The 12 Best Backcountry and Ski Touring in Finland

1.Backcountry skiing adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $138Our pick

Leave Rovaniemi by minivan for a 3 to 4 hour backcountry ski outing with a photographer guide. Joanne and Anni have guided beginners through quiet snowy forests, with warm clothing, boots, skis, poles, snacks, hot drinks, a campfire sausage stop, and edited photos included.

“What a wonderful day out is this excursion Joanne and anni were fantastic hosts I've never put ski's on in my life and it was wonderful also the sausages were lovely at the campfire”

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2.Backcountry Skiing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $115

Leave Levi by minivan for a small-group backcountry ski outing in Lapland. A professional photography guide teaches you to use Finnish skin-based skis in deep snow, leads you to quiet Arctic scenery, and prepares hot drinks plus a light barbecue by the fire. Expect a demanding, photo-focused 3.5-hour trip.

“Mooie tocht gemaakt naar Pallas. Het skiën op zich is vrij makkelijk, vergelijkbaar met sneeuwschoen wandelen. Korte pauze met een worstje braden is leuk. Onze gids nam de moeite om naar Pallas te rijden, daar was het open weer en hadden we de prachtigste plaatjes in de natuur. Erg mooi”

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3.Classic Wilderness Skiing in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $128

Set out from Camp Kitchen & Bar in Pyhätunturi for 2.5 hours on wide, short Altai skis. A guide such as Tiina leads you through Pyhä-Luosto National Park, sharing Arctic nature, Lappish beliefs, and cold-weather tips. No prior skiing experience is required, and the route can be adjusted to suit your group.

“Our guides were the best. They made the great experience even better by being fun, encouraging, and knowledgeable. I could tell they are passionate about nature and about the Lapland specifically. We learned a lot from their storytelling. We also learned some useful tips on how to deal with the cold weather.”

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4.Cross Country Wilderness Ski Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 21 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $199

Meet Nordic Unique Travels in central Rovaniemi, then ride by minivan to the snowy Ounasvaara forests. An English-speaking instructor helps you learn the basics or improve your technique on groomed tracks. The 3.5-hour outing includes skis, winter clothing, a guide, and locally sourced extras such as artisanal cheese. Guides may include Miguel or Federico.

“Best tour with the perfect guide! I can highly recommend!”

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5.Ylläs: Guided Nordic Skiing Tour in Lapland Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 5 hours · from $159

Spend five hours skiing snowy trails in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park with guide Kevin or a French-speaking guide. You’ll learn the basics, explore pine forests and frozen lakes, pause for grilled sausage and hot drinks, and ski at a pace suited to your group. No prior Nordic skiing experience is needed.

“Ganze Tour Führung, hat viel über die Natur erzählt und uns furch wunderschöne Natur geführt.”

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6.Ski Trek to the Wilderness – Extra Small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Leave Rovaniemi for a remote Lapland setting and learn easy trekking-ski techniques before crossing snowy forests, frozen lakes, and swamps. A certified wilderness guide adjusts the pace for beginners, then serves a grilled snack and warm drinks in a private kota. Transfers, skis, poles, winter boots, and a thermal overall are included.

“What a brilliant experience, our tour guide was so helpful and friendly. The experience took us skiing through the wild and the views were beautiful. The food our guide provided on the barbecue was brilliant. This was the best activity we did on our holiday and would recommend it to everyone. So much more personal than any other experience provided by the bigger tour companies.”

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7.Pyhätunturi: Try Wilderness Skiing in Finnish Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $133

Join a Finnish and English-speaking guide for a 2.5-hour wilderness ski outing in Pyhä-Luosto National Park. You’ll use wide, short Altai skis that feel easier than classic cross-country skis, even for beginners. Guides such as Mikko and Sergi have brought the forest to life with stories about nature and Sámi culture. Warm clothing is essential.

“We had a fantastic time on our wilderniss skiing trip! The weather conditions were perfect for the activity and we could watch the sunset on our break. We'd highly recommend doing this. It's definitely beginner-friendly. We had the pleasure of being the only ones on the tour. Mikko was very friendly and explained a lot about the nature and culture.”

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8.Half-Day Backcountry Skiing Tour in Levi with Photography Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $124

Start near central Levi and ride by minivan to a quiet Arctic nature area. Your English-speaking guide supplies backcountry skis, poles, hot drinks, snacks, and practical support as you ski through forest and wilderness. You’ll also receive edited photos after the 3 to 4-hour tour.

“Guide had an excellent site for the skiing. Paid attention to his skiers. It is a physical activity that requires a balance and some stamina. So those who book it should consider this otherwise the whole group gets held up”

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9.Evening Ski Trek to the Wilderness – Extra Small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $118

Join guide Giacomo for a five-hour evening from Rovaniemi into the remote Perunkajärvi forest. Learn basic trek-skiing, cross snowy woods and frozen swamps, then rest in a traditional kota with a fire, grilled food, reindeer skins, and time to watch for stars or the northern lights.

“If you come to Rovaniemi/Lappland I can only recommend you this tour !! It was such a great experience and so much fun. Giacomo is a very nice and kind guide. We walked through the forest at night and I felt completely safe with him. During the walk through the woods we took short breaks and he explained about the things we saw around us. The food we got was also excellent (the vegetarian as well as the traditional Finnish sausages) and sitting in the tent by the fire was also a beautiful experience. We were provided with proper boots, headlamps and the skis. We would’ve gotten overalls but we…”

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10.Premium Wilderness Skiing in Pyhä-Luosto National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $215

Spend about four hours skiing through Pyhä-Luosto National Park on short, wide Altai skis that handle deep snow and wooded ground with ease. Your English-speaking guide adapts the route to your group, shares Arctic nature and old Lappish beliefs, and serves hot berry drinks plus a light bonfire meal. No previous skiing experience is required.

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11.Backcountry Skiing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $81Best value

Leave Rovaniemi by minivan for a quiet forest setting, then learn to use Finnish backcountry skis in deep snow. A professional photographer leads the outing, shares practical camera tips, and helps you capture Arctic scenery. Warm clothing, boots, drinks, snacks, and edited photos are included. Ilona has guided recent departures.

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12.Backcountry Ski Adventure from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $127

Leave Rovaniemi with a guide and a group of no more than eight for a three-hour Altai ski outing in Lapland’s forests and hills. You’ll learn the basics of these skin-equipped backcountry skis, follow routes suited to your level, and hear about Arctic wildlife and nature. Guides Hervé and Justine are named in past trip details.

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