Exceeded expectations. We were driven to the zoo (1hr) in a private minivan by our guide. When we arrived our guide went inside and organized all of our tickets and confirmed our lunch reservation. He led us through the zoo, helping us spot all the animals and showing off his expert knowledge with lots of fun facts about each animal. The polar bear, reindeer, wolves, arctic fox, wolverines and owls were all very active the day we went (lucky us!). Obviously during winter the brown bears were hibernating and not visible. Lunch was a buffet of reindeer roast, onion soup, steamed veges, mashed potato, salad, vegetarian lasagna and berry juice (delicious!). It was very busy the day we went but our guide made sure we have 3 tables reserved for the 9 of us in my group. We also had time to go to the gift shop and the chocolate shop (Frasers) We then drove out to a secluded cabin in the woods. At this point only myself and my partner were dropped off as the others in our group only booked the half day zoo tour (big mistake for them). Our new host showed us around the traditional wood fired sauna and ice hole in the frozen lake. Once she gave us all the safety instructions she left us alone for 1hr 45 mins to warm up in the sauna then dip in the lake. There was no pressure to do the lake, you could just cool down in the cold -8° air, completely up to you. We dipped in the lake 3 times. After time was up we were invited into the hosts cabin for dinner. The interior was decorated in such an awesome cozy Christmas way. She had prepared a lovely dinner of smoked salmon, potato’s, traditional bread, salad, warm gloggi and gingerbread cookies for desert. It was an amazing meal. Afterwards she drove us back to Rovaniemi and chatted to us about the towns history and answered all our questions about Finland. Overall the best tour we have done so far. Highly recommended.

We had an amazing day tour. It was perfect from start to end. They picked us up on time to go to the zoo. We had an amazing guide very knowledgeable of the animali and finnish history. We had a big buffet lunch with many options and we spend the evening relaxing in an authentic sauna and eating a smoked salmon and veggies for dinner. 100% percent recommended. It you think of coming I suggest to bring an extra towel as the ones used to dip into the lake might get really wet and an hairdryer for the ladies as it was not present.

Tania was our guide - she was very friendly, forth-coming and actively engaged in conversations. She explained a lot about the culture and tips on how to best enjoy Rovaniemi. We had a short schedule, but we made the best out of it, thanks to Tania and Alex.

Alex was friendly, knowledgeable and so kind. We enjoyed every aspect of our adventure! My favorite was when we arrived at the lake. Floating in the icy waters (in dry suits) was so relaxing and meditative, looking at the pristine forests surrounding us. Followed by the authentic sauna and jumping into the icy waters was so invigorating- we did it 3 times! The excursion ended with a fabulously prepared salmon dinner that was smoked and served with fresh vegetables, bread and potatoes. Warm cider and gingerbread cookies for desert. It was the most fun I’ve ever had on a tour! Highly highly recommended!

We were very fortunate to have an intimate guided tour ( just me and my partner ) with our guide Pedro who was very good from start to finish . I reccomend the full day because we had time to see things , and never rush to finish pack and move on to the next part of the tour . At lunch we had time to get know each other and talk friendly about Finland/Lappish culture , and for dinner after the Sauna/Lake experience we had the most intimate dinner of our life cooked to perfection at the little house by the lake . Pedro with his experience was always professional , fun to talk and very knowledgeable.

Extremely professional and organized tour by Mr. Alex and his wife. After booking, Alex replied to all our concerns; on the day of the pickup, he arrived on time and drove us to the zoo. Briefed about the animals, had lunch at the Zoo restaurant. We then went to his place with a hot sauna and dipped in ice-cold water. We enjoyed the new experience. After sauna and ice dip, Mr. Alex's wife cooked for us a tasty late lunch or early dinner. Grilled salmon with homemade bread, cookies and berry juice along with vegetables Overall all went smoothly, and we had a significant time spent with Alex. We started at 9 am and returned hotel around 0530pm. As there were only two of us, the trip was super comfortable and we enjoyed.

One of the best tours we have booked. The Ranua zoo was incredible but the best part of the day was the sauna and ice dipping experience. Tanja and Alex were simply amazing and Tanja's salmon so delicious. Highly recommend this tour and Nordic Adventures.

This was a well-paced tour that gave a really good experience of the Finnish Lapland. It began with a tour to the zoo. Alex took us there and gave interesting information about the animals and the zoo. Then he took us to the cottage for the second half of the day where we met Alex and Tanya, both of whom were friendly and told us lots of information about life in Lapland. The place around the cottage was pristine and beautiful with a lovely lake. The traditional Finnish sauna was also quite an experience, especially if you are planning to take a dip in the lake in between. After that, we had some delicious dinner served to us. I have taken many pictures on the trip. But I don't think I will need them as the experience will be fresh in my mind for years to come.

First we were guided by Alex through the Ranua Zoo, he offered many insightful facts about the animals and even Finland/ Lapland in general. Then we ate lunch at the zoo which was in the form a buffet which was tasty. Then he drove us to their cabin where we got to experience ice floating with his wife. We then enjoyed the sauna which we had all to ourselves and then also experienced ice dipping. Ended the day with a delicious dinner by the fire place. All in all Nordic adventures helped us experience the most amazing day. They are both very very sweet and knowledgeable. We were lucky enough to have had the lake/ cabin/ sauna all to ourselves which I must say was the most romantic setting I have ever experienced. I would highly recommend to book this tour to get an insight of the lappish life.

Amazing experience. The zoo trip was really nice. The snowy landscape was breathtaking and we were able to watch a bunch of nordic fauna including wolves, owls, moose, wolverines and a polar bear. The lunch was ok. The second part of the trip was truly marvelous (and a must do!). We were brought to a private property with noone in sight for 3 km. The combination of the hot traditional Finnish sauna, which can get up to 100°, with the freezing cold of the snow and frozen lake, in which you can swim, was exceptional. To top it all of, an amazing cozy dinner of smoked salmon and other Finnish delicacies prepared by Alex and Tania who were extremely caring and chill hosts. Totally recommend.

We came to northern Finland for the first time, and this was a great way to experience it. Our guide was very passionate about the beautiful arctic animals at the Ranua Zoo and told us more about them. We then had 2 hours to ourselves at a private sauna and a lake that was relaxing and lots of fun. The salmon dinner afterwards was delicious, too. The tour felt very personal, and we had a great time talking to the guide about the region.

The trip was awesome. We were picked up at our hotel & dropped off also. You’ll have a great chance to come across arctic animals in the zoo . Alex & his wife were comforting and the food they made was amazing! It was a very private tour, we got the full experience of sauna & ice water bath. I recommend this to anyone who has a free day in Lapland. 👍🏽 thank you guys !!

Thank you for your good work! We are very pleased with it ! Alexander is a friendly and responsive guy ! I recommend !👍

We were picked up from our accomodation and taken to the zoo, our guide joined us for part of our walk around the zoo giving us some great local insight into the country’s animals. After lunch at the zoo we headed back to our traditional Finnish sauna and a typical Finnish dinner. It was an experience to take the “plunge” into the lake, we also tried the snow roll. If you do the sauna definitely take the plunge.

We are very interesting with pro service your company. Full Day Lapland Tour is so nice & warmly same family tour with us. This is a high quality tour for discovery. Tks so much Nordic Adventures & special say thank you very much Alex Rudyuk- you’re a best tour guide & kindly. We hope to see your company again ( Mr & Ms Le from Vietnam 😍😍 )

Our full day tour with Alex was even better than we expected. He's super knowledgable, friendly and happy to tell you as much, or as little, as you want to know about anything. The lunch at the Wildlife Park was delicious and included a generous spread - with vegetarian options as well. The property with the sauna and lake was beautiful! Whilst rolling in the snow or jumping in the frozen lake seemed a little insane, it was a lot of fun and felt amazing. Dinner was incredible - and again, generous. I was so content and so full for the trip home. Highly recommend this activity for anyone who is interested.

We spent the entire day with Alex! Alex was an incredible tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and answered any question we had! We started by going to the zoo and being in down season, there were only two of us on the trip! He knew the animals' names and helped point them out. We even stopped to see the reindeer on the road. After, we had a great buffet lunch at the zoo and did a little bit of shopping. In the evening, we did the sauna and traditional salmon dinner. It was a great experience! Alex was very helpful and the private lake was gorgeous! Unfortunately, it was too cloudy for us to see the Northern lights but Alex made sure to tell us when and where to see them on another day. He was very helpful with everything and friendly. The lake and cottage are wonderful and it was very professionally done! A truly wonderful day overall! We would definitely recommend this tour for people coming to Rovaniemi! It was a very memorable experience. With us not having a car, nor being familiar with the area, it is definitely worth the price!

Muy buen tour, el zoo muy lindo, el oso polar increíble, la experiencia desayuna con lago congelado espectacular!!!!!

Perfekter Tag und Abend Review of Full Day Lapland Tour, including Lunch and Dinner Wir wurden von unserem Hotel pünktlich von Alex abgeholt und sind in den Wildlife Zoo gefahren, auch in der Winterzeit ein schöner Ort. Unser Begleiter Alex, war super über die Natur und der Tierwelt informiert. Man konnte sich super mit ihm unterhalten, sein Englisch ist gut und verständlich. Nach dem Zoo ging es dann in die Sauna mit dem angrenzenden See, dort wurden wir von Tanja begrüßt, eine wirkliche perfekte Gastgeberin. Wir haben keine Zeit verloren und haben uns für die Sauna fertig gemacht. Man hat genug Zeit für ein paar Saunagänge und Sprünge in den Eissee. Anschließend gab es noch ein Traditionelles Abendessen, dies war mit sehr viel Liebe zubereitet. Der ganze Tag war perfekt, vor allem wenn man die Lappländische Kultur näher kennenlernen möchte. Ystävällisin terveisin Justin

La matinée a commencée avec la visite du zoo puis un super repas. Nous sommes retournées à rovaniemi puis direction le sauna..... Super environnement ... Une eau à 2°.... Et u délicieux repas avec du saumon cuisiné par notre hôte Inoubliable