Moose Safari with Experienced Local Guide - Rovaniemi
Overview
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4 hours
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Travel along quiet forest roads and secluded trails with an experienced local guide who knows the best areas to search for one of Lapland’s most iconic wildlife species — the moose.
Despite their impressive size, moose are not easy to find. They move silently through the forests and are often hidden among the trees. Spotting one requires local knowledge, patience, and perfect timing, making each encounter feel truly special.
If a moose is found, we observe it respectfully from a safe distance using binoculars, allowing time to appreciate the beauty and presence of this extraordinary animal without disturbing its natural behaviour. The soft northern evening light and peaceful surroundings also offer exceptional opportunities to enjoy the beauty of authentic Lappish nature.
Designed for small groups, this calm and immersive experience invites you to slow down, connect with nature, and discover the quiet magic of Lapland in a meaningful and responsible way.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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
Spotting a moose in the wild is a truly special experience. These majestic animals move quietly through the forests, blending almost seamlessly into the vast Arctic landscape—making every sighting feel rare and unforgettable. Finding one takes patience, local knowledge, and a bit of luck, which makes the moment even more rewarding. If we’re lucky enough to spot a moose, we’ll observe it respectfully from a safe distance using binoculars, giving you the chance to admire this incredible animal in its natural habitat. Surrounded by peaceful wilderness and soft evening light, this experience also offers fantastic opportunities for photos and videos of the stunning Lappish nature.
What‘s Included
Organizer's liability insurance
Snacks
Guidance services
Beverages
Transportation
Pickup points
Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
Antinmukka 4, Rovaniemi Finland
Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
Juhannuskalliontie, Rovaniemi Finland
Santasport Resort
Hiihtomajantie 2, Rovaniemi Finland
Santa Claus Holiday Village
Tahtikuja 2, Rovaniemi Finland
Hotelli Aakenus
Koskikatu 47, Rovaniemi Finland
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Tarvantie 3 Rovaniemi Finland
Options
Moose Safari
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Difficult experience
cherylsC7968VZ,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I’m sorry to say we had an unpleasant experience on the moose safari adventure. The guide/owner Veli, worked hard to help us see moose but we were very uncomfortable with how rudely he treated staff member, Zuzana, and interacted with guests. This lovely young woman who transported us, tried very hard to compensate for the negative experience we had. As a result of his behavior, we cancelled a second excursion we had booked with the company. I would not recommend spending money on this excursion with this particular guide. It was not at all typical of the interactions we’ve had with Finnish people.
Exceptional experience
609nithinm,Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked Moose Safari and northern lights together. Best private experience provided. Guide Utsav was provided an excellent tour experience and we recommend him as tour guide.
Not recommended
Bear9220,Jul 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Commercially tinted company. Start safari 20:45 end 02:00. Guide told me she was not vaccinated against covid in 2023. So back wearing a face mask to protect yourself, in the van. Not even wearing a mouth mask correctly. You'll spot moose but you only get 2 sec to take a picture and driver leaves looking for the next one. The intention seems to be to spot as many animals as possible during the safari. This is not worth repeating. In Finland there are locals where animal spotting does offer very good.
help
SovakarN1,Mar 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Please guide and suggest a family trip in early June 2023 for 14-20 days to Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Need the most scenic and memorable trip guide. Thanking you
Moose family
Ines B,Oct 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The safari was very eventful, we saw a moose family 6 animals in total. The guide took a lot of time to find the animals. It was a great experience to get to know the nature of Finland. Thanks for the great evening.
Awesome
ninacY9700ZI,Sep 24, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great! Joho was very nice and we saw a Moose :) and September is not a good time to see them.
beautiful experience, recommended
papupet,Aug 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite the Covered time, the moose saferi was a wonderful experience! Our very good guide (unfortunately I don't remember the name) picked us up at our hotel around 7pm. After a half hour drive south-west we found ourselves in the wilderness: blueberries and other berries, mushrooms and many types of trees and conifers! We saw a couple of eagles in their huge nest above a pine tree, wild rabbits, other birds and birds of prey and a reindeer. After stopping for a delicious snack at the Kätkävaara Aurora Apartments, we resumed the tour and finally saw a gorgeous huge female moose! The safari lasted a total of about 5 hours and around midnight we returned to Rovaniemi. If you happen to be in the area this tour is highly recommended, the guide is very prepared and enthusiastic and will make you spend a nice evening in nature!
Fun fun fun!
274bramb,Aug 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After driving around in the arctic for 2 weeks, we hadn't seen a single moose so we booked this safari as a last chance to see one before heading home. We recommend this safari to anyone interested in arctic wildlife, it was so much fun! Our ranger/guide was very good, knowledgeable and full of enthusiasm. The service was excellent and best of all: we saw a pretty big moose! Best way to end our trip with a bang!
Seen lots of wild animals
Bianca,Sep 12, 2021
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a nice experience. The guide really was eager to find moose and also stopped for other animals on the way.
Lovely experience - spotting wildlife
AnneWhuis,Aug 25, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a beautiful and well-arranged experience. We wanted to see some wildlife of Finland and didn’t know where to go. On internet we found out about the tours of Lapland Welcome. Our tourguides were trustworthy and showed us the best spots to see mooses and other wildlife animals. We ended up seeing two ospreys (fish hawks), one grouse (birds king of the forest) and 7 mooses! Of which a beautiful female moose with her calf and a huge male moose looking for date material. It was wonderful to see our tourguide being so passionate about wildlife, spotting the animals and being in the nature. It was lovely to see that he had the best intentions for nature and he told us several times that: nature shows you what it wants to show you. It’s the details that we appreciate about this tour: the drive from Rovaniemi and back, the break with coffee and pancakes, the instructions how to open the door quick for when we would see mooses and the fact that we could use his binoculars to watch the animals. We would definately recommend this tour instead of going to a wildlife park! We also got a few pictures the day after. Thank you so much, Kiitos!!
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