15 Lapland Tours Worth Planning a Day Around

1.Sauna & Ice Swimming Tour with Dinner and Aurora

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 150 reviews · 4 hours · from $184Our pick

Travel by van from Rovaniemi to a remote lakeside sauna for a Finnish heat-and-cold ritual, then eat smoked salmon by the fire in a wooden cottage. English-speaking guides lead the four-hour outing, with hosts and guides including Pedro, Tania, Mattia and Victor on past departures. Evening tours from late October to mid-March may offer a Northern Lights sighting, but nature makes no promises.

“Everything was perfect. They picked us up and drove us to the location which is remote and beautiful. We were 7 in one sauna which made it a bit crowded, but still nice. We had enough time to go in and out 3-4 times and then dio in the lake. The dinner was super good, we ate a lot and the food was yummy. I am vegetarian and they were able to prepare something for me too. The only little ick was that the sauna was loosing heat a bit, and couldn’t get really hot even if we kept putting wood and throwing water. Overall the experience was really amazing!!”

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2.Guided Ice Climbing Activity in Pyhä

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $142Top rated

At Tajukangas Ice Fall in Pyhä, an English-speaking guide teaches you ice-climbing basics before you make two climbs up the wall, which rises more than 20 meters. Helmet, harness, crampons, ice axes, and footwear are provided. A 10-minute walk gets you to the ice, with hot berry drinks and a bonfire for breaks.

“This was such an awesome experience. It was difficult. However, i couldnt believe how well we both did. Definitely a unique experience.. the guide was lovely, kind, and accomodating. Would highly recommend.”

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3.Classic Wilderness Skiing in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $128

In Pyhätunturi, a guide leads you on short, wide Altai skis through snowy forest in Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Their built-in climbing skin helps on slopes, and the compact design is easier to steer than long skis. No previous skiing experience is required. The 2.5-hour outing is offered in English and can be tailored to your requests.

“Our guides were the best. They made the great experience even better by being fun, encouraging, and knowledgeable. I could tell they are passionate about nature and about the Lapland specifically. We learned a lot from their storytelling. We also learned some useful tips on how to deal with the cold weather.”

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4.Half-Day Premium Ice Climbing in Pyhä Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $226

Meet your Bliss Adventure guide at CAMP Kitchen & Bar in Pyhäntunturi at 11:30 am, gear up nearby, then walk to Tajukangas for a four-hour ice-climbing session. An instructor handles the rope and teaches techniques while you climb, rest by a bonfire and have a light meal with hot berry juice.

“Guides were friendly and gave positive reinforcement as I made my way to the top. This was my first ever ice climbing experience and I was nervous about it, but the guides were reassuring and helped me set up the harnesses and I felt safe the entire time. Took me forever to get to the top, but the guides were really patient with me.”

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5.Kid’s Ice Climbing Adventure in Pyhä-Luosto, Finland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $142

At Tajukangas in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, a Bliss instructor guides children up a route built for young climbers. Kids get climbing gear and a helmet, and the instructor belays them. You need no ice axes or crampons for this route. Parents can climb at the same time, and hot berry juice and a small climber’s diploma are included.

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6.Scenic Snowshoeing on the Top of Pyhä Fell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $128

Ride the PyhäExpress chairlift to Pyhä Fell, weather permitting, then learn to snowshoe with a guide who shares stories about Arctic nature and old Lappish beliefs. This 2.5-hour beginner-friendly outing includes snowshoes, poles, and hot berry drinks. A forest descent and frosted trees add to the appeal; dress for winter conditions.

“Notre guide nous a fait découvrir les paysages de Pyha et nous a fait vivre une très belle aventure. La descente dans la forêt a été une formidable partie de rigolade !”

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7.Lapland: Canoeing Trip with Reindeer and Husky Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · 6h 30m · from $352

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.”

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8.Pyhätunturi: Electric Fatbike Tour in Finnish Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $133

Join a two-hour guided electric fatbike ride in Pyhä or Luosto, with wide tires for snow, adjustable pedal assistance, winter riding tips, and hot berry drinks. In Pyhä, meet at Bliss Adventure by the Naava Visitor Centre. The guide chooses a safe route based on current snow conditions and shares facts about the forest and winter wildlife.

“super leuke activiteit. hele mooie route gefietst. af en toe uitdagend door de dikke sneeuw. De guide was vriendelijk, grappig en had veel leuke informatie te vertellen over de omgeving. De fietsen werkten goed! Super fijn dat ze elektrisch waren. 100% een aanrader!”

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9.Ice fishing by car with hot beverages at Pyhä-Luosto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $117

Your guide picks you up by car in Pyhätunturi or the Pyhä-Luosto area and takes you to an accessible fishing spot beyond the fell area. Learn to make a hole in the ice, try fishing with help from guides such as Eero or Aetu, and warm up with hot drinks. The small group is capped at eight.

“Thank you for sorting out our Ice Fishing on New Years day, the service before we arrived from Kristina was excellent and the experience on the day was good fun.”

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10.Premium Snowshoeing in Pyhä-Luosto National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $215

This four-hour Pyhä-Luosto snowshoe tour pairs a weather-permitting PyhäExpress chairlift ride with a guided walk into the Arctic taiga. Your guide supplies snowshoes, poles, hot berry drinks, and a bonfire meal, and can tailor the route to your interests. Photographers get a chance to seek out frosted trees and winter light.

“We recently enjoyed a fantastic snowshoe tour in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, guided by Inessa. She was incredibly knowledgeable and tailored the experience to our passion for photography, leading us through stunning landscapes, including the beautiful gorge. The authentic Finnish lunch and hot berry beverages was wonderful. Inessa's insights into the Arctic nature and local lore made the hike even more memorable. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a personalised and authenic way explore the breathtaking scenery of Lapland”

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11.Private Northern Lights Tour With Skis Or Snowshoes in Pyhä

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $169

Set out at 8 pm with a private guide for an easy-paced, three-hour trip into the Pyhä wilderness. Choose snowshoes or OAC wilderness skis, learn the basics as you go, then pause at a traditional campsite for a fire, hot drinks, and local snacks. The aurora is never guaranteed, but the night forest is part of the experience.

“We have been walking with snowshoes at -25°c, the environment was immaculate and totally wild, we climbed a hill and had a barbecue in a hut. We also spotted a beginning of northern light, the sky was very clear”

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12.Korouoma Canyon & Ranua Zoo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $308

From Rovaniemi, a small group travels to Korouoma Canyon for a moderate guided hike among high cliffs and, in winter, towering ice formations. After hot berry juice and time for photos, continue to Ranua Zoo for a 2.5-kilometer forest walk and buffet lunch. The group is limited to eight; guides named for the tour include Eero and Normund.

“A great tour. Maximise our time at Lapland since we do both Ranua Zoo and beautiful Karouoma Canyon waterfall tour together. Eero was very kind and helpful to us with great explanations. My 8 year old daughter was excited about the tour. Read more”

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13.Premium Wilderness Skiing in Pyhä-Luosto National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $215

Spend about four hours on short, wide Altai skis in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, moving through snowy forest at a pace tailored to your group. No skiing experience is required. Your guide shares local nature and cultural stories, then serves hot berry drinks and a light meal by a bonfire. The private tour starts at 10:00 am in Pyhätunturi.

“The two guides were lovely and helpful as it can be tricky to get up if you fall. The experience was peaceful and beautifully scenic amongst the forest. Having never skiied before and having 2 knee operations, there were no issues, and options for easier routes if needed. It's not an action activity, rather a peaceful experience amongst Pyha's beautiful national forest and a family bonding experience. The guides enhanced the experience and were very natural providing interesting facts throughout the activity.”

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14.Capturing Auroras in Pyhä

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $105Best value

Meet your Bliss guide at Hotel Pyhätunturi at 8 pm, then walk about 10 minutes to Tajukangas for a short Northern Lights and camera-settings lesson. Bring a camera with basic manual controls. The guide helps you set it up, and you can photograph auroras, stars, or headlamp light painting, with hot berry drinks and a pocket-sized guide included.

“If you are hesitating about which agency to pick, here is the precious advice: choose Bliss adventures.”

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15.Private Snowshoeing Tour In Pyhätunturi With A Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $126

Spend about three hours snowshoeing in the Pyhätunturi area with a local guide. You’ll learn the basics on lightweight snowshoes, look for animal tracks, and stop by a campfire for hot drinks and a meal made with local ingredients. Mikko is named as a guide, but check who will lead your date.

“The pureness of the nature and the softness of the snow will be unforgettable for me! We have been walking for almost 3 hours”

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