Top Lapland Half-day Tours

Travel through the snowy Lappish forest like a local—on a snowmobile—on this half-day tour. Keep warm with provided gear, far superior than anything you may have packed in your suitcase, and some blueberry tea and gingerbread.

Finland’s landscape is best explored up close, but it can be difficult to traverse the wild terrain. Get an intimate experience of Korouoma with a hike through the valley, discovering cliffs, frozen waterfalls and wildlife, including moose and reindeer, under the supervision of a guide. Enjoy hot drinks and snacks beside an open fire, and relax after a day’s activity with pickup and drop-off to your Rovaniemi hotel included.

Watch the aurora borealis in a unique and peaceful way: floating in an Arctic lake. You’ll be provided with a warm, dry survival suit, which will protect you from the freezing temperatures and keep you buoyant. Your guide will talk about the stunning natural phenomenon and the surrounding Finnish landscape.

Sling a pickaxe in an ancient mountaintop amethyst mine on this unusual tour from Rovaniemi. Visit the historic mine and try your hand at finding some stones; you can keep anything that fits in your hand. Learn about this Finnish tradition through guided commentary during lunch around a snow bonfire, then return to Rovaniemi via snow train.

Head out into the wilderness outside Rovaniemi on a quad bike/all-terrain vehicle to see the elusive Northern Lights on this evening tour. Riding an off-road vehicle gives you access to parts of the landscape you can't reach in an ordinary tour bus; less light pollution means an easier time seeing the lights. A guide provides navigation, instruction, and in-depth commentary on the Northern Lights as you travel.

Visit a husky kennel and reindeer farm and learn about their habits and Lappish culture. Get to know the animals and enjoy your winter adventure. Grab your cameras and get ready for an adventure. ‍ We will pick you up from your hotel in Rovaniemi and take you to the reindeer farm. At reindeer safari, you will get an exclusive chance to become a certified reindeer driver! A reindeer driving license will be given to everyone, after a reindeer safari. A professional tour guide will provide you with a safety briefing, after which you will go on a 500m self-driving trip. Our next stop is the Husky park. This park has about 100 huskies, and each year new puppies are born. Huskies are born to run, and they are happy to take you on a safari. After a safety briefing, you can sit back and glide through the snowfields of Lapland on a husky-pulled sleigh! The husky ride is 2 km long, which gives you just enough time to snap some excellent photos.

Hunt the Northern Lights to capture them on camera on this small-group photography tour from Rovaniemi. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with a professional photographer, head for the best viewing places, chosen according to the weather forecasts of the day. Then, walk to the exact vantage points for a guided photo session, and with luck, obtain once-in-a-lifetime shots. Headlamps, thermals, refreshments, and Rovaniemi hotel pickup and drop-off included, with participants advised to bring a DSLR camera.

We are most experienced guides in Finish Lapland and know all the best areas to find and show you this unique phenomen!

We are most experienced guides in Finish Lapland and know all the best areas to find and show you this unique phenomen!

Animal lovers—this one’s for you! Enjoy a day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park, which is home to polar bears, arctic foxes, gray wolves, and reindeer. Save time figuring out local public transport by having hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers included. As well as the animals, the park has plenty of attractions to explore, including a chocolate shop, a wine shop, restaurants, and more.

Get a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Sami people with this adventure and food experience from Rovaniemi. With a local guide, you’ll speed to a frozen lake in the forest by snowmobile, then try your hand at Arctic fishing. Finish up by huddling around a bonfire in the snow to prepare and eat a traditional Lappish dish of fish soup, smoked salmon, and bread.

Let's feel the warmest greeting from Santa Claus in the cold winter and exploring the hometown of Santa Claus deeply! A guided tour to Santa Claus Village will start at 9:30 am. You will first meet Santa Claus in his working office and more Santa Claus secrets could be found during the journey. Moreover, crossing the arctic circle is one of the important parts when you visit Santa Claus. After that, you can get the related certificate. In addition, you will meet the Santa's reindeers with a short ride (400m). Thirdly, experiencing a 500m husky ride while visiting husky farm and feeling the fast & furious in the white forest and seeing the husky how to working in the winter time. Fourth, you will also have time for yourself shopping there & lunch. Surely, visiting the official post office is a good option, too if you want and sending some postcards to families, friends or someone you want to bless to. The whole tour will end around 14:00 pm.

Learn to take the best possible photos of Finland's Northern Lights on this evening tour from Rovaniemi. With a photographer guide, go in search of the Aurora Borealis, perched atop a small mountain with a clear view of this natural phenomenon. Arctic-appropriate winter adventure gear, snacks, and warm beverages provided.

Rovaniemi is known around the world as the official hometown of Santa Claus. Plan a stress-free visit to Santa Claus Village just outside the city with this round-trip transfer from the doorstep of your accommodations. In addition to navigating, your guide offers tips for what to do during your two hours of free time, including a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus himself.

Hunting the Northern Lights in Finland is best done with a guide who knows the best viewpoints. This small-group experience from Rovaniemi delivers: with return transport into the countryside far from light pollution and a guide to seek out sightings. Set up base at a camp with panoramic views, and watch for the lights over grilled snacks and warm drinks. A DSLR camera is recommended for the best shots.

A major highlight of traveling to Finland in the winter is viewing the northern lights. On this convenient tour you’ll get the best possible chance of seeing them, as you’ll be taken to a very dark area that’s free of light pollution. Drive around and stop wherever is best for seeing the lights. You’ll be advised on how to take effective photos of the phenomenon. Also enjoy a barbeque dinner in a cozy tent, from which you can look out for the lights.

Experience three thrilling winter activities in one day on this action-packed tour from Rovaniemi. First, get your adrenaline pumping on a high-speed snowmobile ride across the snowy landscapes. Next, visit a local reindeer farm and enjoy a scenic ride on a reindeer sleigh, then pick up some speed as you take a ride in a husky sled.

See some of Finland’s beautiful native animals close-up on a 5-hour trip to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi. Stroll around the forest trails of the family-friendly wildlife park, and observe Arctic animals such as lynx, bears, reindeer, owls and more, plus Finland's only polar bears. Then, visit the zoo’s restaurants and shops, including a souvenir, candy and wine store. The trip includes zoo admission ticket, round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Plan a stress-free visit to Ranua Zoo with a pre-booked admission ticket and convenient round-trip transfer from your Rovaniemi accommodations. A pre-booked ticket allows you to skip entrance lines and ensures you have plenty of time to view the artic animals in their protected environments, as well as grab lunch and shop for souvenirs (own expense).

The aurora borealis (northern lights) are best seen from outside Rovaniemi city limits—although sightings can never be guaranteed. Spend a magical evening in the Arctic countryside on this intimate tour, with a maximum of eight travelers. After pickup in a comfortable car, your guide will bring you to an open cottage for a feast of sausages, hot drinks, marshmallows, and cookies around a fire as you wait for the lights.

Animal lovers will enjoy this tour of the Ranua Zoo, an open-air Arctic zoo in Lapland. You’ll have the chance to encounter up to 200 animal and bird species as you walk the roughly 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) trail around the zoo. Learn more about the special habitats of this northern part of the world. An ideal activity for the whole family, in all seasons.

Greit chance to do both of most interesting activities! Take two in once & all extras in this amazing Reindeer & Husky Combo Day family program with us!!!

Enjoy three quintessential Lapland experiences without spending all day out in the snow. Visit a reindeer farm and have chance to ride in a reindeer-pulled sleigh, then visit a husky dog farm, where you can meet the dogs and puppies, and hop aboard for a short sled ride. Finally, arrive at the Santa Claus Village and enjoy free time to browse the shops, meet Santa, or post a letter from the official post office.

Head into the dark night to search for the Northern Lights with this snowmobile experience from Rovaniemi. You’ll travel out of the city, then hop on a snowmobile to drive into the mountain wilderness where barbecue snacks and hot drinks beckon alongside a traditional tepee. Learn about the starry night sky as you warm yourself by the fire, and look for the famous aurora with your guide and group.