Snowshoeing Pyhä-Luosto National Park 4h Bonfire Meal

Walk into a winter forest on snowshoes and eat by a bonfire at the top of Pyhä Fell

Snowshoe through Pyhä-Luosto National Park's Arctic taiga forest for 4 hours with a live guide who shares stories of Lappish beliefs and the landscape. The tour includes snowshoes and poles, a chairlift ticket to Pyhä Fell's summit (weather permitting) for views across the national park, a light meal cooked over a bonfire in the forest, and hot berry drinks. A guide speaks English or Finnish, and the pace suits anyone with moderate fitness.

The experience

You arrive at Pyhä-Luosto and spend a morning or afternoon on snowshoes instead of skis or a snowmobile: a slower way to move through the forest that lets you hear the quiet and see the detail. The guide fits you with snowshoes and poles, shows you how to walk in them safely, and leads you into the taiga. As you move deeper into the woods, the guide points out the old Lappish beliefs tied to the landscape and explains what you're seeing: the way frost builds on the trees into shapes locals call snow monsters, the light that changes with the season and latitude. Depending on the time of year, you might catch the Polar night sunrise or sunset colors, or halos around the sun on a frosty day.

The chairlift ticket to the top of Pyhä Fell is included, and weather permitting, you ride it up for the widest views across the national park and beyond. The summit is where photographers find the most dramatic snow-covered landscape. After the descent, you walk back down into the forest depth, and the guide tailors the route based on what you want to see or do. Partway through, you stop for a hot meal cooked over a bonfire in the woods, a light yet nutritious spread, and hot berry drinks, a regional favorite in Lapland.

The full tour runs 4 hours. Bring a camera if you have one. The frost patterns and winter light are the main draw for many travelers. You'll need suitable winter clothing, and moderate fitness helps, since you're walking uphill and downhill on snowshoes rather than riding the whole way.

What’s included

• Snowshoes and ski poles for the full tour.
• a live guide in English or Finnish who shares stories of the Arctic landscape and Lappish beliefs.
• a chairlift ticket to the summit of Pyhä Fell (weather permitting).
• a light yet nutritious meal cooked over a bonfire in the forest.
• hot berry drinks, a regional favorite.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Finnish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Bliss Adventure

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Finnish, so pick the language that matches yours when you book. The tour suits anyone with moderate fitness who wants to move slowly through the forest rather than cover ground fast. The pace is set by walking and the guide's storytelling, not by speed.

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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.

What's the difference between this Premium snowshoeing tour and other options in Pyhä-Luosto?

The Premium tour lasts 4 hours and includes the chairlift ride to Pyhä Fell's summit, a bonfire meal in the forest, and a more thorough exploration of the national park than the Scenic option. The chairlift access gives you the highest views and the best light for photography, weather permitting.

Do I need to know how to snowshoe before I book?

No. The guide shows you how to use snowshoes safely at the start of the tour, so beginners are welcome. You need at least moderate physical fitness because you'll be walking uphill and downhill on snowshoes for the duration.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The chairlift ticket to Pyhä Fell's summit is included only if weather permits. The guide will tailor the route based on conditions, so you'll still snowshoe through the Arctic taiga forest and stop for the bonfire meal, but the summit views may not be possible.

Is the meal included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

Yes, a light yet nutritious meal cooked over a bonfire in the forest is included, along with hot berry drinks. Contact the operator about dietary needs before you book so they can prepare accordingly.