Wilderness Survival Tour from Rovaniemi - Winter

This safari will take you out of Rovaniemi, straight into the Taiga forest and its beautiful nature. Accompanied by your guide, you will explore the beauties of Lapland forest, learn more about the trees, plants, their properties, wildlife... You will also be taught how to use your surroundings to make a fire and some other basic survival skills.

Once you arrive at the start you will be given a brief on safety instructions and what to look out for. The Wilderness tour has different levels of difficulty depending on your ability, your guide will discuss this with you upon pick up and between you, the best route will be decided. 

The Wilderness Tour is a very special opportunity to those who wish to wander into the forest to try and get a glimpse of the spectacular and elusive Finnish wildlife and natural beauty of Lapland. This tour is also intended to be very educational: your guide will share with you their knowledge and passion about nature and teach you about the secrets of Finnish nature as well as some basic survival skills.

The tour operates all year round, with specific features attached to each season. In the wintertime, you will enjoy views of huge snowdrifts, white trails and frozen trees, with very cold temperatures that may drop down to -30C! In January especially, the wild and beautiful forests look as if they are straight out of a fairytale! You will learn about the footprints you find around you in the snow. It’s a shame the brown bears will be sleeping as they have a very impressive paw print... But not to worry as we still have the chance of passing tracks made by wolves, lynx, wolverines, moose, reindeer, weasles, Arctic hare and many more. For Summer and Autumn, the tour is adapted and you may find a separate description of our "Wilderness Survival - Summer & Autumn" in our Summer Tours section. 

Refreshments and a typical Finnish barbecue snack will be provided halfway, as your guide will lit a fire to keep you warm. This is a great opportunity for your guide to show you how to build a fire as native does. No need for matches or lighter, your guide will use a flint&steel and natural elements you would have picked on the way!

Our groups are limited to 8 people maximum. It is very important for us to provide you with the best experience as possible, and avoid mass tourism. This way, your guide will know you better and will be able to address all your needs and answer your questions. As we usually say: the smaller the group, the bigger the experience!  

During October your guide will also be able to teach you about the local shrubs and mushrooms that grow during the autumn. Your guide will also show you how to build and cook over an open fire the same way the natives do.

Please note: This tour includes hotel pick up and drop off service. You can select your hotel from the list or select the "I'll type the address (next step)" message and write the name and address of your hotel in the relevant field during the booking process.

Please note: If you don't want to be picked up, you can meet us at Wild About Lapland Office, Kansankatu 14, Rovaniemi, 96100