Join this tour for the perfect combination of winter activities in Finnish Lapland - snowmobiling to a local reindeer farm with a sleigh ride from Rovaniemi.
Join this tour for the perfect combination of winter activities in Finnish Lapland - snowmobiling to a local reindeer farm with a sleigh ride from Rovaniemi. All ages are welcome on this family-friendly adventure!
Rovaniemi is the capital city of the magical Lapland region in northern Finland. This area is known for its stunning natural landscapes, with beautiful snowy forests, frozen lakes and native wildlife. It is also home to one of the most majestic creatures - the reindeer!
This exciting trip will start by meeting your guide or being picked up from nearby locations in Rovaniemi (please specify when booking). To begin the snowmobiling adventure, you’ll receive a safety briefing and driving instructions. Each snowmobile will be shared between two, with one driver and one passenger and the chance to switch during the tour. Beginners and families are welcome, children will sit in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. After receiving your Arctic gear, the adventure begins!
You’ll set off into the snowy winter wonderland, making your way to the local reindeer farm. Following the guide through the forest, you will pass varied landscapes along the way and fully immerse yourself in the Arctic nature. There will be opportunities to stop and capture photos, as well as switch drivers if you wish. Soon, you’ll arrive at the farm!
At the farm, you will meet the adorable reindeer, who are also known as Santa’s flying friends! There will be time to feed and interact with the reindeer, before getting set up in a large sleigh. The reindeer will pull your sleigh on a short ride around the farm, a fun experience for the whole family! Afterwards, there will be hot drinks served around a fire inside a wooden hut, while the guide shares insights about life in Lapland. You will then say goodbye to the reindeer and return to Rovaniemi.
For a truly magical experience in Finnish Lapland, don’t miss this exciting snowmobiling and reindeer farm excursion in Rovaniemi!
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Practical information
Pick-up is available from the following locations, please specify when booking:
- Santa Sport reception
- Arctic Treehouse Hotel reception
- Lomavekarit parking place
- Santa Claus Holiday Village reception
- Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle reception
- Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara reception
- Hotel Vartiosaari parking place
- Lakituvat
- Nova Skyland Hotel reception
- Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets reception
- Glass Resort reception
- Arctic Snow Hotel & Glass Igloos
- Meet at the starting point or pick-up from listed location in Rovaniemi
- Receive safety briefing and snowmobile driving lesson
- Set up equipment
- The snowmobile adventure begins!
- Drive your snowmobile through the forests (approximately 1.5 - 2 hours)
- Arrive at the reindeer farm
- Meet the reindeer and short sleigh ride
- Enjoy hot drinks
- Return to Rovaniemi
Snowmobile drivers must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver's license (category B). Please bring the physical copy with you on the day of the activity.
For safety reasons, children will be pulled in a sled driven by the guide's snowmobile.
Passengers must be at least 140cm / 4'9" to sit on the snowmobile. Children over the height restriction are allowed to sit on the snowmobile as a passenger when paying the adult price.
Infant under 3 is complementary.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant women.
- Guide
- Transfer from listed locations
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Balaclava
- Mittens
- Scarf
- Helmet
- Hot drinks
- Warm layers of clothing
- Driver's license
- Camera