Korouoma Canyon hike from Rovaniemi: 5km trail & waterfall

Walk a 100-meter gorge and cook lunch over an open fire

A guided day hike from Rovaniemi into Korouoma Canyon National Park, a million-year-old fracture valley with a gorge dropping over 100 meters. The easier 5km trail suits anyone comfortable walking up and down. Your guide builds a fire for lunch midway, then the route stops at Auttiköngäs Falls on the way back. Transfer from Rovaniemi is included.

The experience

Korouoma Canyon is a fracture in bedrock that runs millions of years deep, and the gorge at its center is the landmark: a drop of over 100 meters that frames the whole hike. The day trip follows the easier nationally acclaimed 5km route rather than the full 30km trail, which means the fitness demand stays easy to moderate. You walk up and down, stop for a guide-cooked BBQ lunch by an open fire, and move at a pace that leaves room to watch for wild animals and floral life in the summer and fall seasons, or to spot berries and mushrooms along the way.

The route is a loop through the protected forest, so the same terrain that brought you down brings you back up. On the return to Rovaniemi, the group stops at Auttiköngäs Falls, a separate protected area where the waterfall is the reason to pause. The whole outing, including transfer time from your pickup point in Rovaniemi, runs six hours.

What’s included

• Transfer service from Rovaniemi.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• hiking on the easier 5km trail through Korouoma Canyon National Park.
• light lunch cooked over an open fire.
• visit to Auttiköngäs Falls.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 15 Nov

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 22 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Sunny Safari

Is this one for you?The 5km route suits anyone who can walk up and down but wants to avoid the full 30km trail. The guide's pace and the midway fire-cooked lunch break mean you move at a steady rhythm rather than racing through the canyon.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How difficult is the 5km hiking trail in Korouoma Canyon?

The trail is classified as easy to moderate. It requires you to walk up and down, but if you're capable of that, the hike is within reach. The changing altitudes may feel a little demanding, but the shorter 5km route is much gentler than the full 30km trail the canyon offers.

What is Korouoma Canyon and why is it special?

Korouoma is a fracture valley in the bedrock that is millions of years old. At its center, a gorge drops over 100 meters below the surrounding terrain, creating a dramatic landscape. In winter it's known for ice climbing, but the canyon holds beauty in every season, with abundant wildlife and plant life in summer and fall.

Where does lunch happen and what is it?

Lunch is a light BBQ cooked over an open fire by your guide during a midway stop on the trail. If you have special dietary requirements like vegetarian or gluten-free meals, let the operator know in advance.

What is Auttiköngäs Falls and when do we see it?

Auttiköngäs Falls is a waterfall in a protected forest area separate from the canyon. The group stops there on the way back to Rovaniemi after completing the hike, giving you a chance to see the falls before returning to town.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup is included from listed locations in Rovaniemi. If your hotel or location is not on the standard pickup list, contact the operator or the booking platform to check availability.