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15 Ski Days in Finland That Survive a Dark Afternoon

33 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $35

Rovaniemi: Lapland Ski Trekking Safari - Learning to use back-country skis
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Rovaniemi: Lapland Ski Trekking Safari

1.Lapland Ski Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 224 reviews · 4 hours · from $128Our pick

Ski through Rovaniemi’s snowy taiga, learn back-country techniques, and warm up with a Finnish campfire snack on this four-hour safari.

“Excellent guide, well organised, beautiful forest setting. Fun and great camp food experience”

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Guided Daytime Ski Adventure: Explore Private Trails by Rovaniemi

2.Guided Daytime Ski Adventure: Explore Private Trails by Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $157Top rated

Ski private trails near Rovaniemi, cross forests and frozen Lake Norvajärvi, then enjoy fire, food, and Finnish stories at a laavu.

“Thank you so much Kyle for the most amazing day- everything is so well thought out and such a unique tour/trip! If anyone is looking to do a cross country ski tour we’d 100% recommend this one as Kyle takes a lot of pride in what he does and this really shines through during the activity! Thank you again”

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Kemi: Finnish Sight-Skiing Experience in Lapland - The first 15 minutes: safety and ski basics
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Kemi: Finnish Sight-Skiing Experience in Lapland

3.Finnish Sight-Skiing Experience in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Learn Finnish cross-country skiing in Kemi with expert instruction, forest tracks, frozen sea views, and a scenic two-hour Lapland outing.

“It was a last minute booking but we have been accommodated. The value of the experience is more than the money we have spent. Marko has made everything above and beyond. The new skills we have learned, the workout, the history background plus photos he took for us are pro- level. Highly reccommended as not only more than worth of the money but the over all experience is unforgettable one.”

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Backcountry skiing adventure - The wooden shelter and open-fire lunch stop
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Backcountry skiing adventure

5.Backcountry skiing adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

Trade Rovaniemi for quiet Arctic forests on a small-group skin-ski tour with a photographer guide, warm gear, fire-cooked snacks, and photos.

“Very nice Tourguide. Small group. Beautiful landscape. Great Experience. Really peaceful, down to earth and great fun.”

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Levi: Backcountry Skiing Adventure - Why backcountry skis feel different
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Levi: Backcountry Skiing Adventure

6.Backcountry Skiing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $115

Ski beyond Levi’s tracks on a small-group Arctic outing with photography, hot drinks, fire-cooked snacks, and edited photos.

“Mooie tocht gemaakt naar Pallas. Het skiën op zich is vrij makkelijk, vergelijkbaar met sneeuwschoen wandelen. Korte pauze met een worstje braden is leuk. Onze gids nam de moeite om naar Pallas te rijden, daar was het open weer en hadden we de prachtigste plaatjes in de natuur. Erg mooi”

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Cross-Country Skiing Trip - The first lesson: finding balance on Nordic skis
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Cross-Country Skiing Trip

7.Cross-Country Skiing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Learn cross-country skiing in Rovaniemi with a patient guide, full gear, snowy forest views, warm drinks, snacks, and hotel pickup.

“Our guide Tuija gave us beginners a great introduction to Nordic skiing. Highly recommend! The three hour tour is sufficient to get a good idea of the sport.”

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Ski Trekking Safari in Lapland - Forest, Hills, and Frozen Lakes
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Ski Trekking Safari in Lapland

8.Ski Trekking Safari in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Ski through Lapland’s Taiga forest from Rovaniemi with warm gear, hotel transfers, a Finnish campfire snack, and a private guide.

“This was a fantastic experience, the guide was brilliant, the scenery was breathtaking and I would highly recommend it!”

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Saariselkä: Cross-Country Ski Lesson - Meeting at the Outdoor Expert Saariselkä office
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Saariselkä: Cross-Country Ski Lesson

9.Cross-Country Ski Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $88

Learn classic or freestyle cross-country skiing in Saariselkä with patient instructors, quality equipment, and useful tips for skiing on your own.

“Our instructor, Tiina, was patient and knowledgeable during our lesson. We had a lot of fun and would highly recommend.”

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Saariselkä: Cross-Country Skiing for beginners - The 10-minute minivan ride keeps the morning simple
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Saariselkä: Cross-Country Skiing for beginners

10.Cross-Country Skiing for beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Learn classic cross-country skiing in Saariselkä with quality gear, hotel pickup, patient guides, and scenic Lapland trails.

“We loved the experience. Our guide, Centi was knowledgeable, friendly and very patient with my 6 year old. I can fully recommend this experience to families.”

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Classic Wilderness Skiing in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park - Moving through Pyhätunturi and the national park
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Classic Wilderness Skiing in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park

11.Classic Wilderness Skiing in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $128

Try agile Altai skis in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, with Arctic nature, Lappish stories, and friendly guidance in a 2.5-hour tour.

“Our guides were the best. They made the great experience even better by being fun, encouraging, and knowledgeable. I could tell they are passionate about nature and about the Lapland specifically. We learned a lot from their storytelling. We also learned some useful tips on how to deal with the cold weather.”

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Rovaniemi: Cross Country Wilderness Ski Adventure - Getting comfortable on Finnish cross-country skis
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Rovaniemi: Cross Country Wilderness Ski Adventure

Nocturnal Skiing: Experience the Arctic's Magic - Meeting Kyle at the family cabin
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Nocturnal Skiing: Experience the Arctic’s Magic

13.Nocturnal Skiing: Experience the Arctic’s Magic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Ski beneath Arctic skies near Rovaniemi, cross frozen Lake Norvajärvi, and warm up by a fire on this small-group night tour.

“Kyle was a consummate professional from start to finish. He checked the forecast and offered to change me to a daytime tour since Northern Lights were unlikely (though I kept the nighttime tour). He picked me up and dropped me off at my accommodations and ensured I was aware ahead of time of any gear I needed to have (and what gear he would have). He was personable, accommodating and very patient (my first time trying cross-country skiing!). The scenery was incredible, and Kyle went out of his way to include certain touches to make the tour unique and ensure that I enjoyed myself. Definitely recommend!!”

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Ski Trek to the Wilderness - Extra Small group - Clothing, equipment, and winter comfort
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Ski Trek to the Wilderness – Extra Small group

14.Ski Trek to the Wilderness – Extra Small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Ski through Rovaniemi’s wild forests and frozen lakes with a private kota fire break, warm drinks, gear, and a certified guide.

“What a brilliant experience, our tour guide was so helpful and friendly. The experience took us skiing through the wild and the views were beautiful. The food our guide provided on the barbecue was brilliant. This was the best activity we did on our holiday and would recommend it to everyone. So much more personal than any other experience provided by the bigger tour companies.”

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Pyhätunturi: Try Wilderness Skiing in Finnish Lapland - Starting at Hotel Pyhätunturi
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Pyhätunturi: Try Wilderness Skiing in Finnish Lapland

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What Finland does with the dark

Aurora nights, sled dogs, reindeer, and the sauna at the end of it.