Guided Snowshoeing Tours in Levi, Lapland
Walk into an old-growth Arctic forest on snowshoes through tykky trees, reindeer wilderness, and beneath the northern lights. No experience needed. All gear included. From €69.
Why snowshoe in Levi
Beyond the ski slopes, there's a different Lapland
Most visitors to Levi come for the ski runs. But the old-growth taiga surrounding the resort is a different landscape entirely, silent, vast, and surprisingly accessible on snowshoes.
Between December and February, the fells are buried in tykkylumi - snow so heavy it swallows entire spruce trees whole, turning the hilltop forest into a landscape of frozen sculptures. Some of these formations weigh thousands of kilograms. A snowshoe trail is one of the only ways to reach them.
A guided tour gives you a few hours away from lifts and après-ski, moving at a pace where you can actually notice things: frost-heavy branches, reindeer tracks in the powder, the low amber light of a Lapland afternoon in January. You don't need any prior experience. If you can walk, you can snowshoe.
"The tykky forest in late January is genuinely unlike anything else in Europe. The trees are completely transformed; you're walking through white forms that barely look organic anymore. People stop talking and just look."
- Your guide, Scandinavian Travel group
Choose your tour
Snowshoeing tours in Levi
Five programmes from a gentle 1.5-hour introduction to a half-day private reindeer wilderness route. All include guide, snowshoes, and poles.
What's included in every tour
Everything you need, provided
Every snowshoe programme includes the following. You show up in your ski layers, we handle the rest.
Snowshoes & poles
Modern snowshoes fitted to your shoe size. Poles included..
Hot drinks
Warm drinks at the stop or hut. Extended programmes include food.
Outerwear rental option
Don't have thermal gear? Rent full Arctic outerwear from €15.
How the tour runs
What to expect on a snowshoe tour in Levi
Meeting point & kit fitting
Meet your guide at the agreed Levi location. Snowshoes are fitted in around 5-10 minutes, there's nothing technical to learn before you start walking.
First steps - getting comfortable
A short practice section on flat ground. Most people feel confident within 10 minutes. The technique is closer to normal walking than skiing.
Into the forest
The route enters the forest within minutes of the village. The guide sets a relaxed pace, with stops to point out animal tracks, tykky formations, and seasonal details most visitors never see.
Rest stop (most programmes)
Depending on the tour, you'll stop at a campfire, hut, or viewpoint. Extended programmes include a proper meal in a wilderness kota.
Return & wrap-up
Tours finish back at the starting point. Duration ranges from 1.5 hours (Easy Snowshoeing) to 4-5 hours (Reindeer Forest programme).
Guided vs. self-guided
Why book a guided tour rather than walking alone?
The trails around Levi are public and free. Here's an honest comparison of what you get and what you give up with each option.
| Feature | Guided snowshoe tour | Self-guided forest walk |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation | ✓ Guide handles all route-finding | Map reading required |
| Equipment | ✓ Snowshoes & poles provided | Rental or own gear needed |
| Local knowledge | ✓ Wildlife, landscape, seasonal context | None |
| Safety in wilderness | ✓ Guide manages group safety | Self-managed, risky alone |
| Access to private land | ✓ Private trails, reindeer terrain | Public paths only |
| Hot drinks & food | ✓ Included in most programmes | Bring your own |
| Flexibility | Set departure time | ✓ Go whenever you want |
Signature programme
Our most-requested combo pairs a wilderness snowshoe route with a genuine
Reindeer Herder's Day, spending time with working animals on private herding land, not a tourist attraction.
Snowshoeing to a Private Reindeer Forest + Herder's Day with Lunch
Walk through an old-growth forest on snowshoes to reach a private reindeer area. Meet the animals up close, hear how reindeer herding works in practice across the Arctic seasons, and sit down to traditional Lappish soup in a wilderness cabin. One of the few experiences in Levi that cannot be replicated.
Duration: 4 hours
Price: €275 per person
Lunch: Included
Group size: Small (map 10 people)
Practical information
Before you book
Season
December through March. Tykky snow formations are at their best December - February. Northern lights visibility is highest in the darkest months, December - March.
Physical fitness
No fitness level required for the Easy programme. Wilderness and Reindeer Forest tours cover 3-8 km over gentle to moderate terrain, suitable for most adults and older children.
What to wear
Ski base layers + mid-layer + ski jacket and trousers. Waterproof boots. If you don't have Arctic clothing, rent a full set from us for €15/program.
Children
Most snowshoe programmes are suitable for children from age 12 with adult supervision. The Easy Snowshoeing tour is ideal for families. Ask us if unsure.
Group size
We run small groups by design, never crowded. Private options available across all programmes. Contact us for private booking pricing.
Meeting point
All tours depart from central Levi village. Exact location confirmed at booking. Transfer from accommodation can be arranged on request.
Ready to walk into the Arctic forest?
Choose your programme above, or contact us on WhatsApp and we'll help you pick the right tour for your group, dates, and interests.