Nature Tours - Winter
Winter Day - Snowshoeing trip to Riisitunturi National Park
Welcome to experience the magical winter landscapes of Riisitunturi National Park with snowshoes!
Experience the magical winter landscapes of Riisitunturi National Park on a guided day snowshoeing hike through its world‑famous snow‑covered “tykky”candle trees and serene fell scenery.
This small‑group day-adventure is designed for travelers who want an authentic, peaceful, and visually stunning encounter with Lapland’s winter wilderness. Your local guide leads you safely along a scenic route, sharing stories about nature, wildlife, and the unique conditions that shape Riisitunturi’s iconic winter world.
On this snowshoeing day-trip, you will explore Finland in the region of Posio, Southern Lapland. The remote area is absolutely a perfect place to enjoy the classic Lapland nature. Our guide will lead you safely in peaceful areas through the snow-white forests up to the fell, along the ridges, and over the frozen mires.
You will have an opportunity to photograph landscapes, snow-covered trees and forests, frozen bogs and ponds, beautiful fell-top sceneries, and of course, if you are lucky, the magnificent Auroras - Northern lights!
The trek of approx. 5 to 6 hours will be walked partly in deep and thick snow. The terrain is variable, with many ups and downs.
During the trip, we will serve you hot soup lunch with sandwich and hot drinks.
This holiday gives you the opportunity to meet yourself surrounded by healing white, old forests, fells, and frozen mires. Welcome, and enjoy!
Facts
Place: Riisitunturi National Park, Posio, Lapland
Availability: On request 1.1.–30.3.
Duration: approx. 6 hours
Number of participants: Min 4, max 16 persons
Price: 190 €/person
Meals: Lunch package with soup, sandwich, tea or coffee, bisquits
Distance: Approximately 8 km on varied terrain (Daily distance may vary depending on weather conditions and the capability of the group)
Price includes: Return transport from Posio or Syöte, activity due to the program, guidance, transport to the place of activity, lunch and snacks, snowshoes
The price doesn’t include flights.
Equipment: Participants have their own winter hiking boots, windproof winter clothing, warm underwear, socks, and thermal layer according to the cold weather. Winter clothes can be rented from Hikes'n Trails.
Equipment included in the price: Snowshoes, sticks
By an additional cost: Winter clothing set 30 €/person/day. Winter clothing set includes winter jacket and trousers, mittens, hat, boots.
Extra nature guide for groups less than twelve persons costs 375 €/day.
Supplements: Aurora hunting by car 125 €/person
Payment: Invoice, cash, credit card
Tour level: Intermediate. Participants are required to have good basic fitness.
Languages: Finnish, English
Insurance: We require participants to have their own insurance for outdoor activities in Finland in winter conditions.
Itinerary
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Guests are picked up from Posio area. (08:00 from Syöte)
Drive through snowy forests and open fells toward Riisitunturi National Park.
09:30 – Arrival & Gear Check
Warm clothing check, snowshoes, safety briefing, introduction to the area.
10:00 – Start of the snowshoeing trip
The trail ascends gently through spruce forests heavy with snow, opening into the breathtaking “tykky” landscapes Riisitunturi is famous for.
11:30 – Scenic Break on the Fell
A warm drink and snacks are served while enjoying panoramic views over the surrounding hills and lakes.
Your guide shares stories about local nature, winter ecology, and Sámi/Lapland culture.
12:00 – Continue the Loop Trail
13. 00 – Lunch break
The route alternates between open fell scenery and sheltered forest sections, offering excellent opportunities for photography and quiet immersion in nature.
14:30 – Return to Trailhead
Short break, gear off, warm drink if desired.
14:15 – Drive Back
Relax on the return journey through Lapland’s winter landscapes.
15:00–16:30 – Drop‑off
Guests are returned to their accommodation.
Highlights of this trip
Beautiful sceneries
Snowy fells, great old untouched forests with candle trees, lonely paths.
Nature around you
Silence, fresh air, good food – this day tour is an experience for all your senses.
Peace and quietness
Peaceful hiking in the quiet nature might be an exciting experience.
Great challenge
Cold weather might be a challenge but also a new experience for you! Enjoy the most freshest and cleanest air in the world!