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Rovaniemi Family-friendly activities

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Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

1. Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

Enjoy a full day of arctic experiences in Rovaniemi with a guided visit to a husky dog farm and sleigh ride as well as the opportunity to drive your own reindeer sleigh and meet Santa Claus. Learn all about these local traditions from your guide and spend time with the animals. After pickup, start your day at the reindeer farm. Meet the reindeer, feed them, and take pictures. Hear stories about the reindeer herding process and drive a reindeer sleigh for a full 500-meter ride. Take your well-deserved reindeer driver’s license home as a memento.  Feast on salmon soup for lunch before meeting the huskies. After a short introduction, take a short husky sled ride into the arctic forest. Lastly, visit Santa Claus Village, where you will have the opportunity to meet Santa himself.  Step across the Arctic Circle and revel in the Christmas spirit. Take time to shop and send letters from Santa’s Post office before returning to your accommodation.

Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer and Husky Farm

2. Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer and Husky Farm

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Arctic wilderness on this day trip from Rovaniemi. Ride through the Arctic forest on a snowmobile. Experience the magic of a reindeer sleigh ride and feed these majestic creatures. Visit the sleigh dogs at a husky farm and keep cozy with hot drinks and snacks. Following pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Rovaniemi in the morning, get ready to meet the lovable animals on arrival and let them take you on an exciting sleigh ride. Listen to stories about each of the animals on the farm, and learn the history and culture of the area. Warm up with some hot drinks and snacks before you feed the reindeer their favorite treats. Receive your International Reindeer Driver's License before you continue your Arctic expedition at a husky farm. Say hello to the friendly dogs and experience the life of a musher as you traverse the snowy landscape on a sled pulled by your new friends. After meeting the lovely animals, it is time to venture into the Arctic forest and experience the winter wonderland by snowmobile. Remember to take some memorable photos during the trip. At the end of an amazing day, you head back to your accommodation in Rovaniemi.

Rovaniemi: Traditional Reindeer Farm Visit with Sleigh Ride

3. Rovaniemi: Traditional Reindeer Farm Visit with Sleigh Ride

Enjoy pickup from your accommodation in the morning and begin your special trip to the Traditional Reindeer farm. This reindeer farm is the most authentic you can find from Rovaniemi. Local reindeer herders are there for you, they will tell you everything about the Reindeers and they are more than happy to answer any of your questions. After special instructions given by the herders, you will be able to drive your own reindeer sledge in a brief, 500 meters long ride. Your newly learned skills will be rewarded with a reindeer sledge driver’s license. In order to keep your bellies warm, you will be offered warm refreshments at the farm.

Rovaniemi: Arctic Animals Sleigh Rides and Wildlife Zoo

4. Rovaniemi: Arctic Animals Sleigh Rides and Wildlife Zoo

Discover polar bears, huskies, and hundreds more Arctic animals in Ranua Wildlife Park on a guided tour from Rovaniemi. Tuck into a traditional Lappish buffet lunch. Enjoy a sleigh ride pulled by a team of dogs followed by a reindeer sleigh ride. Learn all about huskies, reindeer, and local life. Benefit from morning pickup at your accommodation in Rovaniemi, then get ready to meet friendly huskies at a husky farm and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime short ride in a sled pulled by the dogs, weather permitting. Talk to traditional reindeer herders at a local reindeer farm in Rovaniemi, and learn the history of reindeer farming in the area. Hear what it's like to live in the Arctic before a short sleigh ride pulled by the reindeer. Continue your journey in Ranua Wildlife Park and discover the Arctic wilderness. Relax with a buffet lunch of traditional food in the middle of a forest. After the satisfying meal, begin to explore the breathtaking winter wonderland in the wilderness zoo with the help of your guide and see polar bears and hundreds of other species of Arctic animals in their natural habitat.

Rovaniemi: Snowmobile to Reindeer, Husky Farm, Santa Village

5. Rovaniemi: Snowmobile to Reindeer, Husky Farm, Santa Village

Glide along the snowy trails of Lapland on a snowmobile tour from Rovaniemi. Visit a reindeer farm and husky farm for sleigh rides and explore the festive Santa Claus Village. Start with pickup from your hotel in Rovaniemi. Then hop on your snowmobile and head towards the Reindeer Farm. Admire these graceful animals and enjoy a short sleigh ride with them. Next, make your way to the Husky Farm where you will find these beautiful, loyal, and energetic companions. Experience the Alaskan Huskies in action on a short sleigh ride. Once you are back from the farm visits, enjoy some free time to explore the Santa Claus Village. Experience the festive atmosphere, cross the Arctic Circle, and meet Santa Claus. Visit the Post Office on-site and do some gift shopping, before being returned to your hotel.

Rovaniemi: Husky Park and Reindeer Farm Combo by Minibus

6. Rovaniemi: Husky Park and Reindeer Farm Combo by Minibus

This program is a perfect alternative for those who wish to see the arctic animals without spending extensive amounts of time outdoors, in the snow and frost. Your day will start with our guide picking you up from your accommodation in Rovaniemi. You will be driven to the farm, where local reindeer herders will tell you more about the herding lifestyle and how it is to be a reindeer herder in the 21st century. After insightful instructions given by the herders, you will be able to drive your own reindeer sledge in a brief, 500m long ride. Your newly learned skills will be rewarded with a Reindeer Sledge Driver’s License! Also, you will meet the huskies and will be accompanied by the husky mushers, who will tell you more about living and working together with the happy and energetic husky dogs. You will have free time to interact with the friendly dogs. Moreover, the mushers will happily take you on a brief, yet extremely thrilling, husky sledge ride. Throughout the program, the guide will be by your side to assist you with every step of the activity and make sure you are enjoying yourself fully. You will have also free time to meet Santa Claus and step across the magical Arctic Circle at the Santa Claus Village. There are many souvenir shops as well as Santa’s main post office, service companies and cafes and restaurants in the Santa Claus Village. And of course, Santa is there as well, in his chamber every day of the year. You can pay him a visit! Your day will conclude with your guide driving you back to your accommodation in Rovaniemi.

Rovaniemi: Husky Safari on a Snowy Trail

7. Rovaniemi: Husky Safari on a Snowy Trail

Set off on a husky adventure in the Lappish forest, and find out all about the training, breeding, and racing of these magnificent arctic animals on the local farm. After receiving a short introduction and instructions, the dogs are ready to take you on an exciting 6-mile (10km) ride through the amazing landscapes of the Finnish countryside. Feel the excitement as you speed through the winter wonderland. Try not to miss the opportunity to capture your once-in-a-lifetime moment with your sleigh team. As you listen to the interesting stories of Husky after the journey, warm yourself up with some hot juice and Finnish gingerbread cookies - the local's favorite winter snacks.

Rovaniemi: Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day

8. Rovaniemi: Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day

Spend the day as a typical Finn and gain a better understanding of local life with this snowmobile safari and ice fishing experience.   Your guide will take you across the snowy fields of the Arctic forests to a frozen lake that is only accessible by snowmobiles. The Arctic forest trail has breathtaking surroundings that make for beautiful photos. Enjoy the tranquil nature and fresh air on your snowmobile ride.     Once you arrive at the frozen lake, your guide will teach you how to open a hole in the ice and the best techniques for catching fish. After trying your hand at ice fishing, your guides will set up a bonfire, where you can warm up and cook some sausages. Your guides will tell you stories of their biggest catches and let you know all about the types of fish that can be caught in this area. Finally, head back to the city having experienced what life is like in Lapland.

Rovaniemi: Arctic Horse Riding Experience

9. Rovaniemi: Arctic Horse Riding Experience

Travel to a small farm 20 kilometers from Rovaniemi to visit a Finnish farm, meet some well-trained Irish Cob horses, and discover the beauty of Lapland's wilderness. Be picked up from your hotel and relax as you drive to the farm. Listen to riding instructions from your host and learn more about the horses. Get acquainted with the horse that you will ride for approximately 1 hour. Ride through the snow-covered forests and feel connected to nature and your horse.

Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village and Arctic Circle

10. 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 Christmas buffet lunch. After pickup at your accommodation in Rovaniemi, head toward Santa Claus's main office in Lapland. Have a private meeting with Santa Claus, and then send greetings to all your friends from Santa's Post Office. You will also have chance to see the reindeer, Santa's helper. 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 Finnish buffet lunch at before returning to your accommodation in Rovaniemi.

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What people are saying about Rovaniemi

Unfortunately, we were not informed about the time when they would pick us up, we had to call ourselves and there was some kind of problem, we lost our reservation, but everything was resolved. Picked us up exactly at the indicated time, the guide Rafael was friendly and caring. We were given warm overalls and boots. Amazing reindeer sleigh ride you drive yourself. There is also time to feed the reindeer and take a photo. To keep warm, they gave us warm tea by the fireplace and treated us to delicious buns. Husky farm visit was very quick, sleigh ride and all. After we were taken by minibus to Santa Park and we had 2 hours to walk there. Santa park is a great place, but it takes more time. And in the end, we were taken home. Thank you for a great day and bright emotions. Special thanks to Rafael for the super photos he took for us.

Excursion was fun and well organized. The husky farm was well maintained and dogs appeared healthy. And to be clear, this is a husky FARM. The dogs are raised to be used on the farm as part of five dog teams to pull the two person sleds. That is the business. The dogs did a great job of pulling us across a beautiful 6km or so loop trail which covered woodland and a lake. My daugher and I really enjoyed it. I do recommend it.

Great day awesome guides special personalised service ,made an effort to check on you throughout the day lovely staff very attentive great day awesome snowmobiling highly recommend

Amazing day out! Our guide Mario was really friendly and knowledgeable about our activities and there was plenty to enjoy. Definitely recommend this for a fun day out.

Exceptional activity: contact with animals, super animators! We learn lots of things ! The snowmobile route: perfect!