The 9 Best BBQ Hikes

1.Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,392 reviews · 7 hours · from $106Our pick

Travel 105 km from Rovaniemi in a new 4x4 van, then hike 4 to 6 km through snowy forest to Korouoma’s frozen waterfalls. Guides such as Hugo, Pedro, William, and Vanessa lead the walk, explain Lapland’s nature, and cook sausages and hot drinks over a fire.

“This was by far one of the most incredible experiences we have ever done. The canyon is breathtaking, even in -20 degree weather. Romain was an amazing host. So friendly and patient. He took us on the best route and we had a lot of fun sliding down many hills! The BBQ was great and a real treat towards the end of the hike. Would recommend this activity to anyone! 10/10 experience. Thank you!”

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2.Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Hot BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 7 hours · from $140

Travel 110 kilometers from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon for a guided four-hour winter hike past frozen waterfalls and ice walls. Guides such as Toni, Paul, and Santiago add local stories and steady support on slippery ground. Warm clothing, boots, transport, and a Finnish campfire meal are included.

“Awesome. I really enjoyed the trip with Paul I as guide.”

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3.Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Private Teepee BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 7 hours · from $182Top rated

From Rovaniemi, join guides such as Michael, Alex, or Elias for a guided hike through Korouoma Canyon, where winter turns waterfalls into blue ice walls. Hotel pickup, trail spikes, snacks, and hot drinks make the 7-hour outing easy to enjoy, though the BBQ meal details should be confirmed before booking.

“The experience was awesome! The spot is incredible and the hike is not too difficult. It’s rather meant for enjoying the breathtaking landscape The guide was absolutely hilarious and we had a great time. He told us about many anecdotes and local stories so we didn’t get bored at all. I highly recommend it!”

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4.Riisitunturi Guided Hike with Photography and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 9 hours · from $142

Travel two hours from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park for a guided 4.3-kilometer winter hike. Your Finnish or English-speaking guide leads the route, prepares a BBQ and warm drinks, and takes high-quality photos along the way. Guides such as Anna and Mathias have earned special praise for their care and helpful tips.

“La excursión ha sido increíble! La guía Anna un 10 y el sitio una barbaridad!!!”

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5.Rovaniemi Korouoma Canyon Hike and Barbecue Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $167

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon for a 4 to 6 km guided hike through snowy forests and past frozen waterfalls, then enjoy a wilderness barbecue. Small groups of up to eight, hotel pickup, and guides such as Nil and Jose make this a personal day outdoors.

“Stunning sights not much wildlife due to the time of year, our guide Nil was very friendly and informative and we were all picked up and dropped off to our front doors which made the experience all the better.”

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6.Lapland: Ice Fishing, Floating & BBQ Snow Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 37 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $281

Spend 6.5 hours in Lapland’s Arctic forest, learning ice fishing on a frozen lake before a salmon BBQ and a guided ice-floating session in a survival suit. English guides lead the day, with other languages available on request. Bring your sense of fun, not high hopes of catching dinner.

“The guide and transport was great. The ice fishing with fake bait is more for fishing experience. Chances to catch a fish is low. The BBQ salmon & marshmallow was delicious. The ice-floating experience was great too. Worth a try. Though the water doesnt sip through, we could still feel abit coldness from the icy waters. Overall, it was a good experience.”

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7.Korouoma Canyon: Frozen Waterfalls Hike & BBQ Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $121

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Alex. Walk the forest trail to frozen waterfalls, learn about Finnish wildlife and customs, then warm up beside a fire with sausages, rice pies, marshmallows, tea, and coffee.

“la guida è venuta a prenderci al nostro appartamento e dopo aver preso il resto del gruppo siamo partiti per Korouoma, ci ha fornito dei rampini per evitare di scivolare lungo i 5km di percorso tortuoso all'interno del canyon, poi ci siamo fermati a fare un barbque da veri finlandesi con wurstel, tortino di riso salato e marshmallow, ci ha fatto trovare il fuoco già accesso e siamo tornati all'appartamento come da orario, assolutamente consigliato!”

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8.Auttiköngäs Waterfall Hike & Wilderness BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $163

Travel 82 km from Rovaniemi in a 2025 Ford Tourneo 4x4, then hike 4 to 6 km through old forest and river valleys to a 16-meter waterfall. Your English-speaking guide leads a small group of up to eight and cooks sausages over a wilderness fire.

“We had a super nice Trip with Anouar! He was super kind and explained a lot of things throughout the tour. We absolutely recommened the tour!”

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9.Lucerne: Guided hike on the Pilatus with barbecue experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours · from $245

From Lucerne, ride by bus and cable car up Mount Pilatus, then hike for about an hour to Tomlishorn at 2,132 meters. An English-speaking guide such as Antonella explains the mountain’s plants and animals. Afterward, cook sausages over an open fire at Fräkmüntegg before returning to Lucerne.

“A wonderful hike made exceptional by our fun, knowledgeable, and thoughtful guide, Antonella! The views of God’s creation were absolutely stunning, magnificent, and glorious. The path was marked with plaques that labeled the many wildflowers along the way. Lunch was a tasty BBQ of sausages we cooked over a fire, fresh bread, chips, apple, ice cream, and cold beverage of choice with a view of the Alps you cannot get at home. A must do adventure if you like to walk in the great outdoors!”

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