Beyond Arctic office, 15 minutes before start of the tour
Description
This 3-4 hour adventure gives you a chance to try the most popular sport in Finland, cross-country skiing. It’s a fascinating and environmentally friendly way to move in deep snow through the Arctic forests and rugged areas. We will teach you the basics of this wonderdul wintersport and take a photography tour through the Arctic wilderness. The adventure is guided by professional photographer who makes sure that you have all the time necessary to enjoy and photograph the snowy Arctic nature and amazing landscapes around us. The adventure gives you wonderful opportunity to witness the real and authentic nature of Lapland!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Season
Starts Dec 1
Next available
Wed, Dec 2
Adult (ages 13+)
$132
Child (ages 6–12)
$106
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Backcountry skiing adventure
Pickup included
What's included
Included
warm clothing & winter boots
minivan transportation
hotel pick-up & drop-off
Wilderness/photography guide
Collection of edited photos after the tour
skiing trip to Arctic nature
hot drinks and snacks
skis & poles
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pick-up service from any accommodation outside city center and in range of 10km.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
34 reviews
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How it compares in Rovaniemi
Rated higher than 84% of 254 reviewed tours in Rovaniemi
Excurgo comparison of 755 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Minimum age is 6 years
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Backcountry skiing adventure take?
Backcountry skiing adventure lasts about 3–4 hours.
How much does Backcountry skiing adventure cost?
Prices start at $132 per person for this Rovaniemi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Backcountry skiing adventure run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
How much does Backcountry skiing adventure cost for children?
Children aged 6–12 pay from $106, adults from $132.
Can I cancel Backcountry skiing adventure for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We offer pick-up service from any accommodation outside city center and in range of 10km. Pickup points include Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi.
What languages is Backcountry skiing adventure offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Backcountry skiing adventure worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 34 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Beyond Arctic.
Reviews(34)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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A K
February 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful skiing in a picturesque area!
We went with 2 couples with Sanni to an area 20 minutes outside Rovaniemi for skiing. It is a kind of snow hiking, but not on snowshoes but on wide skis. It was a beautiful area where we could choose our own path through deep snow. Eventually we arrived at a frozen lake. The surroundings were beautiful and Sanni a very nice guide. She took professional photos of us on the way.
We closed by a fire in the tipi where we roasted sausages and each got a thermos with hot drink and cute heart-shaped ginger cookies. We had a wonderful morning!
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chrisdA5823OP
December 17, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful trip, beautiful nature
Great trip. Great trip. Not very difficult or exhausting. So there were two of us all the time. Beautiful surroundings in Pallas. Nice break with sausage roasting pontoons fire. Do it!
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J6472BMnicko
December 1, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful nature
Great nature and nice guide! Definitely recommended!! Nice trip through a beautiful idyllic landscape, thick snow and beautiful views.
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Roam44948813509
February 20, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Well organised, incredibly friendly and a joy from start to finish.
The backcountry skiing adventure was fantastic and Beyond Arctic were so friendly and efficient when we booked this. Our guide was Oren who is one of the most warm, friendly, funny and thoughtful people I have met. One of our party was celebrating her 40th birthday and afterwards he surprised her with a lovely birthday cake which he had purchased in secret on the way. Skiing through a silent sunny forest on thick snow was breathtakingly stunning and lots of fun and Oren really seemed to enjoy taking lots of photographs which we could then access afterwards to view. We were given time and space to really enjoy the experience, with Oren always being near in case we fell over(only once!). On that note I can say that its fun and easy for people with very little experience with skiing. The whole experience was a real delight from start to finish and I would recommend it to anyone.
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stephane64cecile
February 2, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Rando to a ski
Beautiful ski hike , a real paradise. Our guide was very friendly and told us a lot about his country.
Hiking is accessible to all and allows access to remote corners. I recommend 100%
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S9176ZOsarahf
April 10, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Skiing trip
Oren was our tour guide and he was really nice and friendly and he was funny and made everyone feel comfortable, he gave us nice information about Finland and took us on a nice hike, we had a great time and it was so good. I recommend and again Oren was really great
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judithhE1681OD
April 8, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Great experiences gained
The tour was a lot of fun and well organized. We were picked up on time and well equipped. Our tour guide Oren gave us great instructions and generally created a good atmosphere. It was a great experience.
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Annie L
April 7, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Easy and fun cross country skiing in Lapland
Booked this tour a day in advance when I walked into their office downtown. Friendly guy who took my booking and our tour guide Oren was amazing. He helped with our skis and during the cross country skiing he made sure we were all having fun. I thought it would be hard but it was not too strenuous, you go at your own pace.
The bbq and hot blueberry juice at the end of the ski was really enjoyable. Oren explained about the Finnish language, culture & showed us how to start a fire using the dry birchwood and bark. He even prepared vegan sausages (which was not expected) & a couple of people in our group was actually vegetarian/vegans. If you want to melt marshmallows pls ask in advance cos they prepare some for the kids!
Highly recommend this day time activity as it’s about a 3 hour tour and really enjoyable being out in nature and exploring the Lapland country side. Thank you!
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Luluk_A
February 23, 2024 · via Viator
Fun experience
It was fun trip. I had a great experience even I was the beginner in skiing. My holiday was so much interesting. Recommended!
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arjov2019
February 14, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Back country ski adventure with extra help for our onward journey.
We made a nice trip through the fresh snow. Meri was our guide and photographer. We received a good explanation and a lot of information about the area and nature around Levi. The BBQ in the great outdoors was a special experience. A few days after the tour we received very nice photos. A very nice bonus was that Meri helped us book a bus trip to Rovaniemi. There was a strike among the airline staff, which meant we had to cancel and reschedule our trip. We give 5 stars for the activity and another 5 stars for the further help.