Canoe Adventure in Lapland with Campfire Picnic

Explore Lapland nature in summer from a different perspective! Canoeing is one of the best outdoor activities you may enjoy in summer / autumn in Lapland. The region is full of peaceful rivers and lakes, with beautiful colors and rich wildlife to observe.

During the experience, you will enjoy paddling your own canoe on a quiet lake away from Rovaniemi area. This is a great outdoor experience that allows you to connect with the beautiful arctic nature while enjoying some gentle exercise.

This unique canoe adventure is adapted to all levels, and organized in very small groups for more comfort. It is led by a certified canoeing guide who will provide you with paddling instructions and other safety aspects. They will always be there to assist you if you need, and offer you as much of their stories and passion as they can!

After the paddling time, your guide will prepare a delicious snack over the open fire, usually a salmon fish cooked in a traditional way (vegan option is also possible) with hot drinks. This will be a great opportunity for your guide to show you how to build a fire in arctic conditions and answer all your questions about Lapland.

The tour is organized on mornings, afternoons or evenings. The evening tour starts at a flexible time and allows you to enjoy never-ending sunsets in summer or Northern lights in autumn (if you are brave enough to paddle on cold waters)! 

What’s included

• Hotel pick-up
• Transportation
• Certified canoe guide
• Own canoe & paddling equipment
• Dry bags to keep your belongings dry
• Safety equipment (“Life jackets”)
• Barbecue snacks & hot drinks
• Explanation & stories
• Nature features
• All handling fees and taxes

Requirements

Please dress appropriately according to the weather with comfortable (preferably waterproof) clothes and hats/sunglasses.

You will be provided with dry bags or sealed containers so you may bring your valuable stuff with you (camera, phones, wallets, etc.). We recommend to bring an extra set of clothes and a towel that you may leave on shore for after the tour.

We also recommend to take a water bottle or extra snacks if you feel the need to.

Attention

We recommend to book in advance, as availability may be limited in peak seasons.

A minimum of 2 paying adult participants is required for the trip to operate. We reserve the right to cancel the trip if the group is too small or because of bad weather conditions.

Participants will steer their own canoe ; one participant can be with the guide if they do not feel comfortable with paddling alone. Each canoe can accommodate 2 adults and one child. Groups are limited to 4 adults and 2 children (2 canoes) in order to offer an intimate experience ; for larger groups, please contact us.

If you are a solo traveler, you are very welcome to join any departing trip at the standard price or we may organise the trip just for you at some extra costs (please contact us).

Child prices apply only to children under 14 years old. Children must be accompanied by one adult. The child rate only apply if the conditions of two paying adult participant is met.

Please dress appropriately according to the weather, with comfortable (preferably waterproof) clothes, hats/sunglasses and sunscreen.

The tour is adapted to the levels of the participants, even beginners. This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or for people with back issues. We do not recommend for children under 4 years old to join as the trip either ; their participation is subject to our approval before booking the tour.

Exclusions

• Waterproof clothes (please bring your own or a change set)