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2-Day Santa Claus Village Tour in Rovaniemi with Lappish Workshop

2 Days Round trip from Rovaniemi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the official Santa Claus Village, meet Santa Claus, and take a photo with him
02 Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an Arctic Circle crossing diploma
03 Create a unique handmade Lappish souvenir with your own hands
04 Choose between a traditional handicraft workshop or an Aurora painting session
05 Enjoy hot drinks and sweets inside a traditional Lappish house

Complete your childhood dream as you meet and greet Santa Claus on this 2-day tour to Santa Claus Village and a Lappish handmade workshop. Visit the official Santa Claus Village, enjoy a guaranteed meeting with Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle, and receive a crossing diploma. Then head to a traditional Lappish house to create your own handmade souvenir or Aurora painting with guidance from a local master. Along the way, enjoy a warm and memorable experience in Rovaniemi with hot drinks, sweets, and authentic Lappish hospitality.

Meet Santa Claus in his office, enjoy a warm conversation, and take a photo with him.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Rovaniemi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Santa Claus Village and Arctic Circle Experience

Get picked up by your guide from your accommodation and head to Santa Claus Village.
Meet Santa Claus in his office, enjoy a warm conversation, and take a photo with him.
Find the Arctic Circle mark and cross the Arctic line.

Some free time will be reserved for you to explore Santa Claus Village at your own pace.

Day 02

Lappish Handmade Workshop in a Traditional House

Reach a Lappish house for the handmade workshop.
Choose between making a Lappish souvenir or an Aurora painting.
The master there will teach you how to create traditional Finnish handicrafts or paintings. You will have the opportunity to make a unique handmade souvenir with your own hands.
Enjoy hot drinks and snacks inside this warm Lappish house during the workshop.

No matter which workshop topic you choose, it will be optimised for you.

Where this trip takes you

Santa Claus Village, Arctic Circle, Lappish house

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rovaniemi 1 city · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
3-4-hour visit to Santa Claus Village
Guaranteed meeting with Santa Claus
Arctic Circle crossing diploma
Visit to a traditional Lappish house
3-hour Lappish handicraft workshop experience
All equipment required for the handmade workshop
Coffee, tea, and sweets during the workshop
English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

Any personal expenses
Accommodation (available at an extra charge)

What to bring

Please make sure your phone is on during the tour day.
Printed booking confirmation and e-tickets are both accepted.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
In summer, the weather may change rapidly. It is good to bring a light coat or cardigan and an umbrella, just in case.
In wintertime, warm winter clothes with a scarf and hat are recommended, as the temperature can be as low as -35 degrees Celsius.
It is recommended that you have travel insurance because, in the very unlikely event of an accident, healthcare costs may be high.

Know before you go

This tour is not available on December 24th, 25th, and 31st, 2021, or January 1st, 2022.
An extra personal photo with Santa Claus is available for an additional fee.
The duration of the Santa Claus Village visit is approximately 3-4 hours, including transportation. In peak season, it may be longer due to longer queuing times, and vice versa.
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
This tour operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In this event, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.

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