Experience the magic of the Midnight Sun while canoeing on this guided excursion from Rovaniemi!
Discover Finland (the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes') under the light of the Midnight Sun during this 4-hour, guided canoeing tour from Rovaniemi! Welcoming beginners and adventurers ages 10 and up.
Finland is renowned for its pristine wilderness and rugged Arctic landscapes as well as for its 188,000 lakes, many of which are located in Finnish Lapland. As the capital of Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemi is located just below the Arctic Circle and experiences the incredible natural phenomenon of the Midnight Sun from late May to mid-July, where the sun never truly sets below the horizon. A guided Midnight Sun canoeing tour from Rovaniemi is an amazing way to immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the picturesque landscapes from a different perspective!
The adventure begins at one of the listed meeting points in Rovaniemi and participants staying outside of the city centre will be picked up from their accommodations (please see 'special terms). After meeting your seasoned instructor/guide, you and your group (a maximum of 8 people) will depart on the scenic transfer outside of the city to one of Finnish Lapland's beautiful forest-lined lakes.
Upon your arrival, you'll receive an initial safety and itinerary briefing along with a life jacket and paddle. Next, the guide will provide an introduction to canoeing and canoeing techniques, emphasising safety and fun! Now, the Midnight Sun canoeing tour from Rovaniemi starts! Under the watchful eye of your instructor, you'll practice paddling and steering techniques. Once everyone feels comfortable, you'll start paddling across the lake, savouring the tranquillity and beauty of nature. Don't forget your camera!
After 1-1.5 hours of peaceful paddling, you'll return to the shore where an open fire and delicious Finnish snacks (please list any dietary restrictions when booking) with hot drinks await! In addition, the guide will show you how to light a fire using steel and flint as well as share fun facts about Arctic nature and the awe-inspiring Midnight Sun. You'll return to the original departure point relaxed, enamoured with Finnish Lapland, and with lifelong memories of your, Midnight Sun canoeing tour from Rovaniemi, experience!
Make your next vacation in Finland the best yet by booking this Midnight Sun canoeing tour from Rovaniemi today!
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Practical information
- Pick-up from hotels outside of Rovaniemi centre (begins 1 hour before the departure time, please list when booking) or arrival at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time
- Meet your experienced guide
- Scenic transfer to the departure point
- Arrival
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- Receive your paddle and life jacket
- Introduction the canoeing and canoeing techniques
- Practice under the supervision of your guide
- The adventure begins!
- Canoeing in Finnish Lapland
- Campfire snacks with hot drinks onshore
- Return to the original departure point in Rovaniemi
Please be advised that a minimum of 2 participants is required to run this tour.
In addition, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
This canoeing tour is not recommended for those with health concerns.
Please arrive at the meeting point in Rovaniemi centre at least 15 minutes before the departure time.
This excursion is labelled as 'easy' with 1-1.5 hours of canoeing time, depending on the skill levels of the group.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please list them when booking.
Pick-up is offered from the following locations outside of Rovaniemi centre and starts at least 1 hour before the departure time, please list when booking:
- Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
- Guesthouse Borealis
- Guesthouse Borealis
- Hostel Ibedcity
- Läkituvat Cottages / Meeting Point
- Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
- Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
- Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
- Lomavekarit / Arctic Resort Delight resort
- Motelli Rovaniemi
- Motelli Rovaniemi
- Napapiirin Saarituvat
- Napapiirin Saarituvat Cottages
- Santa Claus Holiday Village Reception
- Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
- Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
- Hotel transfers if outside of Rovaniemi city centre
- Instructor/guide
- Paddle
- Life jacket
- Canoe
- Snacks
- Hot drinks
- Comfortable and weather appropriate clothing
- Rain jacket
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat
- Sunglases
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Camera
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