Frozen Waterfalls Hike Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon with BBQ Lunch
Walk into a frozen canyon and eat reindeer by the icicles.
A guided hike from Rovaniemi to the frozen waterfalls of Korouoma Canyon takes seven to eight hours and includes a professional English-speaking guide, winter clothes and boots, ice grippers, and a Lappish lunch of pork sausage, reindeer sandwich, hot blueberry juice and roasted marshmallows. Hotel pickup is included. Children from age two are welcome, though those under five are not recommended for the full hike. Departure time varies by season and availability: the local provider emails the exact pickup window before your date.
Step-by-step itinerary
Hike to frozen waterfalls and BBQ lunch
- Depart from Rovaniemi
- Hike through Arctic Circle nature
- View frozen waterfalls and canyons
- Explore forests along the trail
- Stop for Lappish cuisine BBQ lunch
What’s included
- Hotel pickup from Rovaniemi.
- seven to eight hours of guided hiking with a live English-speaking guide.
- winter overall and boots.
- ice grippers for your shoes.
- Lappish lunch of pork sausage, reindeer sandwich, hot blueberry juice and roasted marshmallows (vegetarian and vegan options available).
- professional photos emailed after the tour.
Times
- Every day 09:00
Before you book
Operated by Nordic Unique Travels
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The experience
The hike starts with a pickup from your Rovaniemi hotel and a drive to the Korouoma Canyon trailhead. Once on foot, the route takes you through Arctic forests and down into the canyon itself, where the walls rise around you and the frozen waterfalls appear: icicles hanging from the rock face, some as thick as tree trunks. The guide points out the canyon's geology and the way the winter transforms the landscape. You walk at a pace that lets you stop and look, not rush through. Ice grippers strap onto your boots so you don't slip on the frozen ground.
Partway through, the group stops for lunch. A fire is built and the guide prepares Lappish food: pork sausage and reindeer sandwich, hot blueberry juice, and marshmallows toasted over the flames. It is a real meal, not a snack, and it happens in the middle of the canyon with the icicles still visible above. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available if you request them when booking.
The hike covers roughly seven to eight hours total, including the drive, the walk, and the lunch break. Winter clothes (an overall and boots) are provided, so you don't need to own Arctic gear. The guide is a live person who speaks English. Other languages (Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese) are available on request. Professional photos from the day are emailed to you afterward. Departure times shift with the season and daylight, so the local provider will send you an email with the exact pickup time before your date.
Is this one for you?Book this if you're hiking from your hotel with all winter gear provided and want a full day in the Arctic landscape with a hot meal included. It's a seven-to-eight-hour commitment best suited to ages five and up.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (2 to 11 years).
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 are the frozen waterfalls of Korouoma Canyon actually like when you get there?
Korouoma Canyon's frozen waterfalls are icicles hanging from the rock walls (some thick and long, some delicate) formed where water seeps from the stone and freezes in the Arctic cold. The canyon itself is the main landscape: steep walls, forest above, and the ice formations visible as you walk the canyon floor.
Do I need to bring my own winter clothes, or are they provided?
Winter clothes are provided as part of the tour: an overall and boots so you stay warm and dry. You don't need to own or pack Arctic gear. Ice grippers for your shoes are also included.
How much walking is involved, and is it difficult?
The hike is seven to eight hours total, including the drive from Rovaniemi, the walk itself, and a lunch break in the canyon. The route is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Children under five are not recommended for the full hike because of the length and the cold, but children from age two can attend if an adult accompanies them.
What food is provided, and can you accommodate dietary needs?
Lunch includes pork sausage, reindeer sandwich, hot blueberry juice and roasted marshmallows, prepared over a fire in the canyon. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available. Let the provider know your dietary requirements when you book.
When does the hike depart, and how do I get picked up?
Hotel pickup from Rovaniemi is included. Departure time varies depending on the season and daylight hours, so the local provider sends an email before your date with the exact pickup time. Check that email for the window.
Are professional photos taken during the hike?
Yes, professional photos are taken throughout the day and emailed to you after the tour ends.
Frozen Waterfalls Hike Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon with BBQ Lunch
7h–8h · EN
from € 199 per person
≈ US$ 226 in your currency
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