Löyly & Legends
Starting from 99,00 € / person
Available: May – September
Duration: 4 hours (from 16:00 – 20:00)
Destination: Rovaniemi
Known the world over, the Finnish sauna offers a multitude of healing and relaxing benefits, but how is a truly Finnish sauna prepared? Roll up your sleeves to see first-hand how it’s done, enjoy a genuine Finnish sauna experience, and learn about the cultural significance and folklore of this centuries-old custom.
Tucked away beside a shimmering lake, deep in the forest of Finnish Lapland, lies our private sauna-cottage, waiting for you to partake in one of our fondest cultural customs. You’re not just showing up to enjoy the sauna, though, as this time you’ll be a part of the actual process of preparing this magical experience! Carry fresh water from the clear, arctic lake to wash with and to throw on the sauna stones to make löyly (steam) with, gather the logs to heat up the sauna, and prepare together with your professional guide your own one-of-a-kind sauna experience!
While we wait for the wood-heated sauna to get ready and reach the perfect temperature, your guide will teach you about Finnish traditions and share the history behind the Finnish sauna, intertwined with legends and Lappish folktales of old. Breathe in deeply and relax in the sauna, gently strike your back with the vihta (birch whisk) to stimulate circulation and fill the air with the soft scent of birch leaves, and enjoy the transcendental healing benefits of this centuries-old custom. Take a refreshing dip into the lake and enjoy the arctic summer evening with your loved ones and friends, enjoying sausages and drinks by the fire after your sauna.
Are you ready to sauna like a Finn?
Pricing
- Adults (15 and up): 99 € per adult
- Children (4 – 14 yr.): 69,50 € per child
Includes
- Round-trip transportation
- Swimming possibility
- Towels
- Shampoo / conditioner
- Sausages by the fire
- Traditional Finnish coffee (pannukahvi)
- Berry juice
- Guiding in English
Transfer pick-up locations:
- Wild Nordic pick-up point, Rovaniemi City Center, Valtakatu 35
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Additional information for individual travelers
Find our full terms and conditions including cancellation policy here.
All tours listed are for a minimum of 2 persons paying a full (adult) price, unless mentioned otherwise.
PRICE INCLUDE
- The prices include all described activities, services and equipment.
- Some of the products include in winter season a thermal overall, boots, gloves and woolen socks, in snowmobile safaris also helmet and balaclava. This is mentioned in product info.
- Please note: in winter time you always need to have winter outfit for all programs.
GUIDANCE
- Guidance is in English, other languages are available on request basis with a possible supplement of 39 € per hour through Monday to Saturday and 55 € per hour on Sundays or bank holidays.
SNOWMOBILE TOURS:
- The driver of a snowmobile has to be at least 18 years old and hold a valid, class B driving license (car or van – check the acceptability of your license in comparison to Finnish standards).
- In accordance with Finnish traffic and motor vehicle laws, you must have your physical driver’s license with you in order to operate a snowmobile. If you do not have your driver’s license, you will not be able to drive during the tour and no refund can be offered.
- Please note that it is strictly prohibited to drive a snowmobile under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- The starting point for the safari is stated in the booking confirmation.
- The driver of the snowmobile is held liable for any damages caused to the snowmobile. The self liability is a flat rate of 900 € per driver per accident case. The self liability flat rate can be reduced to 200 € per driver per accident case by purchasing a self liability waiver from Wild Nordic for 20 € per person for the shorter (1-4 hour) safaris and for 30 € per person for the longer (5-8 hour) safaris.
- Teenagers must be at least 140cm to sit on a snowmobile paying adult price. Children will be sitting on a sleigh pulled by the guide snowmobile if the type of tour allows it.
- Sleigh rides are not recommended for children younger than 3 years old.
- Solo travellers or participants in group with odd numbers might have to share a snowmobile with someone from another party. If the traveler wish to not share a snowmobile, a single driver supplement can be purchased on spot (subject to availability).
NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS:
- Northern lights are a natural occurrence and we are unable to guarantee activity, vibrancy or the colour on the evening of the tour.
HIKING BASED ACTIVITIES:
- For hiking based activities a reasonable level of fitness is recommended.
ROVANIEMI
- All safaris start and end at Wild Nordic Safari Center office (Joulupukintie 1) located next to Santa Claus Village. The starting point and time for the safari is stated in the booking confirmation.
- Most of the tours include a transfer from the meeting points in the central area of Rovaniemi. Customers shall wait for their pick-up at the given meeting time and point notified by Wild Nordic. All the pick-up times are subject to a 10-minute difference depending on the other participants joining the tours.
- For the tours ending at the Wild Nordic Safari Center, located next to the Santa Claus Village, you can always skip the return transfer if you wish to visit Santa Claus.
LEVI
- All safaris start and end at in the centre of Levi at the given meeting point of the tour. The starting point and time for the safari is stated in the booking confirmation.
If you have additional questions, please check our FAQ page – it gives a quick overview about the questions we are asked most frequently. If you can’t find your answer there, feel free to contact us!
The operator reserves the right to make alterations to the programs, price, duration or form of transportation without prior warning. This is also applied to changes in programs due to weather conditions.
Tour Pick-up Information & Location
Please come to the meeting point 5 minutes before the given meeting time.
Pick-up location:
- City Center: Wild Nordic Rovaniemi Pick Up Point – Valtakatu 35, 96200 on the sidewalk along Valtakatu street, there will be Wild Nordic sign
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