Santa’s Village & Arctic Animals – Rovaniemi Winter Adventure

Santa’s Village & Arctic Animals – Rovaniemi Winter Adventure

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Want A Suggestion? Santa + Husky + Reindeers = Super Adventure! Lapland in a Day: Meet Santa, Ride Sleds, Cross the Circle.

Overview

Meet Santa Claus, send mail from the Arctic Circle, and ride reindeer & huskies in Rovaniemi. This Santa's Village & Arctic Animals Adventure offers unique Lapland fun. Available December - Arpil.

Highlights

✔️ Meet Santa Claus

✔️ Enjoy the beauty of Lappish nature

✔️ Lappish countryside

✔️ No special skills required

✔️ Small group experience

✔️ The tour is family friendly

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Availability

Dec - Apr

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Duration

~ 4,5 hours

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DepartureS

~ 09:30

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Pickup & Drop off

Yes

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Minimum age

3 years

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Price from

225.00

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ABOUT THIS TOUR

Rovaniemi Santa's Village & Arctic Animals Combo : Your Lappish Winter Adventure

This "Santa's Village and Arctic Animals Adventure" offers a comprehensive 4.5-hour winter experience in Rovaniemi, combining a magical visit to Santa's official home with thrilling reindeer and husky sleigh rides. It's a unique all-in-one tour designed to immerse you in the heart of Lapland's winter magic and iconic Arctic traditions.

What to Expect on Your Rovaniemi Family Adventure:

Your tour begins with a convenient hotel pick-up in Rovaniemi, transporting you directly to the renowned Santa Claus Village.

Part 1: Explore Santa Claus Village & Arctic Circle Crossing

  • Santa Claus Village Guided Tour: Explore the unique atmosphere of Santa's official hometown.
  • Elves' Post Office: Visit the official Elves' Post Office, part of Finland's national postal service. Send greetings with a special official Arctic Circle stamp, ensuring your mail reaches friends with a special touch.
  • Ceremonial Arctic Circle Crossing: Participate in a special ceremony to cross the Arctic Circle. This symbolic crossing is said to bring a lifetime of joy. You will receive a certificate of crossing as a memorable souvenir of this magical place.
  • Meet Santa Claus: Visit Santa's office to meet the man in red himself! This provides a personal opportunity for interaction and photos. Please note: Professional photos with Santa are available for an additional fee.
  • Shopping Opportunities: There will be ample time to explore the various shops in Santa Claus Village for unique Lapland souvenirs and gifts. Guests will find a good selection of souvenirs, often considered among the best in town.

Part 2: Authentic Reindeer Sleigh Ride

After your visit to Santa, the adventure continues with a reindeer sleigh ride. Experience the serene glide through the snow, a traditional mode of transport in Lapland. Reindeer are integral to Santa's operations, making this an extraordinary experience.

Part 3: Husky Kennel Visit & Sleigh Ride

Following the reindeer experience, the safari continues to the Husky Kennel.

  • Meet the Husky Pack: Meet the energetic husky dogs and observe them in their snowy environment.
  • Husky Sleigh Ride: After a safety briefing, embark on a thrilling 1-2km husky sleigh ride (distance may vary depending on snow conditions). Huskies are known for their love of running, making this an exhilarating ride through icy Lappish landscapes.

This combination of activities offers an ultimate winter magic experience, suitable for the entire family.

Key Features of This Rovaniemi Family Tour:

  • Santa Claus Village Immersion: Guided visit to Santa's official home, including meeting Santa and the Elves' Post Office.
  • Arctic Circle Ceremony: Participate in an official Arctic Circle crossing ceremony and receive a certificate.
  • Dual Animal Safari: Experience both a peaceful reindeer sleigh ride (500m) and an exciting husky sleigh ride (1-2km).
  • Family-Friendly Design: Tour is specialized for families with children, ensuring enjoyment for all ages.
  • Authentic Lappish Experiences: Combines iconic Lapland traditions and activities in one comprehensive tour.
  • Shopping Opportunities: Access to Santa Claus Village shops with a good selection of souvenirs, known as the best in town (Marttiini, Marimekko, Iitala, Pentik and other local brands, as well as handcrafted items)
  • All-Inclusive Comfort: Includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, professional guidance, and all necessary safety briefings.

Practical Information for Your Ultimate Lapland Adventure:

  • Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours (total program duration)
  • Reindeer Ride Distance: Approximately 500 meters
  • Husky Ride Distance: Approximately 1-2 kilometers (depending on snow conditions)
  • Location: Rovaniemi, Lapland, with activities primarily at Santa Claus Village and adjacent animal parks
  • Availability: Operates seasonally from December to April
  • Included: Pick-up and drop-off from listed hotels in Rovaeniemi and Santa Village area, guided tour of Santa Claus Village, visit to Elves' Post Office, Arctic Circle crossing ceremony & certificate, reindeer sleigh ride, visit to Husky Kennel, husky sleigh ride, professional English-speaking guide

Make this winter one your family will never forget. Meet Santa, ride Arctic sleighs, and cross the Circle together — book your magical Rovaniemi family adventure today!

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Included

✔️ Arctic Circle crossing certificate

✔️ A visit to Elve's Post Office

✔️ Guaranteed meeting with Santa Claus

✔️ Guided Santa Village tour

✔️ Informative talks

✔️ Safety and driving instructions

✔️ Entrance tickets

✔️ Husky safari 1-2km., depending on snow conditions

✔️ Reindeer safari ~0,5km

✔️ Professional English speaking guide

✔️ Hotel pickup & drop off

What to bring

⚡ Seasonal outdoor clothing

⚡ Camera and drinking water

Not included

❌ Photo with Santa

Please Note

  • All tours listed are for a minimum of 2 persons paying a full (adult) price, unless mentioned otherwise
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions
  • 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

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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No, lunch is not included in this tour. However, Santa Claus Village has several cafés and restaurants where you can grab a meal or a snack. There will be time to visit them during your time in Santa's village.

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Absolutely! A highlight of the tour is a visit to Santa Claus’ official office in Santa’s Village. You’ll have the chance to meet Santa himself and take personal photos. Professional photos are available for purchase directly at the office.

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Dress warmly! You’ll be outdoors for much of the tour. We recommend wearing thermal underwear, a fleece or wool mid-layer, a winter jacket and pants, a warm hat, gloves or mittens, and insulated boots. Temperatures can be cold, especially in December and January.

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Yes, this tour is designed especially with families in mind! It’s an easy-paced, fun-filled experience perfect for guests of all ages. However, the minimum recommended age is 3 years old, as younger children may find the cold outdoor conditions uncomfortable, especially during the reindeer and husky sleigh rides. Children will love meeting Santa, exploring the village, and enjoying gentle Arctic adventures - all in a safe and guided setting

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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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The reindeer ride is about 500 meters and offers a peaceful glide through a snowy trail. The husky ride is 1–2 kilometers (depending on snow conditions) and provides an exciting, authentic experience with our energetic huskies. Both rides are guided and fully safe for children and adults alike.

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Yes! You’ll have time to explore the many gift shops in Santa Claus Village. The area offers one of the best selections of local souvenirs in Rovaniemi - including Marttiini knives, Marimekko, Iittala, Pentik, and handmade crafts from Lapland.

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Tripadvisor reviews

Amazing experience and well organised!

January 26, 2022

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We are so pleased we booked with Nordic Adventures and had Alex as our guide. Excellent communication before hand and on time pick up and flexible on the day to timings. We were first in to see Santa and had the place almost to ourselves! Brilliant to be able to get to the front of the queue (especially as it was so cold!) and Alex was a great guide with information. Well worth booking this tour!

Huskies and Reindeers for a Solo Traveler!

December 20, 2021

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Alex did a fantastic job touring the group around Santa Claus village and the huskies and the reindeers. I am a solo traveler, and there were three other families. Alex helped entertain me and make sure I was taken care of, so I greatly appreciate him for enhancing my experience. Thank you! I would definitely book with Alex and this company again!

Reindeer/Husky ride

January 25, 2020

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This tour company does a good job picking you up on time and accommodating where needed. We did the reindeer/husky rides, enjoyed snacks/drinks, warm fires and learning more about these animals. Of course we got to feed/pet these animals as much as we wanted. Lots of fun, we would definitely recommend this company when booking a tour.

Four friends trip!

January 15, 2020

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I would recommend this tour as it will save you a bit of time (rather than doing it DIY, one by one). It is do-able the three activities in one day in santa village becauseeverything is walking distance in there, but if you want to know more infos and trivias, and save time on searching the places where to do activities, and queuing to buy the tickets then i would recommend you to book this one. It includes everything and the guide will answet yout questions. Thanks to our guide Alex, we manage to do everything we want to do in 1 day. We didnt have to line to buy tickets in that cold weather. The trivias and his shop recommendations are interesting and useful!

Fantastic

January 14, 2020

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We had a brilliant day out with a very informative guide. Collected from our apartment and taken to feed the reindeer, we had a sleigh ride followed by a hot drink. Moved on to visit the Huskies,they were wonderful to see, the ride was brilliant. Met Santa and had lots of information throughout from our guide :)

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