Top Rovaniemi Outback Tours

Enjoy an action-packed day out in Lapland including four memorable activities and attractions. Ride a snowmobile across the snow-covered plains of the Arctic Circle and visit a reindeer farm and take a short reindeer sleigh ride. Continue to a husky dog farm, hop aboard for a short sled ride, and meet the dogs and puppies. 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.

Travel through the snow-covered arctic countryside by pup power with this self-driven 7 km dogsledding adventure just outside Rovaniemi. Spend time with the huskies to pet the pack and snap photos, then learn the basics of mushing from professional handlers. Winter clothing and coffee or tea are included for your comfort.

Discover the unique animals of the Arctic on a guided tour of Ranua Zoo, husky and reindeer farms. The whole family gets up close and personal with the local animals, and enjoys round trip transportation between these beautiful, natural locations. Walk through the Lappish woods, meet polar bears, brown bears, deer, moose, arctic foxes and more on the day tour.

Travel through the snowy Lappish forest like a local—on a snowmobile—on this half-day tour. Keep warm with provided thermal gear, far superior than anything you may have packed in your suitcase, and enjoy some hot blueberry juice to stay hydrated along the way. During the tour, see spectacular scenery you wouldn’t see otherwise, such as forests and lakes of the Arctic Circle.

Combine two of the Arctic’s bucket-list experiences in a single night with this combined husky sledding and Northern Lights spotting adventure. Set off under the stars and mush through the snow-covered countryside to reach a prime viewing spot for the Aurora Borealis. Relax by the fire outside a traditional Lappish hut and ward off the cold with hot snacks while you watch the sky, hoping to catch nature’s light show.

Enjoy this private excursion with your private driver/guide and see one of the most spectacular natural phenomenons in the Arctic. The weather is one of the most important factors to consider when hunting for the Northern Lights. You decide how far away and how long we going out of city to the wilderness! We visit several locations according to weather broadcast, to find clear or partly clear sky. Consequently, the sky must be cloudless or partly cloudless in order to see the Northern Lights. Aurora Borealis is extremely unpredictable, even under a glitteringly cold and clear winter sky.

Get up close and personal with huskies as you enjoy a 10 km trek through snowy Finland. Cozy up behind a team of sleigh dogs, and ride through the beautiful Finnish forests. Learn about the training, breeding and racing of these magnificent creatures. Warm up with a treat of Finnish cookies and a hot drink before the trip back to your hotel.

Make the most of your time in scenic Rovaniemi by combining two activities—ice fishing, and visiting a husky farm with a short ride experience. You won’t have to worry about navigating as Rovaniemi hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Enjoy learning about huskies at a Husky Farm and then go on a short husky ride. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy ice fishing, with all fishing equipment provided.

Hunt for the northern lights in style on this evening trip from Rovaniemi. Leave behind the stress of navigation and benefit from having guides to accompany you as you glide through the Lappish forests on a husky-pulled sled. Going on a guided aurora hunting trip ensures you won't miss a thing, whether you're traveling through the forest or by car to a lakeside vantage point, depending on the weather.