Meet us
Originally known as GreenTrek Lapland, we are a small, family owned company based in Levi, Finnish Lapland.
Our dream was always to share our love for nature with everyone who travels here - and we finally made it a reality in 2020! Ever since we have perfected the way we share our knowledge and love for the nature that surrounds us here in Lapland.
James
Virpi
Lead Wilderness Guide
Since moving to Finland in 2011, James has become a nature guide with a passion for traditional crafts and untouched wilderness.
Continuously looks for skills that can be used in the great outdoors, from building wooden boats to fire-making, as well as detailed knowledge of plants and wildlife and the natural environment.
Currently studying Environmental Engineering.
Photographer who keeps us supplied with beautiful shots of the nature surrounding us.
Operations & guiding
Virpi is a nature surveyor whose most recent surveying work has been in nutrient rich fenlands and their moss species as well as bats in Lapland.
Virpi has worked in customer service and tourism in one way or another for years.
A freelance translator.
Originally from the Finnish Lake district, but spent a big part of her life in the UK before moving back. Happiest when out in nature exploring and foraging
Experience Lapland like us locals do - join in!
Tours FAQ
Where are you located?
Our private forest is located near Jerisjärvi lake, close to Pallas-Yllätunturi National Park. We will pick you up from the centre of Levi or Ylläs for our tours.
Are the tours private for each group?
Yes, we specialise in private excursions to ensure your Lapland adventure is special, personal, undisturbed, and tailored to your family's interests and level of ability.
What should we wear for a snowshoe or skiing tour?
Being cold is pretty miserable. As we say in Finland, happiness starts with warm feet! Please wear weather appropriate clothing - the colder it is, more layers you will need. Wear warm mitts instead of gloves with fingers, always have a warm hat, and winter boots that allow for extra space for your toes and thick woollen socks. If you are coming along with children, make sure they have enough layers to stay super warm as smaller bodies get cold easier. If unsure, please get in touch before your tour and we are happy to help!
Do you do northern lights tours?
Aurora borealis is a stunning natural phenomena, but we do not go out specifically to find them. If they make an appearance during our tours, fantastic!
We know of many companies that drive very far to try and find the auroras, and in our opinion this is not sustainable tourism as it just burns fossil fuels and causes other related issues.
Are you sustainably certified?
We always used to be, but unfortunately there is an increasing trend in tourism in Finnish Lapland that more and more companies are paying to have a certificate of sustainability even when their actions are not sustainable. We do not want to support greenwashing and will not pay into these certificates until stricter rules are imposed. However, we strongly believe in sustainability and protecting the environment.
We are more than happy to answer any questions you have regarding how we operate and where we source our equipment and food that is used.