From Rovaniemi: Hike to the Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma
- Hike in the stunning beauty of Lapland landscape with a spectacular view of dripping icicles
- Discover frozen waterfalls, canyons, and forests, as you stop and taste the Lappish cuisine
- Pick-up/drop-off, expert guide, winter clothes, hot drinks, campfire lunch and snacks included
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Overview
Explore the breathtaking Korouoma Canyon and its majestic frozen waterfalls with this all-day guided excursion. Your guide will take you through the forests to the best spots where you can admire the spectacular ice formations.
What's included?
Pick-up/drop-off from outside the city centre
Transfers in comfortable minibus or minivan
Knowledgeable, English-speaking guide
Professional winter overalls and boots
Hot drinks, campfire lunch and snacks
Surcharge for pick-up >10kms from the centre
What to expect?
Korouoma is a 30-kilometre long, and up to 130-meter deep canyon located 110 kilometres south-east from Rovaniemi. It offers breathtaking scenery all year, with cliffs, rapids and waterfalls. This natural reserve is also home to rare species and a great nature area for hikers. In the wintertime, the waterfalls turn into fantastic ice formations, well known for ice-climbing and a great attraction for tourists coming from all over.
Your guide drives you to Korouoma Canyon for a nice hike in the national park, where you have the chance to enjoy the incredible peacefulness of the area. You have a chance to observe some of the most spectacular frozen waterfalls in Europe, whilst enjoying the beauty of the snowy nature. As you hike through the canyon, your guide teaches you about the local nature and your surroundings. With a bit of luck, you may even spot tracks made by wolves, lynx, wolverines, moose, reindeer, weasels or Arctic hares.
Refreshments and a typical Finnish campfire snack will be served around the open fire to keep you warm. This is a great opportunity for your guide to show you how to build a fire using traditional methods. No need for matches or a lighter, your guide will use flint & steel and natural materials you can find in the nature that surrounds you (we can do this in conditions as cold as -30°C). Lunchtime is also a great moment for your guide to share their passion and knowledge and answer all your questions about nature, Lapland and life in the Arctic.
The excursion lasts around 7 hours, including transportation, hiking (approximately 5 kilometers in total) and lunchtime around the fire. You will be back in Rovaniemi between 16:00 - 17:00.
In all our activities, our groups are limited to 8 people maximum. It is very important for us 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. As we usually say - the smaller the group, the bigger the experience!
Good to know
Meeting point: Safari office, Rovakatu 24, Rovaniemi. Pick-up available if you stay outside the city centre
What to bring
Cold weather clothing will be provided, but we recommend to dress appropriately. Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions. This experience may require a certain amount of endurance. Please note that this tour includes approximately 5 kilometers of walking in the nature reserve. Please be prepared and use good under-layers, socks, hats and gloves.
Hotel pick-ups commence 10 - 60 minutes prior to the start time. Your pick up time will be confirmed by email.