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Lapland Road Trip to the Arctic Coast

This scenic winter road trip offers the freedom to explore Lapland’s snowy fells, frozen canyons, and Arctic coastline at your own pace. Stay in cosy chalets, log cabins, and enjoy one unforgettable night at the base of Korouoma Canyon. Along the way, visit Santa Claus Village, try ice fishing, ride huskies, and relax in remote villages. This self-drive itinerary is ideal for independent travellers who love flexible exploration paired with rustic comfort. 

Suggested Length: 10 days

Package includes

Activities

  • Santa Claus Village Visit
  • Vaattunkiköngäs Forest Hike
  • Korouoma Canyon Overnight
  • Pyhä Ski Day
  • Pyhä-Luosto National Park Hike
  • Snowmobile Safari
  • Husky Safari
  • Urho Kekkonen National Park
  • Northern Lights Hunting
  • Siida Museum Visit
  • King Crab Safari

Accommodation

  • Private Lodges
  • Korouoma Canyon Overnight – FB
  • Seaside Cabin

Services

  • Personalized Travel Plan
  • Digital Travel Itinerary
  • Local Support Team
  • Winter Clothing Rental
  • Car Rental
est. 3300 € / person Request an offer *Prices are per person, double occupancy and subject to change. Prices excluding flights, travel insurance.

Your Tailored Itinerary

Arrival & Forest Trails

Pick up your rental car at Rovaniemi Airport and check into your lakeside chalet. Explore Santa Claus Village and take a forest hike in Vaattunkiköngäs with optional picnic by a campfire.

Your hotel: Private Lodge

 

Canyon Adventure & Wilderness Overnight

Drive to Korouoma Canyon and join your guide for a scenic hike deep into the frozen gorge. After exploring the spectacular ice waterfalls, relax around a campfire before enjoying a traditional Finnish sauna set up in the canyon. Dinner will be a three-course meal prepared with local ingredients, followed by an overnight sleep in a cosy private Kota nestled by the canyon walls. Half board, plus lunches, dinner, snacks & breakfast included.

Your hotel: Korouoma Canyon Kota

Snowshoe Exit, Skiing & National Park Trails

Begin with breakfast in the canyon and a snowshoe hike out with your guide. Then drive north to Pyhä and check into your log cottage. The next day, enjoy a ski session at Pyhä ski resort with gear and passes included, followed by a self-guided hike through Pyhä-Luosto National Park.

Your hotel: Private Log Cottage

Snowmobiles, Huskies & Fells

Enjoy a snowmobile safari in Pyhä before driving to Saariselkä and checking in to your private lodge. The next day includes a 2-hour husky safari, a short hike in Urho Kekkonen National Park, and group Northern Lights hunting in the evening.

Your hotel: Private Lodge

 

Cultural Coastline & King Crab

Visit the Sámi Siida Museum in Inari before continuing to Bugøynes on the Barents Sea. Stay in a colourful guesthouse by the shore and take part in a king crab safari with local fishermen.

Your hotel: Seaside Cabin

Return Drive & Departure

Drive back to Ivalo, return your rental car, and prepare for departure.

Accommodations

  • Private Log Cabin Lodge Covered in Snow in Lapland
    Lapland Lodges

    Explore our trusted selection of Lapland lodges, each offering privacy, comfort, and scenic locations close to nature for couples, families, or groups.

  • Korouoma Overnight

    Enjoy an exclusive night in Korouoma Canyon’s private Kota, complete with sauna, meals, fireplace, and wilderness comfort beside frozen waterfalls.

  • View of the Bugoynes Fishing Village in Winter under the Northern Lights
    Bugøynes

    Stay comfortably in Bugøynes, a charming fishing village in Finnmark, with cosy seaside cottages and welcoming local guesthouses.

Activities

  • Santa Claus Village

    Visit Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, where you can meet Santa Claus every day of the year, cross the Arctic Circle and experience the magic of Christmas every day.

  • Arctic Circle Hiking Area

    Experience the Arctic Circle Hiking Area on a winter hike or snowshoeing outing, with peaceful trails, frozen rapids, and open views across one of the easiest natural areas to reach near Rovaniemi.

  • Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls

    Hike through Korouoma Canyon and see its frozen waterfalls on a guided winter trek, with scenic views, a Finnish campfire snack, and the option to extend the experience with an overnight stay.

  • Ski and Snowboard

    Ski and snowboard in Lapland with flexible equipment rental options, from a few hours to several days, and lessons suited to different ages and ability levels. We take care of the arrangements so you can focus on enjoying your time on the snow.

  • Pyhä-Luosto National Park

    Hike through Pyhä-Luosto National Park with a local guide. In winter, explore ancient forests and fell landscapes on foot, with snowshoes or skis used when conditions call for them.

  • Snowmobile Safari

    Discover Lapland’s winter landscapes on a guided snowmobile safari, with options ranging from short rides to full-day outings through forests, open terrain, and established snowmobile routes.

  • Husky Safari Adventure

    Join a husky safari through Lapland’s snowy landscapes. Meet Alaskan or Siberian huskies, drive your own sled, and enjoy time outdoors with a break by the fire. Suitable for all ages, including families.

  • Urho Kekkonen National Park

    Explore Urho Kekkonen National Park with a local guide in winter, on foot, snowshoes, or skis. A flexible outing through one of Lapland’s largest wilderness areas.

  • Northern Lights Hunt

    Travel beyond the city lights in search of the Northern Lights, with experienced local guides who adapt the route throughout the evening based on weather and sky conditions.

  • Siida Museum

    Discover Sámi culture, northern nature, and the history of northern Lapland at Siida in Inari. This museum and nature center offers one of the most complete introductions to life in the far north, through exhibitions, an open-air museum, and research rooted in the Sámi homeland.

  • King Crab Safari

    Catch your own king crab on this Arctic safari with experienced fishermen, then enjoy a fresh meal prepared in the traditional Norwegian way. Depending on the season and conditions, the safari takes place by boat or across the frozen fjord.