2 Horses Tours in Rovaniemi Worth the Cold

1.Horse Sleigh Ride under the Night Sky

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $185Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide for a three-hour winter outing from Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village to Apukka Resort. Ride 3 km by horse-drawn sleigh, hear stories about the Northern Lights and Finn Horses, then warm up with a hot drink and sausage by a forest bonfire. The aurora may appear, but it is never guaranteed.

“Wonderful! I don't speak English very well, but I was able to understand most of the tour. It was really enjoyable, listening to the stories and learning about Finnish culture and Finnish horses. We didn't get to see the aurora, just a very faint one. There was a lot of snow. I loved the experience.”

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2.Small-Group Arctic Circle Horse Riding from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $145Best value

Ride forest paths outside Rovaniemi on an Irish Cob horse, a sturdy breed kept year-round in a large farm yard without shoes. This small-group outing lasts about three hours, with no more than six people. Pickup is offered, and guides including Alberto and Jaime have shared Lapland facts and served hot drinks around a farm fire.

“We enjoyed multi adventures with this company. Jamie and Alberto were two of our guides. Jaime and Alberto were amazing, very friendly and did a wonderful job explaining facts. We highly recommend this company and request Jamie and Alberto if you can!”

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