Lapland Tours

Short on time in Lapland? This 2.5-hour reindeer sleigh and husky sled experience from Rovaniemi is just the ticket. Meet and learn about friendly reindeer at a reindeer farm, and settle on a reindeer sleigh for a wonderful ride through the snowy woods. Receive a souvenir reindeer driving licence, enjoy a hot drink, and visit a husky farm. See the beautiful sled dogs, and take an exciting husky-sled ride through the wintry forests. Finish with a coffee or sweet hot berry juice before returning to Rovaniemi.

Visit one of the most traditional reindeer farms in Lapland, learn from the herders and explore the Arctic nature on a sleigh pulled by a reindeer. Sticking to our philosophy, all our tours and activities are limited to small groups (8 guests/tour max) in order to get the best and most memorable experience of Lapland. We refuse mass tourism, and you will never end up in big groups -even in peak season!

Our husky tour has a small-group guarantee. There will not be more than 16 participants. This means, that you can enjoy this great adventure without the feeling of mass tourism. Our huskies will take you to a great ride through Arctic nature. This is experience will be the highlight of your holiday in Lapland.

Finding the Northern Lights without a guide may mean wasted searches—something you can’t afford if you’re short on time in Finland. This tour from Rovaniemi ups the chances of sightings with a guide to interpret the conditions and take you to a prime viewpoint. Plus, you’ll hear stories about the lights you might miss if searching alone, and enjoy a Lappish barbecue as an extra local touch.

Rovaniemi is known around the world as the official hometown of Santa Claus. Plan a stress-free visit to Santa Claus Village just outside the city with this round-trip transfer from the doorstep of your accommodations. In addition to navigating, your guide offers tips for what to do during your two hours of free time, including a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus himself.

See the best of Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus and the capital of Lapland. Make the most of your limited time, as your professional guide takes you to the best lookouts, Arktikum Arctic Museum, reindeer and husky farms, and Snowmobile Museum. End your day at the Santa Claus Village with a meeting with Santa himself.

Explore the wilderness of Lapland during an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) adventure from Rovaniemi. Riding a quad bike that’s often used for reindeer herding, you’ll glide across the wintery terrain with ease to discover parts of the countryside that are inaccessible to most road vehicles. After the 12-mile (20-km) ride, you’ll finish with a light barbecue lunch before your drop-off back in Rovaniemi. A driving license is not required, but the tour is for adults only.

Hunt for the Northern Lights by husky on an evening trip from Rovaniemi. As a team of huskies pull your sled, you’ll head deep into the Lappish forests, away from the city lights to get the best chance of seeing the swirling colors of the Northern Lights. When the ride ends, you’ll get a taste of Sami hospitality with local snacks and hot drinks to warm you up before your return to Rovaniemi.

Get up close and personal with huskies as you enjoy a 10 km trek through snowy Finland. Cozy up behind a team of sleigh dogs, and ride through the beautiful Finnish forests. Learn about the training, breeding and racing of these magnificent creatures. Warm up with a treat of Finnish cookies and a warm drink before the trip back to your hotel.

Travel through the snowy Lappish forest like a local—on a snowmobile—on this half-day tour. Keep warm with provided gear, far superior than anything you may have packed in your suitcase, and some blueberry tea and gingerbread.

- Transfer from Rovaniemi to Ivalo/ Ivalo-Rovaniemi - Transfer from your hotel in Rovaniemi/ Ivalo - Transfer for maximun 8 passengers by Mercedes Vito. - Big trunk for your luggage - Child seat by request

This Northern Lights hunt is your best opportunity to properly chase the precious aurora borealis and observe them. Because the trip is based on the weather forecasts and conditions, you will drive in the most promising directions, away from the light pollution of big towns and villages. Your professional aurora hunter will also teach you about arctic nature, local lifestyle and northern lights to offer you a complete Lapland experience. The hunt is meant to be both educational and adventurous! Pictures will be taken by your guide with their professional camera. It is a very useful tool to anticipate the apparition of auroras, find them and capture them!

The Pyha-Luosto National Park and its forests, valleys, and rivers lies north of Rovaniemi. With this tour, enjoy a guided hike through the reserve—lush in summer and snowy in winter—without having to arrange transport, and with a guide to share background you’d miss independently. Plus, visit the park’s hillside amethyst mine to learn about and dig for one of the gemstones, and relax over a barbecue lunch.

Spend time at the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi on this 8-hour private trip from Levi. Travel by private vehicle through rural Lapland to this Santa-themed park, and enjoy the attractions independently. Meet the great man in the Santa Claus Office, send Santa-stamped greetings, and enjoy the elves’ workshops, restaurants, shops, and outdoor activities (own expense). Your experience includes round-trip private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and park entrance fees.

Enjoy three quintessential Lapland experiences without spending all day out in the snow. Visit a reindeer farm and have chance to ride in a reindeer-pulled sleigh, then visit a husky dog farm, where you can meet the dogs and puppies, and hop aboard for a short sled ride. Finally, arrive at the Santa Claus Village and enjoy free time to browse the shops, meet Santa, or post a letter from the official post office.

Watch the aurora borealis in a unique and peaceful way: floating in an Arctic lake. You’ll be provided with a warm, dry survival suit, which will protect you from the freezing temperatures and keep you buoyant. Your guide will talk about the stunning natural phenomenon and the surrounding Finnish landscape.

Get to know Rovaniemi and meet Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Village on this 3-hour, family-friendly tour. See Rovaniemi’s highlights on a panoramic tour as your guide shares facts about the city, Finnish Lapland’s capital. Then, travel through countryside to the magical Santa Claus Village and come face to face with the great man himself in the Santa Claus Office. Visit the Main Post Office to send Santa Claus-stamped greetings, join an Arctic Circle crossing ceremony, and enjoy the shops, elves’ workshops, snow activities, cafés and more.

Experience driving over a frozen lake or river with heavy snowmobiles to then drilling your own ice fishing hole at a necessary quiet place. Our guide will provide all the necessary fishing equipment and gears, instruct you on how to properly drill an ice hole to setting the fishing hook with a couple of techniques. After that, it is upon yourselves with some patience and luck. Upon the return from ice fishing expect hot drinks to warm up your body and soul. Note: Children under 140cm are travelling in the sledge pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. Children over 140cm could seat in the back of the snowmobile as passenger with full adult payment.

Santa Claus Village is the most magical place all year round, for both children and adults! In this day tour to Santa Claus Village, you will meet Santa Claus in his office and take pictures with him. One electronic version of photo per booking is included in our exclusive offer, so that you can keep this treasurable memory for long! You will also experience both reindeer and husky sled safaris, cross the Arctic Circle and get your own certificate, and if time allows, you will also have some free time to explore the whole Santa Claus Village and buy gifts and souvenirs to your friends. A delicious lunch will be served at Santa’s restaurant, where will you enjoy the taste of the traditional Finnish buffet. ----- Photo Copyright: ©Visit Rovaniemi (Rovaniemi Tourism & Marketing Ltd.)

This safari is the perfect option for families with small children. You will enjoy the beautiful wintry scenery and will make several stops to admire nature on the way. 2 adults will ride on one snowmobile, single riding supplement for extra charge. After adult-snowmobiling, it is time for children to have more fun. You stop at the special area, where is safe for children to ride on their own on the mini-snowmobile. Self ride is suitable for children up to 11-12 years, smaller kids will be helped by the parent or guide.

Combine a Northern Lights search with a snowmobile ride—and enjoy two activities in one all-inclusive, time-saving trip—with this tour from Rovaniemi. Book ahead to ensure your place, and race across the snowy expanses on a 2-person snowmobile to a camp. With luck, see the lights here over sausages and drinks around the campfire. The tour includes hotel transfers, with an upgrade option to ride a snowmobile solo.

Combine a snowmobile ride through the Finnish wilderness with a visit to a local husky farm on this full-day tour from Rovaniemi. You probably wouldn't strike out on your own in the snowy forest, but traveling with a guide makes this tour safe and comfortable. Let the guide take care of navigation and provide insightful commentary on a 12-mile snowmobile ride, then head to the husky farm for a husky sleigh ride.

Whether it's your first time or you've had lots of experience, this snowmobiling tour from Rovaniemi offers the opportunity to traverse the Lapland wilderness under the careful attention of a guide. Your guide provides all necessary equipment as well as a safety briefing and is on hand to assist as you zip across the snow-blanketed landscape. Also enjoy a light lunch and the chance to try some ice fishing.

A major highlight of traveling to Finland in the winter is viewing the northern lights. On this convenient tour you’ll get the best possible chance of seeing them, as you’ll be taken to a very dark area that’s free of light pollution. Drive around and stop wherever is best for seeing the lights. You’ll be advised on how to take effective photos of the phenomenon. Also enjoy a barbeque dinner in a cozy tent, from which you can look out for the lights.