Reindeer Sleigh Ride Across the Night in Apukka Resort Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi, Finland

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the magic of the arctic forest under the stars and make the most of your time in Rovaniemi with this evening reindeer sleigh ride. Settle in under a layer of blankets to travel through the countryside as the locals have for centuries, soaking in the silence of the snow-covered landscape along the way. Warm up after your ride with hot drinks and snacks in a traditional Lappish "kota" (hut).

Round-trip transportation from Rovaniemi to the reindeer farm and trail
Learn about the tradition of reindeer husbandry and transport in Lapland
Thermal wear, blankets, and hot snacks and drinks to keep your warm
A night ride to increase your chances of spotting the Northern Lights

What's Included

Hot drink & local reindeer sausage (vegetarian/vegan option available on request)
Reindeer sleigh ride
Guiding
Winter clothing (thermal overall, thermal boots, woolen socks, mittens)
Transfers (if needed, from Rovaniemi city center or Santa Claus Village to Apukka Resort and back)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Your pick-up time will be confirmed via email from Apukka Resort (the activity provider) within 48 hours of booking. Please make sure you open and read this email! We offer two pick-up points: Rovaniemi City Center: at address Korkalonkatu 23, pickup time 50 min before activity starting time. Santa Claus Village: The bus stop Napapiiri I by the main road, E75, pickup time 35 min before activity starting time. Please note that if you miss the pick-up, refunds are not available.

Meeting point

Apukka Resort Adventures - Excursions and Husky & Reindeer Farm
Tutkijantie 28, 96900 Rovaniemi, Finland
If you arrive by your own car or other transportation, please arrive straight to Apukka Resort. There is free parking in Resorts' area. Please arrive 20 minutes before activity departure time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for infants (aged 0–3 years).
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Louise_P

The reindeer ride was absolutely fantastic and our host was very knowledgeable and shared lots of information about local ways of life for reindeer herders. It is extremely cold on the part where you stop for reindeer sausages and hot juice so our host told us best way to stay warm is lots of loose not tight layers. You can borrow suits, gloves, boots and balaclavas from reception and i highly recommend taking a balaclava as it will keep your nose and cheeks warm.

Reviews

3.8

based on 14 reviews

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Fantastic experience...

Lorraine_O, Dec 2025

Fantastic experience really peaceful would definitely recommend would be nice to have blankets or something to wrap up in for the kids especially they got quire cold even in all there snow gear

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your lovely review and recommendation. We’re delighted to hear you found the experience peaceful and enjoyable. Guest comfort is very important to us, and your feedback has been shared with our team as we continue to develop and improve our experiences. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.

Sleigh ride in the snow

Lenie_V, Nov 2025

It was a new and exciting experience for us being on a sleigh in the snow. We don’t have reindeer in South Africa, so this was a chance to learn more about them and to get close to them.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your first reindeer sleigh experience and had the chance to learn more about these special animals. It’s always wonderful to share the magic of Lapland with guests from around the world. We hope to welcome you back to Apukka for more Arctic adventures in the future!

Amazing but remember lots of layers to keep warm.

Louise_P, Nov 2024

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the reindeer ride and found the guide's tips helpful. It’s great to know you made good use of the borrowed gear to stay warm. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable adventures!

Poor communication about pickup point. Lovely experience once there

Thomas_B, Jan 2023

The tour itself was lovely and peaceful. We had a lovely Reindeer ride in the dark in the woods. We then cooked sausage over the campfire and got to feed and stroke the Reindeer. It was very lovely. However viator told us to be at the pickup point at 1950. No-one turned up. We rang the company to be told the pickup was 1940. We were also told that the hotel we were waiting at was not the pickup point. We had left our own hotel to find this pickup point to then be told we were not in the right place despite waiting at the hotel where the viator app told us to be. This led us to spending €40 on a taxi to join the tour. They do not offer hotel pickup and therefore the pickup point needs more clarity so that other people do not end up in the same position as ourselves

Cold but fabulous

fiona_n, Dec 2022

Great experience. A bit long for younger kids (9 years) as they got cold but a very special experience. We had a lovely guide who made us very welcome around the fire and told us about Sami culture

A silent but pleasant reindeer walk

NgaMan_C, Jan 2020

It was a very rainny and cold night, the reindeer gave us a very comfy and slient walk along the forest. Although the weather was too bad that we didn't manage to see the Aurora, the farm owner still made it an enjoyable and pleasant journey. The staff are all kind and helpful too.

Chilled sled ride through the night forest

tistouetz, Jan 2020

We had an awesome experience, driving slowly through the night forest and having a nice break in a hut with fire midway. If there is a good aurora forecast you will see them here as it is very dark and uncrowded. Defintly recommended!