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Rovaniemi Snowmobile Safaris: 15 Rides Through the Forest

98 tours  ·  from $69 a head

A snowmobile covers more forest in two hours than a day on foot. The 15 below compare route length, whether you drive or ride pillion, and which ones stop for a campfire lunch or a reindeer farm along the way.

Rovaniemi: 2-Hour Snowmobiling Experience - Learning the controls before setting off
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Rovaniemi: 2-Hour Snowmobiling Experience

1.2-Hour Snowmobiling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,211 reviews · 3 hours · from $148Our pick

Safartica’s three-hour Rovaniemi safari gives you roughly 1 to 1.5 hours of snowmobile driving, usually two people to a machine. Follow an English-speaking guide across frozen river routes and through snowy forest, pause for hot berry drink and biscuits, then return to town. Winter clothing is included; drivers need a valid license and must be 18 or older.

“Top!!! Fantastic experience and top-notch staff! Professional and very clear in their explanations! The view does the rest!”

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Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire - Looking for lights, with no guarantee
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Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

2.Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,108 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Set out from Rovaniemi with an English-speaking guide for about two hours on a shared snowmobile, riding through dark forests and open winter country. You’ll get warm overalls, boots, gloves, a helmet and balaclava, then stop for hot juice and cookies by a fire. Guides such as Arto and Tamam have led outings, but the aurora depends on the weather.

“Snowmobiling was fun, we didn’t see the lights which we expected because it was cloudy, but part of the reason we booked this tour was so that we could still have fun on the snowmobiles which we did! Super fun and really enjoyed it”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer & Husky Sleigh Ride - From pickup to the animal farms
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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer & Husky Sleigh Ride

3.Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer & Husky Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 940 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $281

In 4.5 hours, an English-speaking guide takes you from Santa Claus Holiday Village or the Nordic Unique Travels office to short husky and reindeer sleigh rides, then an approximately one-hour snowmobile safari. Winter gear is supplied, and you can switch snowmobile drivers during the ride. Guides such as Simon, Lia and Georgina have earned particular praise.

“The activities we did were fantastic. The travel time between them were good and lots to see and do in between times. Thoroughly enjoyed all three experiences and the -26c did not take away from this!! Was awesome!!”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Adventure with Lunch - Sharing a snowmobile: agree on the swap
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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Adventure with Lunch

4.Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 879 reviews · 5 hours · from $222Top rated

From central Rovaniemi, ride a shared snowmobile along frozen rivers and through forest to a quiet fishing spot. Your English-speaking guide shows you how to drill through the ice and set up a rod, while lunch cooks nearby: warm soup, bread and hot drinks. Snowmobile driving takes about three hours, with winter gear provided.

“We had so much fun. This was my first time on a snowmobile but not for my husband so I let him drive the whole time. The reindeer soup at lunch was amazing and for sure worth a try”

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Rovaniemi: Husky & Reindeer Experience with Snowmobile Ride - Getting dressed and learning the snowmobile basics
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Rovaniemi: Husky & Reindeer Experience with Snowmobile Ride

5.Husky & Reindeer Experience with Snowmobile Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 806 reviews · from $225

From Rovaniemi, ride a snowmobile for about an hour through Arctic Circle forests, then visit a reindeer and husky farm for short sleigh rides and a herder’s talk. Winter gear, transport, hot juice and biscuits are included. Guides have included Marco, Jack, Jani and Chris, though your guide will depend on the day.

“Absolutely magical experience. The whole day from beginning to end (lasting 7 and a half hours) was brilliant. Well organised, educational and spectacular scenery. Our guide Ibor was amazing- so funny- lots of laughs- and the other guides on the trip, Diego, Marco and the young “son” who the other guides teased - (sorry I can’t remember his name) were also brilliant. The huskies were gorgeous- lots of time to fuse them after the sledging, the reindeers were lovely, and the snow mobiles trip was safe and exploring beautiful landscape was like nowhere on earth. Topped off with a visit to Santa Claus village and crossing the arctic circle. (Lovely…”

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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride - Getting dressed and learning the controls
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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride

6.Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 741 reviews · 2 hours · from $121

Wild About Lapland’s two-hour tour pairs you with a guide for a snowmobile ride through the snowy countryside near Rovaniemi. You’ll get safety instruction, thermal overalls, boots, gloves, a helmet, and a balaclava before about an hour on the trails. Groups are limited to eight, and drivers need a physical license valid in Finland.

“Super guide, he took pictures of us Beautiful moment”

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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque - Getting suited up and learning the controls
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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

7.Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 622 reviews · from $124

Head from Rovaniemi to a private lakeside trail for about an hour of snowmobiling, with safety instruction, photo stops and a fire-side barbecue. English-speaking guides, including Roman, MG and MJ on some outings, lead small groups of up to eight. Winter clothing, helmets, hot drinks and grilled sausages are included.

“The activity is value for money, it will take 40-45 minutes to reach the river side for the snow mobile and come back the same time. They will pick you up from the city centre. If you are two, you both will get 30 minutes each for the snow mobile ride. It’s highly recommended with this price.”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari Adventure - From the Access Lapland office to the trail
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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari Adventure

8.Snowmobile Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 507 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $93

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Rovaniemi, suit up in insulated winter gear and learn the snowmobile basics before an approximately one-hour ride through snowy forest or across frozen lakes. Two adults share a machine, taking turns at the controls. Guides including Jack, Mirko, Luca and Lisa have led outings. The trip ends with hot blueberry juice.

“Thanks to Bono our tour guide for giving us a wonderful experience.”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Arctic Circle Forest - A sledge ride for children
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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Arctic Circle Forest

9.Snowmobile Safari into the Arctic Circle Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 433 reviews · 2 hours · from $150

Ride a shared snowmobile along snowy forest trails outside Rovaniemi, with a guide leading a small group and stopping for photos. You’ll get thermal clothing and about 90 to 100 minutes on the snowmobile. Drivers must be 18 or older with a physical B-category license valid in Finland. Children ride in a guide-pulled sledge.

“It was honestly longer than we expected, which was cool. We got to ride through the forest and also on the frozen river. Our guide (Johan?) was really nice, made sure about safety and stopped a couple of times to rest, take pictures, etc. We recommend!”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari & Campfire Evening Escape - The transfer and pickup in Rovaniemi
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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari & Campfire Evening Escape

10.Snowmobile Safari & Campfire Evening Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 358 reviews · 3 hours · from $175

Safartica’s three-hour evening safari pairs about 1.5 to 2 hours on a snowmobile with a campfire stop for grilled sausage, pastries, hot drinks, and stories about the Northern Lights. Two people share each snowmobile; drivers must be at least 18 and hold a valid license. You may see the aurora, but it is never guaranteed.

“It was a fantastic experience with great people and guides especially Zuzia with her involvement knowledge and most of all pleasantness. I recommend it to everybody (including family with kids) who want to have remarkable memories from North Pole. Food was delicious and self preparing only added magic to this.”

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Rovaniemi: Easy Snowmobile Safari - Safety briefing, then the forest route
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Rovaniemi: Easy Snowmobile Safari

11.Easy Snowmobile Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 333 reviews · 1 hour · from $116

Set out from Santa Claus Village with a guide for a beginner-friendly snowmobile ride through the wintry countryside near Rovaniemi. Two adults share a machine, while children can ride in a sled behind the guide. Thermal clothing, transport and a safety briefing are included. Expect about 30 to 40 minutes on the snowmobile within a one-hour activity.

“Everything was great for us, we loved it!! Adrian was a great guide, really at the top!!! Thank you so much Adrian for making us live through these incredible moments 😁😁”

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Rovaniemi: Santa’s Village & Snowmobiling to Reindeer Farm - Santa Claus Village: the festive first stop
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Rovaniemi: Santa’s Village & Snowmobiling to Reindeer Farm

12.Santa’s Village & Snowmobiling to Reindeer Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 272 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $281

Spend 6.5 hours visiting Santa Claus Village, meeting Santa, and sharing lunch before riding a snowmobile to a reindeer farm for a short sleigh ride and hot drinks. Two people share each snowmobile, with children riding in a sled behind the guide. Guides vary; past trips have been led by Vasilia, Mica, Ramon, Alex, and others.

“Great (packed) day of Santa village, lunch, snowmobiling, reindeer farm, and back. It’s a long day and very cold. Wish we wore second pair of socks and heated gloves but the day was organized and comfortable going in and out of warm areas so you’re not outside for 8 hours. This tour will get you to the front of the line to meet Santa. The snowmobiling was fun and reindeer farm nice. I wish the group size was a little smaller because there would be less waiting but it’s their busy season so understandable! Brought our 5 and 8yr old who surprisingly didn’t complain too much. They started to lose…”

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Rovaniemi: Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day - Drilling a Hole and Trying the Fishing
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Rovaniemi: Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day

13.Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 268 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $190

An English-speaking guide leads you by snowmobile through Arctic forest to a frozen lake, where you drill a fishing hole and try for local fish. Winter clothes, equipment, transfers from central Rovaniemi, and sausages by a campfire are included. Expect about 4.5 hours outdoors, with no guarantee of a catch.

“Highly recommended! Lovely experience, small intimate group and we didn’t feel rushed at all. Guide was friendly and also picked us up and dropped us off frm our hotel in a private vehicle. Hot berry juice and grilled sausages while fishing was a great touch too :)”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness - Riding two-up through Lapland
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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

14.Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 254 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

Travel from central Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village to Apukka Resort, learn the snowmobile basics, then ride 15 to 30 km through pine forest and frozen marshland. Two adults share each snowmobile. English-speaking guides, including Jere, Akub, Juusi, Erwin and Max, have led these outings.

“It’s definitely a must try! So worth it! The bus going to Apukka resort is on time. The guides explained everything well. They were very cautious and made sure no one was left behind. The snowmobile is easy to drive and the suits provided were warm and comfortable. I would definitely book again if ever I go back to Rovaniemi.”

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Snowmobile Safari through Lappish Forest from Rovaniemi - Riding among Arctic trees and lakes
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Snowmobile Safari through Lappish Forest from Rovaniemi

15.Snowmobile Safari through Lappish Forest from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $156

From Rovaniemi, you’ll get winter gear, a safety briefing, and a guided snowmobile ride through Arctic forests and lakes. Expect about an hour on the machine, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Guides such as Jan, Mario, and Jordi have led outings, and the pace can vary with the group and trail conditions.

“Snowmobiling was great our tour guide Matthew was excellent explained e everything clear to us great communication would highly recommend”

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