3-Hour Reindeer Sleigh Ride in Rovaniemi with Traditional Farm Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy a reindeer sleigh ride through the snowy Arctic forest
• 02 Visit an authentic traditional reindeer farm
• 03 Learn about reindeer lifestyle and husbandry from a professional herder
• 04 Warm up with coffee or tea and traditional snacks after the safari

Enjoy a long reindeer sleigh ride safari from Rovaniemi on this 3-hour Lapland experience. Travel through the snowy forest into the Arctic nature, then warm up with coffee or tea and traditional snacks at a traditional reindeer farm. Learn about life in the Arctic region, reindeer lifestyle, and reindeer husbandry from a professional herder. This tour is available only from December to March.

Travel through the snowy forest, where you might also spot other Arctic animals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Rovaniemi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Reindeer Sleigh Ride Through Arctic Nature

• Your professional reindeer herder will drive the reindeer team pulling the sleighs you are sitting in as you head deep into the Arctic nature.
• Travel through the snowy forest, where you might also spot other Arctic animals. This adventure covers approximately 2.5 km.
• After returning from the safari, a warm cup of coffee or tea and traditional snacks will be waiting for you on the farm. The herder will share knowledge and stories about reindeer, their lifestyle, and reindeer husbandry.
• If time allows, you may also spend a bit more time with the reindeer on this traditional farm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up from your hotel
• Professional guide
• Professional winter clothes
• Visit to an authentic reindeer farm
• 2.5 km sleigh ride safari
• Hot beverage and cookies

What's Not Included

• Any personal expenses

What to bring

• Printed booking confirmation and e-tickets are both accepted.
• We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• 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 healthcare costs may be high in the unlikely event of an accident.

Know before you go

• Please make sure your phone is on during the tour day.
• This tour is unavailable on certain days: Dec 24th, 25th, and 31st, 2021, and January 1st, 2022.
• Hotel pick-ups commence prior to the start time. Your pick-up time will be confirmed by email at least one day before departure.
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• The tour operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately. However, the tour may be adapted or cancelled in case of unsafe weather conditions.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• A minimum passenger requirement applies. There is a possibility of cancellation or rescheduling if there are not enough passengers. In the event of cancellation due to minimum passenger requirements, you will receive a full refund.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your accommodation in Rovaniemi

Tour start

Rovaniemi, Finland

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.