Outdoor Activities in Lapland

Ride through the wintry scenery of the Arctic Circle on a Santa-themed sleigh ride from Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. Get a cozy seat in the sleigh and cover up with provided blankets as the sleigh zooms through the landscape, pulled by a guide's snowmobile. Use of thermal clothing and hotel pickup/drop-off included from Rovaniemi hotels.

This 2-hour tour from Rovaniemi allows you to go snowmobiling through the frozen wilderness in Lapland. In the company of a guide, zoom down the forest trails around Santa Claus Village. Families with children are welcome; plus snacks and round-trip transportation from Rovaniemi are included.

Seek out the beautiful Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, on a 5-hour Lake Inari expedition from Saariselkä. Journey through wintry fells to Ivalo, don a cozy thermal outfit, and enjoy an exciting snowmobile-pulled sleigh ride through woods to the frozen lake. Look for the celestial displays on route before keeping vigil from the lake and an island. With luck, spot the glowing lights, and before returning to Saariselkä, savor a tasty dinner and hot drinks by the campfire. Numbers limited to 10 for a more personalized experience.

Delve deep into Lapland's snowy wilderness and enjoy an unforgettable adventure on this 2-hour reindeer sleigh ride from Luosto. Travel by air-conditioned coach from Luosto to a reindeer farm outside town. Meet the local herders and enjoy a close encounter with their graceful reindeer. Gain insight into reindeer husbandry and hear about the role reindeer play in Lapland's ancient culture. Climb into your sleigh as the reindeer are harnessed up, then charge off into the snow-covered pine forest. Afterward, finish your adventure with a hot drink by the fireside.

Ride a snowmobile around Rovaniemi, stop at a reindeer farm, and meet Santa all in one day during this fun holiday-themed tour. At the reindeer farm, go for a sleigh ride pulled by reindeer, and enjoy a warm beverage as you learn more about reindeer in the area. Then, head over to the amusement park, Santa Claus Village, to eat lunch. After lunch, meet Santa in his office before heading back home to your hotel.

Explore the Rovaniemi area by Santa Claus Village with your family on snowmobiles (or sleighs, depending on age) during this winter tour. Spend the day cruising over the snow-covered ground, and admiring the sights. Stop to warm up by a campfire, and refuel with a light traditional Finnish snack and beverage.

Meet Santa Claus, and ride a snowmobile and reindeer sleigh on this fun-filled, 6-hour adventure from Rovaniemi. Journey to the magical Santa Claus Village, and visit Santa's office, the post office, and the twinkling, Christmas-themed shops before savoring a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, ride a snowmobile to a reindeer farm, and enjoy an enchanting sleigh ride with the tinkle of reindeer bells filling the air. An Arctic Circle crossing ceremony and complimentary hot drinks add the final touches to this tour.

With Premium class minivan Rovaniemi-Ranua Zoo transfer takes 1 hour. Your group or family only, flexible timing. This about 2,5 km walk in the magical forest will allow You to meet nearly 200 animals and birds that can be found in the arctic areas. The zoo is outdoors, so prepare Yourself with adequate clothing. The excursion suits for the whole family. There are some sledges (winter) and carriages (summer) available for smaller children, in case they get tired of walking. After the visit You´ll have a buffet lunch and some free time for shopping in the small boutiques. Duration of the excursion is approximately 5-6 hours.

Experience the magic of a husky-drawn sleigh ride during a 2-hour husky safari in Saariseelkä. Embrace the ancient Klondyke spirit as you travel 6 miles through the stunning scenery of Lapland, feeling the exhilarating rush of cold air as you glide over the snow. Make regular stops to capture photographs and, at the end of your adventure, revitalize with traditional drinks and snacks by a smoldering campfire.

Experience the art of Arctic ice fishing on this scenic 5-hour trip from Saariselkä. With a professional local fisherman as your guide, travel into the snowy countryside around Saariselkä and enjoy a snowmobile-pulled sleigh ride to a beautiful frozen lake. Receive your own fishing rod, get instructions, and try your hand at ice fishing in true Lappish style. Admire the scenery as you wait for a bite, and with luck, catch a fish or two. Conclude with a tasty lunch and drinks by the campfire before your return sleigh ride.

Dash through the snowy Finnish landscape on a snowmobile-pulled sleigh on this Arctic Circle tour from Rovaniemi. Under warm blankets, take in the views on the way to the Santa Claus Village. Use of thermal clothing and warm boots provided, as well as round-trip hotel transportation from Rovaniemi.

See some of Finland's beautiful native animals close-up on a 5-hour trip to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi. Stroll around the forest trails of the family-friendly wildlife park, and observe Arctic animals such as lynx, bears, reindeer, owls and more, plus Finland's only polar bears. Then, visit the zoo's restaurants and shops, including a souvenir, candy and wine store. The trip includes zoo admission ticket, round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Experience a slice of traditional Sami life on this 2-hour tour from Saariselkä, including a reindeer sleigh ride. Visit a reindeer farm, meet the friendly herders, and enjoy an unforgettable sleigh ride through the countryside, with only the jingle of reindeer bells to break the silence. As you travel, admire the frozen landscapes, and try driving the reindeer with the help of your herder-guide. Afterward, head inside the herders' cottage or cozy 'kota' tent and hear interesting stories about reindeer care and herding over a reviving coffee or tea.

Get your very own amethyst from the mine, which is on top of the hill with an astonishingly beautiful scenery of Lappish summer wilderness, and enjoy your lunch around the campfire.

While in Rovaniemi, set off from Santa Claus Village, and make a long trek on a snowmobile to the Arctic Circle Wilderness Lodge near the Raudanjoki river during this tour. Once you make it through the wilderness to the lodge, warm up by a campfire as you enjoy a soup lunch and hot beverage before journeying back by snowmobile to Santa Claus Village.

Take off from the Santa Claus Village area on a snowmobile during this tour, which includes round-trip transport form your Rovaniemi hotel. Ride across the Arctic countryside, and then make a stop at a local husky camp. Enjoy a warm beverage as you learn about the dogs in the camp. You'll also get to travel in a sleigh pulled by the huskies before heading back to Santa Claus Village.

If you're a lover of wildlife then don't miss out on this private half-day tour of Ranua Zoo, including a sleigh ride. On this excursion, guaranteed to delight adults and kids alike, you'll observe 50 different species of wildlife at Ranua Zoo, located in a dense forest home to scattered spacious enclosures. After exploring the trail with your private guide, you'll enjoy a lengthy sleigh ride drawn by Finnish horses. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

A great chance to combine these two activities in one day. Start with a reindeer sleigh ride (500m), where you can take control of your own reindeer around the circuit, guide the animal around the snow covered track and sample the age old tradition of traveling by sleigh. Learn a little about what the reindeer herders life involves whilst you enjoy some warm drinks and cookies, ask questions and gain first hand experiences of the nature of this arctic culture.Then lets head to the husky farm where the lead husky driver will guide you through the beautiful frozen nature with his team of dogs. Experience the thrill of being pulled by these athletes and enjoy a chance to meet the dogs and ask questions at the end.

Take this fun private tour, and ride a snowmobile around the Arctic Circle area, meet Santa, and visit a reindeer farm in Rovaniemi. Highlights include going on a sleigh ride pulled by reindeer, lunch at Santa Claus Village, and a meeting with St. Nicholas himself. Learn about Finland's traditional reindeer over a warm beverage in a teepee, and spend time at the country's famous holiday-themed amusement park.

Animal lovers will enjoy this tour of the Ranua Zoo, an open-air Arctic zoo in Lapland. You'll have the chance to encounter up to 200 animal and bird species as you walk the roughly 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) trail around the zoo. Learn more about the special habitats of this northern part of the world. An ideal activity for the whole family, in all seasons.