Safari Guide

Apukka Resort; Apukka; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interesting job tasks

Reliable employer

Comprehensive onboarding

Occupational health services

Restaurant services and free Apukkabus

Performance bonus program

ePassi wellness/culture/sports

Work clothing

Job summary

Apukka Resort in Rovaniemi seeks a dedicated safari guide for the autumn and winter season 2026–2027. You will guide guests through snowmobile safaris, Northern Lights tours, and snowshoeing excursions, acting as storyteller and safety leader while outdoors in Lapland.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, outfitting them, guiding groups, and assisting with photos; the role emphasizes service, independence, and teamwork in a memorable Arctic setting.

Qualifications

• At least a Category B driving license.
• Good English language skills.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Flexibility.
• A customer service mindset.
• A can‑do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Instruct guests in snowmobile safaris, lead safaris safely, and manage equipment.
• Guide Northern Lights tours, sharing knowledge of local culture and guiding near campfires or glass igloos.
• Lead snowshoeing excursions and explain nature, wildlife, and local life.
• Provide customer service and coordination throughout the guest experience, including helping guests capture Northern Lights photos.

Skills

English language

Teamwork

Flexibility

Customer service mindset

Can-do attitude

Safari guide experience

Education

Other tourism-related education

Tools

Category B driving license

Job description

SAFARI GUIDE

Apukka Resort Rovaniemi offers unique accommodations, unforgettable experiences, and delicious flavors to guests arriving from around the world. The role of Apukka’s hospitable and professional team is to create the setting and atmosphere for a memorable holiday in Finnish Lapland. At Apukka, new team members are welcomed just as warmly as every guest.

Apukka Resort Oy is looking for safari guides for the autumn and winter season 2026–2027.

Your role is to guide guests from all over the world in autumn and winter activities such as canoe trips, short hikes, snowmobile safaris, ice fishing trips, snowshoeing excursions, e‑bike tours, and various Northern Lights tours.

As a safari guide at Apukka Resort, you act as a trusted person for our guests in the nature of Lapland—you are their storyteller, creator of a sense of safety, and leader of their adventure. Your work is varied and eventful, as every day and each group of guests is different. You will spend a large part of your time outdoors in nature, and your tasks may include, for example:

• Snowmobile safaris: You instruct guests in the basics of driving, take care of equipment, and lead safaris safely through Lapland’s landscapes.

• Northern Lights tours: You take guests into the darkness, to campfires or near glass igloos to watch the dancing sky, while providing information about the phenomenon and sharing stories of local culture.

• Snowshoeing excursions: You guide groups through quiet winter forests and share knowledge about nature, animals, and local life.

• Customer service and coordination: You are present throughout the entire guest experience—greeting, outfitting, guiding, and assisting, even helping guests capture the perfect Northern Lights photo if needed.

The role combines physical activity, customer service, and nature—and requires both independence and teamwork skills. What matters most is not perfect experience, but the right attitude: a willingness to learn, develop, and make guests’ holidays unforgettable.

At Apukka, we work together with a positive attitude—without compromising quality. We offer a friendly, open, and loyal work community. As an employee, you are part of the Apukka family, where you can develop your skills. As a responsible operator certified by Green Key and Sustainable Travel Finland, we take care of our guests, staff, society, and the environment. Our service promise, “we meet every guest like a friend,” challenges our team every day.

At Apukka, one of Lapland’s leading tourism companies, you will serve international guests. Your work matters—you significantly impact individual travelers’ experiences. If you have a positive attitude and want to provide the best possible service, you are the team member we are looking for.

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As an Apukka team member, you will receive:

• A caring work community where you are valued and can grow professionally
• Interesting job tasks
• A reliable employer
• Comprehensive onboarding
• Occupational health services
• Employee benefits, including restaurant services and free transportation on the Apukka bus. You will also be part of Apukka’s performance bonus program and receive ePassi benefits for wellness, culture, and sports
• Work clothing

We expect from you:

• At least a Category B driving license
• Good English language skills
• Good teamwork skills
• Flexibility
• A customer service mindset
• A can‑do attitude

You will stand out if you have:

• Previous experience working as a safari guide
• Skills in French, Spanish, or German
• A wilderness or nature guide qualification
• Other tourism‑related education
• Photography skills
• Outdoor/wilderness skills
• Snowmobiling experience
• First aid skills
• A hygiene passport
• A recreational boat operator’s license
• Canoe/kayak instructor training

The position follows the collective agreement for the program services sector.

Duration: November–March, with the possibility to start part-time already in August (depending on skills and experience)

Type: Full-time, part-time, or on-call

Working hours: Shift work, evenings/holidays, weekends

Salary: 2449 € – 2902 € /month + additional allowances