Finland · SKIING
26 reviewed
There are 26 skiing & cross-country trips covered on this site. These 15 are the ones that hold up: what they cost, how long they take, and what people said once they got back.
A 4-hour Rovaniemi ski trekking safari into Lapland’s Taiga forest. Learn back-country skiing, then warm up at a campfire snack.
“It was very fun especially our guide Barbara was excellent. We were having fun together. Highly recommended.”
Finnish sight-skiing in Kemi, Lapland. 2 hours with skis included, beginner coaching, and Lapland Sea views for $81.
“The weather was fantastic, that helped. We went to the lake, where we followed a trail, went to the old saw mill island, enjoyed the fantastic snow covered trees and lavished the sun.vmarko told us about the history of the place, the ice castle (and what Covid did to the area), kemi as a city etc. In total we covered quite a distance, so it was a good workout. Tip, the better the group, the further you go...so ask in advance”
Beginner cross-country skiing in Levi, Lapland. Learn techniques, glide the trail, and warm up with hot juice and snack in 2 hours.
Go backcountry skin skiing from Rovaniemi with a photographer guide, small-group calm, warm gear, sausages by a fire, and edited photos.
“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”
Levi backcountry skiing in quiet Lapland with a photo guide, campfire BBQ and hot drinks, plus edited Arctic photos.
“Mooie tocht gemaakt naar Pallas. Het skiën op zich is vrij makkelijk, vergelijkbaar met sneeuwschoen wandelen. Korte pauze met een worstje braden is leuk. Onze gids nam de moeite om naar Pallas te rijden, daar was het open weer en hadden we de prachtigste plaatjes in de natuur. Erg mooi”
Beginner cross-country skiing in Rovaniemi with gear, hotel pickup, warm drinks, and a guided lesson plus snowy photo stops.
“It was an incredible experience . Our guides Reetta and Lauri were super nice. We are a family with kids and we are beginners but our guides were very patient and always in the best disposition to make us enjoy the tour ! Also, they provided all the equipment we needed”
Private backcountry ski safari in Rovaniemi with provided gear, Taiga forest tracks, and a Finnish campfire BBQ with warm drinks.
“The guide was very nice and friendly but also inexperienced. I believe winter is a peak season and companies hire just anyone to conduct the tour. We went with ski to a lake which was slushy and one participant fell into a hole. Then guide wanted to take the group to forest but failed to guide us there. So all in all, it was more of a checklist crossed but wouldn't suggest this tour.”
Learn classic or freestyle cross-country skiing in Saariselkä, Lapland, with an English lesson and included gear, plus practice tips.
“Our instructor, Tiina, was patient and knowledgeable during our lesson. We had a lot of fun and would highly recommend.”
Beginner classic cross-country skiing in Saariselkä, 2 hours with an English guide, pickup, quality gear, and national park trails.
“super expérience, très complète. Nous avons été récupérés directement à notre hôtel. Notre conducteur ainsi qu'Elena notre guide ont été d'une grande gentillesse et très pédagogue, ce qui nous a permis de nous essayer au ski de fond en autonomie. Super expérience !”
Easy Altai skiing in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, 2.5 hours of forest gliding, Arctic stories, and English guidance.
“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.”
Two and a half hours of nocturnal cross-country skiing near Lake Norvajärvi, with small-group guidance, fire-side breaks, and possible aurora views.
“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!!”
3.5-hour cross-country ski lesson in Rovaniemi’s Ounasvaara forest, with gear, clothing, guide coaching, and a local cheese tasting.
“Best tour with the perfect guide! I can highly recommend!”
Small-group ski trek from Rovaniemi into Lapland wilderness, flat easy skis, kota warmth, grilled snacks, and wildlife talks.
“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.”
Beginner-friendly wilderness skiing in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, gliding across untouched forest snow with gear, stories, and hot berry drinks.
“La guida è stata perfetta! Gentile...preparata e ci ha fatto sentire a proprio agio! Grazie!!! Esperienza straordinaria!”
Ski or snowshoe rental in Sea Lapland, Finland, with gear delivered to your accommodation. Choose tracks or head off on your own.
“Wir mieteten die Schneeschuhe um 17.30 Uhr für den nächsten Tag. Am selben Abend um 21.30 Uhr waren sie bereits bei uns inklusive Einführung und Tipps für Touren. Toller Service sehr unkompliziert, so wie man es sich in den Ferien wünscht. Jederzeit wieder, vielen Dank 😊”
