Lapland · CANOES & KAYAKS
Lapland days are short and every one of them counts. These 8 kayak trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide fast and get back out on the snow.
Set out from Rovaniemi for a three-hour kayaking trip on a calm Lapland lake, with pickup, a guide, a kayak or canoe, a lifejacket and a hot drink included. Groups are capped at nine, and guides speak five listed languages. Some outings have been led by Miguel, but the level of guiding and the exact lake can vary.
“Au top !! Très bon moment avec Miguel, sympathique et communicatif. Je recommande 😉”
Join an English-speaking guide for a four-hour trip to a family-run reindeer farm outside Rovaniemi. Feed the reindeer lichen, hear about husbandry by a campfire, then learn basic canoeing and paddle a nearby lake. Groups are capped at eight. Guides have included Santi, Barbara, and Theo; hotel pickup depends on where you stay.
“The guide Theo was very nice!!! And also the women on the reindeer farm!!!”
From Rovaniemi, join a small group for a visit to a traditional reindeer farm, where a herder explains the animals and lets you feed them lichen. Warm up with a hot drink and cookies by the fire, then learn basic canoe skills and paddle the nearby lake with a qualified guide. Guides have included Theo, Gabor, Adrian, and Chris.
“The whole trip was an excellent experience and we would highly recommend it!”
Spend about two and a half hours paddling near Rovaniemi with a guide, pausing at pleasant spots to rest and possibly swim. You may spot wildlife, and a summer outing can run late enough to enjoy daylight around 10 p.m. Pickup is offered, or meet at Rovakatu 19b. A guide named Miguel has led some trips.
“It’s so good experience for kayaking!! The view is amazing than you image!! And the guide is so nice!!”
Spend about three and a half hours canoeing on quiet water near Rovaniemi with a certified guide. You’ll get paddling and safety instruction, then head out in a group of no more than six. Guides such as Chris and Pierre have led trips, and the outing includes a stop for pastries and hot drinks. Summer evenings bring long sunsets; autumn brings ruska colors.
“We went as a friend group and had the best time. The guides and workers were really nice an helpful! The activity was super fun 10/10!”
Spend about six and a half hours visiting reindeer and husky farms near Rovaniemi, then canoe with a guide through forest scenery to a lake. Feed the reindeer, meet the dogs, and, if it is cold enough, ride in a husky-pulled carriage. Hotel pickup, reindeer sandwiches, and blueberry juice are included.
“Nos lo pasamos genial, tanto mi hija como yo. Conocimos una auténtica granja de renos y aprendimos mucho sobre ellos. Pudimos darles de comer y tocarlos. La dueña ofreció un té con galletas y nos explicó todo sobre ellos. También disfrutamos con los huskies y el paseo en carro. El lago es espectacular, y el guía, muy atento y profesional. Comimos salchichas y pan de aquí tostados en hoguera típica. Bebimos agua y zumo de bayas. Conocimos los bosques y la naturaleza lapona, y la historia de la ciudad. Un magnífico día.”
Paddle toward Rovaniemi with a licensed English-speaking guide and a small group of up to eight. You’ll get basic canoe instruction, safety guidance, gear, transport and a midway fireside snack with hot drinks. The route can include a quiet lake and a rocky tributary, but conditions shape the day. Bring water, extra snacks and dry clothes.
“Völlig verdient gibt es hier 5 Sterne, wie gebucht waren wir 6 Stunden mit dem Kanu unterwegs. Die Tour führte uns entlang eines wunderschönen Sees, bis hin zu einem Zufluss. Dieser bescherte uns felsige Einblicke und eine schnelle Rückfahrt mit dem Strom. Zur Halbzeit gab es dann noch Gegrilltes in einem authentisch eingerichteten Tipi. Unser Guide war freundlich und erklärte uns vieles über die finnische Natur. Wir würden es jederzeit wieder buchen.”
Leave Rovaniemi for a peaceful lake or river with a canoe guide, who teaches basic paddling and safety before you set off. Afterward, gather by an open fire for Finnish snacks, coffee or tea, and a flint-and-steel fire-making demonstration. Groups are limited to eight; Theo, Dominik, and Gabor are among the guides who have led trips.
“It was a very nice trip. The guides were very relaxed and it was a cool atmosphere. The whole team was very friendly and helpful. It was a very nice experience and we can only recommend it to everyone.”
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