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The 15 Hiking Tours in Rovaniemi That Are Worth the Money

27 tours  ·  from $104

The 15 hiking tours in Rovaniemi on this page are the ones bookable today, each with its price, how long it runs and who it suits. The first is first for a reason.

Rovaniemi: Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland - Pickup, clothing, and getting ready
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Rovaniemi: Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland

1.Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 753 reviews · 3 hours · from $104Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide for a three-hour snowshoe hike near Rovaniemi. You’ll cross snowy trails, possibly a frozen lake, and climb to a scenic viewpoint while learning about Lapland’s trees and wildlife. Winter clothing, boots, snowshoes, hotel pickup, hot blueberry juice, and gingerbread are included.

“Our snowshoeing activity was guided by Lore and Ben. I was a little clumsy at first, but they were incredibly patient and encouraging throughout. It was a lot of fun, and I truly enjoyed the experience. Lore and Ben were very supportive, and it turned out to be an awesome and memorable activity. I highly recommend this activity, and do ask for Lore and Ben if you get a chance.”

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Rovaniemi: Lapland Ski Trekking Safari - Getting used to back-country skis
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Rovaniemi: Lapland Ski Trekking Safari

2.Lapland Ski Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 224 reviews · 4 hours · from $128

Leave Rovaniemi for a four-hour back-country ski trek through Taiga forest, snowy hills, and possibly frozen lakes. Your English-speaking guide, such as Atanas, Maca, Amy, or Aina, teaches beginners how to handle skin-equipped skis, then serves hot drinks and a Finnish campfire snack. Small groups are capped at eight.

“Here's a rephrased version of your review: We had an incredible time on our ski trekking safari! The sunny weather and perfect winter conditions made for an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Tomas, took excellent care of us, and the sausage BBQ in the cozy yurt by the campfire was the perfect way to cap off the afternoon. If you're looking for an active adventure, I highly recommend this activity.”

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Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer - The Rovaniemi pickup and the long van journey
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Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer

3.Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer

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

Spend eight hours exploring Riisitunturi National Park from Rovaniemi with a small group of up to eight. Guide-photographers such as Valeriia lead the 5-kilometre hike, help with photos, and serve lunch beside a campfire. Expect a long van ride, snowy scenery, and edited images afterward, but no raw photo files.

“Insane!!! Everyone needs to go here!!!!!!!! Most magical place I’ve ever travelled on earth!!!!!!!!!!”

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Rovaniemi: Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Hot BBQ Lunch - The 1.5-hour drive from Rovaniemi
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Rovaniemi: Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Hot BBQ Lunch

4.Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Hot BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 7 hours · from $140

Spend seven hours exploring Korouoma Canyon, about 110 kilometers from Rovaniemi. Your guide leads a snowy four-hour hike past frozen waterfalls and ice walls, then serves a Finnish campfire snack with hot juice. Winter clothing and boots are provided. Guides may include Toni, Paul, Santi, Edward, or Santiago, subject to availability.

“Santiago was friendly, knowledgeable, and a fantastic guide. He kept us well informed before pick-up, which was very helpful. During the tour, we shared plenty of laughs, and he supported us throughout, especially on the slippery sections. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience that I would happily recommend. Although some participants didn’t seem completely satisfied, I genuinely believe Santiago did everything he could and gave his best. The only suggestion would be that the tour description could better highlight that the route is fairly challenging, as the paths were more difficult than expected. We also asked him for Northern Lights tips, since the company offers aurora tours as we...”

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Hike to Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma Including BBQ Lunch from Rovaniemi - Getting ready with thermal clothing
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Hike to Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma Including BBQ Lunch from Rovaniemi

5.Hike to Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma Including BBQ Lunch from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon for a snow hike past frozen waterfalls, icy cliffs, and forests. Thermal clothing, guide commentary, a campfire BBQ, and blueberry tea are included. Guides such as Alex, Julia, Chris, and Alize have led recent departures, but the guide varies by date.

“Excelente experiencia. Nos costó físicamente por nuestra edad más de 65, pero valió la pena. Muy buenos guías.”

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Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Private Teepee BBQ - Walking the canyon and finding the ice
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Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Private Teepee BBQ

6.Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Private Teepee BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon with an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Alex, or Elias. Walk about 5 kilometers through snowy forest to frozen waterfalls, then warm up with sausages, hot berry juice, snacks, and a private teepee BBQ. Hotel transfers, drinks, and traction spikes are included.

“Michael was a great guide, he showed us the waterfalls and gave us loads of facts and safety tips. He also took us at the end to a separate tent to eat sausages and drink hot berry juice to warm up by the fire. It was such a beautiful experience, couldn’t recommend it enough.”

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Rovaniemi Korouoma Canyon Hike and Barbecue Experience - Leaving Rovaniemi at 9:00 am
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Rovaniemi Korouoma Canyon Hike and Barbecue Experience

7.Rovaniemi Korouoma Canyon Hike and Barbecue Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $167

Set out from Rovaniemi at 9:00 am for a guided 4 to 6 km walk through Korouoma Canyon. You’ll see Finnish forest scenery, seasonal frozen waterfalls, and quiet trails before stopping for a barbecue outdoors. Guides such as Nil and Jose have been praised for friendly, attentive service. Pickup and drop-off are offered, with groups capped at eight.

“Stunning sights not much wildlife due to the time of year, our guide Nil was very friendly and informative and we were all picked up and dropped off to our front doors which made the experience all the better.”

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From Rovaniemi: Vikaköngäs Forest Hiking Tour - From pickup in Rovaniemi to the trail
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From Rovaniemi: Vikaköngäs Forest Hiking Tour

8.Vikaköngäs Forest Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $123

Take a 2.5-hour guided walk through the Vikaköngäs area, just outside Rovaniemi. You will cover about 1 to 2 km through forest and rocky gorges, cross a wooden hanging bridge, and pause in a traditional kota for blueberry tea or juice. Transport and an English-speaking guide are included, with groups limited to eight.

“paisagens lindas! O guia foi explicando as coisas pelo caminho e coko éramos brasileiros falou em português. Muito simpático, contou histórias sobre a cultura de portugal também.”

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Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hiking Tour - Hiking to three frozen waterfalls
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Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hiking Tour

9.Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $155

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon for a six-hour guided hike past three frozen waterfalls. Guide Alex leads the easy-to-moderate trail, lends traction grips when needed, and prepares a Lappish-style barbecue with sausages and drinks. Pickup starts at 8:30 am from select hotels, with groups capped at 16.

“Fantastic beautiful site. It was April , so no crowds & very serene. Spikes on shoes provided & recommended as icey. Informative guide who drove very safely!”

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Rovaniemi: Vaattunki Hiking Arctic Circle Trail - Crossing the Arctic Circle on Foot
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Rovaniemi: Vaattunki Hiking Arctic Circle Trail

10.Vaattunki Hiking Arctic Circle Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Leave Rovaniemi for a gentle, guide-led walk through Vaattunki’s forests and open marshes. You’ll cross the Arctic Circle, reach Vaattunkiköngäs Falls, and warm up with sausages and drinks by an open fire. The guide adjusts the route and pace for your group, making this a good choice for families and first-time hikers.

“We had a fantastic hiking trip. We were amazed by the beautiful and special Lappish wilderness and enjoyed our walk at a fair pace where everyone were comfortable. We had an exceptional guide with us, who was knowledgeable about nature, a good story teller, and really nice company. I recommend this trip for all nature lovers; it is accessible even for those not used to hiking and the break in the middle with bonfire, snacks and warm drinks made it just perfect.”

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From Rovaniemi: Winter Wonderland Hike with a Hot Drink - Walking through a scene that feels lunar
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From Rovaniemi: Winter Wonderland Hike with a Hot Drink

11.Winter Wonderland Hike with a Hot Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 6 hours · from $282

Leave Rovaniemi for a six-hour winter hike through a surreal frozen setting that can feel like walking on the moon. Your guide drives, leads the walk, and serves a hot drink with cookies along the way. Groups are limited to nine, with English, French, Spanish, Catalan, and Persian available. Winter clothing and photography packages cost extra.

“Estuvo muy hermoso el tour y Valentino es un excelente guía y conductor, recomendado!”

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Ski Trekking Safari in Lapland - Learning the basics before leaving the trail
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Ski Trekking Safari in Lapland

12.Ski Trekking Safari in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Head from central Rovaniemi into Lapland’s Taiga forest on backcountry skis. Your guide provides warm clothing, boots, ski gear, safety instruction, transport, hot drinks, and a Finnish campfire snack. Expect about 1 to 1.5 hours on skis, with the full outing taking roughly 3 to 4 hours.

“Very beautiful scenery . Highly recommend it. I would do IT again! Pur instructor was so nice and friendly. She showed us a lot of finnish tradition”

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Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike - Getting ready at the Rovaniemi meeting point
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Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike

13.Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $155

Travel from central Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon, change into supplied winter hiking gear, and follow an English-speaking guide through snowy forest to frozen waterfalls. The six-hour outing includes transport, food, drinks, and return service. Pickup may be arranged within 10 kilometers of central Rovaniemi.

“I had a really fun day hiking in Korouoma with Stay Lapland! After a last minute cancellation with another provider, they were able to accommodate me, which I was very grateful for. The hike through the snow covered forest and frozen waterfalls was beautiful, well organized, and felt safe throughout. The pickup location was super easy to get to while staying downtown. A fantastic way to experience Lapland’s winter landscape. Highly recommend!”

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Vikakongas Hike: Nature and Silence - Crossing the Vikaköngäs Rapids
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Vikakongas Hike: Nature and Silence

14.Vikakongas Hike: Nature and Silence

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 14 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $141

You’ll leave Rovaniemi by van for the Vikakongas trail, cross the Vikaköngäs Rapids on a hanging bridge, and walk a 3.6-kilometer forest loop with an uphill viewpoint. English, French, and Spanish guides lead the outing. In snowy weather, snowshoes may be used, followed by tea, coffee, biscuits, and a fire.

“La ballade valait le déplacement. Nous avons pu profiter de la nature dans un endroit calme avec de beaux paysages enneigés. Guide très sympathique et de bons conseils. Vanille, une golden retriever était de la partie, cela a plu énormément aux garçons.”

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Korouoma national park and frozen waterfalls hiking tour - The 9:00 a.m. start and hotel pickup
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Korouoma national park and frozen waterfalls hiking tour

15.Korouoma national park and frozen waterfalls hiking tour

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

Travel about 100 kilometers from Rovaniemi to Korouoma National Park for a guided 2 to 6-kilometer winter hike past frozen waterfalls and canyon views. Your English-speaking guide, often Aleks, leads the walk and prepares hot drinks, snacks, and a campfire grill. Warm clothing and sturdy winter shoes are essential.

“Randonnée sublime avec un guide merveilleux qui nous a fait découvrir ce magnifique parc national et ces canyons gelés”

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