How demanding is the hike?

The tour has activity level 2 and a walking distance of approximately five kilometres.

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is ten. Contact Beyond Arctic about a private tour if travelling with younger children.

Yes, a light lunch, hot drinks and snacks are included.

How far is Auttiköngäs from Rovaniemi?

Auttiköngäs is approximately a one-hour drive from Rovaniemi.

Rovaniemi

Auttiköngäs Canyon and Waterfall Adventure

175 € / person

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Auttiköngäs canyon and waterfalls, Rovaniemi, Finland

Pricing

€175 per person.

Length

6–7 hours

Available

1st September– 18th April

Activity level

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Why choose this tour?

Protected old-growth forest and waterfall scenery
Professional wilderness photography guide
Small group of no more than eight guests
Light lunch, hot drinks and winter clothing included

Embark on a journey into the heart of authentic
Finnish nature.

In Auttiköngäs canyon the echoes of lumberjack history resonate through the
ancient taiga forests.

The Auttiköngäs nature
trail, a captivating 3,5 km (2.2 miles) ring trail awaits, transporting
you deep into a primeval wilderness.

Located only a one-hour
drive away from the city of Rovaniemi, Auttiköngäs is part of a forest
protection program to protect old-growth forests in Northern Finland. Owing to
its extensive protection, the Auttiköngäs area offers for an ideal opportunity
to explore untouched Finnish wilderness.

The
Auttiköngäs canyon and waterfall adventure provides amazingly versatile
opportunities for photography and immersive nature exploration, led by a
professional guide-photographer. Step into a world that has remained in its
natural state for centuries – the age-old taiga forest itself creates a
breathtakingly scenic to enjoy, while you fill your lungs with pure Arctic air.
Along our tour, we will hike to the summit of a small fell, where an inspiring
panoramic view of the valley below unfolds before our eyes.

Having
absorbed the views from the top of the fell, we continue our journey, tracing
the paths of ancient seashores, leading us to a shelter next to the frozen
river. Here, we will build a campfire, prepare a light lunch, and enjoy a
steaming cup of hot juice.

Our
adventure progresses along the frozen river, until we reach the great
Auttiköngäs canyon – itself a part of the wider canyon system that includes the
famous Korouoma valley. The Auttiköngäs canyon is a truly breathtaking
spectacle that shows the raw power of nature. However, it is the 16-meter-high
waterfall, running wild and strong despite the freezing temperatures, that is
the star of the show.

The
Auttiköngäs canyon is an often-overlooked gem of a hiking trail, where you can
fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Arctic during this full-day
adventure – away from the masses.

WHY CHOOSE THIS TOUR?

Extraordinary landscapes and arctic nature, in a calm nature location
Lunch prepared on a campfire
Receive edited photographs from the tour
Small-group tour with maximum of 8 persons
The most exclusive service – everything is included in price

What to expect?

The day begins with minivan transportation from Rovaniemi to Auttiköngäs, around one hour away. The guided route explores the protected forest, canyon and river area, covering about five kilometres in total.

Your guide sets a steady pace and chooses stops for photography and observing the landscape. The day includes a light lunch as well as hot drinks and snacks.

Warm clothing, winter boots, a backpack and barbecue equipment are provided. Edited tour photographs are made available afterwards through Beyond Arctic’s gallery.

Tour info

Pricing€175 per person.

Length6–7 hours

Start09:00 am

Walking distance during the dayApproximately 5 km (3 miles)

Available1st September– 18th April

TeamMaximum 8 persons per adventure; minimum 2 persons.

Activity Level

What is included

Wilderness/photography guide
Light lunch during the day
Hot drinks and snacks
Hike in the protected wilderness area
Hotel pick-up & drop-off included from outside Rovaniemi city centre area
Minivan transportation
Backpack, BBQ-gear
Warm clothing & winter boots

Age limit? Minimum age 10. Families with younger children are asked to contact Beyond Arctic about a private tour.

This photography-based tour is more demanding and has a minimum age of ten. Families travelling with younger children are asked to contact Beyond Arctic about a private option. Pickup and drop-off are included from outside the Rovaniemi city centre area.

Frequently asked questions

How demanding is the hike?

The tour has activity level 2 and a walking distance of approximately five kilometres.
What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is ten. Contact Beyond Arctic about a private tour if travelling with younger children.
Is food included?

Yes, a light lunch, hot drinks and snacks are included.
How far is Auttiköngäs from Rovaniemi?

Auttiköngäs is approximately a one-hour drive from Rovaniemi.