Wilderness Survival Tour - Winter
Overview
The Wilderness Survival Tour is a very special opportunity for those who wish to wander into the forest to try and get a glimpse of the spectacular and elusive Finnish wildlife and the natural beauty of Lapland. This tour is also intended to be educational - your guide will share with you their knowledge and passion for nature, and teach you about the secrets of Finnish nature as well as some basic survival skills.
The 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.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Snacks
- Professional guide
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off for accommodations outside the city center
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Professional Winter Clothing and Boots
What to expect
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 beauty of the Lappish forests and learn more about the trees, plants, their properties, and wildlife. You will also be taught how to use your surroundings to make a fire and some other 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 snow drifts, white trails and frozen trees, with very cold temperatures that may drop down to -30°C! You will learn about the footprints you find around you in the snow - tracks made by wolves, lynx, wolverines, moose, reindeer, weasels, Arctic hare and many more. You will learn about the footprints you find around you in the snow: tracks made by wolves, lynx, wolverines, moose, reindeer, weasels, Arctic hare and many more.
Refreshments and typical Finnish campfire 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 natives do.
Stop At:
• Lapland, Lapland
Additional information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Super balade en périphérie de Rovaniemi, avec 2 guides vraiment chouettes. C’était vraiment top comme activité
Super balade en périphérie de Rovaniemi, avec 2 guides vraiment chouettes. C’était vraiment top comme activitéOur guide Maria brought us along for a beautiful hike in the forest. She was also really earnest when sharing fun facts about the things that we saw along the way. We had a nice cosy lunch too and Maria took good care of each of us. Overall, it was pleasant and wholesome experience. Also wanted t...
Our guide Maria brought us along for a beautiful hike in the forest. She was also really earnest when sharing fun facts about the things that we saw along the way. We had a nice cosy lunch too and Maria took good care of each of us. Overall, it was pleasant and wholesome experience. Also wanted to give a shoutout to the Wild About Lapland staff who were so patient and welcoming when answering the numerous queries that we had about the tours, thank you for being so helpful!Chris, our guide was super nice and helpful, he told us a lot of interesting information on the way to the top of the hill from where we got a wonderful view of the Taiga. This excursion is a valuable alternative to what other tour operators can offer you and it is a really good way to reconnect ...
Chris, our guide was super nice and helpful, he told us a lot of interesting information on the way to the top of the hill from where we got a wonderful view of the Taiga. This excursion is a valuable alternative to what other tour operators can offer you and it is a really good way to reconnect with the nature and discover Finland. This was our second tour with this agency and we were really happy for their professionalism and kindness: the staff always tries their best to make your experience unforgettable :) Amazing trip, thanks Chris!! Valentina & DavideThat day was a rainy and gloomy day, and the original plan was modified as we couldn't stay outdoor for a long period of time. Our guide Theo suggested another plan and we were driven to different locations to have short walks in the nature. It was a good experience but would hope to hike properl...
That day was a rainy and gloomy day, and the original plan was modified as we couldn't stay outdoor for a long period of time. Our guide Theo suggested another plan and we were driven to different locations to have short walks in the nature. It was a good experience but would hope to hike properly again on a sunny day! Had a nice and warm barbecue as well and it was great too!We had the chance to go with our guide in the taiga forest near to Rovaniemi. We enjoyed a lot! We had a walk for about two hours. Our guide told us the rich history of the region and of the Sami people. We finished with an authentic barbecue! We appreciated to be guided as individuals would lov...
We had the chance to go with our guide in the taiga forest near to Rovaniemi. We enjoyed a lot! We had a walk for about two hours. Our guide told us the rich history of the region and of the Sami people. We finished with an authentic barbecue! We appreciated to be guided as individuals would love to. We escaped the massive tourism model! We were 2 only with our guide. Did pay 70€/each.The tour was very interesting thanks to our guide. His explanations are very clear and useful in order to understand the surroundings. The place is magnificent and thanks to Theo you learn a lot of stuff about nature and also how to survive in the wildlife of Lapland, you even learn how to make ...
The tour was very interesting thanks to our guide. His explanations are very clear and useful in order to understand the surroundings. The place is magnificent and thanks to Theo you learn a lot of stuff about nature and also how to survive in the wildlife of Lapland, you even learn how to make a fire without using any matches! I recommend it!! Thanks Theo!!!