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Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village and Arctic Circle

1. Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village and Arctic Circle

Visit a place where it is Christmas all year round on a tour to Santa Claus Village from Rovaniemi. Meet Santa Claus in person, then cross into the Arctic Circle for photo opportunities. Savor an included Lappish buffet lunch. After pickup at your accommodation in Rovaniemi, head toward Santa Claus's main office in Lapland. Have a meeting with Santa Claus, and then send greetings to all your friends from Santa's Post Office. You will also have a chance to see the reindeer, Santa's helper at the Village. Next, make your way to the painted white line denoting the Arctic Circle, which cuts right through Santa Claus Village. You will officially enter the Arctic area when you cross the line. Cross the circle, enjoy this popular photo spot for all visitors, and get an Arctic Circle certificate. Afterward, have the opportunity to taste a buffet lunch before returning to your accommodation in Rovaniemi.

Rovaniemi: Private Forest Sauna and Northern Lights Tour

2. Rovaniemi: Private Forest Sauna and Northern Lights Tour

Head to an Arctic forest roughly 20 kilometers from the city center to experience the traditional Finnish sauna in the forest. The experience of the sauna is such an important part of Finnish culture, that it can’t be compared to anything else. For centuries, it has been a place for physical and spiritual cleansing. Dipping into icy lakes and rolling in the snow are said to be good for your blood circulation, but most people do them simply for the incredible rush. Head to an amazing outdoor forest location to try your hand at winter swimming in the icy water. Raise your head to catch a glimpse of the magical Northern Lights. After the sauna experience, head to the frozen lake to hunt the Northern Lights while you enjoy a cup of hot drinks.

Rovaniemi: Snow Sauna Experience with Dinner

3. Rovaniemi: Snow Sauna Experience with Dinner

Begin your Finish snow sauna experience with pickup from a central meeting point at 4:45 PM. After a 30-minute transfer, arrive at the stunning Arctic SnowHotel. During a guided tour, explore snow and ice structures, spectacular ice sculptures, the hotel’s beautiful rooms, and other arctic specialties. After the tour, get ready for your sauna experience. Your guide will tell you all about the traditional Finnish sauna and give you ample time to try it out, along with the unique snow sauna and an outdoor jacuzzi, all completely in private.   Next, enjoy a delicious meal served in a magical Lappish atmosphere next to an open fire at Kota restaurant. Make use of free time to explore the hotel at your leisure and warm up at Sky Bar. Admire the bar’s glass ceiling and, if you’re lucky, catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. Dinner Menu Starter: Creamy carrot soup, smoked cheese cream and crispy onion Main course options (please choose one): • Salmon glow-fried by the open fire, baked potato filled with creme fraiche, dill-tartar sauce and anis pickled cabbage-onion salad • Traditional sautéed reindeer, Lappish potato mash, pickled cucumbers and lingonberry jam • Parsnip puree, sauteed broad bean and leek, cherry tomato salsa, tomato sauce and anis pickled cabbage-onion salad (vegan) Dessert: Warm blueberry pie, caramelized blueberries and white chocolate sauce

Lappish evening: Sauna, jacuzzi and dinner

4. Lappish evening: Sauna, jacuzzi and dinner

If you want to enjoy the most popular activity in Rovaniemi while travelling in northern Finland don't hesitate any longer. Our fancy sauna located at the majestic private lake and will give you a well-deserved lifetime experience. Your excursion starts with pick-up from your hotel or apartments and transport to lovely lake. The drive will take less than 30 minutes. You don't need any experience or special skills to come with us on this tour, just a sense of adventure. Please bring the recommended clothing, backpack, and camera and we’ll provide everything else. Families with children or those looking for a mellow time in the Lappish nature will enjoy this tour. The sauna is ready! Enjoying a sauna is a personal thing, you should always listen to your body and do as you feel best. There is no one right way to bathe in the sauna. For a first time you could stay in for a five minutes, depending on the temperature. After cooling down for a few minutes, go into the sauna again and stay a bit longer. And of couse stay in in hot outside jacuzzi. When you come out of the sauna, you can just sit down and admire the beauty of nature around you. The feeling of hunger is strong enough after truly “Lappish SPA procedures”, which is why you will have an amazing and traditional Blazed salmon dinner (or vegaterian food).

Rovaniemi: Lappish Evening Experience with Dinner

5. Rovaniemi: Lappish Evening Experience with Dinner

Chase the Nothern Lights and see flickering shades of blue, green, violet, and sometimes even crimson red. Have a special time with a sauna experience and traditional dinner in a wooden cottage by a private arctic lake. After being picked up from your hotel, you will travel 30 minutes to the lovely Langonlampi lake. As soon as the sauna reaches the necessary temperature - it's time to go to the steam room. Enjoying a sauna is a personal thing, you should always listen to your body and do as you feel best. For the first time, you should stay in for about five minutes. After cooling down for a few minutes, go into the sauna again and stay a bit longer. When you come out of the sauna, you can just sit down and admire the beauty of nature around you. After the warm sauna, you can go swimming in the Arctic lake or take part in an unforgettable snow jumping activity. The tradition of jumping into the snow or a cold lake after a hot sauna session may have even more benefits than a sauna session alone. After, settle next to the fire to enjoy a traditional blazed salmon dinner in a warm and cozy cottage. Families with children or those looking for a mellow time in the Lappish nature will enjoy this tour.

Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village Visit with Hotel Pickup

6. Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village Visit with Hotel Pickup

Embark on a family-friendly excursion with a guided tour of Santa Clause Village in Rovaniemi. Enjoy everything that this magical place has to offer with a hassle-free package that includes round-trip transportation from Rovaniemi. Begin your Lapland experience with a convenient pickup from your accommodation in Rovaniemi. Then, sit back and relax as you take a short ride to Santa Clause Village. Once here, join your guide as you explore the best of what this attraction has to offer. Head to Santa's office and meet the world's nicest man. Let him know what's on your Christmas wish list and discover some of his best-kept secrets. Santa's elves will capture this special moment and you'll be able to purchase your photos and video with Santa after your visit (cost not included). Next, make your way to Santa's Post Office, where his little helpers are hard at work year-round. From here, head to the Arctic Circle line. Cross the line and make sure you capture this unique moment on camera. Sit down at one of the restaurants in the village to refuel with a snack or meal (cost not included). Then, enjoy some free time to wander around the rest of the village. Shop for souvenirs, pop into the many artisan stores, or visit the reindeer farm for a small additional fee. End your Christmas adventure with a return transfer to your accommodation in Rovaniemi. 

From Rovaniemi: Midnight Sun Forest Lake Float

7. From Rovaniemi: Midnight Sun Forest Lake Float

Forget about the hustle and bustle of daily city life and head out into the forest for a relaxing evening walk and lake float. Join your knowledgeable English-speaking guide and listen to local lore while exploring the Finnish wilderness when it's at its most beautiful – in the mid-summer when the sun never sets. Take a deep breath of fresh air and smell the mulchy mix of the forest’s perfume as you wander into the heart of the Lappish forest. Reach a beautiful placid lake and get dressed in a floating suit that will keep you from getting chilly and wet as you float peacefully on the lake's surface. Take in the rays of the late night Arctic sun. Enjoy some hot drinks and gingerbread on the lake shore. Listen to the gentle waves lapping against the beach and marvel at the golden sun that almost never sets on Finland's northernmost region in the summer.

From Rovaniemi: Private Photoshoot in the Lappish Wilderness

8. From Rovaniemi: Private Photoshoot in the Lappish Wilderness

Head to the Arctic countryside just outside of Rovaniemi and have your photos taken by a professional photographer on a private photoshoot experience. Capture the beauty of Finnish Lapland and make memories that will last a lifetime. Start with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Rovaniemi and make your way to the picturesque countryside just outside of town. The photoshoot location has been carefully chosen to incorporate the very best of the Lappish wilderness, including forest, water, and snow. Once you arrive at the location, your photographer will help you get the lay of the land, and together, you'll plan your photoshoot. When your photoshoot is done, hop into the van and relax as you travel back to your accommodation in Rovaniemi. You will receive your photos within a few days after the shoot. 

Daytime Ice Floating Rovaniemi, small groups

9. Daytime Ice Floating Rovaniemi, small groups

Do what you never thought you would be doing in your lifetime! Swim in an icy lake in the north of Finland in the middle of winter! Brace yourselves as we are about to introduce you to the craziest adventure we could think of - winter ice floating! We will dress you up in special rescue floating suits made of light, waterproof material, that will keep you warm and dry, so you can spend as much time in the water as you like. However, you will be tempted to get out as we'll set up an open fire, enjoy some snacks and drinks and warm up our cozy cottage for you. This is a small, private tour so you can enjoy time with friends, away from the crowds. We understand that our guests are coming in different shapes and sizes, and we want to ensure that we provide you with the best possible service. We kindly request that if you do not fit the standard size or weight, you contact us for further details.

Guided Tour to Santa Claus Village

10. Guided Tour to Santa Claus Village

Santa Claus Village is a perfect family destination with loads of fun things to do. Get ready for an unforgettable visit! We'll start by picking you up from your hotel in Rovaniemi or from our office. Then, we'll take a short ride to Santa Claus Village, where your friendly guide will be your personal Santa's helper. He will show you all the amazing places here and take some wonderful pictures of you. Don't worry - we'll send those pictures to you later in the day so you can cherish these special moments. First, we'll visit Santa's Post Office, where his little helpers are always busy. Then, we'll go to the Arctic Circle line, and you can step across it. Our guide will make sure to take awesome pictures of this special moment. You'll also see the Roosevelt Cottage, which is the oldest building in Santa Claus Village. It was built in 1950 when Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt visited the Arctic Circle. It's a cool piece of history. When you get hungry, you can grab a snack or meal at one of the village restaurants (you'll need to pay for this). After that, you'll have some free time to explore the village on your own. You can buy souvenirs, check out cool shops, or even visit the reindeer farm for a small extra fee. We'll wrap up your Christmas adventure with a comfy ride back to your place in Rovaniemi, making sure your visit to Santa Claus Village is full of wonderful memories. This holiday season, come to the official hometown of Santa Claus and make it extra special!

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4.5 / 5

based on 653 reviews

Analiza, Jaime, Christian were so kind and picked up us perfectly. Thanks to them, the tour was worth it. The experience of Sauna was so good and its location was perfect. Luckily, we watched auroras doing the sauna! Such a wonderful day with this activity:)

Great experience. After going from the hot sauna to the ice lake a couple of times, you feel as if you are floating. I would recommend to anyone. In addition, the guide Alizé was excellent. Shame it was cloudy, so we couldn't see the polar lights.

Spectacular!!! Everything well organized. Thanks to the guides Toni in English and Sergio in Spanish, very attentive and friendly. They informed us of everything with great sympathy!!! Very professional and close to people.

More than perfect, friendly, helpful guide, Aylen. Good organisation, winderful attractions.

Amazing activity for anyone who wants to really experience life as a real Lappish local!