Riisitunturi and Korouoma in one day
The snow-covered fell first, then a frozen waterfall in Korouoma Canyon.
The short answer
Aurora Monkeys combine Riisitunturi National Park with one of the frozen waterfalls in Korouoma Canyon on an eight-hour day from Rovaniemi, in a group of at most 8 and from age 14. You walk 2 to 4 km in total, depending on the group, so there is less time on the fell than on a Riisitunturi-only tour. Instead of a campfire the tour stops at a local café.
See which Riisitunturi tours still have seats on your dates
Riisitunturi and Korouoma both lie in Posio, so a day that reaches one can reach the other. The combination by Aurora Monkeys is a newer listing with fewer reviews than the Riisitunturi-only tours, so read the limits before you book.
How the day runs
Aurora Monkeys pick you up in the Rovaniemi city area and drive in a people carrier. In Riisitunturi you hike to the top of the hill among the snow-covered trees; afterwards the group visits Korouoma Canyon to see one of its frozen waterfalls. Walking adds up to 2 to 4 km depending on the group. Reviewers count about two hours of driving each way, with a stop on the road for snacks.
A café instead of a campfire
The listing explains that, because there are few fireplaces inside the national parks, the tour does not use open fires and stops at a local café instead. A reviewer describes Finnish pancakes there. The listing marks the pancakes and the hot drink as not included, so plan to pay for them at the café. Dress warmly: no clothing is listed, and the operator asks guests to dress for the cold.
Who it suits, and who not
The tour is for guests aged 14 and over. The listing also marks it as not suitable for people over 60 or over 100 kg. It suits travellers who want to see the snow-laden spruces of Riisitunturi and get a look at an icefall on the same trip, and who do not need the full walk at either place. If you want the whole canyon walk down to the icefalls, a Korouoma-only tour is the better day.
Korouoma on its own
Korouoma is a protected area, not a national park, and its canyon is known for its frozen waterfalls. The Korouoma tours from Rovaniemi, including this combination, are compared on our sister site korouomawaterfalls.com; its combination page looks at the same day from the canyon side.
The combination day in the reviews
Both reviewers describe a small group and an unhurried day, with photos taken by the guide on the first.
“Our trip to Riisitunturi Park today with our guide completely exceeded my expectations! There were only four of us, which made the experience feel very personal. … The van was clean and comfortable, and the drive there and back (about 2 hours each way) was smooth. We even stopped at a gas station along the way where you can buy snacks if you want. He also took photos of us with his camera and knew all the best spots to capture great shots. …”
“very nice tour! the guide was great and the landscapes beautiful. we stopped for a traditional Finnish pancakes break in a lotta and they were delicious. everything was very well organized!”
Reviews of Riisitunturi day trips, quoted from GetYourGuide.
Questions and answers
Can I visit Riisitunturi and Korouoma on the same day?
Yes. Aurora Monkeys run a day tour from Rovaniemi that walks up Riisitunturi and then visits one of the frozen waterfalls in Korouoma Canyon.
How much walking is on the combination tour?
The listing gives two to four kilometres in total, depending on the group. That is less than most Riisitunturi-only tours.
Is there a campfire on the combination tour?
No. The operator does not light fires because the parks have few fireplaces, and stops at a local café instead.
Can children join the Riisitunturi and Korouoma tour?
Only from age 14. For younger children, look at the Riisitunturi-only tours with a lower minimum age.
A full day on the fell instead?
The home page lists the Riisitunturi-only tours by number of reviews.
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