Top Rovaniemi Bus Tours

Flexible pick up time and duration of the tour. We will pick you up from your hotel at a time convenient for you. You will visit the unforgettable Santa Claus Village and have a meeting with Santa in his office, where you can get a photo for memory. Then you will visit the Santa´s Main Post Office, where you can send a postcards with an official stamp of Santa Claus. There are a lot of souvenir shops and cafes in the village, a visit to which will not leave you indifferent.

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.

See the best of Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus and the capital of Lapland. Make the most of your limited time, as your professional guide takes you to the best lookouts, Arktikum Arctic Museum, reindeer and husky farms, and Snowmobile Museum. End your day at the Santa Claus Village with a meeting with Santa himself.

Experience time in the great outdoors of Lapland on this exciting snowmobile safari. Save time planning transport by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. It’ll be the ultimate stress-free day with snowmobile equipment rental, and a delicious campfire lunch in the Arctic wilderness of Kota included. No need to worry about navigating, as a guide will lead the way.

Visit the northernmost zoo in the world, Ranua Zoo, on this organized trip from Rovaniemi. With tickets purchased in advance and all transportation arranged, this is the easiest way to visit the zoo. During the tour, learn about the more than 50 Arctic species living in natural enclosures on the property through guided commentary.

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).

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.

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.

Try the local tradition of ice fishing while on vacation in Rovaniemi. With a local guide to assist you, you'll be dropping your line on an arctic lake or river, bordered by a snowy landscape. Before you drop a line, you'll get an introduction to how to move on the ice safely, techniques for drilling, and the history of the ice fishing tradition.

Ride a reindeer-pulled sleigh through the snow and meet these gentle animals on a 2-hour tour from Rovaniemi. Travel to a reindeer farm in the wooded fells, and learn from the friendly herders how they care for these beautiful animals. Then, sit back in a cozy sleigh and enjoy the glittering scenery on a ride through the woods. Take the opportunity to try handling a sled and afterward, warm up with hot berry juice. Everyone — even the little ones — leaves with an international reindeer driver license as a souvenir.

Short on time in Lapland? This 2.5-hour reindeer sleigh and husky sled experience from Rovaniemi is just the ticket. Meet and learn about friendly reindeer at a reindeer farm, and settle on a reindeer sleigh for a wonderful ride through the snowy woods. Receive a souvenir reindeer driving licence, enjoy a hot drink, and visit a husky farm. See the beautiful sled dogs, and take an exciting husky-sled ride through the wintry forests. Finish with a coffee or sweet hot berry juice before returning to Rovaniemi.

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.

Meet Santa Claus, and ride a snowmobile and reindeer sleigh on this fun-filled, 6-hour adventure from Rovaniemi. Journey to the magical Santa Claus Village, and visit Santa's office, the post office, and the twinkling, Christmas-themed shops before savoring a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, ride a snowmobile to a reindeer farm, and enjoy an enchanting sleigh ride with the tinkle of reindeer bells filling the air. An Arctic Circle crossing ceremony and complimentary hot drinks add the final touches to this tour.

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.

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.

Be immersed in Lapland’s natural landscape on this small-group snow-hiking tour, with included round-trip transfer from your Rovaniemi hotel. Upon arrival, strap on your snowshoes and follow your professional guide deep into the forest for a glimpse of Arctic flora and fauna, then take a seat around the campfire to learn more about wilderness survival over a traditional sausage supper and blueberry tea.

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.

Finding and photographing the Northern Lights independently while in Finland may mean missing the best sightings and shots. This tour maximizes the chances of both—with a pro-photographer to take you to recommended viewpoints and advise on your camera settings and angles. While scanning the skies, enjoy barbecue snacks and hear tales of the lights you’d probably miss alone. Warm outerwear and professional Northern Lights photos from your trip included.

Finding the Northern Lights without a guide may mean wasted searches—something you can’t afford if you’re short on time in Finland. This tour from Rovaniemi ups the chances of sightings with a guide to interpret the conditions and take you to a prime viewpoint. Plus, you’ll hear stories about the lights you might miss if searching alone, and enjoy a Lappish barbecue as an extra local touch.

Get off the beaten path to experience some of the best Lappish traditions in the wilderness outside of Rovaniemi. Try out a Finnish sauna, go ice swimming an Arctic lake, then cozy up around a fire in a cozy cottage for dinner. Your guide will fill you in on the cultural significance of all the activities as you go.

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.

Optimize your chances of seeing the Northern Lights on a night-time tour from Rovaniemi, with round-trip transfer from your hotel by minivan. Be immersed in Lappish culture as you explore the wilderness with your small-group guide and avoid the Nordic chill with hot drinks and sausages served round an open campfire.

Combine a Northern Lights search with a snowmobile ride—and enjoy two activities in one all-inclusive, time-saving trip—with this tour from Rovaniemi. Book ahead to ensure your place, and race across the snowy expanses on a 2-person snowmobile to a camp. With luck, see the lights here over sausages and drinks around the campfire. The tour includes hotel transfers, with an upgrade option to ride a snowmobile solo.

Hike among the striking frozen waterfalls of Korouoma on this full-day trek from Rovaniemi. Embarking on an Arctic hike in unfamiliar territory on your own may be difficult, but with a guide in the lead you'll be completely safe. Let your guide take care of navigation and listen to informative commentary on the Arctic's flora, fauna, and geology as you travel through canyons and forests. Stop for a bonfire lunch and a hot drink.

Combine a snowmobile ride through the Finnish wilderness with a visit to a local husky farm on this full-day tour from Rovaniemi. You probably wouldn't strike out on your own in the snowy forest, but traveling with a guide makes this tour safe and comfortable. Let the guide take care of navigation and provide insightful commentary on a 12-mile snowmobile ride, then head to the husky farm for a husky sleigh ride.