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Rovaniemi: Reindeer Sleigh Ride with Hot Drink and Cookies

1. Rovaniemi: Reindeer Sleigh Ride with Hot Drink and Cookies

You will visit the oldest and most authentic reindeer farm in Rovaniemi area. A nice 45m/1h reindeer sled ride in the forest is waiting for you. Enjoy the beautiful forest landscapes of snowy with your new animal friend. After your ride you'll head inside a traditional wooden kota, warm up by the fire and enjoy some warm hot berry juice while you receive information about the reindeers life cicle, reindeer herding lifestyle and the farm in general. You can ask any questions you may have about reindeers or life in the farm before we drop you back to your accommodation

Rovaniemi: Apukka Husky Adventure

2. Rovaniemi: Apukka Husky Adventure

Meet and mush with your new howling, furry friends on this safari adventure. Huskies are one of the most beloved animals of the North, and you’ll understand why as soon as you meet the pack. Pet them, pose with them for photos, and listen to stories about their lives.   Then, take a 7- to 10-kilometer long husky sled ride, where you get to be the musher yourself. This means you can control the pack of huskies towing the sled. The dogs absolutely love pulling loads and running on the trail across the forests. Feel the thrill of the ride and the cool wind on your face as you tear through the forests.   Finish off with a hot drink before saying goodbye to your new friends.

Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

3. Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

Experience Husky Farm, Reindeer Sled & Santa Claus Village! Enjoy a full day of arctic experiences in Rovaniemi! This tour includes the most special activities in Lapland; Discover the Alaskan Husky farm with an exhilarating sleigh ride, explore the reindeer farm with a self-drive sleigh ride, savour a traditional lunch, chilren can drive with mini-snowmobiles on our mini-track and enjoy free time in Santa Claus Village where you can meet Santa Claus himself! Begin your day and embark on a journey to the enchanting Arctic Circle area with a pick-up from Rovaniemi. Discover the charming reindeer farm and get up close with these delightful creatures while capturing unforgettable moments with your loved ones. After insightful instructions given by the herders, you will be able to drive your own reindeer sledge in a brief, 500m long ride.Your newly learned skills will be rewarded with a Reindeer Sledge Driver’s License! Enjoy a traditional salmon soup lunch during your visit to the farm. After lunch, make your way to the Alaskan Husky Farm, where you'll meet these beautiful, loyal, and energetic dogs. Experience the thrill of an 800m sleigh ride with them and discover why they're known as the "sled dogs" of Lapland. Lastly, you will have free time to visit Santa Claus Village, where you will have the opportunity to meet Santa himself, step across the Arctic Circle, and enjoy the pure Christmas spirit. You will also have time for some gift shopping and sending a Christmas letter from Santa’s Post Office. Children 4-12 years old can try mini snowmobiling for 10 minutes on our mini-track. Your day will conclude as your guide drops you off back to Rovaniemi.

Visit to Santa’s Village and Snowmobiling to Reindeer Farm

4. Visit to Santa’s Village and Snowmobiling to Reindeer Farm

Come and discover the secrets of Santa Claus and his trusted helpers! Meet Father Christmas himself, visit Santa’s official Post Office, do some shopping and enjoy a delicious lunch. Afterwards, you will head for the snowmobiles and drive to a local reindeer farm. Meet the reindeer, let them take you on a momentous sleigh ride and take part in an exciting and special “Crossing of the Arctic Circle” ceremony. After a splendid day, you will return back to the city by snowmobiles, full of the joys of life. A "Crossing the Arctic Circle Certificate" is given to you as a gift at the end of the safari.

Rovaniemi: Apukka Reindeer Journey

5. Rovaniemi: Apukka Reindeer Journey

Reindeers are a big part of the Lappish lifestyle and have a long history of living side by side with the locals in the north. With this in mind, a reindeer ride is a relaxing way to both explore Finnish nature and get in touch with these beautiful animals. Following a peaceful pace, let the reindeer lead you through the forests. Enjoy the silence of the woods and the still atmosphere all around you and let these beautiful animals guide the way. Afterward, relax with a hot drink. Return from your adventure knowing a lot more than before about the life of the reindeer and reindeer herders in Finnish Lapland.

Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village and Arctic Circle

6. Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village and Arctic Circle

Visit a place where it is Christmas all year round on a tour to Santa Claus Village from Rovaniemi. Meet Santa Claus in person, then cross into the Arctic Circle for photo opportunities. Savor an included Lappish buffet lunch. After pickup at your accommodation in Rovaniemi, head toward Santa Claus's main office in Lapland. Have a meeting with Santa Claus, and then send greetings to all your friends from Santa's Post Office. You will also have a chance to see the reindeer, Santa's helper at the Village. Next, make your way to the painted white line denoting the Arctic Circle, which cuts right through Santa Claus Village. You will officially enter the Arctic area when you cross the line. Cross the circle, enjoy this popular photo spot for all visitors, and get an Arctic Circle certificate. Afterward, have the opportunity to taste a buffet lunch before returning to your accommodation in Rovaniemi.

From Rovaniemi: Full-Day Family-Friendly Snow Activities

7. From Rovaniemi: Full-Day Family-Friendly Snow Activities

Embark on a full day of fun in the snow with a variety of activities suitable for the entire family. Try snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and even ice sculpting. Enjoy a sleigh ride with huskies and reindeer. Depart Rovaniemi and travel to the spectacular wilderness outside the city. Kids will love the friendly winter animals. They can also go sledding down snowy hills on a toboggan, and the whole family will love lunch at an authentic local restaurant. This excursion offers fun for the whole family and an unforgettable winter experience surrounded by nature.

Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village & Santa Park Day Tour

8. Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village & Santa Park Day Tour

Experience a magical day with Santa Claus on a guided day tour at Santa Claus Village and Santa Park in Rovaniemi. Begin at Santa Claus Village after a pickup from your hotel in Rovaniemi. Meet Santa Claus in his office and take memorable pictures with him. Enjoy a reindeer sled safari, cross the Arctic Circle, and get your own certificate in the Santa Claus Village. Continue to Santa Park and immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere. Witness theatrical performances, games, exhibitions, and browse the souvenir shops. Be served a delicious lunch while you enjoy the show.

Northern Lights Sledge Ride Pulled by Snowmobile

9. Northern Lights Sledge Ride Pulled by Snowmobile

Join us for a Snowmobile Sledge Ride in Lapland's Winter Wonderland! Join our Northern Lights snowmobile sledge adventure from Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi for a chance to witness the magical Auroras and breathtaking Lapland landscapes. Our expert guides will pick you up from Rovaniemi and take you to the best locations and with some luck and a clear sky, we might see the flaming Northern Lights dancing in the sky while we experience the tranquility of the arctic night. Our Northern Lights search takes place in Lapland, in the middle of the Northern Lights belt. This spectacular natural phenomenon can be witnessed at any time from the Autumn darkness to Spring.

Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari Adventure

10. Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari Adventure

Join this exciting tour opportunity in Rovaniemi for a dose of adrenaline-fueled snowmobiling action. This is a fantastic tour choice for those looking to pack in some adventure during their time exploring Lapland's gorgeous natural surroundings. To begin this snowmobiling adventure, you will be picked up at your accommodation. Meet your qualified guide and get dressed up in an insulated winter overall. After a short briefing, you will arrive in the forest at the snowmobile base. Once participants have had a short briefing on how to operate the snowmobiles and have been provided with the necessary safety equipment, you will pull the throttle and make the hair-raising journey into the Arctic Circle forests or frozen lakes. Prepare for some serious speed as you find yourself whizzing across the wild. You will stop to rest before you come back to the base and enjoy hot blueberry juice.

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Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 67 reviews

We had an excellent time on the tour. My mum fell back and off the sled when the huskies took off and left my brother being pulled by the dogs alone in the sled. The staff were amazing, snow mobiling up to & stopping the run away sled then making sure my mum was ok. Thinking back it was very comical (hilarious) but on a serious note the staff were fast acting and brilliant. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour - do it! The dogs seem well looked after and the staff are very fond of them, which was important to me.

Η εμπειρία μας ήταν πολύ καλή. Ήρθε και μας παρέλαβε το βανάκι από το ξενοδοχείο μας. Τα παιδιά ήταν πολύ φιλικά μαζί μας, μας έδωσαν στολές και κράνη για προστασία. Δυστυχώς δεν καταφέραμε να δούμε το Βόρειο Σέλας διότι είχε πολύ συννεφιά. Εκείνοι έκαναν ότι καλύτερο μπορούσαν προκειμένου να το δούμε αλλά ήταν μάταιο. Ήταν όμως μία πολύ όμορφη βόλτα μέσα στο δάσος.

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Those huskies were the cutest, very nice activity with a hot juice and some nice information. After the amazing ride we could cuddle them and even see their puppies! Just amazing day

We had a blast! Great tour with a lot of adrenalin. Our tour guide Nicole and Mario were so friendly and full of great energy. I will recommend this trip! :)

this experience is worth it. the guide Antonio was kind, nice and helpful.