The 8 Kemi Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Finnish Sight-Skiing Experience in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $81Our pick

Meet Marko, Essi, or another English-speaking instructor at Kemi’s SnowCastle. You’ll be fitted with skis, boots, and poles, then learn diagonal stride and skating on the Sauvosaari tracks before touring forest paths, Mansikkanokka, and Laitakari.

“This was my first time in cross country skiing and after 2 hours I was already enjoying it a lot, with few help. The indications by Marco were really useful, and the balance of freedom and advices was perfect. I highly recommend!”

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2.Tornio: Starguaranteed Northern Lights Auroras

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 48 reviews · from $112

Join e-Coach for a 3 to 5 hour Aurora hunt from Kemi, Tornio, or Haparanda. Guides such as Marko and Timo explain the lights, monitor the sky with specialist apps, and take you to a suitable viewing point, with photos, sausages, marshmallows, and Sea Lapland stories included.

“It was wonderfull. We had very good auroras .. Our guides Marko and Timo were so helpful and show us when the Aurora came .. and gave so good Information how it works and what it is We give high recommend to them 😇😊”

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3.Icetrek to Old Kemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $57Best value

From Kemi SnowCastle, guide Markko leads you 0.8 km across the frozen Ostrobothnian Sea to Laitakari, birthplace of Kemi. Learn safe ice walking, explore sawmill ruins, and return after 2.5 hours. Warm clothing is essential.

“Marko est un guide passionnant et passionné, nous avons passé un super moment avec lui à découvrir l’ile, la scierie et son incroyable histoire, ainsi que les bases de la sécurité pour se déplacer sur la glace. Il est sympathique et serviable, vraiment un très bon moment pour apprendre á découvrir la Finlande et les finlandais ! Ça change des circuits ultra touristiques classiques, je recommande vivement !”

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4.Tornio: Husky Sled Ride with Hot Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $229

Pair up to drive a husky sled for 5 km across frozen Sea Lapland, switching places halfway. You will receive winter clothing, safety guidance, kennel time, dog visits, and a hot drink. Damo and his family bring a warm, personal touch, though the farm is rustic rather than polished.

“Het was fantastisch. Er was vooraf een duidelijke uitleg. En je mocht zelf de slee besturen. En je rijdt niet ‘bumper aan bumper’. Er rijdt iemand mee (op afstand) met een sneeuwscooter. En voor ons was de ‘weg’ vrij. Geen andere slee voor of achter ons. Geweldige omgeving waar je doorheen komt. Echt een aanrader!”

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5.Tornio: Night Safari on Snowmobiles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $176

Spend two hours driving a snowmobile through snowy Lapland and across the frozen Bothnian Bay. You’ll get winter gear, a safety briefing, hot drinks, and snacks by a campfire. Two people normally share one snowmobile, with solo driving available for an extra fee.

“Despite the instructor being very friendly and professional throughout the experience, this tour was not what was advertised. We booked this night snowmobile tour because it was described as being partly in the forest and partly on the frozen sea. However, the tour took place almost entirely on the open sea, riding in circles around the same area for most of the time. There was no forest riding at all. The scenery was very monotonous and, being fully exposed at night, it was much colder and windier than it would have been in the forest. When we asked about riding through the trees, we were told it wasn’t possible because…”

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6.Tornio: Ice Fishing Safari with Snowmobiles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $182

You’ll ride with a guide from Kemi SnowCastle Resort across the frozen Bothnian Bay, stopping in the Arctic archipelago to drill fishing holes and try traditional ice fishing. Two people share each snowmobile, warm clothing and drinks are included, and a fire, sausages, or grilled fish may add to the stop.

“Esperienza meravigliosa! si guida con le motoslitte in mezzo al golfo di botsnia completamente ghiacciato circondati da alberi innevati e il sole che che spunta fra gli alberi che crea degli incredibili giochi di luce. ci siamo fermati in un punto e abbiamo iniziato a trapanare per fare i buchi nel ghiaccio. la nostra guida, molto professionale, ci ha aiutato e sostenuto per tutto il tempo. ci ha acceso un fuocherello e ci ha riscaldato con un buonissimo succo caldo. consigliatissima!!”

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7.Tornio: Nature tour with snowshoes

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $123

Meet Sea Lapland Safaris in Kemi for a 2.5-hour guided snowshoe trek into the snowy wilderness. You’ll receive winter clothing, snowshoes, hot drinks, and snacks, with English or Finnish guidance and optional pickup from selected Tornio-Haparanda hotels.

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8.Tornio: Snowmobile Forest Safari w/ Hot Drink & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $306

Join Sea Lapland Safaris in Kemi for a three-hour snowmobile ride across the frozen Bothnian Bay and into snowy forest. Your English or Finnish-speaking guide handles the safety briefing, wildlife clues, winter gear, and campfire stop. Two people share each snowmobile and take turns driving.

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