Rovaniemi: Santa's Reindeer & Husky Safari with Aurora BBQ

7 hoursEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +16Rovaniemi, Finland

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Your experience

Join a 7-hour Arctic journey that blends animal encounters, cultural traditions, and the magic of the Northern Lights. With small-group comfort, premium transfers, and expert guidance, this tour delivers the best of Lapland in one unforgettable day.

Getting started

You’ll be picked up in style from your hotel or accommodation in a Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, or similar vehicle. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a Fazer chocolate welcome before meeting your English-speaking guide. After a brief orientation, you’ll set off into Lapland’s winter wonderland.

What to expect

Combine a 500m husky sleigh ride with an evening Aurora hunt across remote Arctic landscapes, with time to warm up and capture the experience along the way.

Features:

• Husky safari through the snow: At the husky farm, you’ll meet energetic sled dogs eager to run. Enjoy a 500 m sleigh ride with the huskies, feel their power up close, and learn about how they’re trained and cared for.

• Chasing the Northern Lights: As night falls, your guide will lead you to remote and dark spots ideally suited for Aurora viewing, lakeshores, forest edges, open skies. At two locations, you’ll pause for hot fruit or berry tea while waiting, and your guide will help you learn how to capture the lights on your camera or phone.

• Small-group comfort and convenience: Enjoy the intimacy of a small-group tour with a maximum of eight guests. All taxes and service fees are covered, and transfers are arranged within 12 km of Rovaniemi City Center, with options available for those staying further out.

Bring together husky and reindeer encounters with an evening Aurora hunt, including two viewing stops for more opportunities to look for the Northern Lights.
Travel in a small group of up to 8 guests with an English-speaking guide, hotel transfers, a Fazer chocolate welcome, hot berry tea, Lappish BBQ, and grilled marshmallows.
Meet the sled dogs at the husky farm before setting off on a 500m safari, getting a closer look at the animals and how they are cared for.
Meet the reindeer and glide through the snowy landscape on a 400m sleigh ride as part of your Arctic animal experience.
Head to two viewing locations with your guide to search for the Aurora, warming up with hot berry tea and Lappish treats along the way.

Included

Full-day Arctic adventure
Small-group tour for up to 8 guests
Husky farm visit
500m husky safari
400m reindeer sleigh ride
2 Aurora viewing locations
Professional English-speaking driver and guide
Hotel transfers in 5- or 9-seater
Fazer chocolate on arrival
Hot berry tea, Lappish BBQ (sausage), grilled marshmallows
All taxes and service fees

Not included

Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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Rovaniemi, Rovaniemi, Lapland
Rovaniemi, Rovaniemi, Lapland, ROVANIEMI, Finland
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Good to know

Wear warm base layers such as thermals, fleece, or wool, along with thick socks, gloves, and a hat.
Bring protective cases for your camera gear and keep it inside your jacket when not in use to prevent battery drain and condensation issues.
Sunglasses and lip balm can be useful in the bright snow and dry Arctic air.
Carry any personal medications you may need, as the tour lasts around seven hours with outdoor activities.
For safety reasons, alcohol or arriving under the influence is not permitted.
Large luggage and bulky bags cannot be taken on the tour due to limited space in transfers and vehicles.