Early Snow Hiking Adventure from Rovaniemi (October – November)
About
Will there be enough snow in Rovaniemi in November?! This is always a big question… It mostly depends on the year : in 2020 and 2023, we had a huge amount of snow in Rovaniemi, while in 2022, we had to wait until the very beginning of December to see Rovaniemi covered in white. But even if the first snowfalls are late in Rovaniemi, this tour will take you to another part of Lapland, higher in altitude or in latitude, in order to allow you to experience the first snowfalls and the white landscapes! In these conditions, snowshoeing is the ideal way to test out the fresh snow.
- Snowy landscapes in pre-winter season (even if no snow has come yet to Rovaniemi)
- Expert outdoor guide
- Hotel pick-up
- Transportation (up to another part of Lapland)
- Snowshoeing (with poles if needed)
- Headlamps (if needed)
- Lunch snack & hot drinks around the fire
- All handling fees and taxes
- Winter overalls and boots (can be rented for 5€ only)
Please dress appropriately according to the weather, with warm clothes, good winter boots, gloves, hats and thick socks. Note that temperature may feel even colder when on the lake due to the wind. You may rent professional winter overalls and winter boots for an extra cost of 5€/set.
In case of any questions, you may find your answers in our FAQ (Click here).
We also recommend bringing some extra snack if you feel the need to, and your camera to immortalize the great moments and the beautiful snowy landscapes!
Meeting point: Arctic City Hotel (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
Pickup is offered in following places
- Apukka Resort (20km) – Extra costs may apply
- Arctic City Hotel (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Arctic Light Hotel (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Arctic Resort Delight
- Arctic Snow Hotel & Glass Igloos (35km) – Extra costs may apply
- Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
- Glass Resort
- Golden Circle Suites (meeting in Nordic Odyssey office)
- GuestHouse Arctic Heart (meeting in Nordic Odyssey office)
- Guesthouse Borealis
- Guesthouse Outa (meeting in Nordic Odyssey office)
- Haawe Boutique Apart Hotel (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Hostel Café Koti (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Hostel Ibedcity
- Hostel Tikka
- Hotelli Aakenus (meeting in Nordic Odyssey office)
- Kitillä Airport KTT
- Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
- Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
- Lomavekarit Apartments
- Motelli Rovaniemi (10km) – Extra costs may apply
- Nordic Odyssey Office
- Nova Galaxy Village (20km) – Extra costs may apply
- Nova Skyland Hotel (Santa Claus Village)
- Ollero Eco Lodge – Extra costs may apply
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Ounasvaara Lakituvat
- Ounasvaara Sport Cottages
- Postmaster Hotel
- Rovaniemi Bus Station
- Rovaniemi Train Station
- Saarituvat Cottages
- Santa Claus Holiday Village
- Santa’s Hotel Rudolf (meeting in Nordic Odyssey office)
- Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus (City Center – meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle
- Santasport Hotel
- Scandic Pohjanhovi (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Scandic Polar (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Scandic Rovaniemi City (meeting in Nordic Odyssey Office)
- Snowman World
- Wherever Hostel (meeting in Nordic Odyssey office)
December
We recommend booking 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.
If you are a solo traveler, you are very welcome to join any departing trip at the standard price or we may organize the trip just for you at some extra cost (please contact us).
A certain amount of walking is involved. This tour is therefore not available for children, pregnant travelers, people with heart conditions or with limited mobility.
Please dress appropriately according to the weather, with warm clothes, good winter boots, gloves, hats and thick socks. You may rent professional winter overalls and winter boots for an extra cost of 5€/set.
Note that as the weather is unpredictable, we may not guarantee that snow will be present in Lapland or the amount of snow at the time of the excursion, especially in late October – early November. In the case that no snowy landscapes can be found within 2 hours around Rovaniemi, we will offer to cancel the tour with full refund or a valuable equivalent hiking experience.
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