Finland · BBQ
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 barbecue & campfire outings that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Brand-new 2025 snowmobiles on private Rovaniemi trails, small group safari, then BBQ by the fire. 4 hours, English guide.
“It was a great experience to ride on a snow scooter. Tan was a great guide leading us through the forest. He watched us very carefully while riding scooter. Payed attention for our safety. Thank you so much Tan and Arctic GM. I recommend it very very much!”
Rovaniemi Northern Lights hunt with a cozy campfire BBQ, included winter gear, and an English-speaking guide, in about 3 hours.
“I'm not very good at English, but the guide Mr.Fedelico explained it to me very kindly and in an easy-to-understand way, and the conversation was fun. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the aurora, but I really enjoyed having a barbecue in the magnificent nature reminiscent of the movie Frozen. Luckily, I was able to see a clear shooting star. Thanks to the guides and participants!”
Rovaniemi’s Korouoma frozen waterfalls hike with BBQ. Small groups, warm overalls, expert guides, and a snowy canyon you will not forget.
“Astonishing landscapes. Our guide, Hugo, was helpful, enjoyed talking about finnish culture and nature. One of the best organized trips ive ever been to.”
3-hour Aurora Borealis hunt from Rovaniemi with BBQ and glögi, hotel pickup, and weather-based routes into the dark.
“For me this is the best tour I have ever had here in Rovaniemi. From the driver to the tour guide. What I like most is that we went there in a small group by minivan, very comfortable. They know where you can best see the Northern Lights. I can't imagine I'll see it with the naked eye. For me it's like a dream come true. We grilled with sausages and drink their delicious juice. And the best part is that we took the best photos there with their own special camera. Thank you for the memories! I will definitely return to Rovaniemi.”
Rovaniemi aurora photo hunt with hotel pickup, frozen-lake BBQ by the fire, and guide-taken photos, about $81 per person.
“Everything was so perfect! We were very lucky because in that day the sky was very clean. Everyone were so kind to us. I would repeat it without thinking twice! But be careful and dont make a reservation on days with many clouds or if its raining.”
Drive your own husky team in Lapland, 6 to 10 km, then warm up with hot drinks and a fire-side BBQ in a small group.
“We had an amazing husky trip and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, and we truly enjoyed every moment. A very special thank you to our guide, Raphael, who took great care of us throughout the trip. We felt safe, comfortable, and genuinely well looked after the entire time. This experience exceeded our expectations and will stay with us for a long time. Highly recommended!”
Rovaniemi aurora chase with hotel pickup, 3 dark-sky stops, and a cozy Lapland BBQ by the fire, plus guided photo tips.
“you will visit 3 places, the first one is near the city but it is the only one where you can have the barbecue. The other places are far from the city and there it is possible to see beautiful aurora”
Rovaniemi 3.5-hour Northern Lights photo tour with a pro photographer, Arctic forest chasing, and Lappish BBQ, plus photos by email.
“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”
Rovaniemi northern lights hunt with hotel pickup, campfire BBQ, and lakeside viewing spots. Warm overalls, guided stories, lights not guaranteed.
“Great time! However, we will be leaving Finland without souvenirs. Our phones are too old and don’t have a night mode. For the price, it is a shame that the guides don't offer to take at least one photo with a compétitive camera so that everyone can take home a souvenir of the moment”
Rovaniemi’s Korouoma Canyon frozen waterfalls hike with small group, hotel pickup, and an Arctic BBQ finish with warm drinks.
“Frozen waterfall was so beautiful, highly recommend. With our guide Naja we felt really safe and taken care of. We’ve got time to take pictures and hike carefully.”
Rovaniemi snowmobile safari with a 1-hour self-drive on private Arctic trails, then a cozy BBQ by the fire for hot drinks and sausages.
“Well organised and a very wonderful experience. You get to ride for close to an hour and end with hot chocolate and a hot dog enjoying the heat from barbecue.”
Rovaniemi husky and reindeer safari plus two northern lights spots and a cozy Aurora BBQ in a Kota. Hotel pickup included.
“This tour is the classic collection of all the basics activities in Rovaniemi. Would recommend the tour if you have kids and want to have a comprehensive 1day experience. We did not realize that a 800m sled ride is just 5minutes, same as the ride with reindeer would last 10mins. But it was out fault. We should have considered that. Anyway we found the overall tour very well organized, transportation has been premium/high all time, only Mercedes vehicles and pickup and return at hotel. Our guide, Allen, has been really great! He drove us in all locations, and during the evening even if there was overcast sky and we could…”
4-hour Northern Lights tour from Rovaniemi with campfire BBQ, warm berry drinks, flexible aurora routes, and photo help.
“The tour was amazing! Everything was perfectly organized. The barbecue was delicious, and we had a wonderful time with our family. At first, we couldn’t see the Northern Lights right away… but Deniz and his team did absolutely everything they could, driving to different spots and trying again and again. And in the end, we were rewarded with the incredible Northern Lights! Thank you so much for all the effort, Deniz & team. I will definitely recommend this tour to others!”
3-hour Northern Lights chase from Rovaniemi with guided photo stops, campfire BBQ snacks, hot drinks, and pickup.
“Was very good, we saw amazing bright northern lights, was unbelievable , just still waiting photos from guys it’s already week gone.”
Drive a Lynx snowmobile across Saariselka tundra tracks, then warm up at a forest BBQ hut with hotel transfers included.
“We really enjoyed the snowmobile tour! Our tour guide Sam was extremely friendly, open, and welcoming. We always had enough time to switch drivers and felt safe throughout the ride. The BBQ in the cabin was a lovely way to warm up and relax. Overall, it was a perfect day on a beautiful route, and the three hours were absolutely sufficient.”
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