Finland · WILDLIFE
Good wildlife trips sell out weeks ahead in December and the great ones go first. Here are 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you read past the headline.
See Finland’s only polar bear and 50 Arctic species on a peaceful 3-kilometer forest walk at Ranua Wildlife Park in Lapland.
“Great experience at Ranua Wildlife Park. Lots of animals playing in the snow and nice park as a whole.”
Review of Ranua Wildlife Park from Rovaniemi, with minibus transport, Arctic animals, winter scenery, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Ranua wildlife park is an amazing spot to visit when in Lapland! The drive was smooth and our driver was really sweet! Thank you!”
Visit Ranua Wildlife Park from Rovaniemi for polar bears, Arctic foxes, wolves, and 50 northern species on a snowy forest walk.
“We had a fantastic trip to Ranua Wildlife Park with our guide Aarni. We were the only ones on the tour (low season) and therefore was able to enjoy the park at a slower pace with our toddler. Aarni spoke a lot about the animals, Finland and was fun company to have for the day. We highly recommend!”
Review of the 5-hour Ranua Wildlife Park tour from Rovaniemi, with polar bears, Arctic animals, forest scenery, transport, and practical tips.
“Everything worked well, it was interesting to see some different animals.”
Review of Rovaniemi’s 7-hour Ranua wildlife tour, with polar bears, husky and reindeer sleigh rides, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“Promyšleně připravený výlet a díky průvodci Davidovi jedinečný. Byl milý, starostlivý, rád se podělil o své znalosti - prostě super. Zasněžená ZOO je nezapomenutelný zážitek. Rádi zopakujeme.”
Visit Finland’s only polar bears at Ranua Wildlife Park, with hotel pickup, a local guide, buffet lunch, and Arctic forest scenery.
“Expérience incroyable avec Alex notre guide local ! Visite privée en sa compagnie nous avons pu échanger avec lui et comprendre la culture finnoise.”
Meet Finland’s only polar bears and 50 Arctic species on a family-friendly, five-hour guided trip from Rovaniemi to Ranua Wildlife Park.
“From pickup to drop off everything went smoothly, the driver was very friendly and helpful and we all had a fantastic day.. highly recommend”
Visit Ranua Wildlife Park from Rovaniemi to see Arctic animals, enjoy a buffet lunch, and possibly stop at a Fazer sweets factory.
Review of the Ranua Wildlife Park tour from Rovaniemi, with Arctic animals, guide, lunch, winter clothing, transport, and practical tips.
“It was a spectacular experience. The entire Ranua zoo walk and sighting the arctic animals was simply amazing. Our tour guide, Daniel went out of his way to make my 10 year old son and me feel welcome and safe. He patiently handled all my son’s questions and made sure my son spots each and every animal mentioned in the list. Thank you for your hospitality Daniel.”
Review of Ranua Wildlife Park from Rovaniemi, with polar bears, Arctic species, guided transport, value, winter limits, and booking advice.
“Terrible experience, most areas closed off for Winter! Animals look depressed; the few that are there!!!!! Food is appalling!”
Visit Ranua Wildlife Park from Rovaniemi with an English-speaking guide, Arctic animals, small-group transport, entry, and buffet lunch.
“Our guide Micheal was incredible, we had so much fun at the tour. He knows everything about the Park and told us so much information. Lunch was beyond our expections. If you want to see Ranua Park, dont think twice and book this tous please”
Search for moose and deer on the Porkkala Peninsula, then enjoy Finnish campfire food, berry juice, and coastal scenery on a small-group tour.
“The magic of those few hours spent in the magnificent, wild countryside, accompanied by our very friendly and knowledgeable guide who took great care of us from start to finish! We ate delicious Finnish specialities cooked over a fire by the sea, then after a short walk through the forest we set off in a van to see moose, and we saw more than a dozen! Thank you for this experience and for organizing everything so perfectly!”
Meet polar bears, Arctic foxes, lynx, and wolverines on a five-hour minibus trip from Rovaniemi to Ranua Wildlife Park.
Meet polar bears, lynx, wolverines, and 50 Arctic species on a small-group Ranua Zoo tour from Rovaniemi with hotel pickup.
“le parc en général et des souvenirs respectueux de la nature prise en charge et retour à l'hébergement guide anglophone et francophone”
Visit Ranua Wildlife Park from Lapland with a guide, buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and a close look at more than 200 Arctic animals.
“Le service de prêt de vêtements d’hiver est très bien organisé et bienveillant. Une poussette et des couvertures ont facilité le transport de ma fille de 2 ans et demi en plus de la combinaison, des chaussettes en double et des bottes. Ce fut gratuit pour ma fille. En dépit des -32 degrés, elle a été émerveillée de voir les chouettes, hiboux, ours polaires. Le buffet était varié et délicieux.”
Pick a sledge, a sauna, a frozen canyon or a boat.
