Wilderness survival winter tour
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Head out of Rovaniemi, straight into the Taiga forest. Accompanied by your guide, you will explore the beauty of Lapland's forest. Learn more about the trees, plants, their properties, wildlife and survival skills such as how to make a fire.At the start, you will receive some safety instructions and what to look out for. Halfway during the tour you can enjoy some refreshments and a typical Finnish barbecue snack. Your guide will show you how to build a fire as natives do, using a flint&steel and natural elements. The tour operates all year round, so you can enjoy the beauty of each season. In the wintertime, you will enjoy huge snowdrifts, white trails and frozen trees straight out of a fairy tale. Temperatures may drop down to -30C! You will learn about the footprints you find in the snow left by wolves, lynx, wolverines, moose, reindeer, weasels, Arctic hare and many more.
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Facilities
mobile
4 hours
Available in EnglishImportant information
Accessibility:
* The tour is not recommended for people with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not allowed:
* Children under the age of 4
Know in advance:
* Wear good under-layers, socks, hats and gloves
* You'll receive overalls and boots
* Pick-up is possible, please after purchase contact local supplier to arrange time and location
* This is a small group tour with a maximum of 8 people
* This tour has different levels of difficulty depending on your ability, your guide will decide the best route
Remember to bring:
* Bottled water