Night skiing in Riisitunturi National Park with wilderness dinner

Six hours of night skiing, northern lights, and a three-course dinner in the snow

A six-hour guided night ski tour through Riisitunturi National Park in Lapland, Finland, ending with a three-course wilderness dinner cooked on the fire. The tour includes professional guide and chef services, park entry, ski rental, and transport from your pickup point. A live guide speaks English, Finnish or Swedish, and the minimum age is 15.

The experience

The tour starts with pickup and transport to Riisitunturi National Park, where you meet your professional wilderness guide. You ski for several hours between snow-covered trees under headlamp light, moving deeper into the forest as the arctic night sky opens above you. Depending on weather and season, you may see the northern lights, a sky full of stars, a full moon, or a foggy landscape lit by starlight. The skiing is silent and unhurried, moving at a pace that lets you absorb the scale of the landscape and the quality of the light.

The tour culminates in a traditional kota, a Sámi-style shelter, where a private wilderness chef has prepared a three-course dinner from local wild food. You sit by the fire and watch the meal unfold: a starter, main course and dessert, with non-alcoholic drinks, coffee and tea included. This is not a rushed meal. It is the counterpoint to the skiing, a moment to warm up and taste what the forest offers. After dinner, transport takes you back to your pickup point.

Ski rental, poles and all guide services are included. The tour runs six hours total and requires at least moderate physical fitness. It is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. A live guide in English, Finnish or Swedish leads the group, and the minimum age is 15.

What’s included

• Professional wilderness guide and chef services.
• transport from and back to your pickup point.
• park entrance fee.
• ski rental with poles and headlamps.
• a three-course dinner with starter, main course and dessert.
• non-alcoholic drinks, coffee and tea.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 17:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (15 to 80 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Finnish and Swedish

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 6 pickup points.

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

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Wild Out

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you ski comfortably and want a full evening in the winter forest rather than a daytime outing. The six-hour commitment and the wilderness dinner make it a complete experience, not a quick excursion, and the small group size means you move at a steady pace with a guide who knows the landscape and the conditions.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Finnish and Swedish.

What are the chances of seeing the northern lights on this tour?

The northern lights depend on weather and season. Riisitunturi National Park is in Lapland, where the aurora is visible during the dark winter months, but cloud cover and atmospheric conditions determine whether you see them on any given night. The tour also offers views of a full moon, stars or a foggy landscape lit by starlight if the aurora is not active.

Do I need skiing experience to book this tour?

The tour requires at least moderate physical fitness and the ability to ski, since you will be moving through the forest for several hours under headlamp light. The guide sets a manageable pace, but this is not a beginner lesson. You should be comfortable on skis before booking.

What is included in the wilderness dinner?

The dinner includes a starter, main course and dessert, all prepared from local wild food and cooked on the fire by the wilderness chef. Non-alcoholic drinks, coffee and tea are also included. The meal is served in a traditional kota where you can warm up after skiing.

How does pickup work for this tour?

Pickup from your accommodation is included in the tour price. The operator will transport you to Riisitunturi National Park at the start and back to your pickup point at the end. Confirm your pickup location and time when you book.

What should I wear for night skiing in Riisitunturi?

You will need warm winter clothing, including a insulated jacket, thermal layers, winter pants, gloves, a hat and warm socks. The tour provides skis, poles and headlamps. You bring your own winter gear. Dress in layers so you can adjust as you move and then warm up by the fire.