Rovaniemi Winter Experience

Enjoy a magical experience in Lapland, Santa's official home on the Arctic Circle. Try exciting reindeer and husky safaris, visit the Ranua zoo, and go in search of the spectacular Northern Lights.


Finland by Land
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Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Starts: Rovaniemi, Finland
Ends: Rovaniemi, Finland
Language: English guided tour


FROM:
€1,188.-

Confirmed dates for 2026
December: 2nd and 9th

Confirmed dates for 2027
January: 06th ,13th ,20th ,27th
February: 03rd, 10th, 17st, 24th
March: 03rd, 10th, 17st

Single supplement €1,063

Reduction: 30% discount for children under 12 and 10% for those aged 12 and over sharing a room with two adults.


Included
Optional


Welcome to Lapland—the perfect place to relax and at the same time live exciting moments by trying out various iconic winter activities. Located directly on the fabled Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland and Santa's official home, making it the ultimate setting for a memorable family trip. Contrasts are key factors in the allure of this frozen wilderness, where mystic and frozen winter days turn the scenery into a true winter wonderland. Throughout this land expedition, guests will be hosted at the Santasport Resort, enjoying daily buffet breakfasts and comforting homestyle buffet dinners featuring seasonal regional sides.

The itinerary meticulously balances peaceful introductions to local culture with fast-paced polar adventures. Your morning begins with a private bus transfer heading toward a traditional reindeer farm for a peaceful sledge ride across snowy landscapes. The discovery continues at the world-famous Santa Claus Village before quickening the pace with an adventurous 2.5-kilometer husky safari led by an expert professional musher. The program also highlights a day trip to Ranua Wildlife Zoo Park, the world's northernmost wildlife park specializing in Arctic species within spacious forest enclosures. To top off the experience, multiple evening excursions take you toward the Ounasvaara area to chase the magnificent Northern Lights.

Highlights:
Comfortable multi-night resort stay including daily breakfasts and homestyle dinners.
Authentic winter reindeer farm ride and an exhilarating 2.5 km husky sledge safari.
Full entry to the magical Santa Claus Village with an included restaurant lunch buffet.
Guided excursion to Ranua Wildlife Zoo Park with a comprehensive resort lunch buffet.
Multiple escort-led night expeditions searching for the beautiful Aurora Borealis.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival to Rovaniemi
Welcome to Finland
Welcome to Finland -- the land of a thousand lakes. Arrival in Rovaniemi, the capital of the Finnish Lapland. Lapland is as close as reality gets to those who dream of a winter wonderland. Contrasts are key factors in the allure of Lapland, where 24-hour sunlight in the summer replaces the mystic and frozen winter days. The hustle and bustle of towns and ski resorts is just minutes away from the peace and quiet of the wilderness. Find your way to your hotel. (Private transfer can be booked in advance) . Dinner under own arrangements just for this night. In the evening, meet your tour escort in the hotel lobby for an info meeting through which you will get all necessary information about the flow of your tour. Meeting time to be advised. Overnight in Santasport resort.

Arrival Airport transfer (1-3 pax) €106
Arrival Airport transfer (4-7 pax) €125
Thermal clothes rental for 3 days €100

Day 2: Reindeers, Huskies, Santa Claus Village & Aurora Hunting
Winter Activities Day
Breakfast in the hotel. The morning begins with a private bus transfer heading toward the Reindeer farm. Guests will experience a traditional reindeer ride, providing a peaceful introduction to the local culture and the snowy landscape. The journey continues with a visit to the world-famous Santa Claus Village. A lunch buffet is served at the Christmas House Restaurant or similar. In the afternoon, at 14:30, the pace quickens with a 2.5-kilometer husky safari. During this adventure, guests travel in teams of four on a sledge led by a professional musher. After a busy day of activities, a homestyle buffet dinner is served at 19:30 at the Santasport Resort. The day's highlight begins at 21:00 with an evening excursion for Aurora hunting in the Ounasvaara area, guided by our team leader. Overnight and dinner buffet in Santasport resort.

Day 3: Ranua Zoo and Evening Activities
Northernmost Wildlife Park
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure for Ranua, the world's northernmost zoo, located near Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, specializing in Arctic species within natural, spacious forest enclosures. Upon arrival the group visits the Ranua Wildlife Zoo Park for a guided tour, offering a close-up look at native Arctic species in a naturalistic environment. A full lunch buffet, including dessert and coffee, is served at the Ranua Resort at 13:00. After returning to Rovaniemi, guests will have free time to relax and then enjoy a homestyle buffet dinner at 19:00 at the Santasport Resort, which features a variety of main courses and seasonal sides. The evening offers two optional activities for those seeking further adventure: a three-hour snowmobile safari and campfire known as the Evening Escape at 20:00 , or a specialized Aurora hunting tour at 20:30 that includes marshmallow grilling and transfers. Overnight and dinner buffet in Santasport resort.

Optional activities
Snowmobile evening escape €188
Aurora hunting incl Marshmallow grilling including transfer €119

Day 4: Rovaniemi - Free Day for Optional Activities
Arctic Explorations
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day to enjoy Rovaniemi and its surroundings as you desire! Why not discover the magnificent Arktikum Museum and learn about the Sami, the descendants of nomadic people who had inhabited Northern Scandinavia for thousands of years. Another option is to enjoy one of the many activities offered in the area, such as snowshoeing, ice-fishing experiences and snowmobile tours. A new exciting activity for adults and children alike is the Ice Karting where you get the opportunity to drive on Ice and understand why Finland has some of the best F1 drivers like Kimi Raikonnen! Do not hesitate to ask your tour escort for an advice, he/she is there to make sure that you enjoy Lapland to the fullest. One last evening excursion all together, Aurora hunting in the Ounasvaara area, guided by our team leader. Overnight and dinner buffet in Santasport resort.

Optional activities
Snowmobile quick spin €188
Forest skiing €138
Aurora Borealis Ice-Floating €138
Ice Fishing €125
Snowshoe Fun €106
Ice Karting including transfer from Rovaniemi €118 per adult / €56 per child under 140 cm

Day 5: Farewell
Departure Day
Breakfast in the hotel. Enjoy the last moments in this magical place and get your souvenirs before heading to the airport. Transfer on your own to the airport. (Private transfer can be booked in advance.) . End of our services. See you soon in Scandinavia, Iceland & The Baltics.

Departure Airport transfer (1-3 pax) €106
Departure Airport transfer (4-7 pax) €125

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Rovaniemi
Welcome to Finland
Welcome to Finland -- the land of a thousand lakes. Arrival in Rovaniemi, the capital of the Finnish Lapland. Lapland is as close as reality gets to those who dream of a winter wonderland. Contrasts are key factors in the allure of Lapland, where 24-hour sunlight in the summer replaces the mystic and frozen winter days. The hustle and bustle of towns and ski resorts is just minutes away from the peace and quiet of the wilderness. Find your way to your hotel. (Private transfer can be booked in advance) . Dinner under own arrangements just for this night. In the evening, meet your tour escort in the hotel lobby for an info meeting through which you will get all necessary information about the flow of your tour. Meeting time to be advised. Overnight in Santasport resort.

Arrival Airport transfer (1-3 pax) €106
Arrival Airport transfer (4-7 pax) €125
Thermal clothes rental for 3 days €100

Day 2: Reindeers, Huskies, Santa Claus Village & Aurora Hunting
Winter Activities Day
Breakfast in the hotel. The morning begins with a private bus transfer heading toward the Reindeer farm. Guests will experience a traditional reindeer ride, providing a peaceful introduction to the local culture and the snowy landscape. The journey continues with a visit to the world-famous Santa Claus Village. A lunch buffet is served at the Christmas House Restaurant or similar. In the afternoon, at 14:30, the pace quickens with a 2.5-kilometer husky safari. During this adventure, guests travel in teams of four on a sledge led by a professional musher. After a busy day of activities, a homestyle buffet dinner is served at 19:30 at the Santasport Resort. The day's highlight begins at 21:00 with an evening excursion for Aurora hunting in the Ounasvaara area, guided by our team leader. Overnight and dinner buffet in Santasport resort.

Day 3: Ranua Zoo and Evening Activities
Northernmost Wildlife Park
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure for Ranua, the world's northernmost zoo, located near Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, specializing in Arctic species within natural, spacious forest enclosures. Upon arrival the group visits the Ranua Wildlife Zoo Park for a guided tour, offering a close-up look at native Arctic species in a naturalistic environment. A full lunch buffet, including dessert and coffee, is served at the Ranua Resort at 13:00. After returning to Rovaniemi, guests will have free time to relax and then enjoy a homestyle buffet dinner at 19:00 at the Santasport Resort, which features a variety of main courses and seasonal sides. The evening offers two optional activities for those seeking further adventure: a three-hour snowmobile safari and campfire known as the Evening Escape at 20:00 , or a specialized Aurora hunting tour at 20:30 that includes marshmallow grilling and transfers. Overnight and dinner buffet in Santasport resort.

Optional activities
Snowmobile evening escape €188
Aurora hunting incl Marshmallow grilling including transfer €119

Day 4: Rovaniemi - Free Day for Optional Activities
Arctic Explorations
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day to enjoy Rovaniemi and its surroundings as you desire! Why not discover the magnificent Arktikum Museum and learn about the Sami, the descendants of nomadic people who had inhabited Northern Scandinavia for thousands of years. Another option is to enjoy one of the many activities offered in the area, such as snowshoeing, ice-fishing experiences and snowmobile tours. A new exciting activity for adults and children alike is the Ice Karting where you get the opportunity to drive on Ice and understand why Finland has some of the best F1 drivers like Kimi Raikonnen! Do not hesitate to ask your tour escort for an advice, he/she is there to make sure that you enjoy Lapland to the fullest. One last evening excursion all together, Aurora hunting in the Ounasvaara area, guided by our team leader. Overnight and dinner buffet in Santasport resort.

Optional activities
Snowmobile quick spin €188
Forest skiing €138
Aurora Borealis Ice-Floating €138
Ice Fishing €125
Snowshoe Fun €106
Ice Karting including transfer from Rovaniemi €118 per adult / €56 per child under 140 cm

Day 5: Farewell
Departure Day
Breakfast in the hotel. Enjoy the last moments in this magical place and get your souvenirs before heading to the airport. Transfer on your own to the airport. (Private transfer can be booked in advance.) . End of our services. See you soon in Scandinavia, Iceland & The Baltics.

Departure Airport transfer (1-3 pax) €106
Departure Airport transfer (4-7 pax) €125


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INCLUSIONS

Accommodation: 4 overnights at Santasport resort (Day 1, 2, 3 & 4).
Meals: 4 breakfast buffet at the hotel (Day 2, 3, 4 & 5) , 3 dinners (Day 2, 3 & 4) , and 2 lunches (Day 2 & 3).
Transfers & Coach services: Transfer RVN - Reindeer farm - Santa's Village - RVN (Day 2) and Transfer RVN - Ranua Zoo - RVN (Day 3).
Tour Escort: English-speaking tour escort (Day 1-4).
Activities / Entrances / Services: Reindeer ride 500m (Day 2) , Visit to Santa Claus Village (Day 2) , Husky safari 2,5km (Day 2) , Aurora Evening at Ounasvaara with TL (Day 2 & 4) , and Ranua zoo + guided tour (Day 3).

EXCLUSIONS

Flights & Airport transfers.
Drinks, Lunches & Dinners not explicitly mentioned above.
Tips & Personal Expenses.
Luggage Handling.


* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

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