeting and feeding the reindeers. There’s a hut where you can warm up with some biscuits and warm juice. The buffet lunch afterwards was also very good - lots to choose from and tasty. It’s not cheap, but a great place to try lots of different activities - especially if, like us, your trip is a short one. The surroundings of the Apukka resort is also gorgeous…”

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4.Full Day Adventure with Snowmobiles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 6 hours · from $289

Ride snowmobiles for six hours through Saariselkä’s Arctic wilderness, reaching scenery shorter safaris cannot access. Your English-speaking guide leads the way, with warm clothing, helmets, instruction, hot drinks, and soup cooked over a campfire. You need a valid B driving license to drive, and most snowmobiles carry two people.

“Gute Vorbereitung und Information, freundlicher und humorvoller Guide. Wir konnten wirklich toll Schneemobil fahren, zwischendurch voll Schub :)”

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5.Full-Day Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

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

Spend six hours riding a snowmobile through Rovaniemi’s backcountry, with four to five hours behind the handlebars, a campfire soup lunch, hot drinks, winter gear, and guides such as Ramón, Teemu, Alexie, or Marina. Two people share each snowmobile, and single riders can pay an extra €90.

“Het was erg leuk! Niet in een privé bos/terrein maar lekker door de openbare bossen. De gids, Teemu, is een super leuke gids, liet onderweg nog wat stunts zien. Het is 2uur rijden, 2uur pauze bij een kota met toilet en met een kampvuur (met een overheerlijke rendiersoep, waarna je savonds bijna geen diner meer nodig hebt) en dan nog 2uur terugrijden.”

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6.Full Day Lapland Tour, including Lunch and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $696

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a local guide, visiting Ranua Wildlife Park before a wood-fired Finnish sauna and Arctic lake swim. Lunch, towels, slippers, transfers, and a salmon dinner are included. Some departures are led by Alex and his wife, who host the sauna meal at their cottage. Bring a swimsuit and prepare for a full, active day.

“Extremely professional and organized tour by Mr. Alex and his wife. After booking, Alex replied to all our concerns; on the day of the pickup, he arrived on time and drove us to the zoo. Briefed about the animals, had lunch at the Zoo restaurant. We then went to his place with a hot sauna and dipped in ice-cold water. We enjoyed the new experience. After sauna and ice dip, Mr. Alex's wife cooked for us a tasty late lunch or early dinner. Grilled salmon with homemade bread, cookies and berry juice along with vegetables Overall all went smoothly, and we had a significant time spent with Alex. We started…”

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7.To the Kingdom of Snow and Ice – Full day snowmobile safari to ice hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $317

From Safartica’s Rovaniemi office, you’ll ride a two-person snowmobile through snowy forests and past frozen water to Arctic SnowHotel. After touring the ice rooms, warm up in a wooden Kota teepee with glow-fried salmon. Winter clothing, lunch, guides, and selected hotel pickup are included.

“Safartica is an extremely professional company with excellent equipment and the most incredible guides. For this tour, they provide everything from overalls to boots including socks, and balaclava. You just need to show up and they take care of you. We were a group of 11 and had 2 guides Alessandro and Valentina. Both were very knowledgeable, caring and friendly. I want to especially thank Alessandro - my wife was a solo driver and for some reason her snowmobile wasn't going as fast as others even with full throttle. But he was so sweet that he stayed back with her, didn't rush her at all and made sure to keep…”

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8.All Day Snowmobile Driving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $319

Ride a modern Lynx snowmobile through Lapland’s snowy forests, frozen rivers, swamps, hills, and lakes on a six-hour guided safari from Rovaniemi. Expect three to four hours of actual driving, a light Finnish lunch, and weather-permitting ice fishing. Equipment, transfers, and English guidance are included.

“Our guide was really cool. Snowmobiling through the woods and on the frozen lake was an unforgettable experience. Thank you 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

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9.Full-Day Highlights Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · from $294

Spend six hours in Rovaniemi with an English-speaking guide, short husky and reindeer sleigh rides, Santa Claus Village, an Arctic Circle certificate, buffet lunch, and Arktikum museum. Guides Irene and Massimiliano have been praised for friendly, well-run days. Meet at Nordic Unique Travels in the city center.

“Wonderful day that we will remember forever! The organization was perfect, Irene and Massimiliano are very competent and very friendly guides, they made us fully experience the magic of Lapland. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to come.”

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10.Full day: Reindeer Farm, Santa Claus Village & Husky Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $235

This five-hour Lapland tour combines an old reindeer farm, Santa Claus Village, and a husky park. You’ll cross the Arctic Circle, meet Santa, mail a letter, feed reindeer, and ride a husky sled or autumn wheel cart. English-speaking guides provide hotel pickup and drop-off, though snow can affect the reindeer ride.

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11.Riisitunturi Full-Day Wilderness Adventure & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $336

Spend about eight hours exploring Riisitunturi National Park from Rovaniemi, where snow-loaded tykky trees, frozen lakes, forest trails, and Arctic viewpoints create a strong setting for photography. A guide such as Robin leads the day, with a cozy BBQ included. Pickup is offered, and the group is limited to eight people.

“we loved this arctic wilderness experience in the marvellous winterwonderland with our tour guide Robin.”

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12.All-Day Canoe Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $176Best value

Spend six hours canoeing through Lapland with a qualified English-speaking guide and a small group of up to eight. You’ll learn basic paddling and steering, follow quiet lake waters toward Rovaniemi, pause for a Finnish campfire snack, and may ride a current through rocky scenery. Guide Giom has led this trip.

“Völlig verdient gibt es hier 5 Sterne, wie gebucht waren wir 6 Stunden mit dem Kanu unterwegs. Die Tour führte uns entlang eines wunderschönen Sees, bis hin zu einem Zufluss. Dieser bescherte uns felsige Einblicke und eine schnelle Rückfahrt mit dem Strom. Zur Halbzeit gab es dann noch Gegrilltes in einem authentisch eingerichteten Tipi. Unser Guide war freundlich und erklärte uns vieles über die finnische Natur. Wir würden es jederzeit wieder buchen.”

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13.Full Day Snowmobile Safari to Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $299

Spend six hours beyond Levi on a guided snowmobile safari through quieter backwoods tracks. You’ll learn the controls, drive for about four to five hours, stop for an open-fire soup lunch, and pause for photos. Guide Nicholas has adapted routes to suit participants, but drivers need a license and must be at least 18.

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14.Snowmobile Whole Day Adventure – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $429

You’ll spend about six and a half hours exploring Lapland by snowmobile from Rovaniemi, with a guide such as Luigi or Carlos leading the way. Two people normally share one snowmobile, switching drivers during a break. Thermal clothing, lunch, pickup within 8 kilometers, and a group capped at six are included. Solo driving costs extra.

“Es war eine einzigartiges Erlebnis, unsere Tour durch Finnland mit unserem Guide Carlos war einfach nur super.”

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15.Full-Day Snowshoeing Adventure in Amethyst Mine Pyhä Luosto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $250

Set out from Rovaniemi with a small group and guide Justine or another Nordic Odyssey guide for a full day in Pyha-Luosto National Park. Snowshoe through old forests and snowy fells, ride the Pendolino to Lampivaara Amethyst Mine, learn about local geology, dig for your own amethyst, and enjoy a fire-cooked lunch snack.

“Nordic Odyssey forms a young, dynamic, brilliant, jovial and formidable team! the 4 guides with whom we did our excursions were all as friendly as the others, and the welcome at the agency was very warm... they were all top notch! An Read more”

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