Finland · DAY TRIPS IN ROVANIEMI
The 11 best day trips in Rovaniemi you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Start at the top; it is there for a reason.
Small-group Riisitunturi National Park day trip from Rovaniemi: 4 km winter hike, campfire snacks and hot drinks, snowy views.
“It was amazing, the group was small, and the hike pace great. Lenka was very professional and answered all the questions. It’s my second tour with them and I highly recommend :)”
A one-day Lapland Winter Park pass in Rovaniemi with included winter gear, a long ice slide, reindeer moments, and warm Kota breaks.
“A great place for fun in the snow with your children. Sledges / rings provided for going down the main slope, kids loved it. Little wooden huts dotted about with log fires lit you could just go and sit in. Moss to feed the reindeers which the kids enjoyed doing. Restaurant is lovely, fire, lovely big windows looking out on the snow, good wines available and lovely food- staff really lovely too. Kids books etc & packs of cards available to use. Couldn’t do the ice skating as had rained the day before and warmed up a bit (was above freezing) so ice skating not on. Didn’t do the sauna…”
A guided one-day Santa experience in Rovaniemi, with Santa Village meeting, Arctic Circle certificate, framed photo, and Santa Park shows plus lunch.
“The tour guide made sure everything ran on time which was great and he made sure he always stuck around and kept an eye out for everyone before moving onto the next activity or area. Although it would have made it better and easier if we all had a coloured tag or lanyard or something which showed that we all belonged to the same group so that the tour guide (and we) could easily identify each other when there is so many other people around”
A 6-hour small-group day trip from Rovaniemi to Santa Claus Village and Santa Park, including Santa meeting, Arctic Circle crossing, and Snowman World.
A one-day Santa combo in Rovaniemi with hotel pickup, guaranteed Santa time, Arctic Circle crossing certificate, and Santa Park lunch show.
“Friendly and very accommodating. Lunch needs to be planned a bit more careful but all was good in the end”
Winter hike in Riisitunturi with a native Posio guide, open-fire Lappish snack, and professional photos on a relaxed small-group day trip.
“Ha sido una excursión maravillosa , preciosa porque te sientes como estar en un cuento de hadas . Mi guía ha sido TIMO , persona maravillosa explicando todo con mucha ilusión y sabiduría. Es un guía fantástico y muy completa haciendo que el lugar sea aún más maravilloso. La recomiendo un 100% y con TIMO como guía porque es sensacional. Muchas gracias Timo 🙏🙏🙏 por hacerme pasar un día tan fantástico en ese Parque Nacional tan espectacular y único.”
Private 5-hour trip from Rovaniemi to Ranua Wildlife Park with an English guide, Arctic animals, photo stops, and hotel pickup.
“La guida ci è piaciuta molto, era disponibile e socievole. Il parco non è un granché, tanti animali non si sono visti, neanche gli orsi polari che speravamo tanto di vedere.”
Guided winter hike at Korouoma National Park to huge frozen waterfalls, then warm Finnish BBQ by campfire with berry juice.
“la nostra guida Neelaka ci ha spiegato tutto per filo e per segno, bellissimo il percorso e i panorami. pranzo al BBQ con salsiccia, pane e patate, bevande calde e marshmallow. un esperienza fantastica grazie della bella giornata”
Bear-watching cabin overnight near Kuusamo plus reindeer farm, polar dogs and Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi.
“This was an amazing experience! We were able to see 5 bears, including a mom with two young cubs, that were super cute!!! The whole trip was a great experience since we stopped at a reindeer farm and a dog (Greenland dogs) farm, anRead more”
Day trip from Rovaniemi to Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park with hotel pickup, winter gear, reindeer stop, BBQ lunch, and prebooked entry.
“Well worth visiting. Lots of beautiful snow which added a fairytale element. Got to see my favorite bear.”
Half-day guided trip from Rovaniemi to Ranua Wildlife Park with hotel pickup, 2.5 km walk, buffet lunch, and polar bear viewing.
“Nous avons eu l'occasion de faire plusieurs activités pendant la semaine 9 avec Nordic Odyssey (cascades gelées, visite ferme de rennes et hôtel de glace, circuit en motoneige et visite zoo).”
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