Top Lapland Bus Tours - page 2

Don’t miss out on Rovaniemi’s highlights when visiting. This Santa Claus Village, Reindeer, and Husky Experience packs activities into one day to get more out of your stay. Along with reindeer and husky sledding through the Arctic Circle, you’ll meet Santa, visit his post office, and explore the village. A Finnish buffet lunch and hotel pickup from city center hotels are included.

Visit the northernmost zoo in the world, Ranua Zoo, on this organized trip from Rovaniemi. With tickets purchased in advance and all transportation arranged, this is the easiest way to visit the zoo. During the tour, learn about the more than 50 Arctic species living in natural enclosures on the property through guided commentary.

The Aurora Borealis is one of the world’s most famous sights, but it can be difficult to spot. Benefit from your professional guide’s experience with a trip in search of the Northern Lights, escaping into the dark wilderness to learn more about the natural phenomenon and its mythology, enjoy fire-cooked Lappish sausages and warming drinks, and hopefully marvel at the lights themselves. Return safe and warm with round-trip transport included.

Hunting for the Northern Lights is a quintessential experience for winter visitors to Lapland. This express tour is ideal for those short on time, ensuring you maximize your chances of spotting the Aurora Borealis. Travel out of the city with a local guide that knows all the best viewpoints and follow the daily forecast to seek out the most likely spots. While you wait, warm up with a hot drink.

Snowmobiling at night in Lapland offers a unique perspective — riding through silent, snow-covered forests under the Arctic sky, with the chance to see the Northern Lights above. With Arctic GM, the experience focuses on quality and comfort: small groups, quieter routes away from mass tourism, experienced guides, and premium equipment. Operated by The Original Aurora Hunters®, Arctic GM is a family-run company with roots in Lapland dating back to the 1600s. Your evening begins with pickup and transfer to a private base. After instructions, you’ll set off on snowmobiles shared between two guests, with a driver switch during the ride. The route includes around 2 hours of driving through forests and open landscapes, far from city lights. Stops are made to enjoy the surroundings and check the sky — if conditions are favorable, the Northern Lights may appear. After the ride, warm up with hot drinks and light snacks.

Calling all northern explorers! After pickup from your hotel, head out on a husky safari, meeting reindeer and huskies in Santa's Village. Once the sun goes down, hunt for the spectacular northern lights among Arctic forests and lakes. Finish your adventure with a warming cup of tea.

Spotting the northern lights is just half of the challenge for travelers to Rovaniemi—capturing nature’s lightshow on camera can be just as tricky. On this tour, increase your chances of seeing the lights by visiting multiple viewpoints away from light pollution, guided by a professional night photographer. Learn expert tips and techniques for photographing the aurora, even on a smartphone, and make the most of the provided tripods.

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.

Ice fishing is a traditional pastime in Finland, and this Rovaniemi Ice Fishing Experience with Lunch in a Glass Igloo takes you with a guide who knows the remote location well so you can have a great time. Get picked up in Rovaniemi, and then ride snow scooters out to a frozen lake and break the ice with your guide. Spend time fishing before relaxing in an igloo for lunch over an open fire.

The aurora borealis (northern lights) are best seen from Rovaniemi city limits—although sightings can never be guaranteed. Spend a magical evening in the Arctic countryside on this group tour. After pickup in a comfortable car, your guide brings you to an open cottage for a Lappish barbecue feast and hot drinks with marshmallows around a fire as you wait for the lights.

Comfortable transport, flexible pacing, and easy walking paths, this tour is perfect for all ages and seasons—whether winter’s snowy magic or summer’s forest charm. Experience Arctic wildlife, ideal for animal photography and families. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation or a meeting point and travel ~80 km to Ranua Zoo near Rovaniemi. Explore the 2.8 km walking trail through pristine forest, home to over 50 Arctic species, including polar bears, wolves, and moose, all in their natural habitats. The tour lasts 2–3 hours inside the park, with plenty of time to enjoy wildlife, visit the souvenir and local chocolate shop, and capture stunning photos.

Maximize your chances of seeing the northern lights in Levi on a tour with a photographer and wilderness guide who knows how to read local conditions. Get tips from your guide on camera settings and techniques to get the best photos, and receive a collection of edited photos from your tour as a souvenir.

Photography enthusiasts visiting Finland—this is the tour for you! Take the chance out of finding scenic locations to shoot, and instead, benefit from the expert guidance of a professional photographer who knows the local area well. The excursion focuses on landscape and nature photography, and visits multiple scenic locations in the Lappish wilderness.

Learn all about Lappish culture and its wildlife with this visit to a local reindeer farm outside of Rovaniemi. Hop on the sleigh and enjoy the snowy scenery as you travel down forest paths, pulled by these indigenous creatures. Meet the local reindeer herders and warm up with hot beverages as you hear about their way of life.

Avoid fixed-location viewing and maximize your chances of seeing the Northern Lights with a flexible, conditions-based experience. Travel beyond light pollution to locations chosen in real time by locals, offering a more strategic and effective approach than standard tours. Along the way, gain insight into the science and stories behind the aurora for a deeper, more meaningful experience not found in guidebooks.

Finding the Northern Lights without a guide may mean wasted searches—something you can’t afford if you’re short on time in Finland. This tour from Rovaniemi ups the chances of sightings with a guide to interpret the conditions and take you to a prime viewpoint. Plus, you’ll hear stories about the lights you might miss if searching alone, and enjoy a Lappish barbecue as an extra local touch.

Enjoy three quintessential Lapland experiences without spending all day out in the snow. Visit a reindeer farm and have chance to ride in a reindeer-pulled sleigh, then visit a husky dog farm, where you can meet the dogs and puppies, and hop aboard for a short sled ride. Finally, arrive at the Santa Claus Village and enjoy free time to browse the shops, meet Santa, or post a letter from the official post office.

Spend a day appreciating the outdoor beauty and wildlife of Lapland on this action-packed day tour. You’ll travel between sites in a comfortable vehicle and enjoy the convenience of having a ticket to Ranua Zoo included. See incredible native wildlife such as reindeer, wolverines, polar bears, and moose. After learning about local animals, you’ll enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the Zoo’s restaurant. Another highlight is the impressive viewpoint of Ounasvaara, where a guide will accompany you on a short hike, so you don’t get lost.

For the most authentic Finnish experience, you just cannot miss out on a sauna. Our local guides will take you out to a lakeside cabin to experience a traditional, Finnish sauna. **Note: The official midnight sun season in Rovaniemi is from June 6 to July 7. Out of season, we can enjoy the bright summer nights and beautiful sunsets We will also operate out of season as the nights are still long enough to perform the activity. **Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.

Searching for the Northern Lights on your own can be a difficult process with weather changes daily. This Lapland Northern Lights Tour with Santa Claus Visit from Rovaniemi changes its sighting areas based on the weather so you can see the lights and enjoy a campfire, too. Plus, snacks and a Santa sighting are also included.

Don’t choose between a memorable meal and experiencing the northern lights. Just 18 miles (30 kilometers) from Rovaniemi, you could be sitting inside a glass igloo enjoying authentic Lapland cuisine cooked over fire, all while surrounded by pristine wilderness. Stay warm while gazing at stars—and, if you’re lucky, the aurora. Weather depending, your guide can even offer a snowmobile adventure on a frozen lake, perfect for the whole family.

Immerse yourself in the typical Lappish lifestyle on this half-day tour from Rovaniemi. Listen to your guide’s commentary on the ways the reindeer herder takes care of them and the life cycle of these majestic animals as you take a tour of the reindeer farm, including a chance to feed the reindeer.

Secure your place to avoid missing out and save time while you’re in Rovaniemi by prebooking this small-group snowshoeing adventure. Ride a minivan into the Arctic wilderness, don snowshoes, and enjoy a forest trek through the deep, virgin snow with a photographer guide. Watch for wildlife and connect with Arctic nature, including learning nature photo tips, in ways you couldn’t do alone. Hot drinks, snacks, equipment, and winter gear included.

Increase your chances of seeing the northern lights on this night-time tour from Rovaniemi, with hotel pickup and round-trip transfer by minivan. Be immersed in Lappish culture as you explore the wilderness with your small-group guide and avoid the Nordic chill with hot drinks and sausages served round an open campfire. Though the lights aren't guaranteed, adventure certainly is.