Tour Information

Day 1 : Arrival Rovaniemi

Arrival by flight on own. Transfer by private car from Rovaniemi Airport to your hotel. Optional tour – not included: Northern Lights Hunting by bus, 3 hours: 99 EUR/person Join our tour to see the Northern Lights, the great natural phenomenon of Arctic areas! During the tour we visit the best possible place for this experience. Take your camera and tripod and try to catch those beautiful colours. We drive out from the city and light pollution about 30 – 45 min, depending on the weather conditions. If we are lucky, you can see the lights already on the way. The appearance of the lights is not guaranteed but they are often visible on the evenings when the sky is clear. Even without the lights, the Arctic starry sky is very beautiful. You will always need some luck to see the lights and it is unpredictable even during the trip! Great surprises can happen! Starting time might be subject to change. Overnight at the hotel in Rovaniemi.

Day 2 : Reindeer Farm & Santa Claus Village

This morning Pick up and continue to the starting point of your snowmobile safari. This snowmobile safari will give you a chance to ride your own snowmobile on the forest trails around the Santa Claus Village area. You will enjoy the beautiful wintery scenery; during the way we will make several stops to admire snowy nature. After snowmobiling we will go to local Reindeer Farm where you will get to experience short but exciting reindeer sleigh ride (~700 meters). We warm ourselves up in the Lappish tepee called “kota”, where hot Lappish berry juice and cookies will be served for the guests. Here we take part of the mysterious Arctic Circle ceremony, where you will be told the Oldest Legend of Lapland. You will be awarded with the International Reindeer Driver’s License and the Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate. We return to Arctic Circle, where buffet lunch will be served at the Santa Claus Village. After lunch you have free time to visit Santa Claus Office and meet Santa on your own. There is also time to discover Santa Claus Village, send postcards from Santa’s Post Office and look around in the souvenir shops. Duration of the program in 6 hours. The riding time on snowmobiles is approximately 1 hour and 30-40 minutes, time in the reindeer farm 1 hour. The average speed during our short tours is limited due to the safety and traffic regulations. Two adults ride on one snowmobile, single riding supplement for extra charge. The tour is suitable for families with children; children are traveling in the sledge pulled by the guide's snowmobile. Overnight at the hotel in Rovaniemi. (B)

Day 3 : Husky Safari

Today pick up and transfer to the starting point of the husky safari. Get away from the city and enjoy the magical forests of the Lappish wilderness! Enjoy the magnificent views of the Lappish forests and hills, while driving your own dog-team. The sound of the panting huskies and the snow underneath your sled is the perfect soundtrack for this adventure. After arrival to the kennel, you will receive safety- and driving instructions. The length of the trail depends on the weather conditions and the skills of the participants. Usually it is 14-20 km and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes time. Children travel in the same sledge with their parents. Hot juice and cookies will be served after the ride together with the stories about the Husky farm. Program duration is approximately 4 hours including transfers. Overnight at the hotel in Rovaniemi. (B)

Day 4 : Depart Rovaniemi

This morning check out from the hotel. Today you might have time to visit the Arktikum Museum (optional tour, not included), located in the city centre. Arktikum exhibitions lead guests on an adventure to Finnish Lapland and the Arctic region. The review of the history of Finnish Lapland spans from Rovaniemi to Upper Lapland and from prehistory to about the 1970s. The Arctic region is examined in light of the Arctic research of today and the future. The exhibitions provide a comprehensive section of the history and culture of Lapland as well as of Arctic knowledge. Transfer from the hotel to Rovaniemi Airport. (B)