The 5 Canoe & Kayak Trips in Finland to Book for a Winter Week

1.Guided Wilderness Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $117Our pick

Review of Rovaniemi’s 3-hour guided kayaking trip, with calm Lapland waters, pickup, gear, small groups, guide languages, and value advice.

“We were very disappointed with this tour. Miguel was friendly and picked us up from the hotel. Contrary to the description of the activity, this was not a river tour. We were driven to a lake about 30-40 minutes outside of Rovaniemi, where we were given a single kayak. These were not canoes either. After that, we were left to paddle alone on the lake for 2 hours at sunset. It was not a guided tour, and we didn’t learn anything about the area or Finnish culture. Additionally, there was no hot drink provided. After paddling around on our own, we were driven straight back home. For us, it was…”

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2.Authentic Reindeer Farm & Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 hours · from $152Top rated

Feed reindeer at a family-run farm, learn Lapland traditions, and paddle a peaceful lake on this four-hour Rovaniemi tour.

“Guide was super nice and great experience in a small group - you get to feed the reindeer and get a lot of information at a warm fireplace afterwards. The Canoing on the lake was also really beautiful and relaxing.”

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3.Authentic Reindeer Farm and Canoe Experience from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Feed reindeer, warm up by a fire, and paddle a quiet Lapland lake on this small-group Rovaniemi experience.

“The whole trip was an excellent experience and we would highly recommend it!”

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4.Lapland Kayak Adventure in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Review of Rovaniemi’s 2.5-hour Lapland kayak tour, with peaceful summer paddling, scenic stops, wildlife, pickup, pricing, and booking tips.

“If you’re in Rovaniemi in summer this is a must do!!! It was so peaceful and beautiful to kayak at 10pm with the sun still in the sky. Even though it was cloudy it was so beautiful. Miguel was a great guide :)”

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5.Canoeing Trip with Reindeer and Husky Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · 6h 30m · from $352

Review of Lapland’s 6.5-hour canoe, reindeer, and husky tour from Rovaniemi, with farm visits, forest scenery, food, and practical tips.

“Nos lo pasamos genial, tanto mi hija como yo. Conocimos una auténtica granja de renos y aprendimos mucho sobre ellos. Pudimos darles de comer y tocarlos. La dueña ofreció un té con galletas y nos explicó todo sobre ellos. También disfrutamos con los huskies y el paseo en carro. El lago es espectacular, y el guía, muy atento y profesional. Comimos salchichas y pan de aquí tostados en hoguera típica. Bebimos agua y zumo de bayas. Conocimos los bosques y la naturaleza lapona, y la historia de la ciudad. Un magnífico día.”

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