Evening Ski and Wilderness Trek in Rovaniemi: Experience the snowy forest at night
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Experience the magic of the snowy forest at night on an evening ski and wilderness trek in Rovaniemi. Explore the wilderness, enjoy a cozy break in a traditional Lappish tent, and marvel at the beauty of the northern lights.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Perunkajärvi - Join our small group (max. 4 persons), and come to live on skis the magic atmospehere of the snowy forest at night, a snowy landscape lit sometimes by the moonlight, by the stars or perhaps by the northern lights (aurora)! Sometimes (cloudy weather, new moon) it will be darker around us and we´ll only see in the fan of our headlamp, the rest will remain unknown…The snowy forest at night has his charm in every weather!
The treks takes place in a remote area, 30 min. away from Rovaniemi, far from towns and marked trails; for first we´ll go through the base techniques of trekking-skis; then we´ll start to ski through snowy forests, and frozen swamps towards the kota, traditional lappish tent.
The kota will be our basecamp; we´ll light a fire in it, grill a snack, and relax sitting on reindeer skins.
All throughout the trek we´ll check the sky to look for stars and the northern lights. If you bring along your camera, I will help you set it to get nice pictures of the northern lights. - Rovaniemi - the duration of the whole tour is 5 hours, but the duratíon of the actual trek is 3 hours. The remaining 2 hours is dedicated to pick up/drop off, getting dressed with overall and winter boots and driving to the trek´s starting point and back
What's Included
- Ski equipment provided, including skis and sticks
- Cozy thermal overall and winter boots available
- Hearty dinner included in the tour
- Complimentary tea and coffee served
Additional Information
Experience the enchanting ambiance of a snowy forest at night, illuminated occasionally by the moon or stars, or perhaps even the northern lights, all on skis!
Our trip includes a stop at a kota, a traditional Lapland tent, where we get to relax on reindeer skins by a cozy fire while roasting sausages.
As we only cater to small groups (maximum 4 members), personal attention from the guide is ensured, and the serene vibes of nature remain uninterrupted.
This adventure takes us to an isolated area away from well-trodden paths, providing a sense of wild natural wonder.
Our setting is a private kota tent which promises a peaceful, exclusive experience without disturbing encounters from other groups.
Our certified wilderness guide will lead the way.
Don’t worry if you’re new to skiing; the skis are simple to operate, and the landscape is primarily level.
- customer should wear own thermal base layer, wool socks, beanie, gloves for the tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(7 Ratings)
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Elena_e
Feb 25, 2024
Great experience!! Would definitely recommend!! - If you come to Rovaniemi/Lappland I can only recommend you this tour !! It was such a great experience and so much fun. Giacomo is a very nice and kind guide. We walked through the forest at night and I felt completely safe with him. During the walk through the woods we took short breaks and he explained about the things we saw around us. The food we got was also excellent (the vegetarian as well as the traditional Finnish sausages) and sitting in the tent by the fire was also a beautiful experience. We were provided with proper boots, headlamps and the skis. We would’ve gotten overalls but we were already wearing skiing clothes.
Thank you very much Giacomo.
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Felix_h
Feb 19, 2024
Stunning night ski adventure - We had an absolutely stunning experience skiing through the forest at night. Even in snowy weather, we enjoyed the trip a lot. I can only imagine how incredible it could be with a clear sky or auroras. Suitable for all experience levels thanks to the good instructions from our guide Giacomo.
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Linalina2016
Feb 14, 2024
Absolutely great! Beautifull scenery and awesome experience. - This tour was absolutely great! A real experience we will never forget. The beautifull scenery combined with the cross countrie ski experience was amazing. The grilling on the fire in the hut was a nice touch as well. We are not outdoor people and we've never skied. But we had so much fun. My 9 year old son dropped 16 times but still tought it was great. He really had a good time.
The host Giacomo was so nice. He knew a lot about the animals and showed us animal tracks. He took a few photo's for us. We completely forgot to do this, because we were in the experience. We even were lucky enough to see the northern light.
We couldn't find a lot of reviews online, so that's why I chose to write this review. I hope this helps you! Just book it, you won't regret this.
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Tri_t
Dec 30, 2023
Greatest experience - The trip is wonderful, all thanks to our guide Giacomo. He’s accommodating and super supportive. We only skied half-way to the cottage and went back since we’re anxious being in the forest at night. Even so, he’s happy to go back. We even go northern lights hunting afterwards since there’s still time in the tour. Even though it wasn’t as planned, the trip is amazing.
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Jeanlonce_n
Dec 27, 2023
Unforgettable - Absolutely epic night ski adventure in Rovaniemi's snowy woods! Huge props to Jack for guiding us through this magical winter wonderland. His skiing tips were spot-on, and the laid-back BBQ at the rest stop was just the perfect touch. Skiing through a forest blanketed in snow for the first time was an out-of-this-world experience. If you're looking for unforgettable memories, this is it!
Thanks Jack !!!
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Suraj_p
Dec 24, 2023
Amazing ! - An absolute must try experience in Rovaniemi. Giacomo is an amazing guide whose passion for his craft reflects in this tour. And if you’re lucky unlike me and you get the Aurora lights it’s an icing on the cake. Highly recommended 👍
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Mingwaiclare_a
Feb 13, 2024
Excellent evening cross country skiing - Well cared for and clear simple instructions. Those wanting a guide to take you off trail into a forest of deep snow….Giacomo gives you an authentic experience with challenge to suit needs!
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