Wilderness Survival Tour - Winter
Overview
Experience the wild Taiga forests of Lapland! On this tour, you will feel the peace of the Arctic nature, hike through the snowy forests, learn about your surroundings and some basic survival skills.
The Wilderness Survival Tour is a very special opportunity for those who wish to wander into the forest to try and get a glimpse of the spectacular and elusive Finnish wildlife and the natural beauty of Lapland. This tour is also intended to be educational - your guide will share with you their knowledge and passion for nature, and teach you about the secrets of Finnish nature as well as some basic survival skills.
The tour has different levels of difficulty depending on your ability, your guide will discuss this with you upon pick up and between you, the best route will be decided.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional Winter Clothing and Boots
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off for accommodations outside the city center
- Professional guide
- Lunch
Meeting Location
Rovakatu
96100 Rovaniemi, Finland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This safari will take you out of Rovaniemi, straight into the Taiga forest and its beautiful nature. Accompanied by your guide, you will explore the beauty of the Lappish forests and learn more about the trees, plants, their properties, and wildlife. You will also be taught how to use your surroundings to make a fire and some other basic survival skills.
The tour operates all year round, with specific features attached to each season. In the wintertime, you will enjoy views of huge snow drifts, white trails and frozen trees, with very cold temperatures that may drop down to -30°C! You will learn about the footprints you find around you in the snow - tracks made by wolves, lynx, wolverines, moose, reindeer, weasels, Arctic hare and many more. You will learn about the footprints you find around you in the snow: tracks made by wolves, lynx, wolverines, moose, reindeer, weasels, Arctic hare and many more.
Refreshments and typical Finnish campfire snack will be provided halfway, as your guide will lit a fire to keep you warm. This is a great opportunity for your guide to show you how to build a fire as natives do.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-57969P3
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