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Riisitunturi with children

Minimum ages run from 5 to 14, and the day is long whichever tour you pick.

The short answer

Children can join a Riisitunturi tour from age 5 with My Lapland Travel, from 8 with Beyond Arctic and Lapland Activities, and from 14 on the Korouoma combination by Aurora Monkeys. Many listings give no minimum age at all, so ask the operator before you book. With about two hours of driving each way by the operators' count, the day lasts eight to nine hours.

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Park Walk with a Fireside Lunch
My Lapland Travel · 8 hours Park Walk with a Fireside Lunch
★ 5.0 (6) from €189
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Fell Hike with Edited Photos
Beyond Arctic · 9 hours Fell Hike with Edited Photos
★ 4.8 (134) from €140
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The table puts the minimum age first. "Not stated" means the listing does not give one; it does not mean children of any age are welcome.

PhotoTourMin. ageGuideGearDurationPrice p.p.ReviewsBook
Snowy Giants Small-Group Trip
Wild about Lapland		not statedYesClothing, boots8 h€190★ 4.8 (338)Book now
Snow Monsters by Coach or Small Group
BookLapland		not statedGuide or coach onlyOveralls, boots8 h€62★ 4.8 (157)Book now
Fell Hike with Edited Photos
Beyond Arctic		8+PhotographerClothing, boots9 h€140★ 4.8 (134)Book now
Guided Hike or Bus Only
Experience Tours Lapland		not statedGuide or bus onlyNot included9 h€59★ 4.7 (86)Book now
Park Walk with a Fireside Lunch
My Lapland Travel		5+Yesnot stated8 h€189★ 5.0 (6)Book now
Snowshoe Hike with a Three-Course Lunch
Lapland Activities		8+YesSnowshoes8 h€162new, no reviews yetBook now

Prices are per adult as GetYourGuide shows them when this page loads, taxes included. Where a listing sells a coach seat and a guided hike, the price shown is its cheapest option, so open the listing to see what the guided day costs.

Tours with a stated minimum age

The top of each card shows guide or coach and the walking distance. Open it for the full list of inclusions and the operator's health and age limits.

Park Walk with a Fireside Lunch
My Lapland Travel

Park Walk with a Fireside Lunch

A relaxed pace with photo stops and a lunch cooked by the fire. Children are accepted from age 5.

  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Language: English
  • ✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
from €189 ★ 5.0 (6 reviews)
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Highlights

  • Free pickup within 10 km of Rovaniemi centre; the walk length depends on the day
  • A relaxed pace with regular photo stops
  • A freshly prepared lunch cooked by a campfire, plus warm drinks and light snacks
  • Children are accepted from age 5

About this tour

After pickup in the Rovaniemi area, the guide introduces the route and leads the group through snow-covered forest up to open fell areas. There are regular stops for photos and for stories about local wildlife.

Halfway, everyone gathers around a fire for a freshly cooked outdoor lunch. The operator describes the hike as suitable for moderate fitness. Staying further than 10 km from the centre may cost extra.

What's included

  • Pickup and drop-off in the Rovaniemi area
  • Transport to and from Riisitunturi National Park
  • Local guide
  • Campfire and a freshly prepared outdoor lunch
  • Warm drinks and light snacks

Know before you go

  • Suitable for participants with moderate fitness.
  • The pace of the hike is relaxed.
  • Free pickup within 10 km of Rovaniemi centre; further away, ask the operator (an extra fee may apply).

Not suitable for

  • Children under 5 years

Guide or coach, pickup, walking distance and inclusions as the operator states them on the booking page.

Fell Hike with Edited Photos
Beyond Arctic

Fell Hike with Edited Photos

A photographer guide, 10–15 edited photos sent afterwards, warm clothing and boots, at most 8 people.

  • Duration: 9 hours
  • Language: English
  • ✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
from €140 ★ 4.8 (134 reviews)
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Highlights

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off; about 4 km of hiking in the national park
  • Limited to 8 participants
  • The guide is a professional photographer; 10–15 edited photos are sent afterwards
  • Warm clothing and winter boots are included

About this tour

The group travels about two hours from Rovaniemi in a people carrier, then hikes roughly 4 km and climbs up the fell, with several stops for photos of the snow-covered forest.

Lunch is pastries and sausages grilled over a campfire. The operator describes the trail as demanding and does not take children under 8.

What's included

  • Wilderness and photography guide
  • Light lunch during the day
  • Hot drinks and snacks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • People carrier transport
  • Warm clothing, winter boots, BBQ gear
  • 10–15 photos from the tour, sent afterwards

Know before you go

  • The trail at Riisitunturi can be demanding.

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years

Guide or coach, pickup, walking distance and inclusions as the operator states them on the booking page.

Minimum ages tour by tour

My Lapland Travel accepts children from 5, at a relaxed pace with a lunch cooked by the fire and pickup within 10 km of the centre. Beyond Arctic is not suitable for children under 8 and lends warm clothing and winter boots. Lapland Activities also starts at 8, with a walk on snowshoes. Aurora Monkeys take guests from 14 on the combination with Korouoma. Wild about Lapland, BookLapland and Experience Tours Lapland state no age on their listings.

A long day in the car

The drive is the hardest part for most children. The operators count about two hours each way, and the whole day takes eight or nine hours. Reviewers mention a toilet stop on the way and, on some tours, minivans with seats facing each other. Bring snacks, something to do on the ride and a change of socks.

On the trail

The walk is about 4 to 5 km on a trodden path and climbs to the open fell. Reviewers who are not regular hikers mostly found it manageable; Beyond Arctic notes that the trail can be demanding. Wind at the top cools children quickly, so plan short stops there and keep the warm layers handy. My Lapland Travel adapts the pace to the group, according to one reviewer.

Check clothing sizes before you book. Listings that lend overalls and boots do not say which sizes they stock, and a child in borrowed boots that are too big will tire fast on the climb.

Shorter outings near Rovaniemi

If a full day on the road is too much for your children, a snowshoe walk close to town gives a taste of the snowy forest in a few hours. These are compared on rovaniemisnowshoe.com.

Pace and the day in the reviews

Reviewers of the tour that takes children from 5 describe a guide who adapts the pace; others note how easy the walk felt.

“We had a wonderful day trip to Riisitunturi National Park with Perttu. The drive there was already an experience in itself, watching how the landscape and nature changed along the way. He patiently answered all of our questions and adapted the tour to our pace. …”
Kathlen · Germany · March 2026 Park Walk with a Fireside Lunch · My Lapland Travel
“… During the tour we stopped for a barbecue and grilled sausages, which was a really nice experience out in nature. The hike itself was about 4.5 km, which felt like the perfect distance. The whole trip took around 8 hours including the drive from Rovaniemi and lunch. Our guide picked us up directly from the hotel, which made everything very easy. …”
Simon · Austria · March 2026 Park Walk with a Fireside Lunch · My Lapland Travel
“We had a wonderful Riisitunturi day tour! The drive from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park took about two hours and the scenery along the way was already beautiful. The hike was about 5 km and fairly easy, making it enjoyable for everyone in our group. … Winter overalls and gear were provided, which made the tour very comfortable and allowed us to fully enjoy the snow. …”
MargadErdene · Germany · March 2026 Fell Hike with Edited Photos · Beyond Arctic

Reviews of Riisitunturi day trips, quoted from GetYourGuide.

Questions and answers

What is the minimum age for a Riisitunturi tour?

It depends on the tour. My Lapland Travel accepts children from five, Beyond Arctic and Lapland Activities from eight, and the Korouoma combination from fourteen. Many listings give no age, so ask the operator.

Is Riisitunturi suitable for young children?

The walk itself is manageable for many children, but the day is long and much of it is in a vehicle. Cold and wind at the top are the other challenge.

Do tours provide children's winter clothing?

The listings that lend overalls and boots do not say which sizes they have. Ask the operator before booking.

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What to wear

Which tours lend overalls and boots.

The trail

Distance and climb on each tour.

Best time to go

Daylight and cold by month.

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