15 Snowshoeing Tours in Finland to Plan a Day Around

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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2.Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Travel 20 kilometers north of Rovaniemi for a four-hour Arctic outing with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Jeremy, Archie, and Matilda lead you through snowy woodland, explain local trees and wildlife, teach ice fishing, and help you make a fire without matches. Warm clothing, boots, gear, hot drinks, and a campfire snack are included.

“It was highlight of our trip; amazing scenery, amazing guide!”

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3.Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park Snowshoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 112 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $187

Join Juki Tours from Levi for a 5.5-hour snowshoe trip through Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. You’ll cross open fells and snowy forest, stop for sausages and hot drinks in a warm hut, then return by van. English and Finnish guiding is provided. Bring your own warm winter clothing.

“Balade accessible à un grand nombre (capacités physiques). Des paysages magnifiques : on a été éblouis tout au long de la randonnée. N’hésitez plus, ça vaudrait vraiment le coup. On a adoré. La pause déjeuner était très agréable. Si vraiment il fallait encore améliorer quelque chose : peut-être un peu plus de marche et d’explications de notre guide pendant la pause déjeuner.”

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4.Winter Wilderness Snowshoeing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

You’ll learn to walk on snowshoes, follow a guide through old forests, frozen swamps, and lakes, then practice simple fire-making skills beside a campfire. Guides such as Noah, Marta, Teo, and Gianni have led this relaxed English-language outing. Winter clothing, boots, equipment, transfers, and a snack are included.

“Guide, Aneeq, did an excellent job explaining how to use the snowshoes and the place to do it was perfect! Also the bbq was a great touch!! The van used for transportation, was too small for the amount of people and we were too tight.”

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5.Snowshoeing Tour in Urho Kekkonen National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 91 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $88Best value

Meet your English or Finnish-speaking guide at Outdoor Expert Saariselkä, near the park border, then snowshoe beyond marked routes through quiet forest. Choose a 2-hour daytime, 4-hour, or 2-hour evening outing. Guides such as Alessa and Rita adjust the route to snow and group pace. Equipment and a warm drink are included.

“We went on a snowshoeing trip in Urho Kekkonen National Park with our guide, and it was a wonderful experience. It was the first time snowshoeing for our kids, and the guide made it enjoyable and comfortable for them. We followed narrow trails through the national park that led us to a beautiful, peaceful area surrounded entirely by nature. Although it was cloudy and lightly snowing, it made the experience even more special. We also had the chance to walk through deep snow with the snowshoes, which was exciting for all of us. Overall, it was an awesome and memorable experience for the whole family.”

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6.Snowshoe Adventure in the Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $105

Leave Sirkka by minivan for a 3.5-hour snowshoe outing in Levi’s Arctic wilderness. A professional photography guide leads a small group of up to eight, offers nature-photo tips, takes you along a few kilometers of snowy trails, and stops for campfire snacks and hot drinks. Nicola is one guide praised for his friendly, expert approach.

“Esperienza bellissima. Nicola è stato una guida perfetta, gentile, simpatico, preparatissimo. Consigliatissimo.”

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7.Scenic Levi Snowshoe Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 83 reviews · 2 hours · from $104

Join Safartica for a two-hour English-guided snowshoe trip through Levi’s snowy forest. You’ll use snowshoes to reach deep snow, pause for hot drinks and sweet snacks, and take photos of the white wilderness. Guide Matthijs has been praised for explaining Lapland’s plants and animals.

“It was an incredible experience and we had a lot of fun. Our guide, Matthijs, took a lot of time for us and explained the flora and fauna of Lapland in great detail while we were hiking in the snow.. It was really interesting and informative and the Snowshoeing was a bit strenuous, but incredibly fun, especially in the deep snow. We would highly recommend this tour if you lucky enough to visit Levi in february.”

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8.Arctic Reindeer Farm Experience with Snowshoeing in the Wild

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours · from $200Top rated

Meet hundreds of reindeer at a private working farm near Levi, feed them lichen, and walk with one before crossing a frozen lake by snowshoe. Local guides such as Heli and Pikka share stories of Lapland life, then serve hot drinks, sausages, pastries, and cake in a rustic family cabin. Groups are limited to eight.

“It was a beautiful experience really authentic vibes and lovely host!! every cent was worth it and i would do it again! they also have tours and activities for the summer and spring. I really enjoyed the whole day and their hospitality was so welcoming ☺️ i recommend 10/10!”

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9.Night Snowshoeing Adventure under the Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $123

Walk into Rovaniemi’s Arctic wilderness after dark with a guide and snowshoes, crossing forests, frozen rivers, lakes, or hills. Your group of up to eight follows a route suited to its ability and the aurora forecast. Warm clothing, boots, transport, hot drinks, and a Finnish campfire snack are included. Guide Jordi has led especially personal outings for very small groups.

“Ciaspolata notturna ben organizzata attraverso un paesaggio magico, purtroppo non siamo riusciti a vedere l’aurora ma è stata comunque una bellissima esperienza! Molto apprezzato anche il barbecue finale per riscaldarsi e mangiare qualcosa dopo l’attività”

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10.Snowshoe Walk to The Arctic Nature

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 2 hours · from $108

You’ll snowshoe through the forests near Apukka Resort with an English-speaking guide, learning about Arctic plants, animals, and Northern traditions. The pace is relaxed, with a hot drink in the snowy woods. Snowshoes, winter clothing, and transfers from central Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village are included.

“Very fun! Jakub was funny and made the experience so much more worth it. If you’re looking for some light to moderate activity this is it!”

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11.Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $137

Leave Rovaniemi for a quiet forest and frozen lake, where your guide teaches snowshoeing, drills an ice-fishing hole, and builds a fire. You’ll get winter clothing, boots, equipment, hot drinks, and Finnish snacks. A small group, usually no more than eight, keeps the outing personal, though the fishing is best viewed as an experience rather than a guaranteed meal.

“La actividad estuvo bien y me gustó aunque me esperaba que tuviera un poco más de acción, o sea que la parte de raquetas de nieve fue un corto recorrido para llegar al lago desde el coche y luego volver. La parte de pesca en hielo estuvo bien aunque un poco aburrida.”

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12.Arctic Reindeer Farm Experience with Snowshoeing in the Wild

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $204

From Levi, a small group of up to eight visits a family-run reindeer farm 35 minutes away. Feed and walk a reindeer, try lassoing, then snowshoe across a frozen lake and through the forest. Guides including Tuikku and Ellen lead the four-hour outing, with warm drinks, sausages, pastries, and thermal jackets if needed.

“We booked this tour very last minute and were grateful that it was accepted. We had a lovely time with Tuikku, who deserves more than 5 stars! She was very well organized and answered all of our questions. There was a very friendly atmosphere and you can feel that the company makes an effort to create this kind of experience. The visit to the reindeer farm did feel a bit rushed but as we had already had another reindeer farm visit on a previous trip to Finland, this was not a big issue for us. Snowshoeing on the frozen lake and in the snowy forest was great. Grilling sausages in…”

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13.Ruka: Searching for the northern lights with snowshoes

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27 reviews · 3 hours · from $102

Head into Ruka’s dark winter forest on snowshoes for a 2 to 5 km guided walk. You’ll learn to read animal tracks, pause at a fire for a hot drink and biscuits, and scan the sky for stars and northern lights. Guides speak English and Finnish. Constantin and Letithia have both led memorable outings.

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14.Forest Hike with Snowshoes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $101

Set out from Ylläsjärvi with an English-speaking guide for a 2.5-hour daylight snowshoe walk through boreal forest and frozen marshland. You’ll cover about 2 to 3 kilometers, learn to read animal tracks, try making your own trail, and finish with hot drinks and biscuits by a campfire. Winter clothing, transfers, and equipment are included.

“The group was quite large with 20 people, even the guides said it was one of the biggest they had experienced. We were glad to be able to roam around freely. The guide was informative but did not wait to share the information until the group was complete so others might not have heard his stories. We enjoyed it but did consider it would have been perfectly fine to do without a guide.”

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15.Northern Lights Hunting Snowshoe Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $111

You’ll leave Saariselkä with an English-speaking guide, collect warm clothing and snowshoes, then walk into the dark, snow-covered forest for 2.5 hours. Your guide teaches the basics, adjusts the outing to your ability, points out animal tracks, and serves hot drinks. The aurora is possible but never guaranteed.

“Belle activité, le guide s’est adapté à nos conditions physiques et nos envies de randonnée donc c’etait parfait.”

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