Ice Climbing Day in Korouoma Canyon

Starting from 393,00 € / person

Available: December – April
Duration: 10 hours
Destination: Rovaniemi

Korouoma is a millions of years old fracture valley in the bedrock. At the center of the valley, it forms a magnificent gorge that drops over a 100 meters below its surrounding terrain. Every winter, 10-20 ice falls are formed, the largest 60-70 meters tall. The mightiest and best known is Ruskea virta (’Brown Stream’). Other classics are Mammutti (’Mammoth’) and Jaska Jokunen (’Charlie Brown’). The ice climbing potential of Korouoma was discovered only in the 1980’s. Nowadays Korouoma is hands-down the best destination for ice climbing in Finland!

The drive from Rovaniemi to Korouoma takes about 1,5 hours. From the parking area, the hike through the beautiful taiga forest to the foot of the ice waterfall takes 1–1.5 hours.

Once at the ice fall, the guide will prepare the rope line(s) for safe ice climbing. Clients can use this break to enjoy a refreshing snack, warm themselves up, and take photos of the beautiful surroundings.

Once climbing preparations are completed, it is time for the true ice climbing experience in the Arctic! Depending on clients’ stamina and daylight hours, every client will get two proper climbs on the nature-made ice wall. The height of the ice wall varies from 20 to 60 meters.

On the way back to the parking area – time schedule allowing – it is possible to stop by a bonfire and have another energizing snack. The day gets completed by 1,5 hour drive back to Rovaniemi.

Note! Clients should have appropriate personal clothing for winter weather, including proper (ski) gloves or mittens. Please bring a balaclava or a simple woolen hat without a bobble / pompom that will fit under climbing helmet. Please also consider bringing some snacks like nuts, energy bars or chocolate. Korouoma is a wild place, a beautifully forested conservation area. There are no heated shelters nor services such as cafes or restaurants.

Details

Pricing

Adults (12 yrs. and up): 393 € per person

Includes

Climbing instructor services
Guiding to the climbing venue
Gear and equipment for the climbing day:
- Helmet
- Visor/ goggles
- Harness
- Crampons
- Ice axes
- Foot-wear (climbing boots or ski boots)
Hot berry beverages
Transportation from/to Rovaniemi

Please note:

To request a private booking for this tour, please email us directly here. Please include the tour name, requested date of the tour, and the number of people in your booking (adults & children) in your message.

Payment & Cancellation Terms

100% of the total amount of the reservation is due 40 days prior to the first tour or service. Exception: For bookings that are fully or partially operated in December, 100% of the total amount will be due upon reservation to confirm the booking.

For each full or partial cancellation made 15 – 9 days prior to the start of the tour or service, a cancellation fee of 50% for each cancelled portion will be charged

For each full or partial cancellation made 8 – 0 days prior to the start of the tour or service, a cancellation fee of 100% for each cancelled portion will be charged.

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.