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12-Hour Rovaniemi Culture Tour from Kuusamo with Santa Claus Village

12 Hours Round trip from Kuusamo Easy pace

Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland

Crossing the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Finland

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Arktikum Museum to learn about life in the Arctic
02 Meet Santa at Santa Claus Village
03 Send postcards from Santa Claus' Main Post Office with the official Santa Claus stamp
04 Taste local Finnish delicacies in downtown Rovaniemi

Go on a 12-hour sightseeing tour to downtown Rovaniemi from Ruka, Kuusamo, or Posio. Visit the Arktikum Museum to learn about life in the Arctic, taste local Finnish delicacies, and enjoy souvenir shopping in the city center. Continue to Santa Claus Village, where you can meet Santa, cross the Arctic Circle, visit Santa Claus' Main Post Office, and enjoy free time for optional activities such as a reindeer sleigh ride.

Continue to Santa Claus Village, where you can meet Santa, cross the Arctic Circle, visit Santa Claus' Main Post Office, and enjoy free time for optional activities such as a reindeer sleigh ride.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Rovaniemi, Kuusamo

Languages English, Finnish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rovaniemi City Highlights and Santa Claus Village

Take a 2-3 hour drive from Kuusamo, Ruka, or Posio to Rovaniemi.
Arrive in downtown Rovaniemi and explore the streets.
Shop for souvenirs at the local market.
Taste Finnish delicacies at a local restaurant in downtown Rovaniemi.
Visit the Arktikum Museum and learn about life in the Arctic.
Walk through Santa Claus Village, cross the Arctic Circle, enjoy a private meeting with Santa, and buy the official Santa Claus stamp for your postcards.
Try fun activities at Santa Claus Village, including a reindeer sleigh ride.
Depart for your hotel in Kuusamo, Ruka, or Posio.

Where this trip takes you

Arktikum Science Museum, downtown Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, Arctic Circle

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kuusamo 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking Finnish tour guide
Transfers from Ruka, Kuusamo, or Posio
Guided walking tour in Rovaniemi
Entrance fee to Arktikum Museum
Guided tour in Santa Claus Village, including:
- Crossing the Arctic Circle
- Meeting Santa Claus
- Visiting Santa Claus Post Office
Dinner in Rovaniemi

What's Not Included

Lunch in Rovaniemi (there are plenty of restaurants and cafes to choose from for every budget)
Pictures or video with Santa Claus (can be purchased from the venue)
Optional activities at Santa Claus Village
Optional drinks and snacks
Souvenirs
Winter clothing

What to bring

Dress warmly according to the weather, as most of the activities are outside.
Bring your camera to take lots of pictures.
Take some cash or credit cards for lunch, souvenirs, optional activities, snacks, and drinks.

Know before you go

You can be picked up from Ruka, Kuusamo, or Posio. Please provide your full address at the time of booking.
Dress warmly according to the weather.
You cannot take pictures or videos of Santa Claus with your own camera, but you are welcome to purchase professional pictures and/or video from one of Santa Claus' elves.
Group size: maximum 8 people. For bigger groups, contact your guide.

Drive duration:

From Ruka to Rovaniemi: 2 h 30 min
From Kuusamo to Rovaniemi: 2 h 20 min
From Posio to Rovaniemi: 1 h 40 min
Free time at Santa Claus Village includes optional activities such as a reindeer sleigh ride in winter months only and souvenir shopping.

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