Small Group Riisitunturi Snowy Tree Hike and BBQ from Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi, Finland
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover one of the most beautiful winter landscapes in Finnish Lapland on this small-group day trip (max 8 guests) from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park, famous for its snow-crowned "tykky" trees. After pickup from your accommodation, enjoy a scenic drive through the Lapland countryside. Your local guide then leads a relaxed 4-6 km hike through silent snowy forests and up to open fell areas with panoramic views over frozen lakes and hills. Stop often for photos while your guide shares stories about Arctic nature, wildlife and Finnish traditions. Warm up by the campfire with a traditional Finnish BBQ lunch and hot drinks before returning to Rovaniemi. The tour is personally guided by the owners of a small local company, with no outsourced guides.

What's included

  • Entry to Riisitunturi National Park (free)
  • Photo stops and help taking photos
  • Round-trip transport from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park
  • Professional local guide (English)
  • Traditional Finnish campfire BBQ lunch in the national park
  • Light snacks during the hike
  • Hot coffee, tea and juice served by the campfire
  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Rovaniemi
  • Photos of your day taken by your guide
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Winter overall rental (optional, extra fee, contact us to arrange)
  • Pickup over 10 km from Rovaniemi centre (extra fee, contact us via WhatsApp or email)

What to expect

  1. Riisitunturi National Park
    3h
    After a scenic drive of about 2 h 15 min from Rovaniemi, enjoy a guided winter hike of about 4-6 km through the snowy forests and fell areas of Riisitunturi National Park, famous for its crown-snow-loaded "tykky" trees. Enjoy panoramic views, photo stops with help from your guide, stories about Lapland nature and wildlife, and a campfire BBQ lunch with hot drinks in the wilderness. The return drive to Rovaniemi also takes about 2 h 15 min.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is from your accommodation within 10 km of Rovaniemi city centre. We will confirm the exact pickup time the day before the tour. Staying more than 10 km from Rovaniemi city centre? Please contact us via WhatsApp or email and we will happily arrange your pickup.

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not suitable for children under 5 years
  • Warm winter clothing (thermal overall, boots, gloves) can be rented for an extra fee if needed. Please contact us separately to arrange it.
  • This tour includes a guided hike of about 4-6 km on snowy forest trails with uphill sections. It is not suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters or walkers, and travelers should be able to walk independently in winter conditions.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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