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Canoeing is the perfect and most relaxing way to discover Lapland in summer while respecting its untouched nature. Finland, also known as the Land of a Thousand Lakes, is indeed covered by more than 188 000 lakes. A significant amount of them is located in Lapland and offer, with the fells and forests, beautiful harmonious landscapes. The lakes and rivers are also home of many birds and little mammals, such as geese, swans, longspurs, cranes, otters... If you are lucky enough, you may easily spot many of them!
In all our activities, our groups are limited to 8 people maximum. It is very important for us to provide you with the best experience possible, and avoid mass tourism. This way, your guide will know you better and will be able to address all your needs and answer your questions. As we usually say – the smaller the group, the bigger the experience!
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
During this activity, your qualified canoe guide will take you away from Rovaniemi, on a peaceful lake or a river. They will teach you the basic techniques on how to canoe and will provide you with all the safety instructions needed. You will be explained how to use the paddles, how to move on water and steer your canoe, how to react if capsizing, etc. Your guide will always keep an eye on you, and will come to your aid if you are in need of help. While paddling, you will feel the peacefulness of the nature surrounding you and enjoy a complete different perspective of Lapland! Once back ashore, you will be welcomed by an open fire and some typical Finnish campfire snack. This is a good moment for your guide to show you how to build and lit a fire (without matches or lighter) using a flint & steel. They will also explain you more about Lapland, life in the Arctic, and nature. Every moment of this tour is a great opportunity for those of you who are photography enthusiasts, so do not forget to bring your camera along (but be careful with water). The tour lasts 3 hours, including transportation, canoeing and safety instructions, paddling time and the snack around the fire.
Canoes, paddles, life-jackets
Qualified canoeing guide
Snacks
Hotel pick-up/drop-off for accommodations outside the city centre. Extra surcharge if staying 10 kilometres or further from the centre.
Safety instructions and basic canoeing lessons
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
Antinmukka 4, Rovaniemi Finland
Motelli Rovaniemi
Kemintie 945, Rovaniemi Finland
Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
Juhannuskalliontie, Rovaniemi Finland
Santa Claus Holiday Village
Tahtikuja 2, Rovaniemi Finland
Guesthouse Borealis
Asemieskatu 1, Rovaniemi Finland
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
Joulumaankuja 8 Rovaniemi Finland
Napapiirin Saarituvat
Kuusamontie 96 Rovaniemi Finland
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Tarvantie 3 Rovaniemi Finland
Pickup included
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
AllaLyskin,,Oct 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
We experienced some canoeing in beautiful autumn day. The lake was very peaceful and canoeing was really relaxing and easy for all the family. Our guide was very helpful, positive and made us great pictures.
316jakobk,,Aug 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a very nice trip. The guides were very relaxed and it was a cool atmosphere. The whole team was very friendly and helpful. It was a very nice experience and we can only recommend it to everyone.


485elizabethz,,Aug 18, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
Theo and Dominik are great! The canoe trip was amazing, great location, we felt save all the time and really enjoyed the experience. We’ll back in winter for sure!

mnpaludetto,,Jun 25, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very professional and friendly guidance for a first enjoyable canoe experience! Sunny weather and beautiful scenery and lakeside view in Lapland. Great ability to accomodate solo travellers. What is not to like??
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