Travel Detail

Breakfast at hotel.

10am - Santa Claus Safari (6 Hours)
Take the most popular safari, which combines nature, culture and the spirit of Christmas. The day starts with a snowmobile safari to a reindeer farm where you will hear more about reindeer husbandry and Lappish culture. You can take a reindeer ride and attend a special Lapp ceremony of crossing the Arctic Circle. In the afternoon, the trip continues by car to Santa Claus Village with time to do shopping in Santa Claus Village. You will also have an opportunity to send postcards from Santa Claus' main post office. During the day, you get to meet Santa Claus himself and enjoy a delicious lunch in a cosy restaurant. And you will get a Diploma for crossing the Arctic Circle!

Due to the track/ weather conditions and safety reasons, transfers to and from farms may be done by car. Snowmobiles will be ridden as part of the programme.

Overnight at Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi or similar

This hotel enjoys a prime setting in Rovaniemi. The hotel lies just a short distance away from the river, sitting in close proximity to the city centre. Guests will find themselves within easy access of a diverse selection of shopping and entertainment venues, as well as impressive attractions. Links to the public transport network are situated nearby. This charming hotel enjoys an attractive architectural design. The guest rooms are exquisitely appointed, offering a peaceful setting in which to escape the rest of the world. This charming hotel features a wide range of exemplary facilities and services, meeting the needs of every type of traveller.

Breakfast at hotel.

9:15am - Husky Safari (2.5 Hours)
Wintertime safari with husky teams. After a short drive from the town, you will arrive to a husky ranch, where these friendly dogs will bark an enthusiastic welcome to you. Before departing on the safari, you will be given instructions on how to control the sleds, which you will ride in pairs. Enjoy some hot berry juice by an open fire and chat with the head musher about these amazing northern animals once you return to the ranch.

Afternoon at leisure.

OPTIONAL - 8pm - Aurora Borealis Adventure (4 Hours)
After stepping out of the car in the middle of nowhere, walk down to a river experiencing the surrounding sleeping nature. You can reach the best spot to see the northern sky. While enjoying the peace of nature, you will be provided with fried sausages surrounded by the great aroma of the fire. Before returning back, drop by a cozy old building, Poro-Pekan Pirtti. The hosts will show you their dwelling, which takes you into the past.

Depending on departure, the tour can be replaced with Excursion to Aurora Borealis Camp.

Overnight at Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi or similar.

This hotel enjoys a prime setting in Rovaniemi. The hotel lies just a short distance away from the river, sitting in close proximity to the city centre. Guests will find themselves within easy access of a diverse selection of shopping and entertainment venues, as well as impressive attractions. Links to the public transport network are situated nearby. This charming hotel enjoys an attractive architectural design. The guest rooms are exquisitely appointed, offering a peaceful setting in which to escape the rest of the world. This charming hotel features a wide range of exemplary facilities and services, meeting the needs of every type of traveller.