Pallas National Park hiking tour from Levi with guide

Hike arctic forest and fell with a guide who shoots what you see

A guided hiking tour from Levi into Pallas-Ylläs national park, traveling by minivan and on foot through snowy forests and fells with a nature photography specialist. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours and includes transport from Levi, all hiking gear, a fire-built lunch, hot drinks, and a collection of edited photos afterward. Minimum age is 8 years. A moderate level of fitness is needed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wilderness tour and nature hike

• Meet at Levi meeting point
• Gear check for adventure
• Travel by minivan to Pallas-Ylläs National Park
• Hike in Arctic nature with guide
• Build fire and prepare light lunch
• Enjoy nature and landscapes

The experience

What makes this tour different is the guide: a nature photography specialist who frames the landscape as you move through it. You start at the meeting point in Levi with a gear check, then travel by minivan to Pallas-Ylläs national park. The hike itself takes you through snowy forests and across fells, moving at a pace that lets you absorb the quiet of the wilderness without rushing past it. The guide speaks English and knows where the light and the landscape converge.

Partway through the 5 to 6 hours, you stop to build a fire and cook a light lunch together. Hot drinks and snacks come with you for the rest of the day. Snowshoes are provided if the snow depth needs them, and the guide carries the BBQ gear and a backpack so you can focus on the terrain. The landscapes are chosen to show the variety Lapland holds: the way the forest changes as you climb, the openness of the fell, the detail of frost on branches.

After the tour ends, the guide gives you a password to access the edited photo collection from the day. It's a small thing that changes how you remember the hike. You get images of the places you stood, not just your own phone snapshots of them.

What’s included

• Minivan transport from Levi to Pallas-Ylläs national park and back.
• English-speaking nature photography guide.
• snowshoes if needed.
• backpack and BBQ gear.
• light lunch cooked over a fire during the hike.
• hot drinks and snacks throughout the day.
• edited photo collection with online access after the tour.

Before you book

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

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

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 12 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 8 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Beyond Arctic

Is this one for you?The 5 to 6 hours leaves room for breakfast before you depart and dinner after you return, so it fits into a full day without consuming it. If you want to explore Lapland's wilderness with someone who knows how to read the light and the landscape, and you have moderate fitness, this tour is built around that half-day window.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

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.

What's the hike actually like in terms of difficulty and pace?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The 5 to 6 hours includes the minivan drive to the park and time spent at rest stops. The pace is set to let you take in the landscape, not to cover distance fast. Children from age 8 are welcome, though the terrain and duration mean younger hikers would struggle.

Do I need to bring my own hiking boots and winter gear?

No. Snowshoes are provided if needed, and the guide supplies a backpack and all BBQ gear. Wear layers and bring gloves, but the essentials for arctic hiking are included in the tour price.

Can I get the photos from the tour?

Yes. After the tour, the guide provides a password to access the edited photo collection online. The images are professionally processed shots from the day, not raw files.

Is this tour suitable if I have a spinal injury or am pregnant?

The operator does not recommend this tour for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers. The hiking terrain and duration may not be suitable for these conditions. Contact the operator to discuss your situation before booking.