Day of canoeing through the Wilderness in Lapland, Finland

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Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 4 hrs
Spoken languages: Finnish, English
Minimum age: From 4 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: moderate More info

Activity description

This challenging all-day trip will let you discover all the secrets that Lapland waters hide. You will get the chance to enjoy the peacefulness of its nature in a very eco-friendly way, will appreciate the Arctic fauna and flora from a complete different perspective, and will end the day with a great feeling of achievement.

Your qualified canoe guide will take you upstream of a river with the objective that you reach Rovaniemi, the capital town of the Finnish Lapland. Before embarking for your adventure, they will teach you the basic techniques on how to canoe and will provide you with all the safety instructions needed. You will be instructed how to use the paddles, how to move on water and steer your canoe, how to react if capsizing, etc. Your guide will always be with you, and will assist you if you are in need of help. Together, you will then start go down a river, paddling for a few hours in direction of Rovaniemi.

About halfway, you will enjoy a nice break with a typical Finnish snack served around the open fire to recover some energy. This is a good moment for your guide to show you how to build and lit a fire (without matches or lighter!) using a flint & steel. They will also explain you more about Lapland, life in the Arctic, and nature. Every moment of this tour is a great opportunity for those of you who are photography enthusiasts, so do not forget to bring your camera along (but be careful with water!). 

The tour lasts 6 hours, including transportation, canoeing and safety instructions, paddling time (around 4h depending on your level) and the snack around the fire. Depending on the weather conditions and your fitness level, the route will be adapted for safety reason. 

Special terms

Not recommended for participants with heart complaints, back problems or other serious medical conditions. 

Hotel pickups commence prior to the start time mentioned. Pick up time will be confirmed by email at least one day prior to departure.

The tour may be adapted, or cancelled in case of unsafe weather conditions. 

Included
  • Guide
  • Pick up
  • Canoes and Equipment
  • Introduction
  • Snacks and hot drinks
Excluded
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Waterproof clothing/boots
Do not forget to bring
  • Seasonal Clothing
  • Sneakers
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Meeting point
Rovaniemi (You will be picked up at your accomodation) Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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We took part in the experience’ Northern Lights Wilderness Tour with Professional Camera (provided by wild about Lapland Arctic Tours)’. Our 2 guides were well prepared - the day went smoothly. We traveled through a variety of river ecosystems- so much beauty all around us. We had a variety of breaks and photo opportunities.