Reindeer Sledding and Farm Visit from Rovaniemi

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Spoken languages: Finnish, English
Minimum age: From 4 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: moderate More info

Activity description

This family-friendly excursion from Rovaniemi includes a reindeer sled ride and the opportunity to meet and feed the reindeer! Welcoming adventurers ages 4 and up.

Located in Northern Finland (Finnish Lapland), Rovaniemi is renowned for its breathtaking Arctic wilderness and as the official hometown of Santa Claus. If you're searching for a relaxing, educational, and fun-filled excursion for all ages, this reindeer farm visit is for you! 

Your adventure begins at one of the listed locations in Rovaniemi (please specify when booking), where you'll be greeted by your professional photographer guide. You and your group (a maximum of 8 people) will depart for the scenic 35-minute drive to the reindeer farm. Upon your arrival, you'll put on your winter gear (warm clothing and boots) and will be greeted by your hosts, a reindeer herding family who have been practising this livelihood at their traditional farm for over 5 generations. 

To start, you'll be taken on a tour of the farm and will have the opportunity to meet and feed the adorable reindeer. Then, after a safety briefing, you'll head out into the snow-covered landscapes of Finnish Lapland on a 2 km (1 mile) reindeer sled ride. Your professional photography guide will take 10-15 photos of you enjoying the moment, a great souvenir! After the ride, you'll be treated to coffee, hot chocolate, or tea and delicious freshly made crepes in a traditional Lappish Kota building. Your hosts will share fascinating facts and stories about reindeer herding and its importance in the cultural fabric of Lapland. A wonderful way to end this unique tour! You'll return to the original departure point in Rovaniemi with lifelong memories.

For an excursion to remember in Finland, join this 3-hour reindeer sledding and farm visit from Rovaniemi. Book your next adventure in Finnish Lapland today! 

Offer Description

Pick-up begins 40 minutes before the departure time and is offered from the following locations (please specify when booking): 

- Aakenus Hotel reception
- Arctic Treehouse reception
- Beyond Arctic Office
- Glass resort
- Guesthouse Borealis
- Lapland Hotel Sky Ounasvaara reception
- Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
- Lomavekarit
- Nova Skyland reception
- Santa Claus Holiday Village reception
- Santa Sport reception
- Santa's Igloos reception
- Vartiosaari (parking place)

* If you are staying in Rovaniemi city centre, please meet at the Beyond Arctic office 15 minutes before departure time. 

Course of events

- Please arrive at the pick-up point in Rovaniemi at least 40 minutes before the departure time (if you choose to meet at the Beyond Arctic office, please arrive 15 minutes before departure time)

- Transfer 

- Meet your professional photographer guide

- Put on your winter gear (thermal clothing and boots) 

- The adventure begins! 

- Scenic drive to the reindeer farm

- Welcome by the reindeer herder family

- Farm tour

- Meet and feed the reindeer

- 2 km (1 mile) reindeer sled ride

- Traditional snacks

- Say goodbye to your reindeer friends

- Return to the original departure point in Rovaniemi

Activity requirements

Please be advised that a minimum of 2 participants is required in order to run this excursion. 

Special terms

* It is possible to purchase traditional Lappish handicraft onsite from the reindeer farm. 

Included
  • Guide
  • Transfers from listed locations
  • Thermal clothing
  • Boots
  • Traditional snacks
  • Photos
Excluded
  • Transfers from unlisted locations
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Wool socks
  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves or mittens
  • Camera
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Meeting point
Pick-up is offered from listed locations (please specify when booking) or meet at the Beyond Arctic Office, Valtakatu 21, 96200, Rovaniemi, Finland Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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  • 1 / 5

Our guide Natasha was so weet yet the man in the fatm was always hurried us saying new customer would come. We asked for one more coffee and were trying to rake pictures but he took the reindeers away. He was mean and urged us always and we couldnt enjoy it at all.

  • 5 / 5

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