Itinerary
There is no better way to explore untouched parts of Arctic nature than backcountry skiing! As your professional guide will take you straight into the Taiga forest, you will get the chance to enjoy some of the breathtaking scenery of Lapland using backcountry skis and leave your track in the deep snow where no one has been before you!
Backcountry skiing is a great way to explore remote areas of Lapland. Unlike alpine skiing or cross-country skiing, which are practised on groomed trails, backcountry skiing allows you for a more adventurous trip through hilly terrains, forests and lakes. It does not require much practice to get used to the techniques and slide on deep snow. This makes it very comfortable and easy to use, even for beginners!
Your guide will choose a location that best fits the level and the needs of the group. They will also teach you some safety instructions/techniques on how to use the skis in fresh snow. Refreshments and a typical Finnish campfire snack will be provided around an open fire.
This ski tour lasts 3 hours, including transportation from/to Rovaniemi, barbecue snack and the skiing time (around 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes depending on your level).
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Rovakatu 24, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland
Traveler pickup is offered
Your guide will come to pick you up from your hotel between 5 and 30 minutes prior to departure. Your exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email at least one day prior to each activity. Please wait at the reception so your guide can easily find you.
N.B. There is € 40 / oneway surcharge for transfers to and from Apukka Resort.
3 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Jmarshall95678
Such a fun time! I booked this at the last minute and I wanted something outdoors in the afternoon. The tour operator is so professional and the booking was very easy. We absolutely loved our guide - Nick - and we were the only people on the tour. We drive to a forest on private land and went exploring. Cross country skiing takes some skill but mostly a willingness to fall and get back up again. The fire and tea in the hut were really great. I could not have had a better last day in Rovaniemi.
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Posted On : 2024-02-28
Posted By : biancam115
We had a wonderful time on this tour with our guide, Gábor. He told us many interesting things about the area, the company etc. The ski trekking was a lot of fun and our small group (4 people) was great. I highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-02-14
Posted By : mareike_20000
I really liked the ski trekking tour. It was super fun and well-organized. The landscapes were amazing, and skiing through them was a great experience. Our guide, Carlos, was fantastic and made the trip even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour for a fantastic outdoor adventure.
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Posted On : 2023-12-19
Posted By : Carolin_K
Very beautiful scenery . Highly recommend it. I would do IT again! Pur instructor was so nice and friendly. She showed us a lot of finnish tradition
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Posted On : 2023-04-02
Posted By : 487bertj
We have had a fantastic adventure under the blue sky. The bbq and the cranberry tea in the kota where delicious. This you absolutely need to plan during your stay in Lapland. Many thanks to Emilia! You where great!
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Posted On : 2023-03-09
Posted By : Dana H
This was so much fun! We were a little bit nervous at first because we had never done cross-country skiing before and weren't sure how strenuous it would be, but we had a great time. We practiced on flat ground, then going up a hill, then going up a steep part of the hill, and then going down. Tyler was an excellent guide. We also really enjoyed the cozy fire and sausages (they had veggie options!) in the teepee. We also really appreciated being able to borrow all the right gear for the trek. I only wish it was longer. It felt like we had just gotten down the technique when it was over :( Wish we could've explored some more!
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Posted On : 2023-02-15
Posted By : Juliette T
This was simply amazing ! We went on the morning tour & had the chance to see the sun rise over the hills full of snow & trees. Breathtaking !
Gabor & Barb were two great guides, really nice & fun ! They shared their knowledge about Lapland & Rovaniemi.
It was a pleasure doing this tour with them.
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Posted On : 2023-01-22
Posted By : jubltz
Amazing experience with our guides Gabor and Gabe!
The sightseeing was exceptional and we had a great time together
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Posted On : 2023-01-21
Posted By : Voyage08463323447
The experience was quite fun. We started at the main office in town and changed into gear. They rent warm overalls and boots but nothing else. It’s bitterly cold in the winter so you must have your own gloves and hat.
We drove for about 30 minutes before we stopped and got everyone setup with gear. That process took about 20 minutes. We trekked across a frozen lake, took some pictures and enjoyed the scenery. After about 45 minutes of that, our guide let us explore the forest a bit in a smaller group while he prepared the fire for the bbq.
We rejoined the main group and had sausages and melted chocolate with marshmallows. Our guide also prepared coffee and tea.
Overall, it was a nice experience out in the snow. The main downside is the fact that the company doesn’t ensure everyone is physically fit enough to perform the activity. Our group had a few people who weren’t very fit and we spent a great deal of time waiting for them to either catch up, or figure out how to stand up after they had fallen. This was unfortunate because it limited our experience.
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Posted On : 2022-12-26
Posted By : emilypB8246IZ
I did four tours with Wild About Lapland and every one of them was an absolute joy. I felt really well taken care of and our guide Gábor was excellent. Knowing I was travelling on my own he offered to take photos of me which I so appreciated. He also gave us great insights into the local culture and waited right up to the end of the night so we had the best chance of seeing the northern lights. Cannot recommend Wild About Lapland and Gábor enough, thank you for the amazing time!
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Posted On : 2022-02-03
