Ranua Zoo, Sauna, Swim & Dinner Tour - Rovaniemi (Full Day): The Best of Lapland in One Day

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This 9-hour all-inclusive adventure is the ultimate Lapland day tour — perfect for travelers short on time but eager to experience the true essence of the Arctic. Combining wildlife encounters, traditional Finnish sauna, cold-water plunge, and a lakeside fire-cooked dinner, this small-group tour offers an immersive taste of Lapland’s culture, nature, and wellness rituals.

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What to Expect on Your Full Day Lapland Adventure:

Your extensive full-day adventure begins with a convenient hotel pick-up in Rovaniemi.

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Part 1: Ranua Wildlife Park Expedition & Lunch

• Visit the Northernmost Zoo in the World: Begin with a scenic 1-hour drive from Rovaniemi to Ranua Wildlife Park, nestled deep in the Lappish forest. Home to over 50 Arctic animal species, including polar bears, arctic foxes, lynxes, wolves, and wolverines, the 3km trail offers a safe, accessible, and educational experience.
• Learn Along the Way: Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating facts about Arctic wildlife and their incredible adaptations to life above the Arctic Circle.
• Lappish Buffet Lunch: After your walk through the forested park, enjoy a warm and hearty buffet lunch featuring traditional Lappish flavors. Vegetarian options are available.
• Souvenir Stop: There's also time to browse local shops and the Fazer sweets store for some Finnish treats to bring home

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Part 2: Authentic Finnish Sauna & Lake Experience

• Travel to a Secluded Lakeside Retreat: From Ranua, continue your journey to a private lakeside sauna, hidden in the peaceful wilderness.
• Authentic Wood-Fired Sauna: Step into a classic Finnish wood-burning sauna and learn the traditions behind this vital part of Finnish culture. You’ll even see how locals heat the fire by hand — no electricity here!
• Arctic Lake Plunge: Rejuvenate your body and mind with a cold plunge into the lake — or an ice-hole dip in winter. This invigorating contrast boosts circulation and leaves you feeling euphoric. In summer, enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters.

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Part 3: Open-Fire Dinner

• Open-Fire Dinner: Gather around the fire for a delicious traditional Finnish dinner — the highlight being smoked salmon fillet cooked slowly over the flames.
• Warm Hospitality: Enjoy non-alcoholic drinks, hot berry juice, and cookies in a relaxed, welcoming setting. This is the perfect way to reflect on a magical day in Lapland.

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Key Features of This Rovaniemi Full Day Tour:

• Comprehensive Full-Day Experience: Over 9 hours of Lapland's best activities in a single tour.
• Ranua Wildlife Park Visit: See rare Arctic animals (polar bears, wolves, lynxes) in the world's northernmost zoo.
• Authentic Finnish Sauna: Experience a traditional wood-burning sauna and its cultural significance.
• Arctic Lake Swimming/Ice Dip: Brave an invigorating plunge into an Arctic lake.
• Delicious Meals Included: Enjoy both a buffet lunch and a smoked salmon dinner cooked over an open fire.
• Expert Guided: Professional English-speaking guide ensures a smooth and informative journey.
• All-Inclusive: Covers entrance tickets, transportation, and all activities.

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Practical Information for Your Ultimate Lapland Adventure:

• Duration: Approximately 9 hours.
• Location: Rovaniemi, Lapland. Includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in Rovaniemi.
• Availability: Operates year-round.
• Departure Time: Approximately 09:00 AM.
• Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, transportation during your journey, professional English-speaking guide, Ranua Wildlife Park entrance tickets, buffet lunch, 2-hour firewood sauna experience, Arctic Lake swimming (ice-swimming in winter), dinner cooked on the open fire (smoked salmon fillet), non-alcoholic beverages, hot berry juice, hot drinks, cookies, towels and slippers for the sauna.
• What to Bring: Swimming suit (for sauna/ice swimming), camera and drinking water.

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Maximize your Lapland experience. Book your Ranua Zoo, Sauna, Swim & Dinner Tour - Rovaniemi (Full Day) today!

• All tours listed are for a minimum of 4 persons paying a full (adult) price, unless mentioned otherwise
• For the dinner our main dish is a delicious smoked salmon fillet. Let us know if you have any questions or dietary restrictions, and we'll be happy to accommodate you
• The tour operates in all weather conditions
• Not recommended for kids under 10 years old
• Tours include a pick up & drop off transfer from your accommodation in the area of central Rovaniemi. Time for meeting point and place will be confirmed upon the reservation.
• Missing the pick-up does not entitle you to a refund of the price paid for the services. You are responsible to be ready for pick up at the assigned pick up point from the start of the pick up time in order to not miss our guides when they arrive to pick you up
• Nordic Adventures reserves the right to make alterations to the programs, price, duration or form of transportation without prior warning. This is also applied  to changes in programs due to weather conditions