Lapland wilderness: Guided hike & photography tour

Summary

Wander Lapland’s wild forests & capture moments you’ll feel

You’ll hike through Lapland’s snowy forests with a local guide who knows every track and tree. Warm up with hot drinks mid-hike and get tips on capturing nature’s details with your camera. With hotel pickup included and edited photos sent after, this is one Arctic adventure you’ll remember long after your boots dry out.

What’s the experience like?

I still laugh thinking about how my camera fogged up the second we stepped out of the minivan — it was that cold, the kind of cold that makes your breath look like smoke signals. Our guide, Sanni, handed me an extra pair of wool socks before we started the hike. She said, “Trust me, you’ll thank me later.” She was right. The snow squeaked under our boots as we set off into the forest, just twenty minutes from Rovaniemi but it felt like another planet already.

There were only six of us in the group, which I liked — nobody rushing ahead or getting lost in their own world. Sanni stopped now and then to point out animal tracks (she guessed fox or maybe reindeer), and at one point she showed us how to spot tiny ice crystals clinging to birch bark. The silence was thick except for our footsteps and the occasional caw from a distant bird. I tried to capture that hush with my camera, but honestly, it’s something you feel more than see.

Halfway through our 4km hike, Sanni poured us hot berry juice from a thermos — tasted sweet and a little tart, steaming in the air while we huddled around her for warmth. Someone asked her about photographing the northern lights (not tonight though — too early), and she grinned and promised to send us some of her own shots later. My gloves kept slipping when I tried to adjust my lens; Sanni joked that “frozen fingers make for creative photos.” Maybe she’s right.

The Lapland wilderness is hard to describe without sounding dramatic, but there’s this feeling of being very small and very alive at the same time. When we got back to the van, cheeks stinging from wind and laughter, Sanni gave us a password for her photo collection — a nice touch I didn’t expect. I keep thinking about those quiet moments between trees, how time slowed down out there.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Arctic Nature Hike

• Drive to nature location
• 4km forest hike

Top questions

How long is the Lapland wilderness photography tour?

The tour lasts about half a day with around 4km of hiking in the forest.

Is hotel pickup included in this Lapland guided hike?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in your booking.

What should I wear for the Lapland wilderness hike?

Warm clothing and winter boots are provided by the guide for all participants.

How many people are in each group?

The group size ranges from 2 to 8 people per booking.

Are snacks or drinks provided during the tour?

Yes, hot drinks and snacks are included during the hike.

Can children join this Lapland photography tour?

The minimum age is 10 years old; contact if you have younger children.

Will I get photos after the tour?

You’ll receive access to a collection of edited photos taken during your experience.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off by minivan from Rovaniemi, warm winter clothing and boots so you stay comfortable outside, guidance from a local wilderness photographer throughout your 4km forest hike, hot drinks and snacks along the way, plus access to an edited photo collection after your return.