Things to do in Finland
Aurora Borealis Tour Rovaniemi14 optionsLapland Northern Lights Tour17 optionsHelsinki City Tour17 optionsHusky Tour Rovaniemi7 optionsHelsinki Airport Transfer17 optionsHelsinki Walking Tour27 optionsSnowmobile Safari Rovaniemi21 optionsReindeer Safari Rovaniemi27 optionsFrozen Waterfalls Rovaniemi6 optionsRovaniemi Airport Transfer5 optionsFood Tour Helsinki6 options
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Rovaniemi Airport to City: Private Transfer & Meet-GreetYou get picked up by name at Rovaniemi Airport arrivals, travel in a premium car or minivan with a professional driver, and arrive at your city centre accommodation without arranging transport or haggling over fares. The driver tracks your flight and adjusts the pickup time if you're delayed. All parking, tolls, and gratuities are included in the price.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land in Rovaniemi with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue—the driver waits at arrivals with your name, the price is fixed before you arrive, and everything from parking to tolls is already handled, so your transfer stops being a negotiation and starts being a ride.
Lapland Ranua Zoo Private Tour with Lunch from RovaniemiYou’ll get up close with polar bears and arctic animals in their natural setting at Ranua Zoo, enjoy a warm lunch in a forest café, and taste local berry wines—all with easy hotel pickup and a friendly guide who knows Lapland inside out.
Helsinki Airport to City Center: Private Transfer & PickupYou're met at arrivals with a name sign and driven straight to your Helsinki hotel in a private Mercedes minivan. The 45-minute airport wait is included, so no rushing through baggage claim, and WiFi plus water keep you comfortable during the 30–50 minute drive into the city center. Book with free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue — the driver meets you at arrivals and the wait time is already paid, so you move straight from the gate to the car without standing around or negotiating a fare.
Rovaniemi Airport to City: Private Minibus TransferA driver meets you at Rovaniemi Airport with a sign bearing your name, then drives you directly to your city accommodation in a private minibus. You skip the taxi queue, avoid currency exchange, and travel with an English-speaking chauffeur who can answer questions about the city. The 60-minute waiting buffer covers flight delays, and the fixed price is agreed before you arrive, so there's no negotiation at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the taxi queue, skip arranging your own transport, and arrive at your accommodation without negotiating a fare or figuring out local buses — the driver knows where you're going and the price is locked in before you land.
Helsinki Airport Transfer & City SightseeingYou're picked up at Helsinki airport arrivals and driven to your hotel or address in the city center. The 30-minute journey includes basic sightseeing commentary and 30 minutes of waiting time if your flight is delayed or you need extra time to collect bags. Groups up to 8 travel in a private van with bottled water included; larger groups can combine vehicles. Message the driver your flight details and destination to receive a fixed price before you land.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Helsinki and want a fixed-price ride into town without haggling at the taxi rank, especially if you have a layover and want to use the drive time to get your bearings instead of sitting in the terminal.
Helsinki Airport Transfer & City Highlights with Local DriverYou're picked up at the airport or hotel with your flight tracked in advance, then driven past Helsinki's three most recognizable landmarks—the white Cathedral, the red Uspenski Church, and Parliament House—while your English-speaking driver shares local context. The transfer takes roughly an hour, includes Wi-Fi and water, and the price is agreed before you arrive, so you know exactly what you're paying.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Helsinki's main landmarks on the way from the airport without arranging separate transport and a tour—the driver handles both, and the fixed price means no surprises at the end.
Lake Inari boat tour from Koppelo: Northern Lights & BBQ dinnerA three-hour boat tour from Koppelo harbour crosses Ivalo River to Lake Inari, stopping at Aurora island for a Lappish BBQ dinner cooked over open fire in a teepee before continuing onto the lake to hunt Northern Lights. The captain, who lives on the island with his family, guides the tour in English or Finnish, and the boat has a heated cabin for the return journey after midnight. Children are welcome from age 8; dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free evening and want to combine a boat journey with a meal cooked over open fire on an island — the three-hour loop means you can fit it into an evening without losing a full day, and the heated cabin makes the return journey comfortable even if the Northern Lights don't appear.
Helsinki City and Food Tour: Senate Square, Market Hall tastingsAn exclusive Helsinki city and food tour with a private guide in English or Russian, covering Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, Katajanokka's Art Nouveau district, Market Square, and Esplanadi Park, with tastings of salmon canapés, smoked reindeer, Baltic herring, caviar, bread cheese, traditional pastry and local chocolate at the Old Market Hall. Private transportation is included; the tour runs four hours and suits all fitness levels. Food tastings may vary based on availability, and sparkling wine or a non-alcoholic option pairs with the caviar tasting.Is it for me?Choose the private tour with black caviar for one-on-one tastings at each stop, or add the Christmas option to swap seasonal flavors into the market hall selections.
Northern Lights Hunt in Lapland: Real-Time Route AdaptationA Northern Lights hunt in Lapland where your guide uses live weather and solar forecasts to chase the Aurora across the Arctic night, stopping at dark-sky locations to observe and photograph it. The route adapts as conditions shift, and you'll warm up with hot drinks and cookies while learning the science and stories behind the phenomenon. Winter equipment—overall, boots and gloves—is provided, and an English-speaking guide leads groups of at least four participants.Is it for me?The tour involves standing outside in the Arctic cold for stretches of the night and moving between stops by vehicle, so it suits travelers comfortable with cold exposure and a flexible schedule that adapts to weather rather than a fixed itinerary. The guide speaks English and groups stay small, which works well for people who want to ask questions and move at a pace that feels unhurried.
Levi to Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt Transfer & Dark Sky StopsYou travel from Levi to Rovaniemi over four hours while actively searching for the Northern Lights, with your guide adjusting the route based on real-time weather and cloud conditions. Small-group stops happen at dark-sky locations — frozen lakes, open landscapes — wherever the aurora is most likely to appear. Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation or transport hub are included, along with coffee, tea, snacks and photography time whenever the lights show.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling between Levi and Rovaniemi in winter and want to use the journey itself as your best chance to see the aurora — the four-hour window and flexible routing give you far better odds than a fixed-location tour or a standard transfer where you're just passing through.
Aurora Hunting Tour by Car in Ivalo: Follow the Clear SkiesAn aurora hunting tour by car in Ivalo and Inari, Lapland, where you chase clear skies across the Arctic night instead of staying in one place. The guide follows both cloud and aurora forecasts, moving the group to the best viewing locations within a few hours when conditions shift. In the Ivalo region, the Northern Lights are visible on about 5 out of 7 clear nights, making it one of the world's strongest odds for a sighting. The tour runs 4 hours and includes a professional local guide, transportation, pickup and drop-off in the Ivalo area, and hot berry juice.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Finnish, so you follow the forecast decisions and the route changes in real time without a language barrier. Book this tour if you want to chase the lights actively across the night instead of watching from a fixed spot.
Northern Lights hunting in Sodankyla: Small-group SISU tourThe SISU Northern Lights Hunting tour is a 4-hour small-group experience in Sodankyla, Lapland, where you hunt the aurora with a local guide who knows the best dark-sky locations and shares stories about Arctic life and the Finnish concept of SISU. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with warm drinks and a personalized certificate marking your connection to the Arctic wilderness.Is it for me?Groups of up to 8 guests work best here — small enough that the guide can answer questions and adjust the pace without rushing, and large enough that you are not alone in the cold. Choose this tour if you want a calm, personal hunt for the aurora rather than a crowded outing, and if you value local knowledge and stories about Arctic life alongside the lights themselves.
Aurora Borealis on Lake Inari: Snowmobile sleigh tourA 4–6 hour nighttime tour on frozen Lake Inari in Finnish Lapland where you travel by heated snowmobile-pulled sleigh with a local guide experienced in reading winter conditions and the northern lights. The tour includes warm thermal clothing, a heated sleigh, bottled water, snacks and dinner; pickup is arranged, and the guide speaks English. Minimum age is 12.Is it for me?You sit in a heated sleigh while the guide operates the snowmobile and reads the ice and sky — choose this if you want to watch the aurora without managing the machine or the cold yourself, or if you prefer a shared experience with a guide who knows these winter conditions rather than exploring on your own.
Helsinki Airport Transfer: Luxury Van & Meet-and-GreetYou're picked up at your hotel by a named driver in a luxury van, offered bottled water and luggage help, and driven directly to Helsinki Airport with a 15-minute buffer built in. No app, no negotiation, no guessing whether you'll make your flight—just a fixed price and a professional who knows the route.Is it for me?Worth booking if you travel with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue or app negotiation—the fixed price and named driver mean you know exactly what to expect and when you'll arrive at the airport.
Helsinki Airport HEL to City: Luxury Van with Meet & GreetYou're met at arrivals with a nameplate and help with luggage, then driven directly to your Helsinki destination in a private Mercedes-Benz van. The service includes 60 minutes of free waiting with flight tracking, bottled water, and all airport fees — you pay one fixed price and ride in the back while your driver handles the route and traffic. No surprises, no apps, no queue.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Helsinki and want to skip the taxi queue, app navigation, and price haggling — the driver meets you, knows where you're going, and the cost is locked in before you land.
Helsinki Airport to City Center: Private VIP TransferYou get picked up at arrivals with a name sign, travel in a comfortable Mercedes with up to six other passengers, and have 45 minutes of wait time already paid for if you need it. The drive to Helsinki city center takes 30–50 minutes depending on traffic, and the car includes bottled water and Wi-Fi. Luggage space fits 6–8 medium bags; if you're carrying more, let the company know when you book.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing with luggage and want to skip the airport shuttle queue or the negotiation with a taxi driver at the curb — the price is fixed, the wait time is already paid, and someone knows exactly when you're arriving.
Kemijärvi Northern Lights Tour: Real-Time Aurora HuntingA guided Northern Lights tour in Kemijärvi where your guide uses live weather and aurora activity data to chase the best viewing spot each night instead of staying in one fixed location. The guide photographs you under the auroras with professional equipment, provides warm winter clothing, hot drinks and snacks, and delivers the photos the next day. Tours run four to six hours with pickup included and children welcome from age three.Is it for me?Small groups work best here because the guide can position everyone for good photos and adjust the route based on where the aurora is strongest that night. If you want the flexibility of chasing the lights to wherever conditions are clearest instead of staying in one spot, and you'd rather have a guide handle the technical photography while you focus on the moment, this tour removes the guesswork and the gear.
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Helsinki: 22 stops, audio guide includedA hop-on hop-off bus tour of Helsinki with 22 scheduled stops across the city, audio commentary in 11 languages, and a 24-hour ticket valid across two days. Board at Stop 1, ride the full loop or hop off at any stop — Market Square, Senate Square, the Sibelius Monument, Rock Church, Uspenski Cathedral — and rejoin a later bus. The ticket includes free WiFi onboard and an individual headset for the audio guide.Is it for me?Choose the hop-on hop-off tour if you want to set your own pace through Helsinki's landmarks without committing to a fixed schedule — you control how long you spend at each stop and which neighborhoods to explore. The off-season sightseeing tour runs fewer departures (two daily from October through April), so book the 24-hour hop-on hop-off option if you're traveling in winter and need more flexibility between buses.
Helsinki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: 19 stops, your paceA hop-on hop-off bus tour of Helsinki with 19 stops along a single route, letting you board and exit at any stop to explore the city at your own pace. The open-top bus runs every 30 to 40 minutes from 10am to 4pm, with a full loop taking 90 minutes; you choose between a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket. Audio commentary in 11 languages and free headphones are included; the route passes Senate Square, the Rock Church, Sibelius Monument, Finlandia Hall, Oodi Central Library, and the Ateneum Art Museum, among others.Is it for me?Pick the 24-hour ticket to see the main sights in one loop; choose 48-hour if you want to return on a second day and linger at specific stops.
Reindeer sleigh ride Rovaniemi: 2-hour Arctic journeyA two-hour reindeer sleigh ride through snowy forest near Rovaniemi, with a live English-speaking guide, hot drink, and transfer from the city center or Santa Claus Village included. You travel 2–3 km on the sleigh, then gather around an open fire to hear about traditional reindeer herding and life in the Arctic North. Winter clothing is provided.Is it for me?Book this for a morning or afternoon when you want to slow down and be in nature without planning logistics—the sleigh pace, the fire, and the stories are built for a quiet, grounded few hours, not a rushed highlight.
