Ski Trekking under the Northern Lights

What's included?

• Hotel pick-up/drop-off for accommodations outside the city centre. Extra surcharge if staying 10 kilometres or further from the centre,
• Equipment, skis and poles, professional winter overalls and boots,
• Professional guide,
• Transportation,
• Campfire snacks and hot drinks,
• Tax and fees.

Exclusions

• Alcoholic drinks

Note: Pick-up starts 60 minute(s) before departure.
We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience:

• Apukka Resort (Transfer fee is € 40 / one-way - please contact us)
• Arctic Snow Hotel (Transfer fee is € 60 / one-way - please contact us)
• Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
• Guesthouse Borealis
• Hostel Ibedcity
• Läkituvat Cottages / Meeting point
• Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
• Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
• Motelli Rovaniemi
• Napapiirin Saarituvat Cottages
• Santa Claus Holiday Village Reception
• Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
• Vaattunki Wilderness Resort (Transfer fee is € 60 / one-way - please contact us)
• Walk in the office / City Centre accommodation

There is no better way to explore untouched parts of Arctic nature than backcountry skiing! With your professional guide you head away from Rovaniemi into the pristine nature of Lapland! The tour gives you a good chance to observe Northern Lights if they appear, as the locations we visit are well away from Rovaniemi.
Backcountry skiing, is a great way to explore snow covered Lapland. Unlike alpine skiing and cross-country skiing, which are undertaken on groomed trails, backcountry skiing is more accessible as you require no specific boots and allows you to get out in the immediate wilderness easily. As the skis are equipped with skin on the bottom, they allow you to go uphill and downhill without excessive speed. Like snowshoeing, it does not require much practice to get used to the gear and techniques to slide on deep snow making it very comfortable and easy to use, even for beginners!
Your guide will choose a location that best fits the level and needs of the group, but also that allows you to get a good chance to see Northern Lights if they appear. They will also provide you with safety instructions and teach you some techniques on how to use the skis in fresh snow. Refreshments and a typical Finnish campfire snack will be provided halfway, as your guide will light a fire to keep you warm. This is a great moment for you to learn more about the Northern Lights, life in the Arctic and local nature.
This tour lasts 3 hours and 30 minutes, which includes the transportation from/to Rovaniemi, the campfire snack and the skiing time in nature (around 90-120 minutes depending on your level). This tour is a good alternative for those who want to catch the Northern Lights and have a sense for adventure. The tour will be running in any weather conditions - even if there is a lower chance of seeing the Northern Lights, you will still enjoy a great skiing experience in the wilderness!
In all our activities, our groups are limited to 8 people maximum. It is very important for us to provide you with the best experience 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!

The Northern Lights are a natural occurrence, which activity, vibrancy of color cannot be guaranteed on the evening of the tour.
Cold weather clothing will be provided, but we recommend to dress appropriately. Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions. This experience may require a certain amount of endurance.
This safari will operate in any weather conditions. Even though the Northern Lights prediction is low, you will still enjoy a great ski trekking experience into the wilderness.
Hotel pick-ups commence 10 - 60 minutes prior to the start time. Your pick up time will be confirmed by email.

What do I need to bring?
Bottle of water,
We will provide you with overalls and boots, but please be prepared and use good under-layers, socks, hats and gloves.

• We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event.
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event.
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 365 days or less before the event