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The 15 Best Days Out from Rovaniemi Town

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Rovaniemi is small; the forest around it is not. Build a first visit from these 15: one night under the aurora, one day behind a dog or reindeer team, and a trip out to the ice, with what each costs and how long it takes.

Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings - Chasing clear skies beyond Rovaniemi
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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

1.Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,836 reviews · 8 hours · from $164Our pick

From Rovaniemi, a certified guide takes a group of up to eight people in a heated 4x4 van to hunt for clear skies, sometimes across the Swedish or Norwegian border. The search can last 6 to 10 hours, with thermal overalls, hot drinks and DSLR photos included. Guides such as Matteo, Daria and Aneeq have been praised for their patience and photography.

“We got really lucky and don’t trust the forecast as they do drive for hours to try and find the northern lights. Very successful (see pics) and great experience, only suggestion for our time of year is to bring extra gloves / socks and hand warmers as it was numbing cold if taking photos for too long. The berry tea is also amazing in the region, which we had to warm us up.”

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Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage - Guides, explanations, and photos
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Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage

2.Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,321 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $228Top rated

Set out from Rovaniemi at 7 pm with an English-speaking guide and a group capped at eight. The aurora hunt can mean a long drive, sometimes beyond Finland, as guides check conditions and search for clearer skies. Winter gear and hotel pickup are included; guides such as Dylan, Aneeq, and Beata have also helped with aurora photos.

“The experience was great. Truly apprecite our guide Linas’s efforts to make our trip as enjoyable as possible! We took many photos of the magnificent aurora that night! The only comment we have is the vehicle - we were seated in the front with limited space. The seat cushion was a bit hard and it became uncomfortable in the later part of the 8-hour car journey. My companion (6 foot 2 in height) also reported not having enough legroom in the front middle seat. Perhaps could consider arranging a bigger vehicle in future trips?”

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Rovaniemi: Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ - The wait is part of the Northern Lights hunt
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Rovaniemi: Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ

3.Lapland Northern Lights Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,569 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Head from central Rovaniemi into a dark forest or lakeside setting with an English-speaking guide, then wait for the Northern Lights beside a campfire. The three-hour outing includes winter overalls and boots, Lappish bread, pork sausages, salmon soup, and hot blueberry tea. Guides vary by departure; past guides have included Oscar, Esther, and Matthias.

“At first, I didn't expect that I can see the northern lights because of the cloudy and snowy weather, but when I arrived at the camp site, it became clear night and the northern lights and stars appeared. That was a wonderful experience. BBQ was also great. It was cozy and relaxing.”

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Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village - At the reindeer farm: a short sleigh ride and a herder’s perspective
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Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

4.Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,543 reviews · from $213

Spend six hours visiting a reindeer and husky farm, taking two 500-meter sled rides, and exploring Santa Claus Village. An English-speaking guide, winter clothing, and a soup lunch are included. You’ll have free time at the village, where you can meet Santa and children under 150 cm can try a mini snowmobile.

“The tour was brilliant. The guides were patient and friendly. They collected us, brought us to get our thermal wear and then brought us to our Husky Ride. The 500m spin is absolutely enough and a great laugh! The dogs were so friendly afterward we were allowed to take pictures and pet them gently. From there we went to the reindeer section which was lovely also and enough of a distance to give you the experience. After, we had three flavours of soup available to us as well as bread, blueberry cake, tea and coffee. We had a chance to have fun in the snow after before boarding the bus…”

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Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour - A small group makes the cold easier to manage
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Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour

5.Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,515 reviews · 4 hours · from $136

Leave Rovaniemi with an English-speaking aurora guide and up to seven other participants, checking as many as three spots for clear skies. Warm winter clothing, boots, a campfire snack and guide-shot camera photos are included. The four-hour outing costs $136 per person, but the lights themselves are never guaranteed.

“Must Do Activity with a very good Guide. Very nice moments shared in a so beatiful landscape. We would had appreciate a Private Group Option, even at higher price as an improvement”

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From Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon and Frozen Waterfalls Tour - What the hike asks of you
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From Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon and Frozen Waterfalls Tour

6.Korouoma Canyon and Frozen Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,489 reviews · 7 hours · from $136

Travel 90 minutes from Rovaniemi with a small group of up to eight, then hike about 5 kilometers through Korouoma Canyon’s snowy forest and frozen waterfalls. Your English-speaking guide shares stories about Lapland’s nature and traditions, then builds a fire for a Finnish snack. Winter gear and boots are included.

“It was a fun activity! The surroundings were very beautiful and the tour guide was knowledgeable and accommodating. Worth the price. 🙂”

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Rovaniemi: Apukka Husky Adventure - Taking the sled through the forest
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Rovaniemi: Apukka Husky Adventure

7.Apukka Husky Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,328 reviews · from $237

At Apukka Resort, you’ll meet the huskies, hear about their training and daily care, then take turns driving a sled on a 7 to 10 km route. Winter clothing, transfers from Rovaniemi city center or Santa Claus Village, and a hot drink are included. The ride is hands-on: guides explain the basics, but you steer and brake your own team.

“Life-changing, adventurous and lovely experience! The people, the nature, the dogs, everything is outwardly beautiful!”

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

8.2-Hour Snowmobiling Experience

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

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

9.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: Apukka Reindeer Journey - The fireside pause and what you learn
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Rovaniemi: Apukka Reindeer Journey

10.Apukka Reindeer Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,005 reviews · 2 hours · from $206

At Apukka Resort, a guide introduces you to reindeer husbandry before a 2 to 3 km sleigh ride through snowy woodland. The full activity lasts about two hours, with the ride often taking 40 to 50 minutes. Warm clothing, a hot drink, and transfers from central Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village are included.

“Hundred times better than expected. It was a perfect day for the activity. Everyone at Apukka was amazing.”

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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

11.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: Daytime Husky Safari - Meeting the dogs before the ride
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Rovaniemi: Daytime Husky Safari

12.Daytime Husky Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 918 reviews · 2 hours · from $209

From Rovaniemi, travel to a husky kennel for a 5 km ride lasting about 20 to 30 minutes. Two people share each sled and can swap drivers along the route. A musher gives instructions, then you meet the dogs and hear about their training over a hot drink.

“We absolutely loved the huskeys! Got to drive over a frozen lake and through some woods! We got to say hello to the huskies afterwards and could tell they were looked after and enjoyed doing what theh do. After this we went into a warm yert and have a hot drink and biscuit and learn abit about the huskeys and how they train and look after them. There was abit of waiting around afterwards as we had a big group but there was somewhere to keep warm or some sledges about to have abit of fun.”

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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

13.Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Adventure with Lunch

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

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: Reindeer Experience with Sleigh Ride - Getting dressed for Lapland weather
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Rovaniemi: Reindeer Experience with Sleigh Ride

14.Reindeer Experience with Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 843 reviews · from $99

Travel from Rovaniemi to a reindeer farm about 20 minutes away, meet the animals, and hear from local herders about their work and way of life. The visit includes a 500-meter sleigh ride, winter clothing, and hot juice with biscuits by a fire. English-speaking guides lead this 2.5-hour outing.

“Enjoyed it all , perfect amount of time ,espically as so cold. kids loved feeding reindeers , transport was very good& good about collection & drop off location.feel longer reindeer ride would be too long .”

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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

15.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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