Top 10 Day Trips in Lapland

Destination: Rovaniemi.
Private transport, flexible pacing, and easy walking paths, this tour is perfect for all ages and seasons—whether winter’s snowy magic or summer’s forest charm. Experience Arctic wildlife, ideal for animal photography and families. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation or a meeting point and travel ~80 km to Ranua Zoo near Rovaniemi. Explore the 2.8 km walking trail through pristine forest, home to over 50 Arctic species, including polar bears, wolves, and moose, all in their natural habitats. The tour lasts 2–3 hours inside the park, with plenty of time to enjoy wildlife, visit the souvenir and local chocolate shop, and capture stunning photos.
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Duration: Around 5 hours and a half.

Destination: Rovaniemi.
Experience the enchanting winter landscape of Riisitunturi National Park on a guided full-day hike from Rovaniemi. Witness the iconic Arctic Snow Monsters and traverse breathtaking snow-covered forests along well-maintained winter trails. This small-group tour, limited to 8 participants, ensures a relaxed pace with ample opportunities for photography and exploration. Enjoy a traditional Finnish lunch prepared over an open fire, making your day in the wilderness truly memorable. Ideal for those with normal mobility and basic fitness, this tour operates in all winter weather conditions. - Discover surreal winter scenery and the Arctic Snow Monsters - Small-group experience for personalized attention - Enjoy a traditional lunch by an open fire in the Arctic wilderness - Guided by a professional local expert with insights on Lapland's nature
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Duration: Around 8 hours.
Normal Price: 215.58 USD.
Current Price: 157.37 USD.

Destination: Rovaniemi.
Experience a reliable Northern Lights hunt from Rovaniemi with an expert team focused on finding clear skies and real aurora visibility — backed by our simple promise: No aurora = No payment. We do not follow fixed loops, we chase conditions. Each night our route is planned from scratch using cloud data, solar forecasts, and road access so we can position ourselves in the best possible viewing locations. If the skies are open 120 km away, that’s where we go. On larger departures, we operate with a warm and comfortable heated coach bus and multiple guides to ensure smooth coordination, guest support, and photography assistance throughout the night. All departures are led by a trained Aurora photographer who documents the night with professional DSLR equipment and sends the edited photos digitally after the tour. Throughout the experience we keep you comfortable with warm berry juice and snacks served at our viewing spot.
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Destination: Rovaniemi.
Get ready for a full-day adventure tour that includes only the best Lappish experiences you can imagine! Visit Ranua Wildlife park, have lunch, go to a traditional Lappish wood-burning sauna, try ice floating in a lake and enjoy real Lappish countryside. This is our Ultimate Lappish adventure where we'll try to show you the best of Lapland in just one day. This all-day adventure lasts for about 8-9 hours, and it shows you the most fabulous fun Lapland has to offer. If you want to make the most of your time in Rovaniemi, this full-day tour is an excellent choice. Keep in mind that we will do our best to make you comfortable, warm, and entertained.
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Destination: Rovaniemi.
You will be picked up from your accommodation or a designated meeting point, then travel approximately 80 km to Ranua Zoo near Rovaniemi. After a brief introduction, explore the 2.8 km walking trail through pristine forest, home to over 50 Arctic species, including polar bears, wolves, and moose—all living in their natural habitats. Following your zoo visit, enjoy a relaxing buffet lunch before heading to the magical Santa Claus Village. Meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle, visit the official post office, and interact with reindeer while learning about Sámi culture. This full-day, family-friendly tour offers unforgettable experiences suitable for all ages, with comfortable transportation included. Pick-up from Rovaniemi accommodations within 10 km Full-day tour to Ranua Zoo & Santa Claus Village Includes transport, zoo entrance, and lunch Meet and feed Arctic reindeer Family-friendly activities for all ages
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Destination: Rovaniemi.
Tour with Premium class minivan, Your group or family only, flexible timing. Moderate hiking. Korouoma is 30 kilometer long and up to 130 meters deep canyon fracture valley. Canyon and its high cliffs form a breathtakingly landscape to enjoy throughout the year. Korouoma is located at the Region of Koillismaa in Southern Lapland. The area’s landscape is exceptionally rugged and grand. Several 30 meter steep streams freeze during the winter forming huge ice formations, offering fantastic views and play of colours. Car transfer from Rovaniemi takes about 1,5 hour one way. Picnic with hot drinks will be offered during the trip by open fire. Great place for making nature pictures all year around. Duration 5-7 hours
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Destination: Saariselka.
Search the famous Northern Lights on this small-group safari to Lake Inari from Kakslauttanen and Kiilopää area. Wrapped up warm against the cold, travel deep into the Finnish wilderness by sleigh pulled by snowmobile. Keep watch on the skies for sightings of the spectacular Northern Lights and — with a little luck — marvel at spectacular views of the evening light show around Lake Inari. Owners of this local family company lives in a island, you will visit there in the tour and get glimpse of local lifestyle outside touristic areas. There is friendly reindeers you can meet and feed. Home made dinner will be served by the campfire in lappish teepee. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour limited to 10 people.
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Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Rovaniemi.
Discover Lapland’s summer magic with Lapland X Tours’ exclusive Rovaniemi Summer Day Tour—the only tour in Rovaniemi that combines 4 iconic experiences into one unforgettable day! Cross the Arctic Circle, then explore Ranua Zoo, the northernmost zoo in the world, to see Arctic animals like polar bears and reindeer in their forest habitats. Savor a delicious lunch buffet with authentic Lappish flavors, hike to the stunning Auttiköngäs Waterfalls with panoramic views, admire Vikaköngäs Nature Trail and cap it all off with the surreal Midnight Sun on the way back, where the sun never sets, casting a golden glow over the Arctic wilderness.
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Duration: Around 9 hours.

Destination: Rovaniemi.
Have you ever seen the frozen faerie of the bluish and yellowish ice forms between the fearsome rocks in the tunnel of lacy snowy trees? It’s a must! Just join us for a day hike to Korouoma canyon and Riisitunturi national park. Riisitunturi is located 150 kilometers from Rovaniemi. After about a 2 hours drive from Rovaniemi our guide will introduce you to the beauty of the pristine Lappish forest. The park is a stunning hiking destination. After the loop hike at the National park we are going to deep dive in the gorgeous Korouoma canyon and the meanders of the river Korojoki. You can rest for about an hour or admire the landscape while we drive you to the gorge. The canyon is a reserved area with 14 big & small completely Frozen waterfalls, We will spend 2 hours and see the three most scenic waterfalls. Your guide will expose you to local species and teach you more about the environment as you stroll through this Taiga forest.
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Duration: Around 10 hours and a half.

Destination: Rovaniemi.
Join a great guided trip from Rovaniemi to the Ranua Wildlife Park to see and discover all the Arctic animals: polar bears, wolves, predatory birds, otters, musk oxen, wolverines, lynx, minks, etc. Spotting wild animals is very difficult and unlikely as the Taiga forest is very wide and dense. This tour then gives you the opportunity to see most of the animals of the Arctic and other cold regions, and learn more about them. The Ranua Zoo is also part of different European programs of protection, and offers a recovery place for some injured animals. Buffet lunch in the restaurant is also included in the tour.
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Duration: Around 5 hours.