Wilderness Survival Tour - Summer & Autumn

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

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Experience the wild Taiga forest and what the Lapland wilderness has best to offer. On this tour, you will feel the peace of the arctic nature, hike through the forests, and learn about your surroundings and some basic survival skills..

The Wilderness Survival Tour is a very special opportunity to those who wish to wander into the forest to try and get a glimpse of the spectacular and elusive Finnish wildlife and natural beauty of Lapland. This tour is also intended to be very educational - your guide will share with you their knowledge and passion about nature, and teach you about the secrets of Finnish nature as well as some basic survival skills.

The tour has different levels of difficulty depending on your ability, your guide will discuss this with you upon pick up and between you, the best route will be decided.

MIDNIGHT SUN SPECIAL: In June and July, the tour has an additional start in the evening. A special attention is then given to the Midnight Sun and its colours.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

This safari will take you out of Rovaniemi City, straight into the Taiga forest and surrounding beautiful nature. Accompanied by your guide, you will explore the beautiful Lapland forests, learn more about the trees, plants, their properties, wildlife, how to make a fire and some other basic survival skills. The tour operates all year round, with specific features attached to each season. In the summer time, you will enjoy the Taiga forest at its most lively time of the year. The undergrowth is full of delicious fruits -blueberry, lingonberry, cranberry... A tasty feast for all the Arctic animals living in Lapland such as bears, wolves, lynx, wolverines, moose, reindeer, Arctic hare... In the beginning of autumn, the forests is showing its beautiful "ruska" colours - coppers, gold, auburn, ocher adorn the leaves of the birches like a last goodbye to summer. Autumn is also a great time to find and learn about the local shrubs and mushrooms that grow here. Refreshments and a typical Finnish campfire snack will be provided halfway, as your guide will lit a fire to keep you warm. This is a great opportunity for your guide to show you how to build a fire as natives do.

What‘s Included

Professional guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Campfire snacks and hot drinks

Hotel pick-up/drop-off for accommodations outside the city centre. Extra surcharge if staying 10 kilometres or further from the centre.

Lunch

Pickup points

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

Options

Midnight Sun Special

Midnight Sun Departure: In June and July, the tour has an additional start in the evening to admire the Midnight Sun and its beautiful colours.
Pickup included