Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park Tour & Buffet Lunch -  from Rovaniemi

Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park Tour & Buffet Lunch - from Rovaniemi

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The northernmost zoo in the World

Overview

Discover Arctic animals on a 5-hour family-friendly tour to Ranua Wildlife Park from Rovaniemi. Enjoy a guided zoo visit, a delicious buffet lunch, and comfortable minivan transport. Book your Lapland animal adventure.

Highlights

✔️ Arctic Animals

✔️ Spending a day with Arctic animals

✔️ Enjoy the beauty of Lappish nature

✔️ Lappish countryside

✔️ No special skills required

✔️ Small group experience

✔️ The tour is family friendly

Availability

Year round

Duration

5 hours

DepartureS

09:00

Pickup & Drop off

Yes

Minimum age

3 years

Price from

143.00

 EUR

ABOUT THIS TOUR

Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park Tour & Buffet Lunch - Rovaniemi: Encounter Arctic Animals

This Ranua Wildlife Park Tour with Lunch offers a unique small-group adventure to the northernmost zoo in the world. Departing from Rovaniemi, this 5-hour excursion provides an excellent opportunity to observe Arctic animals in their natural habitat within the picturesque forests of Lapland. Star Attraction - The Polar Bear, Ranua Wildlife Park is home to Finland’s only polar bear. Seeing this majestic Arctic predator in a naturalistic setting is a highlight for many visitors - a must for wildlife lovers and photographers.

What to Expect on Your Ranua Wildlife Park Adventure:

Your tour begins with a convenient hotel pick-up in Rovaniemi. Transportation is provided in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan to Ranua Wildlife Park, located approximately one hour from Rovaniemi amidst untouched Arctic nature.

Part 1: Guided Exploration of Ranua Wildlife Park

  • Northernmost Zoo: Explore Ranua Wildlife Park, recognized as the northernmost zoo in the world.
  • Diverse Arctic Species: The park is home to over 50 animal species, representing the fauna of the Arctic. This includes iconic animals such as polar bears, gray wolves, lynxes, Arctic foxes, wolverines, and brown bears, among others.
  • Natural Habitats: Animals are housed in spacious enclosures that simulate their natural Arctic environment.
  • Expert Guidance: Your professional English-speaking guide provides a guided tour, offering information on how these animals adapt to the Arctic climate and insights into their behavior and ecology.

Part 2: Buffet Lunch & Shopping Opportunity

  • Traditional Lappish Buffet Lunch: After exploring the park, a delicious buffet-style lunch featuring traditional Lappish flavors is served in a cozy restaurant. Vegetarian options are available, ensuring everyone can enjoy a warm and satisfying meal during the tour.
  • Fazer Sweets & Souvenirs: The tour includes a optional visit to the Fazer sweets shop, offering renowned Finnish confectionery. Souvenir stores are also available for unique gifts and mementos.

The tour provides a comprehensive experience, combining wildlife observation, cultural immersion through local cuisine, and comfortable transport.

Key Features of This Rovaniemi Wildlife Tour:

  • World's Northernmost Zoo: Visit Ranua Wildlife Park, a unique Arctic destination.
  • Diverse Arctic Animals: Observe over 50 species, including polar bears, wolves, and lynxes, in simulated natural habitats.
  • Guided Park Tour: Professional guide provides insights into animal adaptations and Arctic ecology.
  • Warm Lappish Buffet Lunch: After your winter walk, warm up with a hearty buffet featuring traditional Lappish cuisine. Enjoy local specialties, fresh bread, and warm drinks in a cozy indoor setting - a perfect Arctic break.
  • Small Group Experience: Ensures personalized attention and a comfortable atmosphere.
  • Family-Friendly: Suitable for families seeking an engaging animal encounter.
  • Inclusive Package: Covers hotel pick-up/drop-off, transportation, entrance tickets, guiding, lunch, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Practical Information for Your Ranua Adventure:

  • Duration: Approximately 5 hours (total program duration).
  • Location: Ranua Wildlife Park, approximately one hour from Rovaniemi. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Rovaniemi.
  • Availability: Operates year-round.
  • Included: Pickup and drop-off from listed hotels in Rovaniemi and Santa Village, transportation in an air-conditioned minivan, professional English-speaking guide, entrance tickets to Ranua Wildlife Park, guided tour inside the park, buffet lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, Fazer sweets shop and souvenir stores.
  • What to Bring: A camera (with extra batteries) to capture photos of the animals and the Arctic scenery. Dress warmly in layers, especially in winter.

Step into the Arctic wilderness, meet Finland’s only polar bear, and enjoy a warm Lappish lunch in the heart of nature. Book your Ranua Wildlife Park Tour today and create unforgettable memories in Lapland!

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Included

✔️ Non-alcohol beverages

✔️ Entrance tickets

✔️ Professional English speaking guide

✔️ Air-conditioned minivan

✔️ Hotel pickup & drop off

What to bring

⚡ Seasonal outdoor clothing

⚡ Camera and drinking water

Not included

❌ Camera

Please Note

  • Please note, starting time might be subject to change, we will confirm the time to you by e-mail!
  • Tours include a pickup & drop off from listed hotels. The time for meeting point and place will be confirmed upon the reservation by email and/or text message.
  • Our adventures are scheduled to operate with a minimum participation requirement of 2 paying adults.
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions
  • 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

Cancellation terms 

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  • More than 3 days notice – 90% refund. 10% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of booking and preparing your tour.
  • Less than 3 days or no show notice – no refund.

Frequently asked questions 

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Ranua Wildlife Park is located approximately 80 kilometers (about 50 miles) from Rovaniemi. The drive usually takes around one hour each way. However, during the winter season, road and weather conditions in Lapland can vary - heavy snow, icy roads, or limited visibility may occasionally extend travel time.We recommend guests avoid booking another tour immediately after this one, to allow some flexibility in case the return is delayed. Your comfort and safety are always our priority.

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Yes, the Ranua Wildlife Park tour is highly suitable and designed to be family-friendly. It offers an engaging and educational experience for all ages, including young children. The park's accessible trails and diverse animal exhibits make it a comfortable and enjoyable adventure for the entire family.

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Ranua Wildlife Park is home to a diverse array of Arctic animals. You can expect to see iconic species such as polar bears, gray wolves, lynxes, Arctic foxes, wolverines, and brown bears, among many others. The park's design allows for observing these animals in spacious enclosures that simulate their natural environment.

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For the Ranua Wildlife Park tour, it's recommended to bring a camera with extra batteries to capture photos of the animals and the Arctic scenery. Dress very warmly in layers, especially during the winter months, as the tour involves spending time outdoors. While the animals are the main attraction, comfortable walking shoes are also advisable for exploring the park's trails.

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While Ranua Wildlife Park is home to over 50 Arctic species - including the famous polar bear - we cannot guarantee that every animal will be visible during your visit. Some animals may be resting in their shelters, eating, or simply hiding. Many Arctic creatures are surprisingly good at blending into their surroundings!Our guide will do their best to help you spot as many animals as possible, share insights, and even point out hidden ones - but sightings can vary depending on the animals' natural behavior and the time of day.

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Please be on time! Our tours follow a strict schedule, and if you miss the hotel pick-up, you will not be able to join later. Arriving separately by taxi or private car is usually not possible, as it may disrupt the program and group safety. Plan ahead — we appreciate your understanding.

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This tour includes a delicious buffet lunch featuring traditional Lappish flavors. The meal is served at a comfortable establishment within or near Ranua Wildlife Park, providing a satisfying break during your exploration. Non-alcoholic beverages are also included.

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Enjoyable & Picturesque with Excellent Guide

June 22, 2022

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My husband and I enjoyed an excellent tour of the Ranua Zoo. We got lucky and got a private tour. Our guide Tanja was terrific! We were picked up promptly and received an extremely informative introduction to Lapland and the zoo on the hour+ drive. Our guide Tanja was enthusiastic and informative throughout the multi-hour tour providing very interesting and relevant information about each animal, its habitat, and family life. She personalized the animals and their stories in a wonderful way. The Ranua zoo is beautifully laid out with wooden boardwalks in a gorgeous forest setting. Highly recommend!

Great

May 1, 2022

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Helpful organisers we missed the tour as we were late but they arranged us a pick up half hour later. But we could not see polar bears we had a great guide


Had a great time

April 26, 2022

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A great experience. Our guide was helpful, informative and put up with all of our silly questions as we tried to learn more about Lapland and what life is like for locals. We saw a lot of cute animals and learned a lot.


Great day

December 8, 2021

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Great tour leader, gave us a lot of information during the walk. However, a little disappointed because the polar bear was a no show. Small group was a plus and overall, an enjoyable day. Alex, also made sure that we get an opportunity to see the northern lights in the evening because we had missed that.

Transport to Ranua and back

February 24, 2020

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Our tour guide Alex came to pick us up on time, drove us to Ranua Zoo and back. He helped us to get our head around the place, gave us lots of info and was very patient with our group with lots of children. Thank you Alex.

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