Finland tours, things to do and tickets

Join this incredible 4-5 hour hunt for the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi area. A professional Northern Lights photographer will guide this small-group tour and teach you the basics of Northern Lights photography. The tour's approach gives you the best possible chance to find and photograph the Northern Lights during your stay here in Lapland, as your guides always choose the destination according to weather and Aurora forecasts. Small group sizes and photography as a core activity gives you the most exclusive and memorable way to experience the magnificent Northern Lights.

Unparalleled Northern Lights Tour: Unlike conventional tours that limit their guests to a single location, we take you on an exhilarating chase to follow the northern lights wherever they may appear.

Our commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences is deeply rooted in our history, as one of the owners proudly represents the 20th generation of their family in Lapland, Finland, with roots stretching back to the 1600s.

Our expert guides employ their extensive experience and up-to-the-minute technology to track and locate the celestial show, maximizing your chances of witnessing this awe-inspiring phenomenon.

At our tour, we prioritize the true purpose of your visit - to behold the northern lights in all their splendor. We don't distract you with barbecued sausages or unnecessary detours; our sole mission is to provide you with an unforgettable experience of the aurora, ensuring every moment counts.

In this Finntastic tour, we are going to visit the highlights of Helsinki and learn together about the past and present of Finland!

- What do you know about a Finnish sauna?
- Is Finland really the happiest country in the world?

Join us so we could dicuss many fun facts about the Finnish culture, history, and lifestyle together in a fun way! This tour is going to be not only informative, but also very fun! So, do not hesitate and book it right now!

* Please go through all the tour details about duration, itinerary, meeting point and time, etc in the tour page *

Notes:
- This is a walking tour, and we walk around 2,5 km, but we let you take a seat on benches and steps if possible,
- The group size is 5-30 people, and the guide carries a speaker to talk to the group,
- Please register a valid phone number (preferably with whatsapp) so we can contact you before the tour in case of changes,

Wish to see you on our tour!

Our tour includes same day round trip from Helsinki to Tallinn with a 3 hour guided tour in Tallinn and 3 hour of free time for lunch, Souvenir shopping and taking pictures in Old Town of Tallinn.
We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning between 07:20 – 08:00 AM.
You will be taken to the Helsinki terminal to board a cruise ship to Tallinn.
Your tour guide will welcome you at the port of Tallinn. He will take you for a walking tour of the medieval Old Town of Tallinn, a UNESCO world Heritage site.
After the 3 hour guided tour of the Old town ends. You now get 3 hours of free have lunch, shop and take pictures in the Old town in your free time before our tour guide takes you to Tallinn harbour for your return cruise to Helsinki.

Enjoy all the entertainment in Cruise during your journey.
You can try out the duty-free shopping on board, or try out the exquisite
Buffet, or just enjoy some time in the deck of the ship cherishing the beauty
of the Baltic coastline.

Take your best chance to see the Northern lights from Rovaniemi in small groups! With your personal guide, you will explore the nature of Lapland and hunt the magic of the Aurora Borealis. Professional camera and pictures are included in this tour.

On all our excursions, our groups are limited to 8 people maximum. It is very important for us to provide you with the best experience possible, and avoid mass tourism. This way, your guide will know you better and will be able to address all your needs and answer your questions. Furthermore, when it comes to the Northern Lights, chances to observe them properly are increased when groups (and light pollution emitted by torches, phones, cameras, etc.) are reduced. As we usually say - the smaller the group, the bigger the experience!

Hunting Northern Lights with Lappish Barbecue

The Northern Lights are an amazing, natural spectacle, and for a lot of people the main reason they come to Lapland. Of course, you want to view the Northern Lights from the best possible location.

This adventure tour would be perfect for you if you’ve never tried Snowmobiling! Join this tour to get memorable experience and enjoy the amazing Lapland scenery.

See the sights of Helsinki from the water on a 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise! Relax inside in the lower saloon or out on deck, and admire the beautiful islands that make up Helsinki archipelago. Cruise past top city attractions like the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress and hear about Helsinki’s 16th-century history from the onboard commentary. Free WiFi is available on-board for your comfort.

Explore the breathtaking Korouoma Canyon and its majestic frozen waterfalls with this all-day guided excursion. Your guide will take you through the forests to the best spots where you can admire the spectacular ice formations.

In all our activities, our groups are limited to 8 people maximum. It is very important for us to provide you with the best experience possible, and avoid mass tourism. This way, your guide will know you better and will be able to address all your needs and answer your questions. Please note, however it is a public national park with other visitors. As we usually say - the smaller the group, the bigger the experience!

Come and discover the secrets of Santa Claus and his trusted helpers! Meet Father Christmas himself, visit Santa’s official Post Office, do some shopping, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Discover Helsinki and Suomenlinna during this 5-hour tour. With a professional guide, visit Helsinki's most famous sites, including Sibelius Monument and Esplanade Park. Next, take a ferry to the Suomenlinna Island and continue your walking tour through Suomenlinna church, Jetty barracks and Dry dock, etc. Round-trip ferry tickets and pickup from central Helsinki are included. The tour will end at Market Square, you will have time to enjoy the local restaurants/cafe or shop on your own after the tour.

We'll walk together in the city center for three hours, discovering Helsinki's secrets, learning its history, culture and traditions. Why is there a statue of a Russian Tsar on the Senate Square? Which statue is the one that seagulls hate the most? Where did they bury thousands of bodies during the plague? Why is the largest Orthodox cathedral located in a Lutheran country? Where can you eat the best salmon soup of your life? Why Finnish people still cheer for the opponents of the Swedish national football team? Why do Helsinkians have picnic on top of graves? What was the meeting point of the bohemian people of 1880s in Helsinki? How did they build a church inside a giant granite rock? Where did Lenin hide when he was running away from the Tsarist Russia? How did a Finnish architect influence generations of American architects and skyscraper designs? We will find answers to all of these questions and more, while visiting each of these less known yet important locations in Helsinki.

Take a ride with a team of sleigh dogs on a sparkling snowy trek, through the spectacular Finnish forest trails. Drive by yourself or sit back and relax on the comfortable sleigh pulled by your husky team to enjoy the dreamy fairy tale-like scenery.

This is for you who wants to maximise the chances to see the northern lights and minimise the need of the luck!

Our Aurora team have years of experince and we are ready to do anything to find the lights every night possible!

Main goal is to capture this Northern lights and people in pictures with our professional cameras.

We have no time or mile limit to ensure you have the best chances of witnessing the Aurora Borealis. We might even venture as far as Sweden or Norway for an unforgettable adventure.

Total duration of tour is usually 4-10 hours depends on conditions of the day.

We have experience in countless places around Lapland and we choose the destinations carefully according to the day's forecast and weather.

We guarantee to take you under clear sky.

For those reasons we have over 95% succeess rate on this Pro Tour.

Northern Lights Photography Tour

Go on the hunt for the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi. Keep the best memory of witnessing the Aurora Borealis, as a professional photographer captures the moment of you and the magical lights dancing up above you. On this experience, you will also have the opportunity to taste a delicious traditional Lappish BBQ snack.

Visit a traditional reindeer farm where you can learn about their lives, feed them and, enjoy a magical winter reindeer sleigh ride through the forest. Snacks and hot drinks are included.

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think about traditional Finnish adventure?  Northern lights hunting,  Finnish sauna & Ice swimming, or traditional Lappish dinner in a cozy wooden cottage away from the city buzz? Correct! On this tour you will get all of the above and even a little more!

Let the heat purify your body as the mellow wintery magic of Lapland purifies your soul. Let go of the stress and enjoy the presence of your loved ones. While we do our best to prepare you for adventure in the wilderness, it's up to you decide how you want to spend your time. The classic Nordic way is to spend 10-15 minutes in the sauna and then jump into ice cold water, or even a big pile of crystal white snow! A cold plunge after a steamy session increases your blood flow, relieves pressure and boosts up your endorphin levels!

After this unique Finnish spa experience, it's time to get back to our little cozy wooden cottage to enjoy Blazed salmon dinner by a fireplace.

Discover the beautiful Medieval city of Tallinn in one day. Your one-way ferry crossing on board the LNG-powered Megastar or MyStar ferry will take only 2 hours.
You can conveniently choose your departure time from early morning to late afternoon and get 4-7 hours in Tallinn to explore the magnificent Old Town and visit museums, galleries, or small boutiques.
During your journey, you can shop on board or enjoy a meal in one of the multiple restaurants, cafes, and bars.

Please note that you need to check-in for the ferry before departure in Helsinki. We recommend arriving at the terminal at least 45 minutes before departure. Check-in closes approximately 30 minutes before departure. Please check you are carrying valid travel documents.

With Backpacker Helsinki Tour you will enjoy a perfect guiding hike in the National Park of Nuuksio or Sipoonkorppi. During the walk, we will cross many different lakes and type of landscapes ! Nuuksio and Sipoonkorppi National Park reflect perfectly the spectacular beauty of Finnish forest, the Taïga !
On our trip, I will share with you many informations about Finland and it wildlife and flora. Depending on the season, you will have the opportunity to pick berries or mushrooms !
In the heart of the winter, depending on the snowpack, possibility to practice snowshoes during the hike !
During the break in the Taïga, you will enjoy a delicious "Glögi" served with Finnish biscuits.
And on the summer, possible to swim in a pristine lake !
I will propose you the perfect trek corresponding to your level of hiking.
We will end by sharing an authentic home made Finnish soup served with a traditional bread and beverage in a Laavu, the Finnish fire camp !

The trip to Porvoo takes approximately 40 minutes, on the way we will tell you about the history of Finland and also the cultural aspects of the Finnish nation. Porvoo is the second oldest city in Finland. The town is famed for its "Old Town", a dense medieval street pattern with wooden houses. It is the town of Johan Ludvig Runeberg and Albert Edelfelt. We also will visit the market square, King's hotel, Merchant houses, and Toy store.