10 Arctic Snow Trips Worth Flying For

1.Cross-Country Skiing & Husky Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 257 reviews · 4h 30m · from $145Our pick

Ski through Breivikeidet near Tromsø, meet friendly huskies, enjoy Lyngen Alps views, and warm up with cake and hot drinks.

“This was our first ever cross-country skiing experience and it was awesome through and through! The organisation ran smoothly and the activity was really fun and well-instructed. The views were just breathtaking. And we had plenty of time to spend with the lovely dogs and to warm up with a hot coffee and piece of cake. Overall a high quality experience! On top of that, our guide Gigi was amazing, special thanks to you for the great time and all the best for you! V&P”

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2.Lapland Ski Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 224 reviews · 4 hours · from $128

Explore Lapland by back-country ski from Rovaniemi, with forest trails, frozen lakes, Arctic views, a guide, and a Finnish campfire snack.

“Maca was an excellent tour guide; very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! The ski trekking experience was not only fun but also educational. We learned a lot about the trekking techniques, the surrounding plants, and spotted plenty of animal footprints along the way, which made the tour even more enriching. Overall, I highly recommend this experience!”

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3.Finnish Sight-Skiing Experience in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $81Top rated

Learn Finnish cross-country skiing in Kemi with expert instruction, Lapland Sea views, forest tracks, and a scenic two-hour tour.

“A fantastic morning thanks to Marko, a very pleasant ski tour between the forest and the frozen lake. I highly recommend this activity.”

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4.Ski Trekking Safari in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Review of Lapland’s ski trekking safari in Rovaniemi, with backcountry skiing, warm gear, forest scenery, barbecue snacks, and practical tips.

“The guide was very nice and friendly but also inexperienced. I believe winter is a peak season and companies hire just anyone to conduct the tour. We went with ski to a lake which was slushy and one participant fell into a hole. Then guide wanted to take the group to forest but failed to guide us there. So all in all, it was more of a checklist crossed but wouldn't suggest this tour.”

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5.Nocturnal Skiing: Experience the Arctic’s Magic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Review of Rovaniemi’s 2.5-hour night ski tour, with private trails, Lake Norvajärvi, fire shelter, pickup details, and Northern Lights tips.

“Kyle was a consummate professional from start to finish. He checked the forecast and offered to change me to a daytime tour since Northern Lights were unlikely (though I kept the nighttime tour). He picked me up and dropped me off at my accommodations and ensured I was aware ahead of time of any gear I needed to have (and what gear he would have). He was personable, accommodating and very patient (my first time trying cross-country skiing!). The scenery was incredible, and Kyle went out of his way to include certain touches to make the tour unique and ensure that I enjoyed myself. Definitely recommend!!”

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6.Ylläs: Guided Night Skiing Tour Under the Arctic Sky

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $135

Ski through Ylläs forests at night, pause by a campfire for sausages, and watch for Northern Lights on this small-group Arctic tour.

“Super activité, moment suspendu à skier dans la forêt obscure et n’entendre que le bruit de la neige sous nos pas. On a eu la chance de voir de belles aurores dans le ciel étoilé. Magique. Moment sympa aussi autour d’un feu à griller des saucisses. Ça n’a rien à voir avec les balades de jour et l’ambiance de la forêt la nuit vaut vraiment le coup. Ça restera sans doute une de mes meilleures activités en Laponie. Et Kevin est un super guide, sympa, jovial, qui met en confiance. D’ailleurs j’étais seule sur le tour et je trouve ça vraiment très professionnel de ne pas avoir annulé la sortie.…”

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7.Ylläs: Guided Nordic Skiing Tour in Lapland Wilderness

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

Ski through Lapland’s Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park with a guide, campfire sausages, hot drinks, and Arctic views for $159.

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

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8.Try Wilderness Skiing in Finnish Lapland

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

Ski across untouched snow in Pyhä-Luosto National Park on beginner-friendly Altai skis, with a local guide, hot berry drinks, and Arctic stories.

“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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9.Ski or Snowshoe rental in Sea Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $35Best value

Rent skis or snowshoes in Sea Lapland, with hotel delivery, local route tips, flexible use, and easy returns in Kemi or Tornio.

“Marko was an excellent guide with great knowledge and taught us very well. He went above and beyond, even picking us up from our accommodation.”

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10.Private Northern Lights Tour With Skis Or Snowshoes in Pyhä

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $169

Review of Pyhä’s private Northern Lights ski or snowshoe tour, with forest trails, campfire food, warm drinks, and practical tips.

“Our guide Mikko was excellent friendly and knowledgeable. Our family of 4 never tried cross country skiing. Mikko clearly explained how to use the skis and even had kid size skis for our 8 year old. The whole family had a great time. Mikko guided us through a beautiful forest and explained a bit about the nature around us. We saw hints of northern lights with the camera…the auroras are hard to predict. We skied to a hut and enjoyed a nice fire, snack, and warm beverage. On our drive back to the hotel close to midnight we saw the most amazing northern lights. Would recommend this for the unique…”

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