Half-Day Lapland Arctic Survival Hiking Experience from Rovaniemi

Head into arctic nature and discover the beautiful wilderness of Lapland with this complete educational adventure. The hike is adapted to the level of the group with different difficulty options, and to the highlights of the season.

This gentle hike is designed to explore some elusive nature area or reach some viewpoints over the immense subarctic forests. Along the way, your outdoor guide will explain to you about your surroundings, the fauna and flora, footprints in the snow, how to use trees or mushrooms, and some other basics of how to survive in such difficult conditions.

A break with an open fire will also allow you to grill a typical Finnish snack with hot beverages. This is a great opportunity for your guide to show you how to build a fire in snowy conditions and answer all your questions about Lapland.

Explore the Arctic wilderness! Your outdoor guide will lead you on a hike and show you the beauty of Lapland nature. You will learn some basic survival skills, how to take advantage of your surroundings or how to make a fire.

This hiking adventure takes you out of Rovaniemi, it provides a great opportunity to discover more of Lapland nature far away from the city.

Like all our experiences, it is operated in small groups only in order to allow a proper connexion with nature and avoid mass tourism.

Your guide provides explanation throughout the activity in English and French, and will gladly answer any of your questions.

This Arctic Survival Hike in Winter follows marked paths and will be adapted to the level of the group. For an experience that takes you off the beaten path into the deep snow, we recommend our Snowshoeing Adventure with Ice Fishing, Fire & Survival.

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers