Finland · WILDERNESS CAMPFIRE DINNERS

The 15 Best Wilderness Dinners in Finland

74 tours  ·  from $81

A lavvu tent, a fire in the middle and salmon cooked leaning at it. The 15 below vary by how far into the forest you go, whether the meal comes with reindeer or with a hole in the ice, and how long the evening runs.

Rovaniemi: Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ - Leaving the city for a darker forest or lake
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Rovaniemi: Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ

1.Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,569 reviews · 3 hours · from $81Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Rovaniemi for a three-hour Aurora hunt by forest or lake. Guides such as Oscar, Matthias, and Esther have helped with Aurora facts and photos, while the campfire serves salmon soup, sausages, Lappish bread, blueberry tea, and vegetarian options. Winter overalls and boots are provided.

“The tour guides were so fun to be around, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing. Although we did not manage to see the northern lights, I highly recommend this activity. A big hug to the italian tour guide from Mantova ❤️”

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Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire - Sharing a snowmobile and changing drivers
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Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

2.Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,108 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Set out from central Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village for about two hours on a shared snowmobile. Follow an English-speaking guide through snowy forests and across frozen lakes, stopping for Northern Lights viewing and hot berry juice with biscuits by a fire. Adults need a valid class B license; children ride in a covered sled.

“We enjoyed the Snowmobile and also encountered a Snow Blizzard. Sadly couldnt see Northern Lights.”

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Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Tour with BBQ - The drive from Rovaniemi and the small-group setup
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Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Tour with BBQ

3.Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 654 reviews · from $158

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon in a small group of up to eight. Your English-speaking guide, such as Robin, Tomas, Nikita, or Walter, leads a 4 to 6 km snowy hike past frozen waterfalls and photo stops, with winter overalls, hot drinks, ice cleats, and a sausage BBQ included.

“Stop scrolling - you found the best tour to visit the waterfalls! Robin was our amazing and patient guide! We had comfortable overalls including in the price, and it was a life saver for the winter/ spring hike! The group was small 8 people. The destination is very popular but Robin chose the track that was easy to hike, had amazing scenery, and was less crowded! In one word it was a wowing experience!”

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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque - From Valtakatu 26 to the frozen lake
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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

4.Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

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

Drive a snowmobile for about an hour on private lakefront property outside Rovaniemi, with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Roman, Jeremy, and MG provide clear instruction, winter gear, photo stops, and a fire-side barbecue with sausages and hot chocolate. Drivers need to be 18 or older with a valid class B license.

“10/10 recommend. It was a little bit cold on that day, but the guides gave us some hot chocolate and tea. The ride was fun”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari & Campfire Evening Escape - Pickup from 11 Rovaniemi locations
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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari & Campfire Evening Escape

5.Snowmobile Safari & Campfire Evening Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 358 reviews · 3 hours · from $175

This three-hour Safartica outing pairs 1.5 to 2 hours of snowmobiling with a forest campfire, grilled sausage, pastry, hot drinks, and Northern Lights watching. You share a snowmobile with one other adult, while children aged 4 to 14 ride in a heated sledge behind the guide. Drivers need a license and must be 18 or older.

“We had the best time. Everything was organised incredibly well. They were quick and helpful when responding to any queries and the pick up was great. The experience itself was awesome. They were thorough with their instructions and safety precautions and kept an eye on us throughout. Whilst also encouraging us. The stop to have sausages and a hot drink was very welcomed and delicious they talked about the northern lights and folk stories and many interesting things about Finland and their culture. Very interesting. My son was the only child (12) on the night excursion but he also felt fully involved. Obviously not driving but talked to as much…”

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From Rovaniemi: Night Tour in Search of the Aurora with BBQ - What the BBQ adds to the night
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From Rovaniemi: Night Tour in Search of the Aurora with BBQ

6.Night Tour in Search of the Aurora with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 337 reviews · from $85

Travel from Rovaniemi into dark Arctic country with an English-speaking guide such as Daria or Anna. You visit three viewing spots, warm up by a fireplace with sausages, Finnish pastries, cookies, marshmallows, and berry juice, and can have photos taken during the aurora hunt.

“We enjoyed it a lot. The Lady tour guide was nice and gave us some i formations. our driver wasn't tallative, didn't even say a word that we need to keave the car or what'sout next stop. We did see the aurora. The barbecue was great. We could even get extra sausage. good value for money. highy reccomended”

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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Photography Tour & BBQ - What the photographer adds
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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Photography Tour & BBQ

7.Northern Lights Photography Tour & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 326 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $104

Travel 10 to 60 miles into Lapland’s dark forests with an English-speaking aurora photographer. Learn camera settings, pose for professional Northern Lights photos, and warm up with reindeer sausage, marshmallows, and hot blueberry juice. Winter clothing is supplied, and photos arrive by email after the 3.5-hour outing.

“Had a great tour last night with Andrea, Juan and Dylan. They were excellent in every way. Pick up from the hotel was convenient and the blueberry juice and reindeer sausage was great also. Jaun got some brilliant photos of me proposing to my now finance and we had a great night. A very good team and a superb tour. Thank you very much”

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Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Tour with BBQ - The drive from Rovaniemi and the small-group setup
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Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Tour with BBQ

8.Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $168Top rated

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma National Park for a 4 to 6 km winter hike past frozen waterfalls and ice-covered cliffs. Small groups of up to eight ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, with guides such as Pedro, Daria, Nikita, and Carmen leading the way. Finish beside a fire with a sausage and hot drink.

“Frozen waterfalls tour with Carmen: Had an unforgettable adventure exploring the frozen waterfalls with the incredibly knowledgeable guide, Carmen! Safety was clearly her top priority, and her expertise led us to conquer the hike smoothly and even finish ahead of time! 😄 The group vibe was fantastic – fun, chill, and super friendly. I highly recommend Carmen for her passion and care – she made the experience truly memorable! Would definitely join again.”

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Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch - What the guides add to the day
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Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

9.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 through forest, rocky viewpoints, and lakeshore paths. Guides such as Nikolai, Patricia, and Szabi lead small groups of up to eight, sharing Finnish nature and culture before a campfire lunch with local snacks and homemade berry juice.

“This your was amazing, the guide Patricia was clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about the Forrest and this really shone through in the trip. The food was a nice way to try traditional Finnish foods and the views in the Forrest were stunning. If I’m ever in Finland again I’d come for the summer trip. Thank you Patricia!”

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National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch - Campfire lunch with a Finnish flavor
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National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch

10.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 guide such as Alex, Jeff, Helena, or Didi for a 6-kilometer forest walk near Kuusijärvi and Sipoonkorpi. Stop for a Finnish campfire lunch, then spend an hour in a wood-fired smoke sauna with optional lake dips. The group is limited to eight.

“What a great day! Beautiful walk through the forest, learning about foraging mushrooms and berries, birds, and plants. Beautiful setting and great guide Jeff. The lunch after the nature walk was fantastic. Then, we enjoyed the wooed fired saunas right by the lake where we cooled off in between our sauna sessions. Learned a lot and have a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend!”

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Rovaniemi: Drive New 2025 Snowmobiles on Arctic Safari & BBQ - What driving a two-person snowmobile is really like
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Rovaniemi: Drive New 2025 Snowmobiles on Arctic Safari & BBQ

11.Drive New 2025 Snowmobiles on Arctic Safari & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $136

From central Rovaniemi, you’ll gear up, ride a new 2025 snowmobile through forest trails and over a frozen lake, then stop for grilled sausages and hot drinks by a fire. Groups riding on the snowmobiles stay small, with guides such as Solange providing calm, clear instruction. Expect about one hour of driving within a four to five-hour outing.

“Had such a blast!!! We did the 4:30pm time which was perfect to ride during sunset. We Really enjoyed it , wish I had booked a longer driving time, and I would recommend driving solo if you are able, driving is wayyy more fun than riding passenger. Also recommend bringing snow goggles if you have them, the face shield on the helmet fogs up fast. The staff was quiet but nice. Location of the lake is perfect !!”

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Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch - What the guides add to the day
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Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

12.Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

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

Walk about 7 kilometers through Nuuksio National Park with guides such as Nikolai, Szabi, or Patricia. Expect pine woods, rocky paths, lake views, a campfire lunch with Finnish snacks, homemade berry juice, nature stories, and professional photos. The small group is capped at eight people.

“We had a great time on this hike excursion. It was fun meeting others from around the world and sharing this experience with them. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend the day with.”

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Saariselka: Snowmobile Safari on Tundra with BBQ - Learning to drive a Lynx snowmobile
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Saariselka: Snowmobile Safari on Tundra with BBQ

13.Snowmobile Safari on Tundra with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 3 hours · from $175

You’ll learn to handle a Lynx snowmobile on marked tracks, then ride through snowy woods and open fields with an English-speaking guide such as Marko, Fabian, or Tommi. A forest hut stop brings sausages, snacks, hot berry juice, chocolate, and time to warm up. Solo driving costs extra.

“Our guide Marko was such a nice guy as a guide. he was very friendly, always asking if everything was okay. It was totally worth the money compared to what we have experienced. totally recommended!”

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From Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Campfire Snacks - Olkkajärvi Lake and the first Northern Lights watch
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From Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Campfire Snacks

14.Northern Lights Tour with Campfire Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 141 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Join Uncle Alex Travel for a three-hour Northern Lights hunt from Rovaniemi. A small group of up to 16 travels to Olkkajärvi Lake for sausages, rice pies, hot drinks, photos, and a campfire, with a second stop at Norvajärvi if needed. Dress in warm layers and remember that clear skies are never guaranteed.

“Do not go when it is overcast, dress VERY warm. We were some of the lucky ones to see the Aurora Borealis with open skies.”

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Rovaniemi: Drive Your Own Husky Team (6–10 km) & BBQ - From Rovaniemi pickup to the husky farm
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Rovaniemi: Drive Your Own Husky Team (6–10 km) & BBQ

15.Drive Your Own Husky Team (6–10 km) & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $274

Spend about four hours at a secluded husky farm near Rovaniemi, driving your own sled team for 6 to 10 kilometers through snowy forest. Guides such as Natalia, Vera, Marti, and Elena provide clear instruction, while time with the dogs and a warm barbecue of sausages and berry juice round out the visit. Pickup is offered in English.

“An amazing experience in the most beautiful area. It’s a true bucket list adventure to do. The staff really cared about their animals and the lovely lady (from Canada I believe) that gave us a tour of the kennels and puppies was so friendly, informative and a great asset to the farm there. The dogs were all so friendly and we were allowed to stroke and interact with them after the activity Nothing was rushed, and we had plenty of time among the dogs and to sit around the fire after the dog sledging and relax among the sound of the beautiful dogs and watch the them in their environment.…”

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