15 Skiing Days in Lapland Worth Booking

1.Lapland Ski Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 224 reviews · 4 hours · from $128Our pick

Trek Lapland’s snowy taiga by back-country ski, with a guide, warm gear, forest views, and a Finnish campfire snack.

“Maca was an excellent tour guide; very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! The ski trekking experience was not only fun but also educational. We learned a lot about the trekking techniques, the surrounding plants, and spotted plenty of animal footprints along the way, which made the tour even more enriching. Overall, I highly recommend this experience!”

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3.Finnish Sight-Skiing Experience in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Learn classic Finnish cross-country skiing in Kemi, with expert instruction, frozen-lake views, and a gentle two-hour Arctic outing.

“Highly recommend! The guide was really patient and helpful in teaching us as we were skiing for the first time. He also helped us take a lot of good photos and videos along the way as we ski!”

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4.Lapland Levi Cross-country Skiing for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 48 reviews · from $111

Try classic Finnish cross-country skiing in Levi with gear, a guide, hot juice, and a snack during a gentle two-hour winter outing.

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5.Backcountry skiing adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

Ski beyond Rovaniemi on skin skis, stop for sausages by an open fire, and learn Arctic photography in a small, peaceful group.

“What a wonderful day out is this excursion Joanne and anni were fantastic hosts I've never put ski's on in my life and it was wonderful also the sausages were lovely at the campfire”

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6.Backcountry Skiing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $115

Ski beyond Levi’s tracks through Lapland wilderness, learn backcountry basics, photograph Arctic scenery, and warm up with fire-cooked snacks.

“More strenuous than expected. Back country skiing is very different to slope skiing so don’t expect to just glide over the snow.”

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7.Cross-Country Skiing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Learn classic and skate skiing in Rovaniemi with warm drinks, snacks, gear, hotel pickup, and patient local guides.

“I recently had the opportunity to go on a cross-country sport experience with my partner, and it was absolutely incredible! From start to finish, the adventure was well-organized. Our guides were knowledgeable and ensured we had a safe and enjoyable experience, always paying close attention to our needs. This was one of the best outdoor activities I've done in a long time, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exciting and fulfilling adventure. If you're considering trying cross-country sports, don’t hesitate—you won’t regret it!”

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8.Ski Trekking Safari in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Review of Rovaniemi’s 4-hour private ski trekking safari, with backcountry gear, warm clothing, forest scenery, campfire snacks, and practical booking tips.

“This was a fantastic experience, the guide was brilliant, the scenery was breathtaking and I would highly recommend it!”

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9.Cross-Country Ski Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $88

Learn classic or freestyle cross-country skiing in Saariselkä with gear, patient instruction, and practical tips for skiing on your own.

“The guide (Tiina, i think) i had was a lovely lady, she was patient and understanding of me being hard of hearing, also what I learned? braking is hard 😅”

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10.Cross-Country Skiing for beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Learn classic cross-country skiing in Saariselkä with a patient guide, quality gear, hotel pickup, and scenic national park trails.

“Amazing experience! Thanks to Centi for being a patient teacher and guide!”

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11.Classic Wilderness Skiing in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $128

Glide through Pyhä-Luosto National Park on agile Altai skis, with Arctic nature, Lappish stories, and no skiing experience required.

“Our guides were the best. They made the great experience even better by being fun, encouraging, and knowledgeable. I could tell they are passionate about nature and about the Lapland specifically. We learned a lot from their storytelling. We also learned some useful tips on how to deal with the cold weather.”

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12.Cross Country Wilderness Ski Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 21 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $199

Ski through snowy Ounasvaara forests near Rovaniemi with an English-speaking guide, warm clothing, gear, and a taste of Lapland.

“Best tour with the perfect guide! I can highly recommend!”

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13.Nocturnal Skiing: Experience the Arctic’s Magic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Ski beneath Arctic skies near Rovaniemi on a small-group night tour through snowy forests, swamps, and frozen Lake Norvajärvi.

“Kyle was a consummate professional from start to finish. He checked the forecast and offered to change me to a daytime tour since Northern Lights were unlikely (though I kept the nighttime tour). He picked me up and dropped me off at my accommodations and ensured I was aware ahead of time of any gear I needed to have (and what gear he would have). He was personable, accommodating and very patient (my first time trying cross-country skiing!). The scenery was incredible, and Kyle went out of his way to include certain touches to make the tour unique and ensure that I enjoyed myself. Definitely recommend!!”

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14.Ski Trek to the Wilderness – Extra Small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Ski through Rovaniemi’s wild forests, frozen lakes, and swamps with a private kota fire break, warm drinks, gear, and a tiny group.

“What a brilliant experience, our tour guide was so helpful and friendly. The experience took us skiing through the wild and the views were beautiful. The food our guide provided on the barbecue was brilliant. This was the best activity we did on our holiday and would recommend it to everyone. So much more personal than any other experience provided by the bigger tour companies.”

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15.Pyhätunturi: Try Wilderness Skiing in Finnish Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $133

Glide through untouched snow in Pyhä-Luosto National Park on beginner-friendly Altai skis with a local guide and hot berry drinks.

“actividad increíble, pkeno contacto con la naturaleza nuestro guía, Sergi, super profesional y amable contando historias sobre la fauna y pendiente em todo momento de nuestras necesidades. Ha emjorado nuestros expectativas. gracias por hacernos pasar un día tan divertido y agradabmd”

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