Highlights of Rovaniemi Day Tour A

Description

Please note that departure times may vary depending on seasons and availability, so please kindly check the email we send after reservations for the exact pick-up time.

Departure: any time between 8:30 am and 9:30 am

Duration: 6-7 hours 

Explore Lapland's capital town, Rovaniemi, and experience life in the Arctic.

Your exquisite day will start with an easy 15 minutes hike for the beautiful scenery of Rovaniemi city. Climbing to the hilltop of Ounasvaara, the highest point in Rovaniemi, you will be in the middle of the dreamy Finnish forest.

After the hike, learn everything about the arctic in the Arktikum museum, where you will see the exhibition of arctic animals, indigenous people Sami, and local history from the ice age to the present. You can also find information and a display of Northern lights.

The next activity awaiting you is the visit to the husky and reindeer farm. Feel the excitement of the speedy sleigh ride with energetic huskies in Husky Park, and relax on a comfy sleigh as your reindeer takes you into the tranquil forest in Santa Claus Village. Delight with warm coffee or tea for a refreshment, together with the local's favourite cookies.

Finally, the climax of the tour involves the iconic character of Rovaniemi, Santa Claus. Visit the Santa Claus Village and get a certificate for crossing the Arctic Circle line, spend your time in the fairy-tale village full of shops with arctic products, and, of course, meet the Santa Claus himself! Inside the village is an official Santa Claus post office, where the elves will help you send a message to your loved ones with a special stamp.

Included

  • Guide in English (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)
  • Tour in Arktikum museum - not available on Dec 24 and Mondays (except for December)
  • Sightseeing at Santa Claus Village
  • Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate
  • Reindeer short sleigh ride
  • Husky short sleigh ride
  • Buffet lunch

Excluded

Please kindly take note that we do not provide pick up and drop off for this tour.

Meeting point is our office in city center (Maakuntakatu 29-31, in front of Rosso restaurant). We will bring you back there after the tour.

Many thanks for your kind understanding.

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