Finland · BBQ
Short trip, cold weather, one free afternoon: these 15 campfire & bbq tours are the ones to spend it on, each with a price, a traveller verdict and the thing worth knowing before you pay.
Rovaniemi Northern Lights tour with a Lappish BBQ, warm clothing, forest scenery, guides, and practical advice on aurora viewing.
“We got to see the lights and a taste of Welsh/ Finish culture. Lots of fun back to nature!”
Review of Rovaniemi’s Korouoma Canyon tour, with frozen waterfalls, a snowy hike, small groups, winter gear, and a Finnish BBQ.
“The Korouoma Canyon & frozen waterfalls were absolutely breathtaking! Our tour guide, Alberto, was incredibly knowledgeable and patient with three Aussie girls from Sydney, who were mesmerised by the stunning scenery and couldn’t stop taking photos. The tour ended perfectly with a delicious BBQ, adding a special touch to an already amazing experience. I highly recommend booking with Arctic GM—their professional team took great care of us from start to finish!”
Review of Rovaniemi’s 3-hour snowmobile safari, with frozen-lake riding, wilderness scenery, barbecue, gear, costs, and practical tips.
“It was amazing, the snowmobile ride was amazing, all guides were super nice, we had warm chocolate and barbecue afterwards, lots of pictures and beautiful views.”
Chase the Northern Lights from Rovaniemi with three Arctic stops, a Finnish BBQ, hotel transfers, warm drinks, and guide-taken photos.
“you will visit 3 places, the first one is near the city but it is the only one where you can have the barbecue. The other places are far from the city and there it is possible to see beautiful aurora”
Chase the Northern Lights from Rovaniemi, learn night photography, enjoy a Lappish BBQ, and receive professional aurora photos.
“The experience seeing Northern lights was unique! I liked it. Thanks a lot!”
Review of Rovaniemi’s Korouoma Canyon tour, with frozen waterfalls, a 4 to 6 km hike, BBQ, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Frozen waterfalls tour with Carmen: Had an unforgettable adventure exploring the frozen waterfalls with the incredibly knowledgeable guide, Carmen! Safety was clearly her top priority, and her expertise led us to conquer the hike smoothly and even finish ahead of time! 😄 The group vibe was fantastic – fun, chill, and super friendly. I highly recommend Carmen for her passion and care – she made the experience truly memorable! Would definitely join again.”
Ride a 2025 snowmobile through Rovaniemi’s forest and frozen lake, then warm up with grilled sausages and hot drinks by a fire.
“On the way to the activity they put us on a bus with no heat. It was so cold we were all shivering and you could see your breath. The actual snowmobiling was good. The guide was great, a good safety briefing. Then we went on the trail to the lake which it was horrible. They do not service the trail it was very uncomfortable. If you have a back problem do not go. On the lake it was great smooth exciting. Places to stop for photos. Then back on the horrible trail where I saw the equipment to smooth out the trail under a layer of snow. We got…”
Ride a Lynx snowmobile through Saariselka’s snowy forests, then warm up with fire-cooked food, hot drinks, gear, and hotel transfers.
“Marko our guide was very friendly. He was very good at keeping us safe and informed. We got fully kitted out so we stayed safe and warm. Marko was always checking back to see how we were doing. He let us have plenty opportunities to swap and take pictures. The track we took was very fun and interesting with hills bridges and turns. We even saw reindeer! The bbq at campsite was great too we had sausages and a hot drink and a sweet sugar bread. Again he was very patient with us and we didnt feel rushed at all. We went in the morning and saw a beautiful sunrise.…”
Review of Rovaniemi’s self-driven husky safari, with a 6 to 10 km sled ride, Arctic scenery, BBQ, pickup details, price, and tips.
“Definitely worth the money, fantastic experience and all the staff working here made you feel super welcome. A bucket list tick for me. Beautiful surroundings and super cute dogs”
Rovaniemi tour review covering husky and reindeer rides, Santa Claus Village, Aurora hunting, BBQ, guides, timing, and value.
“Everything was perfect. Our tourguide Tirthankar Paul was lovely. He messaged us a day in advance to confirm the booking and pick-up. We were even able to switch up the pick-up location the night before! Paul picked us up, gave us some complementary sweets to start the day and went with us through the itinerary of the day. He drove us to the huskyfarm and provided us with the necessary information before we we're handen over towards the hostess of the huskyfarm. Before and during the Huskyride, Paul happilly offered to take pictures for us and even surprised us with video footage during both the husky and the reinddeerride. He…”
Hike snowy Riisitunturi from Rovaniemi with a photographer guide, campfire BBQ, warm gear, and 10 to 15 edited photos.
“This trip is wonderful! Don’t think this is expensive! Bullshit! Absolutely worth the price. Emilia is a great guider. Thankful for her amazing guided tour. Don’t miss this program!”
Review of Rovaniemi’s 6 to 10 km self-drive husky safari, with Arctic scenery, a small group, dog meet and greet, and fireside BBQ.
“From start to finish Article GM were amazing, transportation, our guide Marie was very welcoming and provided insight and information of the trip and of Finland in general. We were very lucky to spot some reindeer on our way to the husky farm and got the chance to take some amazing photos. At the farm the instructors were very helpful and ensured everyone was fully involved and informed. The husky mushing was truly amazing the scenery and landscapes were magical and very picturesque. Getting to pet the huskies after was very rewarding and they loved the attention. Finishing off with some fun sledding was brilliant ahead of sitting by the…”
Review of Korouoma’s frozen waterfalls hike from Rovaniemi, with winter gear, campfire barbecue, transport, costs, trail advice, and FAQs.
“Exceptional! A massive thank you to our guide Paul for his amazing insights, guidance and frankly friendship.”
Review of Korouoma’s frozen waterfalls hike from Rovaniemi, with thermal gear, forest trails, guide commentary, and a Finnish BBQ lunch.
“Excellent way to experience the outdoors near Rovaniemi. It is a long hike. The path have parts that are steep and icy and you need to be careful. Our guides Alex and Julia were awesome and took good care of our group. Making sure everyone stayed safe and had fun. We enjoyed this a lot more than we thought we would. Highly reccommend!”
Hike Korouoma Canyon’s frozen waterfalls from Rovaniemi, then warm up with a private teepee BBQ, snacks, drinks, and hotel transfers.
“The experience was awesome! The spot is incredible and the hike is not too difficult. It’s rather meant for enjoying the breathtaking landscape The guide was absolutely hilarious and we had a great time. He told us about many anecdotes and local stories so we didn’t get bored at all. I highly recommend it!”
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