Activity Snapshot
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Sensation Level: Adventurous
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Spoken languages: Dutch, English, French, Chinese, Spanish, German
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Fitness level: Everybody welcome
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Minimum age: minimum 5 y/o
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Duration: 1 half day
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Cancellation policy:flexible 1) Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date
→ You are automatically refunded for the full activity price
2) Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity starting date
→ You are entitled to a 50% refund
3) 48 hours or later are what we call last-minute cancellations
→ No refund will be made
Activity description
Leave nothing but lines on this cross-country skiing experience in Lapland.
A traditional Finnish pastime that offers access to some of the most remote parts of the Northern Boreal Forest, clip in for a scenic tour into the heart of Lapland – learning more about the area’s mystical past and festive present. Track footprints in the deep snow as you explore the Taiga – travelling to landmarks along the way.
Location
This tour is organized and operated from Rovaniemi on the outskirts of the Finnish Taiga. Part of the Lapland area of the Arctic Circle, this Boreal Forest is the world’s biggest wilderness - stretching east in an unbroken belt from Norway to Newfoundland.
Activity
Meet your guide in Rovaniemi for this half-day cross-country skiing adventure in the Taiga Snow Forest. Suited to groups of friends and families alike, this activity is ideal for total beginners and snow experts – allowing you to navigate parts of this festive forest that can only be seen on foot. Explore the area’s distinctive coniferous tree line on this scenic Nordic skiing tour – following footprints in the snow to mystical new horizons. Set to a leisurely pace, guests will travel deep into the forest. Reaching the more isolated part of the Taiga where wild reindeer, arctic foxes, and snow rabbits have been sighted. Following your guide back into town, your transport will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation.
Conditions
Operating during the Arctic winter season from November to April, this activity is suitable for anyone with previous skiing or hiking experience. Please dress appropriately as temperatures can reach lows of -30°c.
Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Special terms
Please note this activity operates with a 4 person minimum per tour.
Pick-up starts 60 minute(s) before departure.
Transport time to the starting point of your activity is approximately 20-30 minutes.
The total duration of this activity is approximately 3-4 hours.
Pick-up/drop-off to your hotel/accommodation within a 15 km radius of Rovaniemi city center.
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Ski equipment
- Hot drinks and biscuits
- Winter clothes (Overalls and gloves)
- Sunglasses
- GoPro/Camera
- Suitable base layers & thermals
