Korouoma Frozen Waterfall tour in Lapland: Hike and photograph

The canyon's frozen waterfalls are only reachable on foot through the canyon itself.

Korouoma Frozen Waterfall is a walking tour through a 30-kilometer canyon in Finnish Lapland, about 1.5 hours from Rovaniemi, where you hike roughly 5km to see frozen waterfalls and dramatic cliffs. The tour includes a live guide in English or Finnish, photography, warm drinks and a return transfer. The hike itself lasts about 3 hours, and the full outing runs 6 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike and photography at Korouoma Canyon

• Drive 1.5 hours to Korouoma Canyon
• Hike approximately 3 hours
• Take photography with good camera
• Enjoy warm drinks and light refreshments
• Drive back to Rovaniemi

The experience

The Korouoma River carved a canyon with cliffs that rise 150 meters, and in winter the waterfalls freeze solid. You start from Rovaniemi and drive to the canyon entrance, then walk the route on foot with your guide. The hike covers roughly 5 kilometers and takes about 3 hours. The pace is steady but not rushed, and the guide points out the landscape as you move through it. Ancient pines grow from the rock faces, and the river runs below.

After the hike, you stop for warm drinks and light refreshments before the drive back to Rovaniemi. Photography is part of the tour. Bring a camera or phone and shoot as you walk. The guide speaks English or Finnish, so you can ask about what you're seeing. The whole experience, from pickup to return, takes 6 hours. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the transport, so you're not arranging your own way there.

The canyon is walkable year-round, but winter transforms it: the frozen waterfalls are the main draw then, and the silence is deep. Summer brings different light and a different kind of quiet. Either way, it's a route into a landscape that feels remote, even though it's close enough to Rovaniemi to fit into a single day.

What’s included

• A live guide in English or Finnish.
• pickup and return transfer from Rovaniemi in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• photography during the hike.
• coffee, tea and hot chocolate with light refreshments after the walk.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 to 70 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Finnish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Experience Tours Lapland

Is this one for you?The 6-hour commitment (3 hours of hiking plus transport and refreshments) fits into a single day in Rovaniemi but leaves little room for other activities, so book this if the frozen waterfalls are your main focus for that day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Finnish.

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 far is Korouoma Canyon from Rovaniemi?

Korouoma Canyon is approximately 1.5 hours by car from Rovaniemi, so the drive is built into the 6-hour tour time.

What do I photograph on this tour?

You photograph the frozen waterfalls, the canyon cliffs, the river, and the landscape as you hike. Photography is included and you bring your own camera or use your phone.

How long is the actual hike?

The hike is about 5 kilometers and takes approximately 3 hours. The rest of the 6-hour tour covers the drive from Rovaniemi, warm drinks and refreshments, and the return.

What happens after the hike?

After you finish walking, the group stops for warm drinks and light refreshments, then you return to Rovaniemi by vehicle.