Classic Wilderness Skiing in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Ski through the unbroken snow in forest like a local! The most genuine activity in Lapland, rewarding also for the absolute beginner. A guide will be delighted to instruct you the safe and fun wilderness skiing technique.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Not a snowshoe nor a traditional long back country ski – but a cross-breed with best of the both worlds. A wide, short, agile ski makes it easy to travel across thick snowfields. No previous skiing experience required for enjoying gliding across the puffy snowfields. Exploring Arctic forest was never so easy and effortless! The Classic Wilderness Skiing Tour lasts two and half hours. The tour can and will be tailored based on the clients' request. Guide will give a knowledgeable presentation about the Arctic nature and the old Lappish beliefs. Altai ski is a short, easy-to-use forest ski that combines the best features of a snowshoe. With a partial climbing skin integrated into the base, the ski climbs with ease. The skin also makes the ski slower and easier to control than traditional skis. The ski’s short, wide design makes it incredibly maneuverable, ideal for thick woods and variable terrain, a truly all-purpose backcountry tool.
What‘s Included
Use of Altai skis, ski poles and other gear, such as gaiters
Guiding and storytelling
Hot berry beverages
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Classic Wilderness Skiing in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience, winter wonderland
Ali V,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guides, very caring, made sure everyone was dressed for the cold. They provided mittens and shoes if they were needed and brought extra socks in case someone still got cold. Instructions were very clear, they are very helpful, easy going, told us some history about the area and were friendly to answer all the questions we had about Finland. The tour itself was very beautiful, true winter wonderland. Snow was glistening everywhere, trees covered in snow like on postcards, beautiful pastel sky in the horizon and tasty berry tea at the mid stop. Loved every minute of it!
Great experience. Great guides!
arta2026,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guides were the best. They made the great experience even better by being fun, friendly, encouraging, and knowledgeable. I could tell they are passionate about nature and about the Lapland specifically. We learned a lot from their storytelling. We also learned some useful tips on how to deal with the cold weather.
Great experience. Great guides
Artyom A,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guides were the best. They made the great experience even better by being fun, encouraging, and knowledgeable. I could tell they are passionate about nature and about the Lapland specifically. We learned a lot from their storytelling. We also learned some useful tips on how to deal with the cold weather.
Magical Wilderness Skiing Experience in Lapland
l oniem469,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible adventure! Wilderness skiing through the stunning snowy landscapes of Lapland, surrounded by magical pine trees, was absolutely unforgettable. Our guide was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the local nature and wildlife. To top it off, we enjoyed warm blueberry juice by a cozy fire—such a heartwarming treat, especially in the -20°C cold! A truly unique and memorable experience that we highly recommend to anyone visiting Lapland. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Made great memories.
zoesK8969SG,,Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time. We were a small group of two couples and the guide which made the experience all the more wonderful. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, telling us all about the different skis, the techniques and also about the wildlife/nature too, which we loved- such as the Siberian Jay, and the beard lichen, and the ageing of the trees. We had a go at some hills, and stopped for a chat, reflection, and hot berry juice (yum). We also did the Ice Climbing (and booked the snowshoeing under the aurora with another company through Bliss) and these were just as perfect- and we were the only ones on these activities! My comment would be, it would be nice for Bliss to consider a multiple booking discount?
Great equipment and even better advice to make the most of your adventure
MF09,,Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We discovered wilderness ski and the national park thanks to Arturi! He was incredibly helpful, reassuring and gave us tips to make the best of the day. We had the best family day. Perfect service, equipment in excellent conditions and advice on the “important things not to miss”
Amazing experience
juliapU3244EY,,Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this experience. It was fun to cross the deeper snow in the wilderness with these special skis. We can recommend it.
Wilderness skiing Pyha
mjlshouse,,Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was our first time trying wilderness skiing and Tiina our guide was amazing. Not only was she knowledgeable about the local environment and wildlife, she showed patience and humour whilst we learnt the basics. We would thoroughly recommend doing this and hope to try it again sometime.
Unique!
louisfH831VU,,Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A unique experience. Great guide. You can explore the national park with skis and enjoy unique nature, but also gain a sense of standing on skis. Absolutely recommend!
Forest ski in Luosto
Sightsee48719026853,,Apr 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was excellent and had lot of knowledge to share with us. We had a great expérience in the lapin forest of Luosto. We enjoyed it a lot ! We recommend 100% this expérience.
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