Snowshoeing in the Arctic Circle Wilderness
Overview
Discover the true Lapland nature by hiking through untouched snow blankets and under the trees covered in white - Snowshoeing, a traditional Lappish way of getting around, allows you to explore places inaccessible by foot during snowy time.
What's Included
- Snacks Traditional reindeer burgers by the open fire with hot drinks
- Guidance is in English, other languages on request
- Use of thermal clothing during the safari (thermal overall, boots, gloves, woolen socks, a scarf)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Rovaniemi city center
Meeting and Pickup
-The tour includes transfers from the meeting points in the central area of Rovaniemi, Ounasvaara area, Arctic Treehouse Hotel and Santa Claus Village. If you are staying in an Airbnb or similar, we will notify you of the closest meeting point. -All the pick-up times are subject to a 15-minute difference depending on the other participants joining the tours. Customers shall wait for their pick-up at the meeting point notified by Wild Nordic. -Pick up schedule is as follows: • Invisible Forest Lodge: 80 minutes before the tour starting time • SantaSport Resort, Sky Ounasvaara and Ounasvaara Chalets: 60 minutes before the tour starting time • City Center meeting point at Sampokeskus: 50 minutes before the tour starting time • Arctic TreeHouse: 40 minutes before starting time • Wild Nordic Safari Center: 30 minutes before starting time
Joulupukintie
96930 Rovaniemi, Finland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Discover the true Lapland nature by hiking through untouched snow blankets and under the trees covered in white - Snowshoeing, a traditional Lappish way of getting around, allows you to explore places inaccessible by foot during snowy time.
After a 20-minute transfer out from the city, you’ll arrive in a wilderness area where it’s time to put on your snowshoes and follow our guide to the surrounding nature: Embrace the tranquility and peace of the arctic woods and breathe in the purest air in the world.
During the way you’ll take a break to catch your breath and enjoy hot drinks with snacks by the campfire.
(Please note: Basic physical fitness is required for this tour and thus it’s not recommended for the smallest children or persons with remarkable physical limitations)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (1,5 - 2 hours of walking)
- Please let us know if there are any dietary restrictions, so we can prepare accordingly.
- It is the customer’s responsibility to know basic English in order to understand the instructions. If the customer does not understand any of the instructions, Wild Nordic shall reserve the right to refuse the customer ́s participation based on safety concerns and necessity to communicate in English during any emergency situation.
- All the pick-up times are subject to a 15-minute difference depending on the other participants joining the tours. Customers shall wait for their pick-up in the hotel reception area (or such other area as notified by Wild Nordic)
- No refund of the tours will be made if the customer misses the pick up services as a result of failing to wait at the designated pick-up area. Wild Nordic has the right to charge reasonable expenses arising from such neglect to follow the timetable of the program.
- Customers are highly encouraged to purchase personal travel insurance (which covers insurance for the activities to be participated
- Wild Nordic shall not be responsible for any valuables of the customers left in the public area while participating in the activities.
- Reservations: Tour reservation is considered confirmed when you receive a written confirmation including confirmation number from Wild Nordic. All bookings, changes and cancellations must be made by e-mail to Wild Nordic during business days on Monday - Friday at 09.00-16.00 Finnish time, minimum one day
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-38112P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- Snacks. Traditional reindeer burgers by the open fire with hot drinks.
- Guidance is in English, other languages on request.
- Use of thermal clothing during the safari (thermal overall, boots, gloves, woolen socks, a scarf).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Rovaniemi city center.
The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Snowshoeing in the Arctic Circle Wilderness is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Snowshoeing in the Arctic Circle Wilderness will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- SnacksTraditional reindeer burgers by the open fire with hot drinks
- Guidance is in English, other languages on request
- Use of thermal clothing during the safari (thermal overall, boots, gloves, woolen socks, a scarf)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Rovaniemi city center
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (1,5 - 2 hours of walking)
- Please let us know if there are any dietary restrictions, so we can prepare accordingly.
- It is the customer’s responsibility to know basic English in order to understand the instructions. If the customer does not understand any of the instructions, Wild Nordic shall reserve the right to refuse the customer ́s participation based on safety concerns and necessity to communicate in English during any emergency situation.
- All the pick-up times are subject to a 15-minute difference depending on the other participants joining the tours. Customers shall wait for their pick-up in the hotel reception area (or such other area as notified by Wild Nordic)
- No refund of the tours will be made if the customer misses the pick up services as a result of failing to wait at the designated pick-up area. Wild Nordic has the right to charge reasonable expenses arising from such neglect to follow the timetable of the program.
- Customers are highly encouraged to purchase personal travel insurance (which covers insurance for the activities to be participated
- Wild Nordic shall not be responsible for any valuables of the customers left in the public area while participating in the activities.
- Reservations: Tour reservation is considered confirmed when you receive a written confirmation including confirmation number from Wild Nordic. All bookings, changes and cancellations must be made by e-mail to Wild Nordic during business days on Monday - Friday at 09.00-16.00 Finnish time, minimum one day
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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