Rovaniemi 2 days Activities Package

Beware. Got time on my hands so writing a big report! We did the two day trip incorporating snowmobiles, reindeer, huskies (daytime day one), northern lights (separate event- evening day one) and Ranua zoo (day two). Overall it was certainly worth doing. We were moving to different hotel for the second day and the operator was able to accommodate this in their pick ups. This was impressive considering the amount of different tours they are operating at the same time and the logistical demands. Whatsapp messages worked well. This is how you are informed of your specific pick up times for each part of the tour. These messages seemed to come the day before the activity. Each event starts with everyone going to one of the operator's offices to get 'all in one' snow suits, boots etc. The actual trip starts from there. You can leave your own clothes at this point if not needed for the trip. (Beware, if keeping snow suits for day 2 it may start/end at a different initial office which means better not to leave own kit at end of first day.) The trips themselves: Snowmobiles very good. Lasts about an hour which is long enough. Everyone doubles up. Must remember driving licence for anyone doing the actual driving. Then everyone gets bus to next activities: Reindeer ride- 5 mins- slow and gentle. Nice. Husky ride- 3 mins- fast and thrilling. Really good. Also information chat from reindeer herder and some hot juice and biscuits. Then dropped back to initial office which is at Santa Claus Resort and you get 2 hours to wander around. This is ok. Plent to buy, plenty to eat. Plenty of people. If you wantbto see Santa you have to sort that yourself- moost likely sometime beforehand judging by the queue. Then dropped back to accommodation about 6pm. Pick up at about 8pm for Northern Light search. Be aware is a lot of driving with very little certainty of success. And if you can see the lights most likely they will be misty white and only green if seen through camera lens. Includes some hot juice and busicuits around a fire. Can get cold whilst standing around looking at the sky but the van remains nearby so can get back on. Back to accomodation 11ish. Tired. Day 2-Ranua. Less hectic day. Pick up for us was 9am to take us to office meeting/changing point. Lots of people coming in different vans from different accommodation. Didn't leave until about 10:30 on coach to zoo. About 1 hour journey. Zoo was nice and quiet. Saw a few animals, though some were tucked away. Three hours was long enough for walk around and some lunch in the buffet restaurant. Coach back to that day's meeting point for about 4ish. Guides were all good and helpful. 'Central Admin Desk' was pretty responsive by phone and WhatsApp. Kit was good. Pick ups were all on time. Last thing...Was a little confused because booked through Viator but local operator was 'Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park'. Confirmation from Viator made it appear it was all booked and confirmed, but then noticed paragraph at bottom of confirmation that seemed to say I had to confirm booking with operator directly. When I asked Viator about this there was some difficulty finding my booking. They suggested I contacted local operator which I did and after some delay they seemed to find the booking. I am not totally sure it would have all gone to plan if I hadn't done this. Bottom line...maybe double check with local operator after getting Viator confirmation. The tour isn't cheap and last thing you want is to find out on the day you aren't on their list!