Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland: Premium Day Tour (Sleigh Ride, Buffet Lunch, and Arctic Museum Included) [English-Speaking Group · 6 Hours]

Itinerary details

Set off on an Arctic adventure! Climb to a local summit and take in the magnificent views. Visit local reindeer and husky farms and enjoy a sled ride. Head to Santa Claus Village to meet Santa and receive an adventurer’s certificate commemorating your crossing of the Arctic Circle. Departure time: Between 08:00 and 09:00 Duration: 6 hours Explore Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, and experience life in the Arctic Circle! First, you’ll visit a husky and reindeer farm. If snow conditions permit, you can enjoy a short ride in a sled pulled by energetic huskies, then relax on a short reindeer-drawn sled ride through beautiful natural scenery. Next comes the highlight of the tour—meeting Rovaniemi’s most iconic figure: Santa Claus! You’ll visit Santa Claus Village, explore its charming polar-themed shops, meet Santa in person, and receive a certificate commemorating your crossing of the Arctic Circle. The village is also home to the official Santa Claus Post Office, where you can ask the elves to help you send postcards bearing a special postmark to your family and friends. Finally, you’ll visit the Arctic Circle Museum (Arktikum) to discover all about the Arctic. Its permanent exhibitions cover Arctic wildlife, Sámi Indigenous culture, and local history from the Ice Age to the present day. You can also explore the causes of the Northern Lights and related exhibits, making your trip even more enriching and memorable.

Important notes

Please note: Departure times vary by season and booking volume. Please follow the instructions in the confirmation email you receive after booking online and meet us at the designated meeting point or wait for pickup. Important Information: 1. A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate; on Sundays and public holidays, a minimum of 4 people is required; 2. Children under 12 must be accompanied by at least one adult who has paid the full fare; 3. Children under 2 travel free of charge; 4. If fewer than 2 people register, we may cancel the tour or make other arrangements, as appropriate; 5. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not provided on this tour. Note: All times shown on this webpage are for reference only. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, traffic congestion, traffic accidents, festivals or sporting events, civil unrest, or strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have onward travel plans involving other transportation to another city, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of extra time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays. Our company accepts no responsibility for losses arising from travel arrangements you make yourself without allowing sufficient extra time. Thank you for your understanding.

Meals

Lunch included

Attraction details

Arctic Museum

Arctic Museum

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The Arctic Museum is guided by a commitment to the Arctic environment and its wildlife, while also introducing local heritage and customs. It is renowned in Finland and around the world. At the museum, visitors learn about conserving resources and protecting the environment, gaining valuable insights that inspire us all to care for our home and protect the Arctic.

Santa Claus Village

Santa Claus Village

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The world-famous, authentic Santa Claus Village is in Rovaniemi, Finland. At Santa’s Main Office, you can tell Santa your wish in person and have a photo taken with him (photos are at your own expense: €55 for a digital copy or €40 for a printed copy; note: *you cannot take a selfie with your own phone*). You will also receive a precious video and photo. Besides Santa’s office, you can browse for souvenirs at the Santa Claus Main Post Office and send postcards to your friends and family, stamped with the Arctic Circle postmark (postcards cost €1–3; stamps cost €2.5). You will also receive an official Lapland certificate confirming that you crossed the Arctic Circle, a precious keepsake (at your own expense: €4.5 for the basic certificate or €5 for the deluxe version). *The prices listed here are for reference only and may not have been updated. Please refer to the prices posted on site.

Lapland Day Tour

Lapland Day Tour

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