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The 15 Best National Park Trips in Finland

25 tours  ·  from $66 a head

Nuuksio is an hour from Helsinki and Urho Kekkonen is a wilderness the size of a county. The 15 below compare transfers, walking distances and what the guide adds, with prices for both seasons.

Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour - How the three-stop Aurora hunt works
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Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour

1.Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,515 reviews · 4 hours · from $136Our pick

Leave Rovaniemi with an English-speaking Aurora guide and up to seven fellow participants. Your guide may visit three wilderness spots, build a fire, cook sausages and marshmallows, and photograph you beneath the sky. Guides such as Nino, Emily, Patrick, and Carlos have earned praise for patience, weather checks, and determined light chasing.

“Must Do Activity with a very good Guide. Very nice moments shared in a so beatiful landscape. We would had appreciate a Private Group Option, even at higher price as an improvement”

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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride - The safety lesson makes the first ride easier
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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride

2.Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 741 reviews · 2 hours · from $121

Ride a snowmobile through Rovaniemi’s snowy forests with an English-speaking guide such as Emily, Jeremy, Vero, or Thibault. You receive thermal clothing, boots, gloves, a helmet, and a safety lesson before about one hour of driving. Two people share each snowmobile, with time to swap drivers and stop for photos.

“We loved it - small group - beautiful scenery - sunshine - perfect day for a snowmobil tour! French Guide very friendly - we can only recommend this tour”

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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Half-Day Trip - Meeting at Railway Square and riding into Espoo
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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Half-Day Trip

3.Nuuksio National Park Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 688 reviews · 5 hours · from $66Best value

Meet near Helsinki Railway Square and ride by train and bus to Nuuksio National Park. A biologist guide such as Mikhail or Michael leads a small group of up to 10 through spruce forest, rocky paths, lakes, mosses, mushrooms, and ferns. Plan for five hours, including about 90 minutes of public transport and a real forest hike.

“Mikael has been very professional and kind in answering to our questions and curiosities. He made our visit even more enjoyable.”

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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque - What happens at the Valtakatu meeting point
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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

4.Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 622 reviews · from $124

Meet at Valtakatu 26 in Rovaniemi for a small-group snowmobile safari on a private lakefront property. After safety training, you’ll ride for about one hour, often in two 30-minute turns, with photo stops and a fire-side barbecue of grilled sausages, hot chocolate, and warm juice.

“It was a nice experience and all the instructors were kind and very helpful with the equipment.”

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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food - Walking the Taiga trails
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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

5.Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $110

Join guide David for a 4.5-hour trip from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park. Walk forest trails, learn about Finnish plants and wildlife, and enjoy seasonal glögi or black currant juice, pipari biscuits, and homemade mushroom soup at a Finnish fire camp. Winter conditions may allow snowshoeing, while summer can include lake swimming.

“The hike was just the right length & difficulty, for a person who is not a frequent hiker. with the group not being so large it gave a nice and relaxing atmosphere too. David was a very nice guide and his mushroom soup & snacks were delicious:)”

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Rovaniemi: Riisitunturi National Park Day Trip with Lunch - The morning drive from Rovaniemi
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Rovaniemi: Riisitunturi National Park Day Trip with Lunch

6.Riisitunturi National Park Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 313 reviews · 9 hours · from $223

Travel two hours from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park for a 4 km winter hike among snow-loaded spruce trees. Guides such as Lola, Atanas, and Rosanna lead small groups of up to eight, provide winter clothing, and serve hot drinks and a Finnish campfire snack. Expect a full 9-hour day, cold conditions, and striking photo stops.

“Lola was a great guide. We had a lot of fun in our group and a great time in the snow. Beautiful landscape”

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Northern Lights Wilderness Small-Group Tour from Rovaniemi - What happens at the fire
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Northern Lights Wilderness Small-Group Tour from Rovaniemi

7.Northern Lights Wilderness Small-Group Tour from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Leave Rovaniemi with an Aurora guide and a small group of up to eight people, then search several wilderness locations chosen for weather and solar conditions. Warm up beside a traditional fire with hot drinks and Finnish snacks, learn about Lapland, and receive the tour photos the next day.

“Fantastic experience. Our guide Atenas was very nice and knowledgeable. He was very patient with taking pictures. Highly recommend this activity.”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness - Riding 15 to 30 Kilometers Through the Forest
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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

8.Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 254 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

Meet in Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village, transfer to Apukka Resort, and learn to handle a snowmobile before riding 15 to 30 km through pine forests, frozen marshlands, and open winter country. Two adults share each machine, with children under 140 cm riding in a heated sled. Guides such as Jere, Juusi, Erwin, and Max are praised for clear instruction and careful pacing.

“Absolutely fantastic. So happy we chose Apukka for our snow mobile safari. Proper wilderness safari. Amazing guides super friendly and knowledgable. Equipment super and all snow wear. Allowed to spend the day on resort free snow tubing, roasting marshmallows and seeing horses and reindeer. Excellent trip and company Apukka thank u for wonderful memories”

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Rovaniemi: Wilderness Tour - Winter brings the best track-reading conditions
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Rovaniemi: Wilderness Tour

9.Wilderness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 192 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $104

Spend 3.5 hours in the Finnish wilderness with an English-speaking guide and up to seven other people. Learn to read tracks from reindeer, moose, wolves, and lynx, then build a fire without matches and enjoy hot drinks and a campfire snack. Winter clothing and boots are provided, and guides such as Lola, Eline, and Eneko have made this outing especially engaging.

“Overall experience was excellent especially we have the best tour guide, Gab From Hungary.”

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Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch - The 7.5 km route through Finnish forest
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Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

10.Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Join Wild Frame Adventures for a six-hour trip from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park. Guides such as Nikolai, Patricia, and Szabi lead a 7.5 km forest hike with viewpoints, lake paths, Finnish campfire snacks, homemade berry juice, and time to learn about local nature and culture.

“Very good fun, Patricia was brilliant. We had a great time”

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Hiking tour in Nuuksio National Park with meal and snacks - Walking through woods, bogs, and lakes
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Hiking tour in Nuuksio National Park with meal and snacks

11.Hiking tour in Nuuksio National Park with meal and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113Top rated

Meet guide David in central Helsinki for a small-group hike in Nuuksio National Park. Expect about three hours on forest paths, boggy ground, lakes, berries, mushrooms, Finnish nature stories, warm glögi, snacks, and homemade mushroom soup with bread. The pace is adjusted to the group, but proper footwear and moderate fitness are needed.

“Very nice trip in the outskirts of Helsinki. A good and informative guide in David who took us trough the forrest and showed us the different flora and fauna.Also the mushroom soup was very good👌”

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National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch - A 6-kilometer walk near Kuusijärvi
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National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch

12.National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199

Leave central Helsinki with a guide such as Alex, Jeff, or Didi for a 6-kilometer forest walk near Kuusijärvi, a Finnish lunch cooked over a campfire, and a one-hour smoke sauna with lake swims. The group is capped at eight, transport and towels are included, and winter boots or raincoats are supplied when needed.

“Alex was very informative and a great tour guide. He made you feel welcome and love what Finland has to offer”

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Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch - The 7.5 km route through Finnish forest
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Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

13.Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $139

Ride from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park for a guided 7 km forest hike lasting about 2 to 2.5 hours. Guides such as Nikolai, Szabi, and Patricia point out plants, animals, stories, and Finnish traditions, then prepare campfire snacks with homemade berry juice. The group is capped at eight, and photos are taken along the way.

“Beautiful nature reserve. The guides were relaxed and enthusiastic. Especially the lakes were beautiful. Thank you Patricia for your kind and knowledgeable guidanceAuto-translated”

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Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer - Pickup in Rovaniemi and the road north
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Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer

14.Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 8 hours · from $222

Spend eight hours traveling from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park for a guided 5km hike, campfire lunch, and photo session. Guides such as Valeriia combine trail support with professional photography, then send edited images after the day. Expect a long drive, cold conditions, and memorable views of snow-covered trees.

“This activity was really amazing! its such a wonderful place where we had a walk of 5km. everything looks magical with all the snow. Hard to believe when you see the pictures upfront but it's really like that. Special thanks as well to our guide Valeriia as she is really fun and completed the tour with all the stories, pictures she makes with her camera and the lunch in between. never a borring moment. definitely would recommend this activity with her!”

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Levi: Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park Snowshoeing Tour - Getting used to snowshoes on the first 90 minutes
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Levi: Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park Snowshoeing Tour

15.Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park Snowshoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 112 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $187

Travel 45 minutes from Levi to Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park for 2 to 2.5 hours of guided snowshoeing across open tundra and snowy forest. Your guide provides snowshoes, poles, transport, and a campfire lunch of grilled sausages, snacks, and hot drinks. English and Finnish guiding is available.

“Cette balade en raquette au sein du parc nous a permis de découvrir des paysages enneigés sortis d’un conte de fée , un ciel d’un bleu pur , la lumière du soleil couchant , la vue imprenable du mont ... nous étions 9 ... même si les niveaux étaient différents... notre guide a pris garde de s’adapter à notre rythme .... Heureuses d avoir relevé le challenge ...”

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