Top Rovaniemi Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

Experience the best of Lapland in just one day with this action-packed tour from Rovaniemi. The daytime tour includes visits to the Ranua Zoo and a Finnish wood-burning sauna, plus lunch and a dinner that’s cooked over an open fire at a lakeside cottage. You’ll also stretch your legs with a stroll through a forest at the zoo, and have free time to shop for authentic Lapland gifts.

If you’re a lover of sports, no visit to Lapland is complete without a ski run down the region’s snowy slopes. Discover one of Finland’s most popular winter sports resorts on this full-day small-group tour, with hassle-free round-trip transfer from your Rovaniemi hotel. Lunch, ski passes, and gear rental are all included in the price, leaving you free to focus on your skiing skills as you explore the site’s 43 pistes.

Finland’s landscape is best explored up close, but it can be difficult to traverse the wild terrain. Get an intimate experience of Korouoma with a hike through the valley, discovering cliffs, frozen waterfalls and wildlife, including moose and reindeer, under the supervision of a guide. Enjoy hot drinks and snacks beside an open fire, and relax after a day’s activity with pickup and drop-off to your Rovaniemi hotel included.

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.

Hike among the striking frozen waterfalls of Korouoma on this full-day trek from Rovaniemi. Embarking on an Arctic hike in unfamiliar territory on your own may be difficult, but with a guide in the lead you'll be completely safe. Let your guide take care of navigation and listen to informative commentary on the Arctic's flora, fauna, and geology as you travel through canyons and forests. Stop for a bonfire lunch and a hot drink.

Experience Your Own Fast & Furious in Arctic Forest with Arctic Huskies! Besides, meeting Authentic Arctic Reindeers and enjoy your own reindeer ride in Arctic Reindeer Farm. At night, you will be shocked by one of the most beautiful northern lights in the Arctic forest, where an open fire is provided, where Finnish Traditional BBQ & berry juice & hot drinks & cookies are also prepared!

You don’t need to stay overnight to discover the Arctic SnowHotel, built new from snow and ice each year. This convenient small-group package, with 2-way transfers direct from your Rovaniemi hotel or apartment, lets you see the ice sculptures, tour the rooms, and snap pictures of the snow sauna, ice bar, and more. Warm up with hot berry juice and cookies, or buy a shot in an ice glass.

Sling a pickaxe in an ancient mountaintop amethyst mine on this unusual tour from Rovaniemi. Visit the historic mine and try your hand at finding some stones; you can keep anything that fits in your hand. Learn about this Finnish tradition through guided commentary during lunch around a snow bonfire, then return to Rovaniemi via snow train.

Head out into the wilderness outside Rovaniemi on a quad bike/all-terrain vehicle to see the elusive Northern Lights on this evening tour. Riding an off-road vehicle gives you access to parts of the landscape you can't reach in an ordinary tour bus; less light pollution means an easier time seeing the lights. A guide provides navigation, instruction, and in-depth commentary on the Northern Lights as you travel.

Visit a husky kennel and reindeer farm and learn about their habits and Lappish culture. Get to know the animals and enjoy your winter adventure. Grab your cameras and get ready for an adventure. ‍ We will pick you up from your hotel in Rovaniemi and take you to the reindeer farm. At reindeer safari, you will get an exclusive chance to become a certified reindeer driver! A reindeer driving license will be given to everyone, after a reindeer safari. A professional tour guide will provide you with a safety briefing, after which you will go on a 500m self-driving trip. Our next stop is the Husky park. This park has about 100 huskies, and each year new puppies are born. Huskies are born to run, and they are happy to take you on a safari. After a safety briefing, you can sit back and glide through the snowfields of Lapland on a husky-pulled sleigh! The husky ride is 2 km long, which gives you just enough time to snap some excellent photos.

Hunt the Northern Lights to capture them on camera on this small-group photography tour from Rovaniemi. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with a professional photographer, head for the best viewing places, chosen according to the weather forecasts of the day. Then, walk to the exact vantage points for a guided photo session, and with luck, obtain once-in-a-lifetime shots. Headlamps, thermals, refreshments, and Rovaniemi hotel pickup and drop-off included, with participants advised to bring a DSLR camera.

We are most experienced guides in Finish Lapland and know all the best areas to find and show you this unique phenomen!

We are most experienced guides in Finish Lapland and know all the best areas to find and show you this unique phenomen!

Animal lovers—this one’s for you! Enjoy a day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park, which is home to polar bears, arctic foxes, gray wolves, and reindeer. Save time figuring out local public transport by having hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers included. As well as the animals, the park has plenty of attractions to explore, including a chocolate shop, a wine shop, restaurants, and more.

Get a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Sami people with this adventure and food experience from Rovaniemi. With a local guide, you’ll speed to a frozen lake in the forest by snowmobile, then try your hand at Arctic fishing. Finish up by huddling around a bonfire in the snow to prepare and eat a traditional Lappish dish of fish soup, smoked salmon, and bread.

Let's feel the warmest greeting from Santa Claus in the cold winter and exploring the hometown of Santa Claus deeply! A guided tour to Santa Claus Village will start at 9:30 am. You will first meet Santa Claus in his working office and more Santa Claus secrets could be found during the journey. Moreover, crossing the arctic circle is one of the important parts when you visit Santa Claus. After that, you can get the related certificate. In addition, you will meet the Santa's reindeers with a short ride (400m). Thirdly, experiencing a 500m husky ride while visiting husky farm and feeling the fast & furious in the white forest and seeing the husky how to working in the winter time. Fourth, you will also have time for yourself shopping there & lunch. Surely, visiting the official post office is a good option, too if you want and sending some postcards to families, friends or someone you want to bless to. The whole tour will end around 14:00 pm.

Learn to take the best possible photos of Finland's Northern Lights on this evening tour from Rovaniemi. With a photographer guide, go in search of the Aurora Borealis, perched atop a small mountain with a clear view of this natural phenomenon. Arctic-appropriate winter adventure gear, snacks, and warm beverages provided.

Make the most of traveling to northern Finland in the winter by joining this fun snowmobiling tour. You don’t need to have any experience driving the vehicles, as you’ll be instructed in how to use them properly and safely. You can also ride as a passenger, or sit in the sleigh. Drive through the snowy forests and over terrain that other vehicles can’t. This tour is a fun way to see the Finnish landscape in winter.

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.

Lapland is the world’s largest contiguous area for picking organic berries and mushrooms. Wild berries and mushrooms can be freely picked in Finland's forests under every-man's right.

Hunting the Northern Lights in Finland is best done with a guide who knows the best viewpoints. This small-group experience from Rovaniemi delivers: with return transport into the countryside far from light pollution and a guide to seek out sightings. Set up base at a camp with panoramic views, and watch for the lights over grilled snacks and warm drinks. A DSLR camera is recommended for the best shots.

Experience three thrilling winter activities in one day on this action-packed tour from Rovaniemi. First, get your adrenaline pumping on a high-speed snowmobile ride across the snowy landscapes. Next, visit a local reindeer farm and enjoy a scenic ride on a reindeer sleigh, then pick up some speed as you take a ride in a husky sled.

See some of Finland’s beautiful native animals close-up on a 5-hour trip to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi. Stroll around the forest trails of the family-friendly wildlife park, and observe Arctic animals such as lynx, bears, reindeer, owls and more, plus Finland's only polar bears. Then, visit the zoo’s restaurants and shops, including a souvenir, candy and wine store. The trip includes zoo admission ticket, round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.