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The 15 National Park Trips in Scandinavia That Earn Their Price

50 tours  ·  from $64 a head

The 15 best national park trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour - What happens at the three possible stops
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Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour

1.Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,515 reviews · 4 hours · from $136Our pick

Leave Rovaniemi with an English-speaking Aurora guide and up to seven other participants. You may visit three wilderness locations, wait beside a frozen lake or river, cook sausages over a fire, and receive professional Aurora photos the next day. Guides such as Emily, Carlos, and Nino are praised for patient weather chasing.

“Emilie was a fantastic guide. The small group of seven (including Emilie) made the experience even more enjoyable. From the start, she was transparent and provided clear explanations. She also kept checking for the best locations to see the Aurora. Our first stop, about 20 minutes north, offered a faint but magical glimpse of the lights. Then, after checking for better conditions, Emilie drove us about 40 minutes south, where we were rewarded with an even more spectacular view. She captured beautiful photos of us, and the evening ended perfectly with a cozy campfire. Merci, Emilie!! ☺️”

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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike - Meeting Troll Expeditions in Skaftafell
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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike

2.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,370 reviews · from $132

Meet Troll Expeditions in Skaftafell, gear up, and ride by bus to Falljökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull. Your English-speaking guide leads you across impacted ice, past crevasses, moulins, and small ice tunnels. Expect about 60 to 90 minutes on the glacier, with coffee, chocolates, and a safe, family-friendly pace for ages 8 and up.

“Had a fantastic time overall. The staff did a great job keeping everything running on time; our guide Paola was clearly very passionate about the subject and she shared a lot of interesting information about the glacier and the geology of the land, all the while keeping everyone safe and in good spirits. Walking pace was comfortable, although we had a mixed group in terms of fitness. Plenty of break opportunities also to remove layers and take photos. We got very lucky with clear skies and the hike was perfectly timed to give us a stunning sunset as we descended from the glacier. A lifetime experience for sure.Read more”

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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike - Meeting at Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell
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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

3.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,083 reviews · 5 hours · from $167

Spend five hours exploring Falljökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, in a group of no more than 10. Your guide supplies crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe, then leads you across crevasses, moulins, ice tunnels, and steep icefall terrain. Guides such as Anna, Paula, Filip, and Marc are praised for clear instruction and careful pacing.

“Filp, our Guide was the best! He had a lot of knowledge and told interesting stories. The 5 hours trip was worth it!”

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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride - Learning the controls before the forest
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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride

4.Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 741 reviews · 2 hours · from $121

You’ll learn to handle a snowmobile, suit up in thermal gear, then ride for about an hour through snowy forest trails near Rovaniemi. English-speaking guides such as Vero, Jeremy, Emily, and Thibault are praised for clear instruction and friendly care. Two people share one machine unless you pay the €60 single-driving supplement.

“Our guide Geordie was so lovely from Catalonia!!! He was super friendly and made the activity very enjoyable. The company had some suits and boots that were very good and kept us warm. So definitely recommend. The actual excursion lasted an hr which was more than enough as it was super cold outside.”

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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Half-Day Trip - Meeting at the Aleksis Kivi statue
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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Half-Day Trip

5.Nuuksio National Park Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 688 reviews · 5 hours · from $66Best value

Meet your English-speaking biologist guide near Helsinki Railway Station, then ride by train and bus to Nuuksio National Park. In a group of up to 10, walk among spruce trees, mossy rocks, lakes, berries, mushrooms, and ferns while learning about Finnish nature. Guides such as Michael and Mikhail are praised for their friendly, careful approach.

“I liked the tour: it was a pleasant walk in the forest. Our group was very lucky to have a snow experience. It was snowing so we could see the winter scenery while it was not too cold.”

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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque - Learning the controls with Roman, Jeremy, MG, or MJ
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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

6.Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 622 reviews · from $124

Drive a snowmobile on private lakefront property outside Rovaniemi, with a guide, winter gear, safety briefing, photo stops, and a fire-side barbecue. The one-hour ride may be split into two driving sections, letting two people share the wheel. Guides such as Roman, Jeremy, MG, and MJ have been praised for clear instruction and friendly help.

“Great activity, a must do in Rovaniemi. As for the Arctic GM, I booked this as well as the northen lights hunt with them and they were amazing. They deliver.”

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From Bergen: Folgefonna National Park & Glacier Lake Tour - Steindalsfossen: a waterfall with a walkway behind it
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From Bergen: Folgefonna National Park & Glacier Lake Tour

7.Folgefonna National Park & Glacier Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 589 reviews · 10 hours · from $222

Join an English-speaking guide from Bergen for a 10-hour trip to Bondhusvatnet in Folgefonna National Park. You will walk behind Steindalsfossen, cross the Hardangerfjord by ferry, hike an easy trail to the glacier lake, and return through Norway’s countryside. Guides such as Alexa, Salome, Bailey, and Sam are known for lively stories and practical help.

“We had an amazing trip with Alexas and Michael being our tour guide and driver respectively! What made it even more memorable were the bonus stopovers we had as everyone in the tour group were punctual and sporting. Love it!”

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Musk ox Safari in Dovrefjell National Park, Oppdal Safari - Walking through Dovrefjell National Park
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Musk ox Safari in Dovrefjell National Park, Oppdal Safari

8.Musk ox Safari in Dovrefjell National Park, Oppdal Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 524 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $85Top rated

Meet Oppdal Safari at Grønbakken at 9:30 am for a guided hike of about seven hours in Dovrefjell National Park. Guides such as Ida, Hannes, Stina, Emily, and Kaspar have led outings, sharing facts about musk ox, plants, wildlife, and local culture. Bring lunch, water, warm layers, and rain gear.

“My girlfriend and I went to this safari looking for some hiking, fun, and enjoying nature. We ended up having one of our most beautiful experiences in a mountain ever, very well handled by Emily and Kaspar. As there was too many people, they splitted us in two groups, so we were lead by Kaspar, a funny and dedicated man that introduced us to the beauty of Norweigian mountains, Biology of the animals that live there and Viking's culture, all mixed up in a light and unforgettable memory. In summary, I absolutely recommend this experience for a couple's/friend's/family's plan.”

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Ice Cave Tour in the National Park of Vatnajökull - Vatnajökull is the main attraction, not just the cave
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Ice Cave Tour in the National Park of Vatnajökull

9.Ice Cave Tour in the National Park of Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 410 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $157

Meet at Jökulsárlón and ride a modified super jeep toward Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Your guide chooses the safest natural ice cave on the day, provides entry gear, and leads a short glacier-area walk. Guides such as Axel, Fannar, David, and Robert are praised for clear explanations and helpful photos, but crowds and cave conditions can change the experience.

“Great experience with local guide David informative and great fun. Superjeep was large noisy and bouncy- all good fun.”

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Bergen Day Tour to National Park Folgefonna and Glacier Lake - Steinsdalsfossen lets you get behind the water
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Bergen Day Tour to National Park Folgefonna and Glacier Lake

10.Bergen Day Tour to National Park Folgefonna and Glacier Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $228

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Bergen to Steinsdalsfossen, across the Hardangerfjord, and into Folgefonna National Park. Walk behind a waterfall, hike to turquoise Bondhusvatnet, and learn about Norway from guides such as Sam, Alexa, and Irini. Bring food, rain gear, and room for a long but rewarding day.

“Perfect way to learn and explore! Saw four waterfalls and the hike to the lake was amazing! Our guide Sam was well versed and very knowledgeable and friendly! Went perfectly and highly recommend!”

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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food - Walking the Taiga Forest for About Three Hours
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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

11.Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $110

Join David from Backpacker Helsinki Tour for a small-group walk through Nuuksio National Park, about 35 minutes from central Helsinki. You may cross a frozen lake, use snowshoes, pick berries, swim in summer, and learn about Finnish plants and wildlife. Glögi, biscuits, berry juice, and homemade mushroom soup are included.

“It was lovely to get out into the National Park and see some beautiful scenery. The walk along the different trails showed us were to find many berries and mushrooms. David was a great guide, planning the route so we saw a wide variety of things. The hike was just the right level of challenge. The biscuits, sweets and mushroom soup were delicious.”

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Rovaniemi: Riisitunturi National Park Day Trip with Lunch - The famous snowy trees of Riisitunturi
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Rovaniemi: Riisitunturi National Park Day Trip with Lunch

12.Riisitunturi National Park Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 313 reviews · 9 hours · from $223

From Rovaniemi, you’ll ride about two hours into Finnish Lapland for a 4-kilometre walk among Riisitunturi’s snow-loaded spruce trees. Guides such as Atanas, Lola, and Rosanna lead small groups of up to eight, provide winter gear, and cook a Finnish campfire snack. Expect a full, cold day with great photo stops and a simple lunch.

“100% recommend – a stunning national park & a really great guide 🗺️ We were lucky with the weather and with feeding the birds 🪶 Our guide shared great information about the wildlife, throughout the trip and during the ride. The pace was perfect, with plenty of time for photo and video stops. It was nice to be in a smaller group, and the guides worked well together 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 A big thank you to our cute French guide and her sweet French intern for making this day so special. Take care ☘️🪩”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness - Learning to control the snowmobile
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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

13.Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 254 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

From central Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village, ride to Apukka Resort for a two-hour snowmobile safari. After a safety lesson, you’ll drive 15 to 30 kilometers through pine forests, frozen marshlands, and open snowy stretches. Two adults share each machine, with children riding in a heated sled. Warm clothing, transfers, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“It’s definitely a must try! So worth it! The bus going to Apukka resort is on time. The guides explained everything well. They were very cautious and made sure no one was left behind. The snowmobile is easy to drive and the suits provided were warm and comfortable. I would definitely book again if ever I go back to Rovaniemi.”

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Rovaniemi: Wilderness Tour - What the three-and-a-half-hour outing feels like
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Rovaniemi: Wilderness Tour

14.Wilderness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 192 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $104

Spend 3.5 hours in the forests around Rovaniemi with an English-speaking guide and no more than eight people. Walk easy trails, study tracks from reindeer, moose, wolves, lynx, and other animals, then build a fire without matches. Winter clothing, boots, a campfire snack, and hotel pickup are included.

“Vince was amazing. We had a lovely time on our hike. He was knowledgeable and loved what he did which is always a plus. If have the time, go out and get on this tour, you will have an amazing time”

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Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch - A 7.5 km route with views worth earning
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Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

15.Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Leave Helsinki by blue minivan for a 7.5 km guided hike in Nuuksio National Park. Guides such as Nikolai and Patricia lead a relaxed but active route past viewpoints and lakes, then prepare Finnish campfire treats and homemade berry juice. Expect a small group of up to eight, uneven ground, and four hours outdoors.

“Great nature, great foods, great expierence, fantastic guide Nikolai. Highly recomend!!”

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