Ski Trekking Safari in Lapland
Price – 109€ / adult, 85€ / child
Includes: Professional Arctic guide, small-group ski trekking tour to explore Arctic wilderness, hotel pick-up, winter clothes, equipment, campfire snacks and hot drinks
The best way to explore real Finnish Lapland!
There is no better way to explore untouched parts of Arctic nature than backcountry skiing! As your professional guide will take you away from Rovaniemi, into the Taiga forest of the area to explore some of the breathtaking scenery of Lapland!
Backcountry skiing, is a great way to explore snow covered Lapland. Unlike alpine skiing and cross-country skiing, which are undertaken on groomed trails, backcountry skiing is more accessible as you require no specific boots and allows you to get out in the immediate wilderness easily.
As the skis are equipped with skin on the bottom, they allow you to go uphill and downhill without excessive speed. Like snowshoeing, it does not require much practice to get used to the gear and techniques to slide on deep snow making it very comfortable and easy to use, even for beginners!
Explore magical Arctic nature off the beaten path
Your guide will choose a location that best fits the level and needs of the group, but also that allows you to get a good chance to enjoy the wonderful nature. They will also provide you with safety instructions and teach you some techniques on how to use the skis correctly. Refreshments and a typical Finnish campfire snack will be provided halfway, as your guide will light a fire to keep you warm. This is a great moment for you to learn more about life in the Arctic and local nature.
This tour lasts 4 hours, which includes the transportation from/to Rovaniemi, the campfire snack around the fire and the skiing time in nature (around 60-90 minutes depending on your level).
In all our activities, our groups are limited to 8 people maximum. It is very important for us to provide you with the best experience possible, and avoid mass tourism. This way, your guide will know you better and will be able to address all your needs and answer your questions. As we usually say – the smaller the group, the bigger the experience!
Why you Should Try Ski Trekking Tour with Wild About Lapland?
- Ski Trekking is a great way to explore remote areas of Lapland covered in deep snow,
- We always adapt this tour to fit the level and the needs of the group,
- One of the most popular day tours from Rovaniemi,
- Professional guide will teach you about the local wildlife,
- Our groups never exceed 8 people,
- This tour is ranked 5/5 on TripAdvisor!
Explore the breathtaking scenery of Lapland on backcountry skis
Discover the beauty of Lapland in a unique way on a ski trekking tour through peaceful Arctic forests. Your guide will lead you into the Taiga where special skis make it easy to move across deep snow, both uphill and downhill.
This activity is beginner-friendly and a great alternative to alpine or cross-country skiing. During the tour, you will enjoy magical surroundings while learning about local nature and Arctic life. Small groups ensure a personal and authentic experience.
What's included?
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off for accommodations outside the city centre. Extra surcharge if staying 10 kilometres or further from the centre,
- Equipment, skis and poles, professional winter overalls and boots,
- Professional guide,
- Transportation,
- Campfire snacks and hot drinks,
- Tax and fees.
Exclusions
- Alcoholic drinks
Meeting points
If your accommodation is in Rovaniemi city center, we kindly ask you to walk to our office. Read below why.
We have been awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) batch for sustainable tourism operations in Finnish Lapland. Sustainable business operations are of utmost importance to us. We have therefore decided to no longer do city pickups. If you are staying in the city center, we would kindly ask you to come to our office (our address: Rovakatu 24, 96200 Rovaniemi) and start the tour from there.
You are not staying in the city center nor is your pickup location listed as an option? No problem! Please send us an email with your address and we take it from there. We hope you have a nice tour with us!
Wild About Lapland Office
Rovakatu 24, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland
Pick-up
- Apukka Resort (Transfer fee is € 40 / one-way – please contact us)
- Arctic Snow Hotel (Transfer fee is € 60 / one-way – please contact us)
- Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
- Guesthouse Borealis
- Hostel Ibedcity
- Läkituvat Cottages / Meeting point
- Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
- Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
- Lomavekarit / Arctic Resort Delight resort
- Motelli Rovaniemi
- Napapiirin Saarituvat Cottages
- Santa Claus Holiday Village Reception
- Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle
- Vaattunki Wilderness Resort (Transfer fee is € 40 / one-way – please contact us)
- Walk in the office / City Centre accommodation
Please note
Cold weather clothing will be provided, but we recommend to dress appropriately. Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions. This experience may require a certain amount of endurance.
Hotel pick-ups commence 10 – 60 minutes prior to the start time. Your pick up time will be confirmed by email.
What do I need to bring?
- Bottle of water,
- We will provide you with overalls and boots, but please be prepared and use good under-layers, socks, hats and gloves.
Cancellation Policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event,
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event,
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 365 days or less before the event.
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The smaller the group, the bigger the experience!