Wilderness Survival Tour - Winter
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
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Experience the wild Taiga forests of Lapland! On this tour, you will feel the peace of the Arctic nature, hike through the snowy forests, learn about your surroundings and some basic survival skills.
The Wilderness Survival Tour is a very special opportunity for those who wish to wander into the forest to try and get a glimpse of the spectacular and elusive Finnish wildlife and the natural beauty of Lapland. This tour is also intended to be educational - your guide will share with you their knowledge and passion for 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.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This safari will take you out of Rovaniemi, straight into the Taiga forest and its beautiful nature. Accompanied by your guide, you will explore the beauty of the Lappish forests and learn more about the trees, plants, their properties, and wildlife. You will also be taught how to use your surroundings 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 wintertime, you will enjoy views of huge snow drifts, white trails and frozen trees, with very cold temperatures that may drop down to -30°C! You will learn about the footprints you find around you in the snow - tracks made by wolves, lynx, wolverines, moose, reindeer, weasels, Arctic hare and many more. You will learn about the footprints you find around you in the snow: tracks made by wolves, lynx, wolverines, moose, reindeer, weasels, Arctic hare and many more. Refreshments and 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
Snacks
Hotel pick-up/drop-off for accommodations outside the city center
Coffee and/or Tea
Professional Winter Clothing and Boots
Lunch
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Wilderness Survival Tour - Winter
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great family experience
fawziq2025,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The winter view in the wilderness of Lapland is magical, and our guide is super knowledgeable about the landscape, the history and the winter survival skills! It was about half an hour drive to the park, the hike was not hard and even the little kids can enjoy very much. On the way down we were treated by a Finnish style sausage BBQ and hot drinks. I highly recommend it for families.
Nice experience
brunokN5971QA,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice tour, great guide! The tour started early over the fresh snow. The guide was knowledgable, cares a lot about nature and was very friendly. All was as in the description. We liked it a lot!
This experience was very...
Francois M,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was very well managed by Patrik, Lola and Gianni, who all have a great knowledge about nature and were very professional!
Superb experience
MARICAR M,,Nov 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience and Hena, our guide, was very accommodating and very good in explaining the things to us. She really had a good knowledge about the place and skills that she showed to us. It was a last minute activity that we have booked and it turned out as one of highlights of our trip in Finland. We highly recommend booking this trip and most especially to Hena!
Excelent!
Ruben2882833883737e7,,Dec 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Atanas (our guide) was very nice and kind all the time. He explained to us a lot of different things about the forest and survival. Made the hiking experience very fun and rewarding. Very recommended!!
Highly recommended
Z4165QPmarkk,,Nov 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The panoramic views were absolutely fascinating. What truly elevated the experience, was our incredibly knowledgeable tour guide. Their passion for the surroundings added an extra layer of interest, making this adventure truly unforgettable. Highly recommended!
Fantastic tour
Flyer09530766625,,Dec 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was a fantastic experience. Guillaume, our guide of the day was over the top. He provided a lot of survival tips as well as a lot of information about the fauna and flora of Lapland. He made small breaks to ensure everybody was following and could make pictures of the beautiful scenery. He was also keen to take pictures for us. The breath taking landscapes, the fresh air, the stop for the barbecue, we enjoyed it all. We strongly recommend this activity to anybody who loves nature.
Wholesome time in nature
dawn c,,Dec 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Maria brought us along for a beautiful hike in the forest. She was also really earnest when sharing fun facts about the things that we saw along the way. We had a nice cosy lunch too and Maria took good care of each of us. Overall, it was pleasant and wholesome experience. Also wanted to give a shoutout to the Wild About Lapland staff who were so patient and welcoming when answering the numerous queries that we had about the tours, thank you for being so helpful!
An agency at the top
lauratR7520UL,,Mar 11, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We left with Chris, very friendly guide and eager to pass on his knowledge. We have learned a lot from him. His good humor is communicative, he is very open to discussion. The hike ended with a moment around a fire. Moment that was very friendly, to the point of feeling with friends. I really recommend 👍 Thank you.
Extremely Recommended!
Dbond86,,Jan 7, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris, our guide was super nice and helpful, he told us a lot of interesting information on the way to the top of the hill from where we got a wonderful view of the Taiga. This excursion is a valuable alternative to what other tour operators can offer you and it is a really good way to reconnect with the nature and discover Finland. This was our second tour with this agency and we were really happy for their professionalism and kindness: the staff always tries their best to make your experience unforgettable :) Amazing trip, thanks Chris!! Valentina & Davide
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