6 One-Day Tours in Rovaniemi Worth Planning a Day Around

1.Riisitunturi National Park Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 313 reviews · 9 hours · from $223Our pick

This nine-hour trip takes you about 150 kilometres east of Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park for a guided four-kilometre winter walk. Expect snow-loaded spruce trees, Arctic nature notes, warm clothing and boots if needed, and a campfire stop with hot drinks and Finnish snacks. Groups are capped at eight; guides such as Lola, Atanas and Eneko have led recent trips.

“an experience must be done when you come to Rovaniemi highly recommended 👌”

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2.1 Day Pass Lapland Winter Park in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $82Best value

Spend a day at Lapland Winter Park, a family-friendly outdoor park in Rovaniemi with an ice slide, snow sculptures, sledding, skating, skiing, snowshoeing and reindeer. Ski, snowshoe and skating equipment, an English and Finnish guide, a free shuttle from Poromiehentie 4, and hot chocolate for children are included. Food, sauna access and motorized activities cost extra.

“Lapland Winter Park is packed with lots of fun activities in a beauuutiful setting. Included in the price we had fun sledging, x country skiing, warming up in the kotas, ice-skating, feeding the reindeer, and generally enjoying the surroundings. We also paid extra for my daughter to go mii-snowmobiling. We had a FANTASTIC day!”

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3.Ranua Wildlife Park Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · from $146

Travel privately from your Rovaniemi accommodation to Ranua Wildlife Park, about an hour away, with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll have time to see more than 50 Arctic species, including otters, Arctic foxes and polar bears, and learn about their habitats and conservation. Guide Jesse has made the visit especially engaging with stories about wildlife and life in Lapland.

“Very nice day in an idyllic setting to observe the animals. We were very well accompanied by Jesse who had lots of stories to tell us about the animals and life in Lapland. We really enjoyed the visit and his professionalism. Thank you very much!”

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4.Bear and Arctic Animals 2 Day Trip from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $939Top rated

Set out from Rovaniemi with a guide for a reindeer farm, a family kennel with about 45 Polar dogs, an overnight bear hide near Kuusamo, and Ranua Wildlife Park. Guides such as Justine share local knowledge along the way. The small-group tour includes transport, meals, entry tickets, a sleeping bag, and wilderness-hut accommodation.

“Our guide, Justine, was fantastic and answered all our questions we had about Finland (history, traditions, culture, animals, saunas, etc.) whilst driving us to all the locations. Starting with an excellent visit to a Reindeer farm (thank you JuRead more”

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5.Half-Day Trip to Ranua Wildlife Park from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Leave Rovaniemi at 9:00am for a guided visit to Ranua Wildlife Park, about an hour away. Walk 2.5km between animal habitats, look for species such as polar bears and wolverines, then have a buffet lunch before returning. Groups are capped at eight. Guides including Aude and Leo have led tours, though your guide may differ.

“I went to the Zoo with Aude. She is amazing, she makes you feel comfortable although I was the only english speaking person in the group.”

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6.Day Trip to Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $157

Travel from Rovaniemi to Ranua Wildlife Park with a guide, pausing to see Lapland nature and reindeer along the way. At the park, explore at your own pace among about 50 species, including bears, wolves and birds. Transport, winter gear, admission and lunch are included; guides Gustav and Reetta have led the trip.

“We went to Ranua Wildlife Park with Lapland Welcome. Reita (or Ritta) was our guide. It was an amazing trip. The guide took us through the park, showing us the animals. She gave us enough time to enjoy the wildlife and the environment in tRead more”

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