Tour Overview
Explore Lapland's capital town, Rovaniemi, and experience life in the Arctic.
Highlights
- Arktikum museum
- Santa Claus Village
- Reindeer Farm
- Husky Farm
Itinerary
Departure: any time between 08:00 - 09:00
Duration: 6 hours
Please NOTE: Departure time may vary depending on the seasons and availability, please kindly check the email we send to you for the exact pick-up time and pick up location after making reservations online.
Explore the Lapland's capital town, Rovaniemi, and experience life in the Arctic.
Your exquisite day will start with an easy 15 minutes hike for the beautiful scenery of Rovaniemi city. Climbing to the hilltop of Ounasvaara, the highest point in Rovaniemi, you will be in the middle of the dreamy Finnish forest.
After the hike, you will visit the husky and reindeer farm. Feel the excitement of the short sleigh ride with energetic huskies, and relax on a comfy sleigh as your reindeer takes you into the nature.
The next activity awaiting you is the climax of the tour involves the iconic character of Rovaniemi, Santa Claus. Visit the Santa Claus Village and get a certificate for crossing the Arctic Circle line, spend your time in the fairy-tale village full of shops with arctic products, and of course, meet the Santa Claus himself! Inside the village is an official Santa Claus post office, where the elves will help you sending a message to your loved ones with the special stamp.
Finally, you will learn everything about arctic in the Arktikum museum, where you will see the exhibition of arctic animals, indigenous people Sami, and local history from the ice age to the present. You can also find information and a display of Northern lights.
Please note
At least 2 people are required for this tour to take place on weekdays and Saturdays
At least 4 people are required for this tour to take place on Sundays and public holidays
Children under 12 year old must be accompanied by adults paying the full price
Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time
Infant under 2 is complimentary
Product may be cancelled or rescheduled if the group size is smaller than 2 persons
Trip includes
Included
Sit back and relax as your knowledgeable guide picks you up from your accommodation and takes you on a comprehensive tour of Rovaniemi.
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch featuring delicious traditional Finnish Lapland cuisine at one of the charming restaurants nestled in the heart of Santa Claus Village.
Pick-up and drop off to your hotel or accommodation within 15 km (driving distance) from Rovaniemi city center
Tour in Arktikum museum - not available on Dec 24 and Mondays (except for December)
Guide in English (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)
View from Ounasvaara Hill
Sightseeing at Santa Claus Village
Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate
Reindeer short sleigh ride
Husky short sleigh ride
Buffet lunch
Visit Arktikum Museum
Excluded
Insurance: All types
Tipping
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
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Book the tour by paying only 25% upfront, and settle the remaining amount 30 days before the tour departure.
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