Backcountry skiing adventure: Explore Finland's popular sport in Arctic forests
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28 Ratings
Rovaniemi
Embark on a thrilling backcountry skiing adventure in Finland's Arctic forests. Learn cross-country skiing, capture stunning photographs, and immerse yourself in the authentic nature of Lapland.
Duration:
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Highlights

During our adventure, we will enjoy beautiful nature and photograph the breath-taking landscapes around us. We use special skin-based skis, which take skiing from cross-country right into the backcountry. Backcountry skiis represent the freshest Finnish innovation in wilderness exploration. Owing to their composition and skin-based material they provide us unlimited access to the endless, snowy hinterlands of Lapland.

We will start our tour from Rovaniemi and drive to our location hidden in the forest. During the trip, we will take a break in a wooden shelter and prepare some sausages over an open fire. We will be surrounded by all of the most astonishing features of Lappish nature. Moving on skiis in these snowy landscapes gives us unforgettable opportunities for photography! The tour is always guided by a professional photographer who will share his knowledge of landscape and nature photography.

Points of Interest

  • Valtakatu 21
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off services
  • Transportation via comfortable minivan
  • Skis and poles provided for skiing adventures
  • Guided skiing trip into the Arctic wilderness
  • Expert wilderness and photography guide accompanying you
  • Reception of 10-15 professional photos post-tour
  • Complimentary hot drinks and snacks to keep you energized
  • Warm clothing and winter boots supplied
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a 3-4 hour journey and experience Finland’s most beloved sport, cross-country skiing. This eco-friendly activity offers an exciting way to traverse thick snow-covered terrains of the Arctic woodlands and rough regions. We’ll introduce you to the fundamentals of this superb winter sport and escort you on a photographic expedition throughout the Arctic wilderness. A professional photographer will lead the adventure, ensuring you get ample time to relish and capture the breathtaking Arctic nature and spectacular landscapes that surround us. This adventure presents a fantastic chance to encounter the genuine and untouched beauty of Lapland!

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Minimum age is 10 years
Location
Valtakatu 21
Valtakatu
Beyond Arctic office, 15 minutes before start of the tour
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Luluk_a
Feb 23, 2024
Fun experience - It was fun trip. I had a great experience even I was the beginner in skiing. My holiday was so much interesting. Recommended!
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L4178dkcharlesv
Feb 13, 2024
Definitely recommend - Great experience in a very small group - authentic and quiet - well organized and our guide Ryan was Amazing! I will definitely book this again if we get back there.
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52maximiliant
Dec 6, 2023
Real fun and interesting - The tour with Meri was great - really exciting, fun and interesting! She also helped us with our camera settings and took beautiful pictures of the trip. Would definitely do it again.
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Meclaudio
Mar 8, 2023
Amazing backcountry skiing - Our guide Becky was excellent. She took us to a forest area outside Rovaniemi and made sure we had the appropriate equipment. She took her time to explain the basics of backcountry skiing -- as a beginner skier, that was specially helpful to make me feel comfortable. And I didn't fall once, which is remarkable considering my record of failed attempts at doing this kind of activity. The route we took was beautiful and in the end Becky treated us to a barbecue in a forest hut by a frozen lake. She took great pictures of us, and was the perfect guide/company. Thoroughly recommended!
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Passport633953
Feb 28, 2023
Fantastic day in the Finnish nature - Becky and Anni did a great job taking us in a small group of 5 back country skiing. The landscape was beautiful, Anni and Becky explained how the ski (a little bigger than snow shoes) work and off we went. We had a great time out and about and finished with a little snack in a cota. We can only recommend Beyond Arctic and especially Becky and Anni as tour guides. We will be back.
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Jinnanw
Feb 15, 2023
Loved it! - This is our first time ski, we absolute loved it! It’s so pretty as you walk into pretty deep forest. It’s a bit demanding, quite good “ workout” for the first timer. But there is a choice, you could take the short route if you find the long way is too tired. Oren, Anni and Annika were all amazing. They are very experienced in their own ways. They not only show us the basic ski skills, also told us lots of interesting local facts, culture shocks, climate changes etc. Also recommended some other local activities / places. And of course, there are lots of pictures were taking, we cannot wait to see. We felt that they are very proud and interested at what they do. We would highly recommend to anyone come to Lapland.
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Natalie_w
Feb 7, 2023
Wonderful - What a wonderful day out is this excursion Joanne and anni were fantastic hosts I've never put ski's on in my life and it was wonderful also the sausages were lovely at the campfire
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Hsnz
Jan 8, 2023
Best back country skiing in Rovaniemi - What a great day out! Never tried this type of skiing before but Amelia got us through this adventure superbly with her local knowledge, love of the outdoors, and patience. Beyond Arctic come highly recommended for anyone wanting to try a personalised tour with experienced guides away from it all, out in the Finnish wilderness.
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Yiminn20
Jan 1, 2023
Excellent experience with a very helpful and friendly guide - Had an amazing time with backcountry skiing adventure. Victoria was a great guide and we really enjoyed the experience. It was a small group, very private and Victoria takes lots of great photos of us. Loved the campfire BBQ and glögi too! Highly recommend!!
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Yikai_ng
Jan 1, 2023
Excellent backcountry skiing experience - Victoria was a great guide during our skiing tour. She took lots of excellent photos for us and brought us to lots of beautiful places with breathtaking sceneries of the Finland mountains. We enjoyed our time with her and had a great barbecue lunch with her as well! Highly recommended!
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