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Ice Fishing Trip
By Wild About Lapland
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- Experience the silence of the wilderness and get a feel for what life is like for the locals
- Walk through old forests and across a frozen lake in order to get to the perfect spot for Ice Fishing
- Experienced guide, transfers, snacks, and photos included
Tour departs from
Rovaniemi
Duration
3 hours
Pick up / meeting point
Wild About Lapland office, Kansankatu 14, Rovaniemi, Finland (or pick-up from selected locations)
Languages
English
Difficulty
2 (Easy)
Minimum age
4 years old
Overview
Experience a traditional Ice Fishing activity like the locals and relax in the profound silence of Lapland's nature. Maybe you'll even get to cook your catch for a snack!
What's included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected locations)
Winter clothing
Winter boots
Ice fishing gear and equipment
Hot beverage
Finnish snack
Professional guide
All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Alcoholic drinks
Lunch
What to expect?
On this fantastic Ice Fishing Trip, you will be able to explore and be immersed in the rich nature and culture of the region. Located around 20 kilometres north of Rovaniemi, over the Arctic Circle, the frozen lakes allow you to be fully aware of the raw Arctic beauty and will give you the chance to enjoy it in silence.All the places that the team chooses for ice fishing not only offer an excellent chance to catch something but are also meant to restore tranquillity and peace of mind. Many locals still practice this activity during the winter to catch food for themselves or for their dogs and to enjoy the relaxing serenity of Lapland nature.
After being picked up from your accommodation and given proper winter clothing/boots (it can be very cold on the lake), your guide will drive you away from Rovaniemi to find the perfect peaceful place. You may have a short 5-10 minute walk through the old arctic forests before you finally reach that spacious open area made of ice and snow.
Once you have found a promising spot, your guide will show you how to drill your own hole in the ice and teach you basic ice fishing techniques. Then, it is just a matter of time and patience before you can feel the first bite. This is the perfect moment just to appreciate the silent wilderness spreading all around you.
Your guide will always be there to assist you in case you would need help or feel cold. While you will be fishing, they will chop wood and prepare a fire on the shores for you. Some typical Finnish snacks and hot drinks will be served around the fire and will offer a convivial opportunity for your guide to answer all your questions about life in the Arctic and Lapland in general.
If you manage to catch a fish (of a decent size), your guide will happily prepare it, cook it straight over the fire and add it to the menu of the day. If the fish are undersized, the team will quickly return them to the ice without unnecessarily harming them.
- In all the team's excursions, the groups are limited to 8 travellers maximum. It is essential for them to provide you with the best experience possible and avoid mass tourism. This way, your guide will know you better and will be able to address all your needs and answer your questions.
- Also, in relation to ice fishing, keeping the groups small allows the guests to fully experience the peaceful silence of Lapland nature. As the team usually say: the smaller the group, the bigger the experience!
Please note:
- A small amount of walking is involved. Not wheelchair accessible.
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Hotel pickups commence prior to the booking starting time. The pick-up time will be confirmed in the morning and may be changed according to the weather conditions.
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What to bring
Bottle of water,
We will provide you with overalls and boots, but please be prepared and use good under-layers, socks, hats and gloves.
We will provide you with overalls and boots, but please be prepared and use good under-layers, socks, hats and gloves.