From Rovaniemi: Vikaköngäs Forest Hiking Tour with BBQ
ID: GYG374656-674181
Category:
Country: Finland
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Delve into the alluring nature of the Vikaköngäs hiking area, the perfect place for experienced travelers as well beginners. Walk the trails with an expert guide and enjoy a BBQ in a traditional Finnish hut with spectacular views of Lappish nature.
Following a pickup from your hotel in Rovaniemi, depart to Vikaköngäs at the southern end of the village of Vikajärvi a short distance from the city. At the Vaattunkivaara Nature Trail, part of the Arctic Circle Hiking Area, your professional guide will lead you to the most interesting natural sites in the area.
Feel the beauty of Lappish forests and lakes during a short walk of around 1-2km. During the hike, you’ll travel through natural forests and rocky gorges surrounded by beautiful lakes and rivers. Your guide will tell you more about the hiking area with its huge variety of long and short distance trails, located next to urban habitation.
Along the way, stop to enjoy a BBQ with blueberry juice and sausages in a traditional kota hut with stunning views of the Lappish nature all around. At the conclusion of your hike and BBQ, return to Rovaniemi for a drop-off back at your hotel.
Highlights
- Experience hiking in one of the most beautiful natural areas of Finland
- Walk through natural forests and rocky gorges surrounded by beautiful lakes
- Pass over a wooden hanging bridge and listen to the water roaring under you
- Enjoy a BBQ in a traditional Finnish hut surrounded by Lappish nature
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• At least 2 people are required for this tour to take place from Monday-Saturday
• At least 4 people are required for this tour to take place on Sundays
• Tour may be canceled or rescheduled if minimum group size is not met
• Children under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult
• Infants under 4 are free of charge
• Tour is conducted in English with other languages (Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Chinese) available on request
• If your requested language is unavailable, tour will conducted in English or you will be contacted to reschedule or cancel the booking
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
From your hotel within a 10km radius of Rovaniemi city center.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
