Activities in Rovaniemi
Summer: Berry Nice Day
Lapland forests are full of wild berries, but without a local help it might be difficult to spot the best berry places. Learn the basics about the superfoods which you can pick up totally fresh and pure from the ground. Blueberries and cloudberries are waiting to be picked up! Enjoy your berries as a snack or learn how to make juice out of your berries on the campfire. Take your juice with you in a beautiful small bottle. Taste a cup of traditional pot coffee made over the open fire while spending a splendid day outdoors in fresh air.
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Transfers, coffee or tea prepared on campfire, juice making, small bottle to take home, guiding
Note: Subject to weather.
Summer: Summer Delight
Our day starts with a visit to reindeer and husky farms with guided tours at the farms. Meet the authentic reindeer herder and take photos of the reindeer. Before we continue our journey we sit down by the fireplace to relax with a cup of coffee and hear stories of the year with the reindeer. At the husky farm visit you can join the huskies in a special Husky Hugging -area where you can pet the dogs freely. We finish the day with a visit to Santa Claus Village and the numerous souvenir shops, Santa’s Post Office and surely, we get to meet the man himself in his office.
Duration: 4 hours
Includes: Transfers, guided tours at farms, meeting with Santa Claus and visit in Santa’s Village, hot drinks, guiding
Summer & Autumn: Arctic Survival
Learn how to survive in the wilderness with our guided day trip to the forest. After a car ride out of the city, we will build an emergency shelter together, start a fire without matches, forage for food, and prepare a snack from what we find. You’ll also have the chance to practice your aim on target birds with an air rifle and go fishing in a clear pond, cooking your catch over the fire. This adventure is perfect for the whole family!
Availability: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:30 (01.07-15.11)
Includes:Transfers, making of emergency shelter, fire without matches, food search from nature, all food preparations with guide and sausage grilling, berry juice and water, guiding
Duration: 4 hours
Note: Weather dependent
Autumn: Autumn Delight
Our safari begins with visits to reindeer and husky farms, where we enjoy guided tours of each. You’ll meet an authentic reindeer herder and a husky musher, take photos of the reindeer and huskies, and learn about life on the farms. Before continuing our journey, we’ll relax by the fireplace with a cup of coffee and listen to stories about the year with the reindeer. We conclude the day with a visit to Santa Claus Village, exploring the numerous souvenir shops and Santa’s Post Office, and, of course, meeting Santa himself in his office.
Availability: Wednesdays and Fridays at 09:30
Includes: Return transfers, program with guided tours at farms, hot drinks
Duration: 4 hours
Note: Weather dependent
Autumn & Winter: Aurora Floating
Immerse yourself in a frozen lake beneath the Auroras and let your mind relax—sounds bizarre, doesn’t it? Tonight, it’s possible! This guided floating experience is completely safe with a high-quality rescue suit that covers your entire body and keeps you dry. With your own clothing underneath the suit, you won’t feel cold even in the 0-degree water. The conditions are truly arctic! If the weather is clear, we can see beautiful stars and might even marvel at the magnificent Northern Lights.
Availability: Daily between 18:00 and 21:00 from 26 Aug – 10 April, season dependent
Includes: Winter clothing, transfers, floating, hot drinks and guide
Duration: 3 hours
Note: This activity is weather dependent. Minimum height is 120 cm.
Autumn & Winter: Aurora Borealis Picnic
The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, can be observed in the Polar regions of the world. Our location on the Arctic Circle provides excellent opportunities to see them. Our guide will drive you out of the city to the best spots for an unobstructed view of the sky, where we will enjoy a Lappish picnic—hopefully under the Auroras. Transfers will be by car or bus.
Availability: Daily at 20:30 in winter, 22:00 in autumn, season dependent
Includes: Transfers, sausage and pastry by the campfire, hot drinks and guiding in English (+winter clothing in winter)
Duration: 3 hours
Autumn & Winter: Running with the Pack – Husky Safari as a Passenger
This is a family friendly tour. Visit the kennel, meet the pack and experience the running dogs! A fun way to enjoy a dog sledding tour on a low threshold. Come hear how the dogs live and train!
Availability: Daily at 12:00 or 11:00 (depending on the season)
Duration: 2 hours
Includes: Ride with huskies 3km (autumn) & 5km (winter), kennel tour, juice and cookies.
Note: No overalls are included. Max. 4 persons per sled. Pick ups from Bearhill’s location in Santa Village or in the city center. In November the ride with the Huskies may still take place on carts due to unsufficient snow cover.
Winter: Snowmobile Safari to Reindeer Farm
Want to become familiar with the ancient Lappish livelihood? Reindeer are also known as Santa’s flying friends! Drive a snowmobile to a local reindeer farm and after a short reindeer sleigh ride, you will receive your very own International Reindeer Driving License. Take part in a special “Crossing of the Arctic Circle” ceremony in a traditional Lappish tepee and receive a Crossing of the Arctic Circle Certificate as a gift to remember this fun day!
Availability: Daily at 13:00 until 5th January; Tue, Thu, Sat at 13:00 as of 6th january
Includes: Winter clothing, snowmobile for 1-1,5 hours, guide, visit to reindeer farm, short reindeer sleigh ride & license, hot drinks
Duration: 3 hours
Note: Driver’s license required to drive the snowmobile. Not suitable for infants from 0-3 years old.
Winter: Arctic Delight: Santa Village, Snowmobiling to Reindeer Farm
Come and discover the secrets of Santa Claus and his trusted helpers! Meet Mr. Father Christmas himself, visit Santa’s Official Post Office, do some shopping and enjoy delicious lunch. After lunch, we head for the snowmobiles and drive to a local reindeer farm. Meet the reindeer, try a short reindeer sleigh ride, take part in a special “Crossing of the Arctic Circle” ceremony and after a splendid day we return back to the city by snowmobiles. Crossing the Arctic Circle Certificate is given to you as a gift at the end of the safari.
Availability: Daily at 09:30 until 5th January, 9:30 Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays starting 6th January
Includes: Winter clothing, snowmobile instructions and safari 2 persons/snowmobile, driving approx. 1-1,5 h, visit to reindeer farm, short reindeer sleigh ride and reindeer driving license, hot drinks, transfers to visit Santa’s Village, meeting with Santa Claus, lunch, guiding
Duration: 6 hours
Note: Driver’s license required to drive the snowmobile. Not suitable for infants from 0-3 years old
Winter: Along the Reindeer Path
Join us on our favourite day to an authentic reindeer safari! Sit comfortably in a sleigh and lay back, take photos of the nature around you and listen to the sounds of the reindeer caravan. Reindeer herder has prepared us coffee with a cinnamon bun on a campfire and he shares his life story with the reindeer.
Availability: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 10:00 or 14:00
Includes: Winter clothing, transfers, visit to reindeer farm, 1 hour reindeer safari, hot drinks & light snack and guide
Duration: 2 – 2.5 hours
Note: Time spent on transfers is not included in safari duration
Winter: Husky Safari: Thrill of Speed
Friendly barks of the huskies welcome you to the local farm but as soon as the safari of dogs departs from the farm, the dogs quiet down and start to work. Enjoy the surrounding nature and the sledge ride in silence. Stop for a break in the wilderness and take photos. We drive two persons per team, but there is a possibility to change the driver along the way. The average length of the trail is 10 km, but the weather conditions and the skills of the participants may affect the length of the ride.
Availability: Daily at 09:30
Includes: Winter clothing, transfers, husky farm visit, 45-60 min husky safari of 7-10 km, 2 persons per team, children in sleigh, guide and hot drinks
Duration: 2 hours
Note: Time spent on transfers is not included in safari duration
Winter: Evening Escape, Snowmobile Safari & Campfire
Join us to experience the magic of the northern nature in the evening twilight. Drive through a beautiful winter landscape in snowmobile headlights before stopping for a break in the middle of the pitch-dark forest. While the guide makes a campfire, listen to the stories and facts about the Northern Lights. Enjoy a Lappish snack break and grill sausages on the fire while observing the skies above you. With good luck, we may catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
Availability: Daily at 19:00 or 20:00 (November – April)
Includes: Winter clothing, snowmobile, guiding, 1,5-2 hour drive, hot drinks & light snack
Duration: 3 hours
Note: Driver’s license required to drive the snowmobile. Not suitable for infants from 0-3 years old
Winter: Polar Night: Evening Reindeer Safari
This is a night to remember! After a short car drive we come to a local reindeer farm where we start our reindeer adventure. We travel through forests sitting comfortably in a reindeer sleigh and who knows if the Northern Lights paint the sky in shades of green above us. After the ride a hot cup of coffee with a bun is served around a campfire.
Availability: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 19:00 or 20:00 (November – April)
Includes: Winter clothing, car transfers, guiding, visit to reindeer farm, 1 hour reindeer safari, reindeer driving license, hot drink & light snack.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Note: Two persons per reindeer sleigh unless otherwise advised at the farm. Parents with small children, please consider if your child is able to sit in a sleigh for 1 hour in winter conditions.
Winter: Lappish Lifestyle
Do you want to feel what it’s like to be from Lapland? Today it is possible! By snowmobile we will reach one of the best and most secret spots to do ice fishing. Our guide will teach you how to drill a hole in the ice and prepare the ice fishing rod and baits. Who will catch the biggest fish?
Availability: Daily at 09:00
Includes: Winter clothing, snowmobile instructions and safari 2 persons per snowmobile, driving time approx. 3 hours, ice fishing, Lappish outdoor soup lunch, hot drinks, guiding in English
Duration: 6 hours
Note: Driver’s license required to drive the snowmobile. Children 14 and under sit on a sledge with one parent. Children over 140cm can be passengers on the snowmobile upon request and will be charged the adult rate. Not suitable for infants 0-3 years old.
Winter: Aurora Hunting Photo Tour
Ride around the surroundings of Lapland in a bus to observe the auroras. Our bus will take you to several different spots to give you the best chance to chase the northern lights. Our guide will take some nice photos of you during the tour, playing with lights for funny photo effects! Also, you get tips how to set your own camera for night photography. If we are lucky, we may see the aurora dancing in the sky, in any case you will experience a lovely night with great photos as memory. Hot drinks and gingerbread cookies are included.
Availability: Daily at 20:00 or 21:00
Includes: Transfers, driving around 200 km to the best aurora spots, hot drinks from thermos with biscuits, photographing and online link access to the photos, guiding in English.
Duration: 4 hours
Note: This activity is weather dependent. This program can be rescheduled before 16:00 for the more suitable day.
Winter: Snowmobiling Quick Spin
This snowmobile adventure offers fantastic opportunity to learn how to master the art of driving a snowmobile. During the safari we stop for a break to enjoy hot drinks and the silence of the wilderness.
Availability: 9:00 and 14:30 daily between 16.-30.11.
9:00, 11:00, 14:30, 16:30 daily starting from 1.12.
Includes: Winter clothing, snowmobile, guiding, 1,5-2 hours driving, hot drinks & light snack
Duration: 3 hours
Note: Driver’s license required to drive the snowmobile. Children 14 and under sit on a sledge with one parent. Children over 140cm can be passengers on the snowmobile upon request and will be charged the adult rate.
Winter: Full Day Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness
If snowmobiling is the highlight of your journey in Lapland, this safari is made for you! Our guide will lead us to less-used tracks in the backwoods, tracks that lead us to stunning natural sights which cannot be reached during the shorter excursions. Stop for a lunch break in the wilderness while our guide prepares us a delicious Lappish lunch by the open fire. Depending on the snow conditions we might have a chance to try something which every snowmobile driver dreams of driving on pure, un-touched, powder snow!
Duration: 6 hours
Includes: Winter clothing, snowmobile instructions and safari 2 persons/snowmobile, driving approx. 4-5 hours, outdoor soup lunch, hot drinks, guiding in English
Note: Not suitable under 12. Driver’s license required to drive the snowmobile.
Winter: Taste of Electric Snowmobiling
Driving on the frozen lake area on our snowy routes is an easy and comfortable way to start enjoying snowmobiling in peace. During the safari we make a few stops on the way and enjoy the beautiful lake view around us. The guide will also tell you more about the Lappish nature and the lake Lehtojärvi area. This safari is an especially great option for guests who want to get a taste of electric snowmobiling. Come and try the electric snowmobile!
Availability: Monday and Friday at 16:00
Includes: Winter clothing, electric snowmobile for 1,5-2 hr, hot drinks & light snacks
Duration: 2 hours
Note: Driver’s license required to drive the snowmobile. Not suitable for infants from 0-3 years old.
Winter: Northern Lights eSafari
We ride our eSleds to the top of a hill, far from the city lights – an ideal place for watching the Northern Lights. We stop to observe and admire the night sky and stars, and, if we are lucky, see the Northern Lights as well. The guide is happy to help the guests with camera settings if they wish to take pictures. During the stop we warm ourselves by the fire in a private hunting cabin and enjoy a Finnish style grilling.
Availability: Monday – Saturday at 21:00
Includes: Winter clothing, electric snowmobile for 1,5-2 hr, hot drinks & light snacks
Duration: 3 hours
Note: This activity is weather dependent. Driver’s license required to drive the snowmobile. Not suitable for infants from 0-3 years old
Winter: Silent eSled safari and ice fishing experience
On our ice fishing safari to lake Lehtojärvi you will learn the sercets of the ice fishing which is a popular pastime in Finland. First, we will ride our silent eSleds a couple of kilometres on frozen lake Lehtojärvi to find some good spots for ice fishing. Our professional guides will show you how to thrill a hole through thick ice and you will learn to tempt fishes under the ice with a special ice fishing rod. On this safari, you can also really enjoy the silence and the beauty of the pure Lappish nature around you. This safari offers you a nice combination of eSled drive and ice fishing experience on the beautiful lake of Lehtojärvi.
Availability: Monday and Friday at 09:30
Includes: Winter clothing, electric snowmobile for 1-1,5 hours, ice fishing break for 30-45 minutes, guiding, break in Kota with light snacks & hot drinks
Duration: 3 hours
Note: Driver’s license required to drive the snowmobile. Not suitable for infants from 0-3 years old
Winter: Northern Lights Sleigh ride with campfire picnic
This tour is suitable for the whole family, and also for those who do not wish to or cannot drive a snowmobile themselves. On this tour, you won’t drive yourself but will enjoy the ride seated in a sleigh pulled by guides’ snowmobile, which means that it is suitable for those, who wish to enjoy a glass of wine at that special dinner before the evening activities. You will be cozy and comfortably tucked under a warm blanket while you focus solely on admiring the night sky. At the stop, our guide will prepare a campfire picnic around which you’ll hear fascinating stories about the Northern Lights.
Includes: Thermal clothing, safari snack, hot drinks, guiding in English
Duration: 2 hours
Note: This experience is not suitable for children under 3 years.
Winter: Snowshoeing in the Artic Wilderness
Discover the true Lapland nature by hiking through untouched snow blankets and under the trees covered in white.
Snowshoeing, a traditional Lappish way of getting around, allows you to explore places inaccessible by foot during snowy time. After a 20-minute transfer out from the city, you’ll arrive in a wilderness area where it’s time to put on your
snowshoes and follow our guide to the surrounding nature: Embrace the tranquility and peace of the arctic woods and breathe in the purest air in the world. At the stop, our guide will prepare a campfire picnic around which you’ll hear stories about Lapland.
Includes: Thermal clothing, traditional reindeer burgers by the open fire, hot drinks, guiding in English
Duration: 4 hours
Note: Thermal gear will be provided for the activity, but it is recommended to wear appropriate warm layers under. The activity may require some physical exertion and endurance. Walking time approx. 1,5-2h. Children under 10 years old and people with limited ability to bear the exercise due to medical reasons are not allowed to join the activity.
Winter: Dream of Joulukka
Embark on a journey to the depths of the Secret Forest and discover the home of the elves! Our jolly professor elves
are excited to share some of the most essential elf secrets and skills with you, so take part in their Santa’s helpers training and earn your very own elf diploma. The magical Fairytale Path will then lead you to one of the best-kept Christmas secrets of all time: Santa’s special Christmas Command Center, where the elves are already busy preparing for Christmas. And remember to hold on to your place on the Nice list, as you might just get to meet Santa Claus himself!
Includes: Visit to the Command centre, a meeting with Santa Claus, Hot drinks by an open log fireplace, 30 minute transfer (total 1 hour both ways) and Guidance in English
Duration: 3.5 hours
Winter: Private gingerbread masterclass with Santa Claus
Enter the enchanting Christmas fairytale you read about in stories when you were a child! Let the Elves lead you to Santa’s secret Forest Hut, where the air smells of Christmas treats, and the walls are bursting with Elf secrets to be told. Take part in the masterclass of building and decorating the smallest gingerbread house you have ever seen and enjoy the company of Elves as you sip on a cup of hot cocoa by the fire. And soon you might just hear the footsteps of the jolly man himself and then a knock…
Includes: Decorating gingerbread houses, hot cocoa by the fireplace, meet Santa
Duration: 2 hours
Note: This is a private experience for 1-5 persons. Additional cost applies for adding persons.
Winter: Visit to Frozen waterfalls – Korouoma National park
Korouoma is a 30 kilometers long geological fracture valley in Posio. It is a part of a fracture zone in the bedrock, which is hundreds of millions of years old. At the center of Korouoma the fracture valley forms a gorge with high cliff faces. Small streams which cascade down the cliff faces in the summer, freeze into beautiful frozen waterfalls during winter, making Korouoma the number one ice climbing destination in Finland. Upon arrival Your guide will lead the way! This 1,5 km hike is geared towards the active traveler and contains moderate elevation gain (220m). This portion
of the trip takes about 40 minutes walk. Now you can get your breath back while enjoying a snack and hot drinks by the open fire and making unique photos of wild Lappish nature. Quite frequently we see reindeer, moose, red fox along the way.
Duration: 5-6 hours
Note: Tour includes a pick-up/drop-off transfer from main accommodations in the area of central Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village and Arctic Treehouse Hotel.
Winter: Happy trail tour – Husky Safari
A 2,5 hour program with a 45 minute husky tour (travel distance approx 6-10 km)
A perfect way to enjoy the thrill of mushing a dog team with your family. Meet dogs, learn how to drive your sled and then head off for a thrilling dash through the magical snowy forest. Afterwards there will be time to mingle with the dogs, have a snack with juice and cookies around the fire. This safari is most suitable for families with small children or for people, who would not like to stay outdoors too long. We serve hot berry juice after the husky safari to warm you up.
Availability; Daily at 11:15 and 12:45
Duration: 2,5 hours
Includes: Husky safari (approx. 45 minutes, 6-10 km), safety- and driving instructions, hot juice, cookies and snack, outdoor clothing.
Note: 2 adults and 2 children per sled. Transfer possible from from Arctic Snow Hotel, Apukka resort, Vaattunki Wilderness Resort, Bear’s Lodge for an additional supplement
Winter: Call of the Wild Husky Adventure
Enjoy the magical forests of the lappish wilderness, while driving your own dog-team. The sound of panting huskies and snow underneath the sled is the perfect soundtrack for the adventure. During the tour we drive about 12 – 18 km.
Availability; Daily at 09:00
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Husky safari (approx. 90 minutes, 12-18 km), safety- and driving instructions, hot juice, cookies and snack, outdoor clothing.
Note: 2 adults and 2 children per sled. Transfer possible from from Arctic Snow Hotel, Apukka resort, Vaattunki Wilderness Resort, Bear’s Lodge for an additional supplement.
Winter: Trailbreaker Tour – Husky Safari
An authentic about 5 hours dog sledding adventure with a 3 hour husky tour. For those seeking an authentic mushing experience! A small group of maximum 4 participants, each with their own team of 3 – 4 dogs, sets out for 3 hours of sledding. Other than a short stop to snack the dogs and have some hot drinks from a thermos flask, this is purely a sledding adventure.
Availability: Monday and Friday at 09:00
Duration: 5 hours
Includes: Husky safari (approx. 3 hours), safety- and driving instructions, hot juice, cookies, outdoor clothing.
Note: 1 adult per sled. Adults only. Max. 4 participants. Transfer possible from from Arctic Snow Hotel, Apukka resort, Vaattunki Wilderness Resort, Bear’s Lodge for an additional supplement.
Festive: Hidden Place of Santa
Experience the Christmas atmosphere with whole family! A bus drive away we find a hidden place in the woods out of town. Here lives a reindeer herder together with the mother of the woods, the Forest Queen and the man in red, Santa Claus, who has his own secret little wooden house. Let us take you on a fairy journey to meet the characters and enter the magical Christmas place!
Availability: 15:30 Tuesdays and Saturdays at 15:30 (Available only between 3.-28.12.2024)
Includes: Winter clothing, return transfers, private venue, private meeting with Santa in wooden hut, decorating gingerbread cookies, reindeer sleigh ride of 400 meters and reindeer driving license, wishing tree crafts, mini snowmobiling and outdoor snow playground, sweet pastry and hot drink, 1 gift/ child and guiding in English
Duration: 3-4 hours
Festive: Family Day
This is a true family day in cosy reindeer and husky farms! Hop on a reindeer sleigh ride listening to the nature and reindeer herder’s stories, ending the safari to a lovely husky farm. Make the best family photos with our furry friends and have a short husky ride for the great memories. Our journey is not over; nice lunch is waiting for us in the restaurant. Outside children and adults with young heart can have afternoon snow fun in the tobogganing slide and a lot more! A perfect family time shared on the Arctic Circle!
Availability: Daily at 10:30
Includes: Winter clothing, transfers, visit to reindeer farm, 30 min reindeer sleigh ride and reindeer driving license, visit to husky farm, 800 m husky sleigh ride, salmon soup lunch with coffee or tea, snow fun, surprise gift after safari, guiding in English
Duration: 4,5 hours
Note:Time spent in transfers is not included in the safari duration.
Festive: Family Fun with Snowmobiles
This is a memorable day for you and your family, with snowmobile experience for adults and mini snowmobiling for children. After adult snowmobiling, it is time for the youngest to have fun! The children can try mini snowmobiling, while adults enjoy grilling sausages around the campfire. Remember to shoot the best family pictures, so the memory of this perfect day will stay with you forever!
Availability: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00
Includes: Winter clothing, snowmobile instructions and snowmobile safari 2 persons/snowmobile, driving time approx. 1,5 hours, mini snowmobile for children, hot drinks and sausage grilling, guiding in English
Duration: 4 hours
Note:Driver’s license required to drive the snowmobile. Children 14 and under sit on a sledge with one parent. Children over 140cm can be passengers on the snowmobile upon request and will be charged the adult rate. Mini snowmobiles for children 100-140cm tall.