Santa's Village Dog Sledding Ride in Rovaniemi
Experience the magic of dog sledding in Santa's Village on this 30-minute husky ride from Rovaniemi. Welcoming adventurers of all ages!
Practical information
Feel the joy of the Christmas season and embark on a wonderful winter experience on this 2.5-kilometre dog sledding excursion around Santa's Village in Rovaniemi! Enjoy:
- 8 to 12 minutes of dog sledding
- Hot juice and cookies
- Learning about the huskies that pull the sled
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 45 minutes on this activity:
- Arrival at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the starting time of the experience
- Meet your experienced musher (dog sled driver)
- Safety briefing and introduction to dog sledding
- The adventure begins!
- 2,5 km (1.2 miles), 8 to 12-minute dog sledding ride
- Return to the departure point
- Say goodbye to your four-legged friends
- Enjoy hot juice and cookies, and learning about the huskies in a heated kota
- End of the activity
Activity requirements
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before your departure time as indicated in the itinerary.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult
Special terms
Please note that although winter clothing is not provided, each dog sled has warm blankets. Winter clothing is available for rent at the Wild Nordics office in front of Santa's Village
The total duration of the dog sledding ride is approximately 8-12 minutes.
A dog sled can fit a maximum of 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children. Only single travellers will be sharing the sled with other single travellers.
You might be asked to wait for a short while to board a sled, which is why you should plan at least an extra 10 minutes to enjoy the activity calmly.
Spoken languages:
Finnish, EnglishIncluded
- Guided dog sledding ride
- Expert musher
- Blankets
- Hot berry juice and packaged cinnamon cookies
Excluded
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Winter clothing
- Personal expenses
Do not forget to bring
- Warm winter coat
- Warm thermal layers
- Boots
- Wool socks
- Hat
- Scarf
- Gloves or mittens
- Sunglasses
- Camera
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Located in the heart of Finland, Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, is known as the official home of Santa Claus. Santa's Village is a popular attraction for both locals and tourists alike, offering an array of family-friendly activities for Christmas enthusiasts year-round! For those seeking to experience the wonder of the holiday season in a magical Arctic setting, Rovaniemi's Santa's Village is a must.
Your dog sledding ride in Rovaniemi begins at the meeting point in Santa's Village, where you will be greeted by your experienced guide/musher(dog sled driver). They will provide a safety briefing, followed by an introduction to dog sledding. After you've been introduced to the dogs and the sled has been prepared, the adventure begins!
You and your group will be whisked away into the snowy landscape with your guide at the helm of a team of energetic huskies! The dog sled will be pulled by a team of 10 to 14 dogs, resulting in an adrenaline-filled and highly enjoyable experience. Experience the magic of the scenic panorama of Finnish Lapland as you glide through the snow. At the end of the 8 to 12-minute, 2.5 km (1.2 miles) ride, you'll be treated to hot juice and cookies and fun facts about huskies from your instructor, a perfect way to end such a unique experience in Rovaniemi!
For a fun-filled and family-friendly excursion in Rovaniemi, don't miss this dog sledding ride in Santa's Village. Book your next adventure in Finland today!
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