Backcountry skiing adventure
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Backcountry skiing adventure
By Beyond Arctic
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$114.75
Ages 10-65, max of 8 per group
Duration: 3–4 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
- Wilderness/photography guide
- hot drinks and snacks
- skiing trip to Arctic nature
- hotel pick-up & drop-off
- minivan transportation
- skis & poles
- warm clothing & winter boots
- 10-15 photos from the tour sent to you afterwards
What's not included- Gratuities
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- We offer pick-up service from any accommodation outside city center and in range of 10km.
- Valtakatu 21, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland Beyond Arctic office, 15 minutes before start of the tour
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 46120P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Face masks provided for travelers
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Backcountry skiing adventure?
- Backcountry skiing adventure price starts from $114.31. Discover and book Backcountry skiing adventure on Tripadvisor
- What is the Backcountry skiing adventure cancellation policy?
- Backcountry skiing adventure cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Backcountry skiing adventure on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Backcountry skiing adventure?
- Backcountry skiing adventure is hosted by Beyond Arctic. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Beyond Arctic on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Backcountry skiing adventure on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Backcountry skiing adventure?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 3h. Discover and book Backcountry skiing adventure on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 46120P5
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Claudio
8 contributions
Mar 2023
Our guide Becky was excellent.
She took us to a forest area outside Rovaniemi and made sure we had the appropriate equipment. She took her time to explain the basics of backcountry skiing -- as a beginner skier, that was specially helpful to make me feel comfortable. And I didn't fall once, which is remarkable considering my record of failed attempts at doing this kind of activity.
The route we took was beautiful and in the end Becky treated us to a barbecue in a forest hut by a frozen lake. She took great pictures of us, and was the perfect guide/company.
Thoroughly recommended!
She took us to a forest area outside Rovaniemi and made sure we had the appropriate equipment. She took her time to explain the basics of backcountry skiing -- as a beginner skier, that was specially helpful to make me feel comfortable. And I didn't fall once, which is remarkable considering my record of failed attempts at doing this kind of activity.
The route we took was beautiful and in the end Becky treated us to a barbecue in a forest hut by a frozen lake. She took great pictures of us, and was the perfect guide/company.
Thoroughly recommended!
Written March 8, 2023
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Passport633953
Bensheim, Germany2 contributions
Becky and Anni did a great job taking us in a small group of 5 back country skiing. The landscape was beautiful, Anni and Becky explained how the ski (a little bigger than snow shoes) work and off we went. We had a great time out and about and finished with a little snack in a cota. We can only recommend Beyond Arctic and especially Becky and Anni as tour guides. We will be back.
Written February 28, 2023
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JinW
3 contributions
This is our first time ski, we absolute loved it! It’s so pretty as you walk into pretty deep forest.
It’s a bit demanding, quite good “ workout” for the first timer. But there is a choice, you could take the short route if you find the long way is too tired.
Oren, Anni and Annika were all amazing. They are very experienced in their own ways. They not only show us the basic ski skills, also told us lots of interesting local facts, culture shocks, climate changes etc. Also recommended some other local activities / places.
And of course, there are lots of pictures were taking, we cannot wait to see.
We felt that they are very proud and interested at what they do. We would highly recommend to anyone come to Lapland.
It’s a bit demanding, quite good “ workout” for the first timer. But there is a choice, you could take the short route if you find the long way is too tired.
Oren, Anni and Annika were all amazing. They are very experienced in their own ways. They not only show us the basic ski skills, also told us lots of interesting local facts, culture shocks, climate changes etc. Also recommended some other local activities / places.
And of course, there are lots of pictures were taking, we cannot wait to see.
We felt that they are very proud and interested at what they do. We would highly recommend to anyone come to Lapland.
Written February 15, 2023
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HSNZ
Auckland, New Zealand9 contributions
What a great day out! Never tried this type of skiing before but Amelia got us through this adventure superbly with her local knowledge, love of the outdoors, and patience. Beyond Arctic come highly recommended for anyone wanting to try a personalised tour with experienced guides away from it all, out in the Finnish wilderness.
Written January 8, 2023
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Min
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Family
Had an amazing time with backcountry skiing adventure. Victoria was a great guide and we really enjoyed the experience. It was a small group, very private and Victoria takes lots of great photos of us. Loved the campfire BBQ and glögi too! Highly recommend!!
Written January 1, 2023
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Yi Kai N
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Family
Victoria was a great guide during our skiing tour. She took lots of excellent photos for us and brought us to lots of beautiful places with breathtaking sceneries of the Finland mountains. We enjoyed our time with her and had a great barbecue lunch with her as well! Highly recommended!
Written January 1, 2023
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Jan H
Leiderdorp, The Netherlands28 contributions
Jan 2022
Guide Juhani was great! His enthusiasm about the nature, the (sun) light and his love for Lapland worked for us quite well. He took very amazing pictures. We loved doing an active activity, like backcountry skiing tour. As a family of four, we have (down hill) skiing experience, but never went cross-country skiing and also never through deep fresh snow. We were happy to a longer route, but you can determine your own speed or length of the tour, depending on your experience and wishes. If we go back to Lapland, this activity 'backcountry skiing advanture' will be #1 in our list of things we want to do.
Written January 11, 2022
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Louis B
1 contribution
Dec 2021 • Friends
We had Maiju as a guide and she was amazing! She took beautiful pictures and explained the theory behind the northern lights! The ski adventure was amazing to do, we went downhill through the woods and it was beautiful! Even though we weren’t lucky enough to see the northern lights, it was one of the best experiences! I would definitely recommend everyone to try this!!! An amazing experience with amazing photos afterwards
Written December 9, 2021
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Martin
8 contributions
Mar 2020
If you have not tried any form of skiing and would like to have an idea of how it works - here's an activity for you. A fun activity and the views were great!
Nadja was a very pleasant guide to have. Cheers!
Nadja was a very pleasant guide to have. Cheers!
Written March 18, 2020
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Yael C
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Couples
Amazing tour. Mindblowing nature. Our guide was amazing : very kind, funny and thoughtfull. They accepted to do the tour even though we were the only one who booked it on that Day. We learned a lot about the nature and photography
Written February 10, 2020
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