Rovaniemi: Mushrooms & Wild Berries Picking Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore Lapland’s forests through a relaxed foraging experience focused on wild berries and mushrooms.
Operated by The Original Aurora Hunters®, Arctic GM is a family-run company with roots in Lapland dating back to the 1600s, offering local knowledge of nature and seasonal ingredients.
After pickup, you will head into nearby forest areas selected based on the season. Your guide will introduce you to common edible berries and mushrooms, explain how to identify them safely, and share insights into local traditions and nature.
The experience is unhurried, with time to explore, taste, and learn while walking through forest terrain.
This is a simple and authentic way to experience the Arctic wilderness, focusing on local knowledge rather than a fast-paced activity.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Rovaniemi
Begin your experience with pickup in Rovaniemi and transfer to nearby forest areas selected based on seasonal conditions. On arrival, your guide will introduce the basics of foraging, including how to identify common edible berries and mushrooms and how to harvest them safely. You will then walk through forest terrain at a relaxed pace, stopping to search, taste, and learn about the surrounding nature. The exact locations and finds vary depending on the season. The experience includes regular stops to discuss plants, take photos, and enjoy the peaceful forest environment. During the tour, you will take a break to enjoy hot drinks and light snacks. After the experience, return transfer to Rovaniemi. Total duration is approximately 3–4 hours.
What‘s Included
Transfers in brand-new 2025 luxury 4×4 vans
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide (first-aid trained)
All Fees and Taxes
Small group (max 8 guests)
All equipment included
Tips
Pickup points
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
Koskikatu 4, Rovaniemi Finland
Scandic Rovaniemi City
Koskikatu 23, Rovaniemi Finland
Scandic Polar
Valtakatu 23, Rovaniemi Finland
Arctic Light Hotel
Valtakatu 18 Rovaniemi Finland
Arctic City Hotel
Pekankatu 9, Rovaniemi Finland
Scandic Pohjanhovi
Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi Finland
Hotelli Aakenus
Koskikatu 47, Rovaniemi Finland
Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
Korkalonkatu 29, Rovaniemi Finland
Options
Rovaniemi: Mushrooms & Wild Berries Picking Tour
Pickup included
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