Top Lapland Bus Tours

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.

See some of Finland’s beautiful native animals close-up on a 5-hour trip to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi. Stroll around the forest trails of the family-friendly wildlife park, and observe Arctic animals such as lynx, bears, reindeer, owls and more, plus Finland's only polar bears. Then, visit the zoo’s restaurants and shops, including a souvenir, candy and wine store. The trip includes zoo admission ticket, round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

See the best of Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus and the capital of Lapland. Make the most of your limited time, as your guide takes you to the Santa Claus Village to meet with Santa himself, interact with Arctic animals, and climb to the highest point for stunning views of Lapland. Cap off the day with a visit to the Arktikum Museum to learn about Arctic animals, indigenous Sami people, the northern lights, and local history from the Ice Age to the present.

Try the local tradition of ice fishing while on vacation in Rovaniemi. With a local guide to assist you, you'll be dropping your line on an arctic lake or river, bordered by a snowy landscape. Before you drop a line, you'll get an introduction to how to move on the ice safely, techniques for drilling, and the history of the ice fishing tradition.

Short on time in Lapland? This 2.5-hour reindeer sleigh and husky sled experience from Rovaniemi is just the ticket. Meet and learn about friendly reindeer at a reindeer farm, and settle on a reindeer sleigh for a wonderful ride through the snowy woods. Receive a souvenir reindeer driving license, see the beautiful sled dogs, and take an exciting husky-sled ride through the wintry forests. Finish with a coffee or sweet hot berry juice before returning to Rovaniemi.

Don’t waste your time on bus tours waiting for northern lights that will never appear. On this adventure, your expert guide uses cutting-edge technology to track the aurora across Lapland, your group following wherever they emerge. With unlimited time, small groups of 8, hotel transfers, professional photography, and a full refund guarantee if no northern lights are captured, aurora-viewing tours don’t get more assured than this.

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Increase your chances of admiring (and photographing) the elusive northern lights with this high-energy tour that will go to all lengths so you get the show of a lifetime. With maximal time and distance limits, this excursion will take you far and wide to catch the aurora borealis and almost guarantees a glimpse—if the night ends with no photos, you will be refunded.

Seeing the northern lights is a major reason to come to Lapland in winter, but the beautiful light show can be elusive. Don’t waste time driving around in the dark for hours by yourself. On this small-group tour, your guides know where you’re most likely to see the aurora borealis. The route isn’t fixed as you go wherever you need to on the day, for a truly personalized experience.

Spotting the northern lights is just half of the challenge for travelers to Rovaniemi, as capturing this natural phenomenon 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.

Explore one of Finland’s finest natural attractions with this small, intimate-group tour to Korouoma National Park. See the tiers of frozen waterfalls after a hike through snow-covered trees in the park. Your guide takes you, so you don’t need to worry about logistics. Enjoy provided lunch and snacks along the way, so all you need to bring with you is a water bottle and your sense of adventure.

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.

Hunting the Northern Lights in Lapland is unforgettable — with Arctic GM, it’s a guided Aurora hunt shaped by real-time conditions. If no Northern Lights are captured by camera at any point during your tour, you will receive a full refund. Operated by The Original Aurora Hunters®, Arctic GM is a family-run company with roots in Lapland dating back to the 1600s, bringing generations of local knowledge into every tour. The evening begins at a central meeting point in Rovaniemi. Travel by comfortable coach as guides adjust the route using weather and Aurora forecasts, with the possibility of driving up to 2 hours from the city, including toward the Swedish border when conditions require. Stops are made in carefully selected locations away from light pollution. When the sky clears, step into the Arctic landscape while guides assist with photos under the Northern Lights. Thermal overalls, hot drinks, and light snacks are included. The experience lasts approximately 4–6 hours.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

This is not a standard Northern Lights tour — it is a fully private Aurora hunt with no fixed route, no time limits, and unlimited mileage. If no Northern Lights are captured by camera at any point during your tour, you will receive a full refund. Operated by The Original Aurora Hunters®, Arctic GM is a family-run company with roots in Lapland dating back to the 1600s, combining generations of local knowledge with continuous Aurora and weather tracking. Your guide adapts the plan throughout the night, with the flexibility to travel long distances and even cross into neighboring countries when conditions require — all to maximize your chances of clear skies. Supported by real-time updates from Arctic GM’s large team across Lapland, this approach focuses on finding the best possible conditions, rather than following a fixed schedule. Throughout the experience, your guide acts as your personal photographer, capturing high-quality images of your private night under the Northern Lights.

Experience two thrilling winter activities in one day on this action-packed tour from Rovaniemi. First, visit Santa's Arctic Wildlife Park to interact with popular Lapland animals and learn about herding and lifestyle. Then, get your adrenaline pumping on a high-speed snowmobile ride across the snowy landscapes (Note: this product is priced per person with shared snowmobiles; you can buy a solo driving option on site).

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.

Get a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Lappish people with this adventure and food experience from Rovaniemi. Led by a guide, you can explore the Arctic landscape by snowmobile, then try your hand at Arctic fishing. Finish up by huddling around a bonfire in the snow to prepare and eat a traditional Lappish barbecue with Lappish bread, salmon, marshmallows, and hot drinks.