Set out on an adventure to remember in Finnish Lapland to the awe-inspiring Kourouma Canyon from Rovaniemi!
Get away from the bustling city and embark upon a remarkable, 7-hour guided excursion, hiking in Korouma Canyon from Rovaniemi! Welcoming explorers ages 12 and up.
Located in Finnish Lapland, just 110 km (68 miles) southeast of Rovaniemi, the remote and spectacular Kourouma Canyon is famed for its dramatic landscapes and steep rock formations. Covering a distance of approximately 30 km (18 miles) with an impressive depth of up to 130 metres (426 feet), the Kourouma Canyon is also home to awe-inspiring cascading frozen waterfalls. If you're seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience when visiting Finland, this low-impact excursion, hiking in Korouma Canyon from Rovaniemi is for you!
The adventure begins at your accommodations in Rovaniemi (please list when booking), where you'll be picked up by your experienced guide. Then, you'll depart for the picturesque drive to Korouma Canyon. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery! Upon your arrival, you'll put on your winter gear, which includes a thermal suit and winter boots. Next, you'll receive a safety and itinerary briefing before setting out into the breathtaking Kourouma Canyon with your guide.
After a short distance, you'll stop in wonder at some of Kourouma Canyon's frozen waterfalls and ice formations, don't forget your camera! After 5 km (3 miles) of hiking in Kourouma Canyon, you'll be treated to a roaring fire with traditional Finnish snacks and hot berry juice. An amazing way to end such a unique excursion in Finnish Lapland! You'll return to your accommodations in Rovaniemi with lifelong memories and the photos to prove it.
Make your next trip to Finland the best yet by booking this excursion, hiking in Korouma Canyon from Rovaniemi, today!
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Practical information
- Pick-up from your accommodations in Rovaniemi (please specify when booking) begins 20 minutes before the departure time
- Meet your experienced guide
- Put on your thermal suit and winter boots
- 110 km (68 miles) scenic drive to the Korouma Canyon
- Arrival
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- The adventure begins!
- 5 km (3 miles) hike to the Frozen Waterfalls of Kourouma Canyon
- Break for photo-taking
- Finnish snacks and hot juice around a campfire
- Return transfer back to your accommodations in Rovaniemi
Please be advised that all participants must be in good physical condition to take part in this tour.
In addition, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please list the address of your accommodations and any dietary restrictions when booking.
This tour includes a 5 km (3 miles) low-impact hike.
Pick-up takes place 20 minutes before the departure time and is offered from the following locations in Rovaniemi:
- Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
- Forenom Serviced Apartments Rovaniemi Valtakatu
- Hotelli Aakenus Oy
- Rovakatu 19
- Santa Claus Village
- Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
- Santasport
- Scandic Pohjanhovi
- Scandic Rovaniemi City
This hiking excursion is labelled as an 'easy' difficulty level.
- Hotel transfers
- Guide
- Thermal suit
- Winter boots
- Hot juice
- Snacks
- Campfire snacks
- Warm winter clothing
- Warm underlayers
- Hat
- Gloves/mittens
- Scarf
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Water