Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike with Hot BBQ Lunch
About This Experience
Book Lapland's winter hike into Korouoma Canyon is the lowest-priced frozen-waterfall departure on this site, and it holds a near-perfect rating from 110 reviews — so the saving comes from a simpler format, not a weaker day out. You still get the essentials every other winter tour charges more for: professional winter clothing, a guide, the drive out to the canyon, and a campfire stop afterwards.
The day starts in Rovaniemi — with hotel pickup if you're staying outside the city centre, or a short walk to the Book Lapland office if you're central — and heads about 110 km southeast to the Korouoma nature reserve. Equipped with sturdy boots, you follow your guide down into the canyon, where the side-streams that tumble off the cliffs in summer stand frozen as walls of ice through the winter months.
After the hike, the group unwinds around an open fire in the snow for a campfire snack with hot juice. It's a 7-hour day door to door, and the operator asks for a moderate level of fitness: the canyon trail has uneven and slippery stretches, and there's no vehicle access once you've set off on foot.
Guides lead the tour in English and Finnish as standard; Spanish, French and Italian are listed as available subject to availability, which makes this one of the more language-flexible Korouoma options. The one listed exclusion is a water bottle — bring your own.
Highlights
- Lowest-priced frozen-waterfall hike on this site, rated 5.0 from 110 reviews
- Professional winter clothing included for the hike
- Campfire snack and hot juice by an open fire after the hike
- Guides in English and Finnish; Spanish, French and Italian subject to availability
- Hotel pickup for accommodation outside the Rovaniemi city centre
What's Included
- ✓ Campfire Snack
- ✓ English-speaking guide included. Other languages Spanish, French, Italian, subject to availability.
- ✓ All Fees and Taxes
- ✓ Hot Juice
- ✓ In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓ Professional Winter Clothing
- ✓ Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off for Accommodations Outside the City Center
Not Included
- Water Bottle
What to Bring
- Your own water bottle — the one listed exclusion
- Warm base layers, wool socks, hat and gloves to wear under the provided winter clothing
- A camera or phone; the frozen falls photograph best in the flat midday light
Good to Know & Caveats
- Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness — the canyon trail has uneven and slippery sections in winter
- Public transport options are available near the Book Lapland office meeting point
- Hotel pickup covers accommodation outside the city centre; central guests meet at the operator's office
- In-vehicle air conditioning and all fees and taxes are included
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
Not Suitable For
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Meeting Point
Book Lapland Office
What Travelers Say
Rated 5.0/5 by 110 verified Viator travellers.
We enjoyed this tour very much. Our tour guide Mirco was awesome. The hike was really fun and view of the frozen waterfalls were beautiful.
— Angela_Q, Mar 202
Frequently Asked Questions
What's not included?
A water bottle — bring your own. The winter clothing, guide, transport, campfire snack, hot juice and all fees are included.
Can I get a guide in my language?
English and Finnish are standard. Spanish, French and Italian guides are subject to availability — ask when booking.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes for accommodation outside the Rovaniemi city centre. Guests staying centrally meet at the Book Lapland office, which is near public transport.
How demanding is the hike?
The operator asks for a moderate level of fitness. The trail into the canyon has uneven and slippery stretches in winter, and the day runs about 7 hours door to door.
Why is this tour cheaper than the others?
It keeps the format simple — transport, guide, winter clothing, a campfire snack and hot juice — without extras like professional photography, a full sit-down lunch or ice grippers that push other tours' prices up.
