Snowmobiling Excursion with Arctic Animals and Santa's Village Visit in Rovaniemi

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Join this family adventure to snowmobile through the Lappish forests, meet reindeer and husky dogs, and visit Santa's Village in Rovaniemi!

Join this family adventure to snowmobile through the Lappish forests, meet reindeer and husky dogs, and visit Santa's Village in Rovaniemi. All ages are welcome!

Rovaniemi is the capital city of Finnish Lapland, located in the north of the country close to the Arctic Circle. This area is known for its diverse landscapes, with snowy forests, mountains and frozen lakes during the winter months. Rovaniemi is also the official home to Santa Claus! This family trip encompasses many traditional Lapland activities.

The tour begins at the starting point in Rovaniemi where you will meet your experienced guide, who will go through a safety briefing and snowmobile driving lesson. Each snowmobile will be shared between two people, one driver and one passenger, with the chance to switch during the route. Children will sit on a comfortable sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile. After dressing in your Arctic gear, the adventure begins!

You will set off driving into the snowy landscapes and mastering the techniques of snowmobiling. Experience the beautiful nature of the Arctic forests on a thrilling ride! Soon, you will arrive at a traditional reindeer farm. The local reindeer herders will share insights about their lifestyle and you will meet the majestic creatures. Then, you will learn how to drive your own sleigh pulled by the reindeer. You will enjoy a short, magical sleigh ride around the farm.

After the sled ride, it is time for lunch. An authentic salmon soup will be served around a crackling fire. Once you have warmed up and enjoyed your meal, you will hop back on the snowmobiles and head to the husky farm! Here, you will meet the friendly Alaskan Huskies. You can cuddle and play with the dogs while the guide tells you more about the breed.

This exhilarating trip will end with some free time to explore Santa Claus Village. You will be able to experience the Christmas atmosphere, cross the Arctic Circle, meet Santa Claus, visit the official post office, and do some gift shopping. The guide will then transfer you back to your starting point in Rovaniemi.

This excursion is a really exciting adventure for the whole family to enjoy a traditional Arctic day out. Book this activity now to experience snowmobiling, meet Arctic animals and visit Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi!

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Practical information

For this activity, each snowmobile is shared between two, with one driver and one passenger and the opportunity to switch.

For safety reasons, children under 14 years old will sit in a sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile. It is recommended that an adult also sits in the sled with smaller children.

Course of events

- Meet at the starting point in Rovaniemi

- Safety briefing and snowmobile driving lesson

- Receive Arctic gear and equipment

- The snowmobiling adventure begins!

- Drive through the snowy forest for approximately 1-2 hours

- Arrive at the reindeer farm

- Meet the reindeer and short sleigh ride (approximately 500 metres/1,640 feet)

- Lunch around a campfire

- Travel to the husky farm

- Meet the huskies and short sled ride (approximately 500 metres/1,640 feet)

- Free time at Santa Claus Village (approximately 2 hours)

- Transfer back to pick-up point in Rovaniemi

Activity requirements

Snowmobile drivers must hold a valid driver's license (category B). Please bring the original document with you on the day of the activity.

Participants must be at least 140cm / 4'6" to sit on the sled as a passenger. Children who meet this height requirement can sit as a passenger when paying the adult price.

Special terms

Meet your guide at Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park in Santa Claus Village (Joulumaantie 5) or at Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park City Office (Koskikatu 25).


The city office in the Rovaniemi Center is located downstairs in the Shopping Center Rinteenkulma (Koskikatu 25). You can also find the entrance to the city office just across the road from Hertz and Scandic Rovaniemi City.

Missed meeting time and points will result in a missed safari which will not be refunded.

In order to drive a snowmobile, a valid driver’s license (class B) is required. A provisional license or a picture of the driving license won’t be accepted. The driving license must be recognizable in English. If you do not bring your driving license you won’t be able to drive a snowmobile and no refund can be offered.

The snowmobile driver is responsible for any damages to the vehicle, with a maximum personal self-liability of 950€ per person per snowmobile in case of an accident. Additional insurance can be purchased on site for 15€, reducing self-liability to 150€. This insurance must be purchased before the start of the tour.


Meeting point:
Meet your guide at Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park in Santa Claus Village (Joulumaantie 5) or at Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park City Office (Koskikatu 25).
Spoken languages:Finnish, English
Included
  • Guide
  • Winter overalls
  • Winter boots
  • Gloves
  • Balaclava
  • Helmet
  • Lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Woolen socks
  • Photo ID
  • Driver's license

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piera B., Italy — 01/01/2020
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Such a different day. So glad.

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