Top Rovaniemi Tours by Duration - page 2

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.

Get off the beaten path to experience some of the best Lappish traditions in the wilderness outside of Rovaniemi. Try out a Finnish sauna, go ice swimming in an Arctic lake, then cozy up around a fire in a cozy cottage for a smoked salmon dinner cooked by a fireplace. To enhance the experience, your guide fills you in on the cultural significance of all the activities as you go.

Spotting the elusive Northern Lights can be tricky, so maximize your odds with this Aurora Borealis excursion led by an experienced local stargazer. Head north into the wilderness to take advantage of the dark skies far from the city and stay warm with hot sausages and juice around the campfire as you wait for nature’s light show to begin. This tour is available in English and Spanish.

Take the chance out of finding a great location to photograph Rovaniemi’s Midnight Sun, and get a guide’s shortlist of top photogenic spots instead. Enjoy the convenience of having round-trip transport, snacks, and drinks included. Improve your photography skills, see incredible viewpoints, and get top tips on the best techniques and settings to capture the soft and vivid light of the Midnight Sun.

Get to know Rovaniemi and meet Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Village on this family-friendly experience. Discover Rovaniemi’s highlights, Finland’s capital of Lapland, on a panoramic tour as your guide shares facts about the city. Then, travel through the countryside to the magical Santa Claus Village and come face to face with the great man himself. Visit the Main Post Office to send Santa Claus-stamped greetings, join an Arctic Circle crossing ceremony, and enjoy the shops, elves’ workshops, snow activities, cafés and more.

Finding and photographing the Northern Lights independently while in Finland may mean missing the best sightings and shots. This tour maximizes the chances of both—with a pro-photographer to take you to recommended viewpoints and advise on your camera settings and angles. While scanning the skies, enjoy barbecue snacks and hear tales of the lights you’d probably miss alone. Warm outerwear and professional Northern Lights photos from your trip included.

Get the best possible chance to see the elusive Northern Lights on this private tour from Rovaniemi. With a dedicated guide at your disposal, you'll head off into the night in search of the Aurora Borealis; your private vehicle will be able to maneuver nimbly through the Finnish night. Your guide will give you tips on how to best capture photos of the natural phenomenon, so you can return home with amazing souvenir photos.

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.

Cover vast Arctic terrain quickly and access remote landscapes that are otherwise difficult to reach. This snowmobile safari takes you deep into Lapland’s wilderness, offering a sense of freedom and adventure beyond standard sightseeing. Pause for a traditional barbecue in nature, combining adrenaline with authentic local moments in a setting few travelers experience independently.

Ride a reindeer-pulled sleigh through the snow and meet these gentle animals on a 2-hour tour from Rovaniemi. Travel to a reindeer farm in the wooded fells, and learn from the friendly herders how they care for these beautiful animals. Then, sit back in a cozy sleigh and enjoy the glittering scenery on a ride through the woods. Take the opportunity to try handling a sled and afterward, warm up with hot berry juice. Everyone — even the little ones — leaves with an international reindeer driver license as a souvenir.

Be immersed in Lapland’s natural landscape on this small-group snow-hiking tour, with included round-trip transfer from your Rovaniemi hotel. Upon arrival, strap on your snowshoes and follow your professional guide deep into the forest for a glimpse of Arctic flora and fauna, then take a seat around the campfire to learn more about wilderness survival over a traditional sausage supper and blueberry tea.

It would be remiss to visit the Arctic Circle without dropping in to see the region's best known resident, Santa Claus. This half-day tour of Santa's village is available year-round, giving Christmas enthusiasts the option to experience festive magic no matter when their visit to Rovaniemi is. Meet Santa in his busy office before embarking on reindeer and husky rides.

Experience a side of Finland rare to visitors on this evening excursion to Langonlampi Lake. With the natural landscape of Northern Finland all around you, enjoy free time to decompress in a traditional Finnish sauna. A cozy fireside dinner awaits you in a cottage on the lake (vegetarian option available). Round-trip transport from Rovaniemi is included for your convenience.

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.

Experience three thrilling winter activities in one day on this action-packed tour from Rovaniemi. First, get your adrenaline pumping on a high-speed snowmobile ride across the snowy landscapes. Next, visit a local reindeer farm and enjoy a scenic ride on a reindeer sleigh, then pick up some speed as you take a ride in a husky sled. Please be advised the price of your ticket is per person - twin driving. You will ride the snowmobile in pairs (twin riding), a driver and a passenger on each snowmobile, with the opportunity to switch during the ride. Before the tour you can buy a solo driving option.

Combine a Northern Lights search with a snowmobile ride—and enjoy two activities in one all-inclusive, time-saving trip—with this tour from Rovaniemi. Book ahead to ensure your place, and race across the snowy expanses on a 2-person snowmobile to a camp. With luck, see the lights here over sausages and drinks around the campfire. The tour includes hotel transfers, with an upgrade option to ride a snowmobile solo. Please be advised the price of your ticket is per person - twin driving. You will ride the snowmobile in pairs (twin riding), a driver and a passenger on each snowmobile, with the opportunity to switch during the ride. Before the tour you can buy a solo driving option.

Animal lovers will enjoy this tour of the Ranua Zoo, an open-air Arctic zoo in Lapland. You’ll have the chance to encounter up to 200 animal and bird species as you walk the roughly 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) trail around the zoo. Learn more about the special habitats of this northern part of the world. An ideal activity for the whole family, in all seasons.

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.

Go deep into the Finnish woods to forage for mushrooms and berries on this off-the-beaten-path tour from Rovaniemi. Your guide will show you the best places to find these natural treasures, then you’ll relax with a turn in the lakeside sauna, lake swimming and fishing. Sit down for a traditional Finnish meal of grilled salmon, pork sausage, mushroom soup, marshmallow and blueberry tea while listening to your guide’s commentary on Finnish nature and recreation traditions.

Experience the best of Lapland in just one day with this action-packed tour from Rovaniemi. The daytime tour includes visits to the Ranua Zoo and a Finnish wood-burning sauna, plus lunch and a dinner that’s cooked over an open fire at a lakeside cottage. You’ll also stretch your legs with a stroll through a forest at the zoo, and have free time to shop for authentic Lapland gifts.

Save time and hassle during your Rovaniemi stay by booking ahead for this Arctic backcountry skiing adventure. Head into the snowy forests outside town and set off on cutting-edge skin skis that allow greater access to the wilds. Immerse yourself in nature as you glide across the snow, get nature photo tips from a photography guide, and enjoy grilled sausages on route. Equipment and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Hike among the striking frozen waterfalls of Korouoma on this full-day trek from Rovaniemi. Embarking on an Arctic hike in unfamiliar territory on your own may be difficult, but with a guide in the lead you'll be completely safe. Let your guide take care of navigation and listen to informative commentary on the Arctic's flora, fauna, and geology as you travel through canyons and forests. Stop for a bonfire lunch and a hot drink.

Enjoy a visit to Ranua's Arctic Wildlife Park without the hassle of renting a car. This tour from Rovaniemi includes round-trip transportation in a comfortable tour vehicle with included WiFi, allowing you to browse and post photos to pass the time. Upon arrival, your entrance fees are already taken care of and you will be able to explore the world's northernmost zoo at your leisure. Hotel pickup and drop-off complete the stress-free experience.

Plan a stress-free visit to Ranua Zoo with a pre-booked admission ticket and convenient round-trip transfer from your Rovaniemi accommodations. A pre-booked ticket allows you to skip entrance lines and ensures you have plenty of time to view the artic animals in their protected environments, as well as grab lunch and shop for souvenirs (own expense).