Your guide leads you out of Rovaniemi into the Taiga forest, sharing insight into the local trees, plants and wildlife along the way.
You'll learn basic survival skills, including how to build a fire with flint and steel and natural materials gathered on the trail — no matches or lighter needed.
In summer, look for wild blueberries, lingonberries, cloudberries and cranberries to pick and enjoy as you hike; in early autumn, the birch forest turns copper, gold and auburn, and it's a great time to spot local shrubs and mushrooms.
Halfway through, your guide lights a campfire and serves refreshments with a typical Finnish snack — and answers your questions about survival in the Arctic.
In June and July, an additional Midnight Sun tour departs at 21:00, when your guide explains this Arctic phenomenon under warm evening light.
Groups are capped at 8 people so your guide can adapt the pace and attention to you.
