Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Private Teepee BBQ
About This Experience
Wild Wonder holds the highest rating of any Korouoma tour we track with a meaningful number of reviews, and the difference guests keep naming is the lunch stop: instead of standing at an open fire in the wind, the group eats inside a private teepee.
The day starts with pickup from your Rovaniemi accommodation within about 10 km of the city, then a drive through the forest in a climate-controlled van. The guided walk takes in the ice formations along the canyon floor, with time to look at how they build up layer by layer over the winter.
Spikes for your boots, snacks, drinks and lunch are all included. Guides point out tracks left by wolves, lynx, wolverine, moose and reindeer - sightings themselves are a matter of luck in a reserve this quiet.
Highlights
- Guided hike to Korouoma's frozen waterfalls with a local guide
- Private teepee barbecue instead of an exposed open fire
- Spikes for your boots, snacks and drinks included
- Hotel transfers within about 10 km of Rovaniemi
- Highest-rated Korouoma tour on this site
What's Included
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off within 10 km of Rovaniemi
- ✓ Climate-controlled van transfer
- ✓ English-speaking guide
- ✓ Spikes for your boots
- ✓ Lunch in a private teepee
- ✓ Snacks and drinks
Not Included
- Thermal overalls - bring your own winter clothing
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
What to Bring
- Your own warm winter clothing and boots
- A hat, gloves and warm base layers
- Passport or ID card
- A camera
Good to Know & Caveats
- Spikes are provided, but thermal overalls are not - come with your own winter kit
- Pickup covers accommodation within roughly 10 km of Rovaniemi
- Wildlife tracks are common; actual sightings are never guaranteed
- The canyon descent is steep and snow-covered
Not Suitable For
- Children under 5 years
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with mobility impairments
- People with heart problems
- Wheelchair users
- People with respiratory issues
- People with epilepsy
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup and drop-off within 10 km of central Rovaniemi.
What Travelers Say
Rated 5.0/5 by 80 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
Brilliant tour. Two excellent guides/drivers/chefs in Alex and Elias who were able to give us lots of information. The views and surroundings were stunning and it was a really enjoyable 5km hike.
— Sam, 2026-02
We really enjoyed the excursion and the hike. We learned a lot about Finland and saw great waterfalls and a wonderful landscape. The guide was super attentive.
— Tabea, 2026-01
Great trip for Korouoma Canyon, it’s worth booking. Our guide was great, pick up prompt, informative. Glad we booked it, well worth the money
— Elizabeth, 2025-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the teepee lunch?
Instead of eating at an open fire on the trail, the group stops at a private teepee for a hot meal out of the wind. It is the detail reviewers mention most often.
Is winter clothing included?
Spikes for your boots are included, but thermal overalls are not. Bring your own winter jacket, trousers and boots, or book a tour that supplies them.
Will we see wildlife?
You will very likely see tracks - wolf, lynx, wolverine, moose, reindeer. Seeing the animals themselves is rare and not part of what you are paying for.
How far do we walk?
A guided hike along the canyon floor past the ice formations, with a steep descent and climb at either end. Allow a full seven-hour day including the drive.
