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Husky Sled Rides & Farm Visits

Everybody knows it – Dog mushing is definitely one of the favorite ways to get around in Lapland! In Rovaniemi, you can meet husky dogs and try dog sledding year-round – sled riding is also great fun! Duration of a wintry dog sleigh ride varies from a few minutes to several hours, depending on your wishes and schedule: Take a husky tour or spend a relaxing Husky Therapy day, or learn life of a musher. In summer you can visit sled dog farms and get to know the life of a sledge dog. You’ll find all services related to husky dogs below.

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Santa Village & Arctic Animals Combo Adventure

What would you do if you wanted to experience an ultimate winter adventure? Well, of course, you would visit Santa’s village and try husky and reindeer sleigh rides!

5km Husky Sleigh Ride not self driven

Experience an amazing snowy trail safari with a team of huskies!

Husky Farm visit and 2 hour self ride safari 13:30 – 17:00

Husky farm visit and 2 hour self ride safari!

Pure amazing mushing husky experience (Small group)

A unique and intimate small group Husky experience in the Lapland’s beautiful winter scenery in Rovaniemi.

Lapland Reindeer and Husky Safari from Rovaniemi

Reindeer & Husky fun in one day

Afternoon with Huskies, Rovaniemi

Take the huskies for an afternoon walk and get friends with the furry sled dogs

Husky Farm visit and 1 hour self ride safari 12:00-14:30

Husky farm visit and 1 hour self ride safari!

Tiny Quarter (2 km)

Experience memorable moments and thrill of speed sitting pulled by a husky team!

Husky sleigh ride to the winter wonderland 5km

Experience the thrill of Husky riding through the arctic atmosphere!

Rovaniemi 2 days Adventure Package

Join us for the Rovaniemi 2 day adventure package! Experience the most sought-after Rovaniemi activities from your to-do list!

Canoeing Trip from Husky Home to Reindeer Farm

See the huskies and reindeer while enjoying a lovely paddle trip.

Summer Delight – Visit to reindeer, husky and Santa Claus

Discover the secrets of Santa Claus and visit the husky and reindeer farms.

Husky Hugging

Come and get to know our lovely huskies even closer! We have a fenced area where you can pet and hug the dogs freely and enjoy their kisses.

Arctic Circle Highlights by Minibus

Enjoy a full day of arctic experiences in Rovaniemi with the huskies and reindeers, visit Santa Claus himself, and make unforgettable memories in Rovaniemi!

Summer Day in Ranua Zoo, Husky Farm and Reindeer Farm

Enjoy the full day tour of meeting Arctic animals. After the pick up from your hotel, you will visit the Ranua Wildlife Park to greet more than 200 species of Arctic animals. You will also visit a Reindeer farm and a Husky farm.

Animal Fun Day with Zoo, Husky & Reindeer Sleigh Ride

Observe more than 200 different species of Arctic animals, on your exciting day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park. Enjoy a traditional buffet for a lunch and experience husky and reindeer sleigh ride.

1 hour husky ride

45min – 1 hour husky safari (7-10km) self-driving, huskyfarm visit and hot drink & cookie

Highlights of Rovaniemi Day Tour – Summer

The highlight tour takes you to the most unique sights in Rovaniemi. Visit genuine Reindeer and Husky Farms, meet Santa himself in the Santa Claus Village and get your certificate for crossing into the Arctic Circle.

Pure amazing autumn husky safari on wheels (Small group)

A unique and intimate small group husky experience in the Lapland’s beautiful forest scenery in Rovaniemi.

Take a walk with our lovely huskies in the nature.

Reindeer and Husky Experience, Rovaniemi

Meet two furry arctic favourites on one trip – and take rides with both!

Reindeer & Husky Tour in Summer / Autumn

A great animal combo experience for your summer / autumn : meet the reindeer in a long-established local farm and visit an husky kennel. There are options for wheel cart rides or homemade lunch.

A Walk with Husky, Rovaniemi

Family Day – 500m reindeer ride, reindeer farm visit, 800m husky ride, salmon soup lunch

Husky Park visit

Come and see the life in Husky Park! You can take photos, visit our beautiful park and meet the genuine Siberian Huskies.

Running with the Pack – Autumn, 3km Husky tour with a Kennel visit

Visit the kennel, meet the pack and experience the running dogs!

Highlights of Rovaniemi Day Tour a

Adventure through the Arctic! Check out the view from the peak of the local fell. Ride on a sleigh in the local reindeer and husky farms. Meet Santa Claus in his village and get your Arctic adventurer certificate for crossing the Arctic Circle.

Snowmobile Safari to Husky Kennel 1.12.-6.1., Rovaniemi

The thrills of snowmobiling and mushing in one adventure

Thrilling day with Siberian Husky and snowmobile safari (Small group)

Action-packed, small group adventure day with real Siberian Huskies, authentic Laplandic lunch and a thrilling snowmobile ride through the pristine, snowy Lapland forests in Rovaniemi!

Autumn Husky safari 2km with hot drink in small or privategroup

A automn husky safari, 2 km, small group .

Arctic Animals Combo Safari

It’s a Arctic Animals Adventure! Meet the magnificent Arctic Animals on our sweet combo adventure. Ride a reindeer sleigh and take a husky sleigh ride through winter landscapes.

Summer: Visit Reindeer Farm & Husky park

Visit Reindeer Farm and Husky Park! Discover traditional reindeer herding and husky mushing as local herders and mushers share their lifestyle and secrets.

Snowmobile & Animals Day Tour

Experience an action-packed day in the Arctic and get to know the different means of transportation of the locals!

Husky and Reindeer Farm Visit With Snowmobiling

Experience Reindeer, Huskies, and an Adrenaline-Packed Snowmobile Safari!

Autumn Delight – Visit to reindeer, husky and Santa Claus

Discover the secrets of Santa Claus and visit the husky and reindeer farms

Thrilling autumn escapade with Huskies and quad bikes (Small group)

Action-packed, small group adventure day with real Siberian Huskies, authentic Laplandic lunch and a thrilling quad bike ride through the untouched Laplandic forests in Rovaniemi!

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Nordic Unique Travels

Nordic Unique Travels is a new tourism company located in the threshold of the Arctic: Rovaniemi. Each of our safaris have been handcrafted to maximize positive customer experiences and our catalog consists of over 65 daily tours.

Raitola Reindeer & Husky Farm

Reindeer and husky farm Raitola offers experiences for the whole family in Arctic Circle, near to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. Come and combine your favorite activities in one farm where you get to experience the thrill of reindeer and husky sledge rides.

We provide our own nature activities such as snowmobile-, husky- and reindeer safaris, Northern Light tours, ice floating, snowshoeing and much more.

Lapland Welcome

Lapland Welcome is a pioneer company in Lapland, which has been providing nature holidays and activities in Finland for about 20 years. We are called Nature and Aurora Experts of Lapland, merged with the talented activity organizer.

NortsaV Tours

NortsaV Tours is experienced travel company located at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi – capital of Finnish Lapland. We offer attractive Winter and Summer tours in the land of the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun.

Wild About Lapland

Wild about Lapland is the tour company in Rovaniemi that has one main aim, that is for you to learn about your surroundings. We offer a small, yet specific set of tours that are all chosen for there ability to take you away from the crowds, noise and speed of life.

Wonderlapland Experiences

Wonderlapland is a tour operator based in Rovaniemi and specialised in providing unforgettable & once in a lifetime experiences.

Apukka Resort

Apukka Resort, only a 15-minute drive from Rovaniemi city centre, combines unique, innovative experiences with traditions and true, unspoiled nature.

Huskypoint is a family-owned, private company operating in Rovaniemi near the village of Sinettä. Huskies are our life, hobby and passion. With us you can really experience the exciting world of dog sledding.

Pinewood’s huskies

Join us on one of our tours, experience the breathtaking beauty that nature has to offer and create memorable experiences with our dogs!

Beyond Arctic

Beyond Arctic is the leading tour company in Rovaniemi area with a specialisation in photography. We create exclusive excursions in the heart of Lapland and take you to locations of staggering beauty.

Visit Lapland Tours

Visit Lapland Tours is a family-owned company that offers experiences in Lappish nature for small groups.

Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park

Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park is a Finnish family business, based in the Santa Claus Village, in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. We organize various snowmobile safari programs for individuals, families and groups.

Parpalandia

A paradise for lovers of the outdoors and wilderness, Parpalandia is located approximately 50 kilometres from Rovaniemi downtown in the heart of Lapland nature. At Parpalandia you can take a multiple different safaris and enjoy the nature.

Arctic Borealis Huskies

Arctic Borealis Huskies is a husky kennel in Ranua, Lapland, Finland.

Arctic Adventure Wolftrail

Wolftrail – We are a French family who is passionate about our sled dogs, freedom and preserved and authentic landscapes of Lapland. We welcome you on our farm throughout the winter in small groups, to make you discover Lapland.

Santa Claus Holiday Village

Santa Claus Holiday Village right on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland, offers everything you could want for your dream holiday: high-quality accommodation, a wide range of activities, fantastic food and drinks, shopping, the chance to meet Santa Claus and much more!

Hotel Metsähirvas – Forest Resort Activities

We do things in our own way, respecting the arctic nature, valuing highly Finnish traditions and forests.

Sunny Safari

Sunny Safari is a high quality, experienced and customized local safari activities provider. We always focus to organize enjoyable and memorable programs to customers.

Access Lapland

Access Lapland is a company specialized in providing premium quality winter activities on snow and ice. We offer guided tours and private guiding around Rovaniemi.

Welcome to the Happy Fox family. We are small local family company situated at Rovaniemi. We provide year round nature activities.

Husky & Yoga Nature

Warmly welcome to our family husky home and retreat at Husky & Yoga Nature! Here you can experience husky safaris – sled riding – so that you can drive yourself, skiing in the silent forest, husky hiking, canoeing and yoga.

Roiske – centre of summer activities

You are able to rent SUP-boards, kayaks, electric surfboards and rowing boats from Roiske. We also offer the first and only cable wakeboard track in Lapland.

Korvalan Kestikievari

Korvalan Kestikievari is the oldest tourism business in the Rovaniemi region. It has been owned by the same family for over one hundred years, which gives Korvala its unique and genuine atmosphere.

Nordic Adventures

Outdoor minded tours that specialize in nature, journeys and adventures that makes you and your kids dump digital devices to focus on the here and now.

Lapland Incoming

Established in 1995, Lapland Incoming is the Lapland expert with a proficiency within group travel and big demanding charter groups. We can guarantee that everything related to the trip is managed in a professional way with personalized and creative approach.

Book Lapland

Book Lapland offers unforgettable winter activities and local experiences in the enchanting landscape of Lapland.

Wild Nordic Finland

Wild Nordic is the ultimate provider of thrilling snowmobile tours in Lapland.

Ruka Safaris

We offer activities all year round, from snowmobiling to sauna yoga. We also organise private activities, which we adapt to the groups’ wishes.

Easy Travel

Easy Travel Ltd is a leading Finnish and Scandinavian DMC in the Nordic countries. We provide memorable travel experiences and VIP services including tours, safaris, transportation and accommodation for thousands of tourists visiting our beautiful Northern countries.

Scandinavian Travel Group

Scandinavian Travel Group is a DMC in Lapland with office in LEVI CENTER and INCOMING TOUR OPERATOR offering services for FITs, groups and MICE.

Ranua Resort Safaris & activities

Ranua Resort Safaris & Activities is a Ranua based Safari House and program provider and it is located in the immediate vicinity of Ranua Wildlife Park.

Lapland Safaris

Lapland Safaris are specialists in Lapland’s nature and the Lappish lifestyle. We draw inspiration from the local history and day-to-day ‘Lappishness’. The stories and legends relating to these form the basis of the programme packages offered to our customers.

Pure Lapland

Pure Lapland is a local family business from Rovaniemi, offering travelers activities and adventures year-round.

Arctic Lifestyle

Arctic Lifestyle is a safari house and program service company based in Rovaniemi, Finland. We aim to provide unforgettable experiences for our customers through the spell of Lappish nature, first class equipment and experienced staff.

StayLapland

Spend an activity packed vacation in Rovaniemi and try all the wonderful activities we offer!

Nordic Odyssey

Nordic Odyssey is a new tour operator company based in Rovaniemi and specialised in providing memorable & unique experiences to travellers visiting Lapland. We offer high-quality guided services in English and in French, at the best price!

Bearhill Husky

BearhillHusky is a family owned and operated husky kennel located in the pristine wilderness location just outside Rovaniemi. Established in 2003, we have extensive experience creating memorable husky adventures for groups, families and individuals.

Arctic Circle Husky Park

Husky Park has operated next to Santa Claus Village already for several decades. In Husky Park you can see how the dogs live, from feeding to taking off the harnesses.

Lapland Welcome - Aurora and Nature Experts Holiday packages & Nature Safaris

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Lapland Welcome is a pioneer company in Lapland, which has been providing nature holidays and tours in Finland for 20 years. Our company is a nature and Aurora Expert of Lapland, merged with the talented activity organizer. Awarded by TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Listed in TripAdvisor as the 3rd most instagram-worthy destination in the world 2019. Awarded as the 14th best blog in Finland 2018. Registered as an official incoming travel agency in Finland by number 12062/08/MjU. Enjoy the best activities in Lapland and come photographing or just relaxing in Lapland with us! Lapland Welcome participates the Sustainable Travel program in Finland. It means that we highly respect nature, environment and local culture in our services. We also provide our employees the best possible long term contracts and always follow national laws and collective contracts.

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Lapland Welcome offers a wide variety of holiday packages, programmes and accommodation throughout Finland and Lapland. From the Northern Lights to Icebreaker cruises, we arrange unique and unforgettable experiences both for individuals and groups, all year round.

Located in Lapland – Lapland Welcome is a registered package tour operator and an incoming travel agency, a destination management company (DMC) and an activity programme provider.

Whether you wish to see the Northern Lights, experience snowmobile riding, husky trips, reindeer safaris or reserve any services in Lapland, Lapland Welcome will arrange all the elements of your package holiday with meticulous care, allowing you to concentrate on having fun.

There are many ready-made packages to choose in wintertime and summertime. Particularly popular with visitors is the Aurora hunting, a guided tour where you go out on a search for the Northern Lights. Lapland Welcome offers Northern Lights trips every evening from August 21 st to April 21 st , taking you to the best viewing locations.

In summertime, we offer our famous Moose spotting safaris, where you have a chance to see the biggest wild animals in Europe, in the heart of nature! We also offer interestin ATV safaris by big ATVs and many other interesting tours!

Make your stay in Finland and Lapland even more enjoyable! Let us plan the details!

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Enjoy our Early Bird discounts: If you book and pay activities minimum two weeks in advance you will enjoy extra discount. The discount % = number of activities + number of adults in one order! For groups we make good offers!

Online discounts: 2% discount of all online bookings!

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The Ultimate Guide to Lapland Safaris in Finland

This article is  Part 3 of our 4 part series on planning the ultimate trip to Lapland, Finland

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The Finnish Wilderness stretches out before us. We’re huddled around a bonfire in a traditional teepee clad in warm Arctic suits. Rustic lanterns sway from the slanted ceiling of the teepee as we sip on warm Finnish berry juice. All eyes are towards the sky. There’s no sign of the elusive Northern Lights but we can see millions of stars and the majestic milky way

The night gets colder. The owner of the reindeer farm regales us with Finnish folk tales – tales of Vikings, sky dwellers, ancestral spirits, and Arctic foxes conjuring magical lights in the sky.

A safari in Finnish Lapland is no ordinary experience. It’s a collation of dozens of once-in-a-lifetime experiences in one nifty package.  But if you’re in Lapland for a limited time, you’re bound to get confused. That’s because there’s everything from reindeer safaris and Arctic animal adventures to snowmobiling and Northern Lights hunting on offer. Each one of them is more tempting than the last – how is one to choose? Here is our guide to our favourite Lapland Safaris:

I) Reindeer Safaris for romantics (and kiddies)

Imagine gliding through a snow-laden forest on a reindeer sleigh. Lappish fur rugs keep you warm as the hypnotic tinkling of bells helps you drift deeper and deeper into dreamland. All around, perfectly-shaped snowflakes continue to fall silently.

A reindeer safari in Lapland is truly an experience like no other. It’s the ultimate romantic getaway for couples but it’s perfect for families with young kids too. After all, who doesn’t love nuzzling against a real-life Rudolph?! 🙂

We’ve mentioned this before, but we’ll say it again. We highly recommend pre-booking all your safaris with Lapland Safaris . That way you can keep their Arctic overalls,  equipment for the activities , ski gloves, even snow boots for the length of your stay in Rovaniemi for free. They’ll keep you warm and you won’t have to pay a penny. It’s a win-win situation 🙂

2) Husky Dog Safari for adventurers

If you want something to get your heart racing as fast as it possibly can, then a husky dog safari in Lapland is for you. There are a variety of safaris – overnight, half day, and full day – to choose from. You can feed cuddly husky dogs, nuzzle them to your heart’s content, and even prepare your own sled. Husky dogs are stunning creatures with sparkly blue & brown eyes, and it’s hard to get enough of them.

Once the sled is ready, it’s time to go on an adventurous ride through Arctic forests, snow-covered fields, and the Lappish wilderness. You can choose between sitting on the sled or ‘driving’ (aka manoeuvring) the sled.  The huskies are always raring to go for a run, so be prepared for a thrilling ride that will leave you breathless. The silent Finnish wilderness is truly awe-inspiring – the panting of the husky dogs is probably the only sound you’ll hear for hours.

Most day-long safaris include a pit-stop at lunch, which is served around bonfire (on a frozen lake, no less!).

3) Snowmobiling for adrenalin junkies

There is nothing quite like driving snow-mobiles/snow scooters across the snowy Arctic lands. A snowmobile safari will leave you spell bound from the second you turn on the ignition to the second you take off your helmet and park your snowmobile. Snowmobile journeys in Lapland will take you through glistening forests, dream-like landscapes, and entire panoramas enveloped with magic. The crisp air of the Finnish countryside is sure to leave you awestruck!

We loved our first snowmobile safari so much that we booked another overnight snowmobile safari and even went hunting for Northern Lights on snowmobiles. This is definitely our favourite way of exploring Finnish Lapland’s stunning wilderness.

A word of caution – things can get very chilly on snowmobile safaris, so make sure you’re well covered. We have suggestions on  which clothes you should take to your trip to Lapland . But no matter how warmly clad you are, you should protect yourself further with balaclavas, helmets, mittens, and ski socks provided by your safari provider for your snowmobile safari. Those little things will keep you well and truly warm, so you can enjoy your safari to your heart’s content 🙂

4) Northern Light Safari for err EVERYONE!!

Once you’ve feasted your eyes on Lapland’s idyllic frozen landscapes and taken dozens of photographs, it’s time to explore the same panoramas at night and go hunting for the fleeting Northern Lights. At night, the silent Lappish wilderness seems to acquire a thrilling halo. The moon shines on miles after miles of pillowy snow and lends an air of mystery to the proceedings.

You can choose to experience this supremely unique landscape on reindeer sleighs, horse sleighs, snowmobiles, skiis, or snowshoes. The guides make sure the excruciating wait for the Northern Lights is peppered with anecdotes and tales from Finnish folklore. If you’re lucky, the dancing Aurora Borealis will pay your group a visit on your night out in the Lappish wilderness.

We got very lucky and chanced upon a stunning display of the Northern Lights on our snowmobile safari – one minute we were racing across a frozen river and the next we were all glued to our spots, eyes transfixed on the sky. Vid spotted a streak of green in the sky and prompted the group to stop. No sooner had we stopped that THE Northern Lights came out to play. The sky was suddenly aglow with shades of green, purple, and pink that we didn’t know existed. They danced from one end of the horizon to the other, faded, and then appeared stronger than ever before. By the end, we were well and truly hypnotised 🙂

Now, a word of advice. You know we love capturing moments like these with our bulky DSLR, be it as images or as videos. But we found lugging around the DSLR quite tedious or pretty much impossible during some of these safaris, so we took a lot of pictures using our trustworthy GoPro camera. We got some great footage of our safaris so we highly recommend carrying a small action camera with you.

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Here’s a video of all the fun we had with Lapland Safaris

We booked all our safaris with Lapland Safaris. More information on their website  http://www.laplandsafaris.com/

Planning a trip to Finland? We have written about everything you need – itineraries, tips on packing, accommodation suggestions and much more –  in our 4 part series on planning the perfect holiday in Finnish Lapland 🙂

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Wow you have covered it all…very comprehensive information. Of course all your destinations have been going straight to my bucket list but this one goes on the top! I had another question since you mentioned Go Pro. We are going on a Himalayan trekking expedition shortly and I was sceptical of carrying my DSLR so was about to settle for my Sony Cybershot point and shoot mainly because of the size and ease of handling. Now that you have mentioned Go Pro, I am curious…which one do you use? I like the Go Pro Silver because it has a touch screen but at the cost of resolution which is better in Black. I am not much a video person so my main interest is taking photos. Is Go Pro worth the investment in that case? Sorry for the lengthy comment but I absolutely love the photography on your blog and was hoping to take some decent pictures myself 😛

Hi Soujanya,

We wouldn’t recommend the GoPro only for still images – of course you’ll be able to capture them, but a digital camera or DSLR will do a better job on the whole. The Sony point and shoot might be better to begin with, and if you feel the need to capture action shots / videos, then you can go for a GoPro. I would say that for the trek, you should be able to take your DSLR too – just be careful with it, tuck it away in a secure bag and only take it out when you need to take a picture 🙂

Hope this helps.

Thank you for your reply! This is the best part of your blog, you guys are very approachable and helpful 🙂 So I will dare and take the DSLR. Hopefully I will survive the 10 day trek to take pictures on the summit! 😀

Wow.. like rightly said in the comment above, this one goes straight to my bucket list.. great stuff guys.. 🙂

thanks Praveen 🙂

A Reindeer safari is a thing?! Count me in! Those photos are amazing.

Yep it is- an amazing one at that 😀

Hi Savi and Vid,

I am across your series of posts as well As your YouTube videos while researching Kakslauttanen and I have a few questions for you if that is okay. We are booked to stay here in two months and I am super excited!

1) you mentioned that its a good idea to prebook safaris through Lapland Safaris, and we are not opposed to this idea but reading through tripadvisor we came across someone who mentioned that Kakslauttanen does not allow safari companies to pick you up from the hotel if you do not book through Kakslauttanen? Problem is Ive sent probably five emails to Kakslauttanen now inquiring about safaris but they still havent responded and Im inclined to book through Lapland Safaris just to be sure! Advice?

2) we are just enthusiasts and have point and shoot knowledge of photography but we’d like to be able to photograph the northern lights. Do you have any suggestions? We have a Canon point and shoot with manual capabilities and a goPro Hero 3. Is a tripod absolutely necessary?

Thank you in advance!

Dear Karla,

Sure, we are happy to answer whatever questions you might have 🙂

1) We booked through Lapland Safaris in Rovaniemi and not in Kakslauttanen. In Kakslauttanen, we did the excursions through Kakslauttanen only. However, I can’t see why you can’t book with an external company like Lapland Safaris – you could just tell them to pick you up from outside the reception and you could just stand outside or something. I can’t see why or how Kakslauttanen will prevent you from booking with other providers. Perhaps you could mail Lapland Safaris in Saariselka and ask them if they have picked up people from Kakslauttanen in the past?

2) You might not need a tripod, but you will need to find a stable surface where you can place your camera. Sometimes, the Northern Lights are faint so while our eyes can see them, the camera might not be able to capture them unless you use a long exposure. If you use long exposure, you need to place it on a stable surface 🙂 Since you don’t have a bulky DSLR, you could just get a cheap tripod for your canon off Amazon or something for this trip? I have a feeling you won’t regret taking a mini tripod with you 😉

Like one of the commenters above, my fiance and I found your website while researching Kakslauttanen. We will be there at the end of March. Thanks so much for your very helpful posts on what to see/do in Lapland and what to pack. Very useful! We will be using several of your suggestions. A couple of questions:

1. We had been considering taking a GoPro on this trip, but we don’t have one yet. Which model and accessories did you use for your vlog?

2. We will be taking the bus from Kakslauttanen to Rovaniemi. The Matkahuolto bus website says we can’t book that journey online. Did you have any issues with that? If so, how did you handle booking in advance?

Thanks again for all of your tips.

Hey Carrie,

Thanks a lot for your message 🙂

The vlog was primarily with the GoPro Hero3+ Black but we also used our DSLR for some video footage. These days we use a GoPro Hero4 Silver 🙂

You are right about the bus. Even we couldn’t book online but the hotel staff informed us that everyone just bought the tickets on boarding the bus. That’s what we did – just go to the bus stop 10 minutes before the scheduled time of the bus and buy the tickets from the bus driver.

Hope you two have a great trip to Lapland – it’s one of our favourite places so far 🙂

I really love all your photos you taken during your safaris tour . May i know what camera and lens you used ? you asked someone to took those photos for you or using tripod during your safaris tour ( husky ride , snowmobile ) ?

Hey Jessica – we used a Nikon D610 and 2 lenses – 28-300 and 50 mm. You can read details about these in our post on Travel and Photography Essentials – https://www.bruisedpassports.com/featured/travel-photography-essentials . The photos which have both of us were taken either by our tour guide or fellow travellers 😀

This is indeed a trip of a lifetime. May I ask what month did you go there?

I’ve been trying to book via their website. I’ve been trying from month of December to January but it seems it is always fully booked. Do u think it is safe to book via booking.com, etc?

We went in Feb. It’s safe to book through booking.com etc. but accommodation in these areas is limited and Jan/Feb are peak months so places run out fast.

hi! i really enjoyed watching your video in lapland and I was very intrigued with the reindeer safari and meeting the sami people. I would love to do that however I will be staying in kakslauttanen for one night only next month, do you think i have enough time to do the activity there or should i book it on another day with another tour operator?

Thank you! 🙂

Hey Camille – You can definitely do it during the one day you’re there at Kakslauttanen 🙂

Hi, I’m planning to go to Finland this November. I would like to know if we will get to do all the activities you’ll did and I would want to know which brands to shop from for the thermal wear and stuff bcoz it’s going to be way too cold there and we have no clue which are the specific brands. Hope to get a reply from you guys soon. Thanks.

Hey Foram – answered your question above. Cheers

Hi Savy and Vid,

Its always mesmerising to go through your Blogs and the way you describe the whole journey make it more tempting.

Me and my wife are planning to visit Lapland (offcourse taking inspiration from your blog..?) for out 1st Anniversary and Valentines Day in the month of February.

Although you have given away almost all the details in your blog and also through most or the questions asked by fellow readers, but i still have a few questions i would like to ask..?

1. All the safaris look amazing, about the Snowmobile safari, do we get a chance to drive the snowmobile or will it be driven by the guide himself only?

2. We both are Vegetarians. Lapland being a remote location, can we get vegetarian food options around easily?

3. In your detailed itinerary you had mentioned first 2 days in Kemi, any recommendations on places to stay?

4. Any recommendations on what special we can do on Valentines day ?

Thanks in advance..?

Really sorry for such a delayed response but hope you had a great trip in Lapland – do share some photos with us 🙂

Me and my wife are planning to visit Lapland (off course taking inspiration from your blog..?) for out 1st Anniversary and Valentines Day in the month of February.

Hey Shalabh – 1) You have to drive the snowmobile yourself 2) There are limited options for food for both non vegetarians and vegetarians in Lapland, so if you’re fussy about the kind of veg food you want, it might be a problem 3) Sure you can skip that and stay in Levi or extend your stay in Rovaniemi 4) A reindeer ride is ideal for valentine’s day

Hello Savi & Vid,

It is always a pleasure to read through your stories and more so to look at your videos and pictures. It shows how hard you guys have been working while having fun of course. One quick question: How early do you suggest to book the accomodation at kakslauttanen glass igloo. I have been searching for dates for March-April and also October-November but these glass igloos seem like hot cakes. All sold out/non available. Please provide some tips on how early can we plan to book or any other work around. Thanks!

As you said, Kakslauttanen sells like hot cakes now – we’d suggest booking at least a year in advance. Otherwise you can look at other options like Arctic Fox Igloos (see our latest article on winter road trip in Finland: https://www.bruisedpassports.com/wheres/lapland-finland-winter-road-trip-guide

Thanks for the detailed ititnerary for lapland.It has been an immense help.We are planning to go to lapland in december.Is february a better time to go? And will it be cheaper as compared to december..Please suggest.

Also we are planning to hire a car..Could you suggest reliable car rental companies?

Thanks…looking forward to your reply

Hey Tanvi – February and December are both great weather wise. However February is better of the two as prices tend to sky rocket in December 🙂 You’ll find all our tips for a roadtrip in Lapland here https://www.bruisedpassports.com/wheres/lapland-finland-winter-road-trip-guide

Hi Savi and vid,

We are planning for our anniversary trip to Finland. Wanted to know about cost of total trip including flight , visa , stays etc.

And we are planning in in November. Is it good time to see aurora lights??

It would be great if you could help us with this. Thank you, looking for your reply.

Hey Vaishnavi – we did not include the cost of this entire trip to Lapland (Finland) as that will depend heavily on where you are flying from, the hotels you choose etc. However as an approximate cost you can work with INR 3L 🙂

I would be visiting Scadanavia in February 2024. Please advise whether it is recommended to do Tromso also alongwith Lapland , or would that be a similar experience. From your post it seems that Kakslauttanen, Lapland is a better option than Tromso (Aera Panaromic Glass Igloo).

So if we are short on days should we do both, or just Lapland, or just Tromso and leave Lapland to be exprienced in the next trip.

Thanks a lot in advance

If you’re short on time, then you can just do Finnish Lapland on this trip (and keep Norway for future 🙂 – please do read our other guides on Finland as well – you should visit Rovaniemi, Pyha, Kitila/Levi (Northern Lights Ranch) if possible

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Make the most of Lapland and enjoy 3 for 2 on our exciting excursions:

Snowmobile Safari - race across the arctic ice on your snowmobile as you chase the northern lights and take in the snow-covered forests and frozen lakes.

Reindeer sleigh - Snuggle up together under a blanket on your own reindeer drawn sleigh. Let the reindeer meander through the beautiful landscape whilst you sit back and enjoy the views. 

Husky ride - Take part in this thrilling and traditional mode of transport out on the ice and snow. The huskies will glide you across stunning snow-laden pathways of Lapland. 

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This offer applies to new bookings. This offer is valid on 7 night holidays to Lapland in winter 2024/25 and 2025/26 while stocks last. See exclusions below.

Cancellation: If you choose to cancel or if you choose not to participate in an excursion for whatever reason, the supplier’s terms and conditions will apply. No refunds can be offered for ‘free’ excursions. In the event of cancellation of a qualifying excursion, the cost of the ‘free’ excursion will be deducted from any refund due.

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- Ylläs: 9km Husky Safari, Reindeer Farm visit & Safari and 25km Snowmobile Safari

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Excursion Information: Excursion descriptions and conditions apply as per brochure and website. Times and distances are approximate and may vary due to weather and other conditions. Husky and Reindeer Safaris child age is 4-12yrs. Children 0-3yrs are unable to book this offer. Snowmobile drivers must be 18yrs and bring a full, valid photographic driver's licence with them. Children must be 11yrs and over 140cm tall to ride as a passenger on a snowmobile safari. Children 10yrs and under or shorter than 140cm will be towed in a sled or pod behind a guide. Travel insurance is a condition of booking with us, and you should ensure that your chosen policy covers the activities that you plan to take part in during your holiday. Your policy should provide cover for your own personal and medical expenses, however individual policies will not cover damage to snowmobiles or skidoos and a compulsory excess will be payable directly to the supplier of the snowmobile/skidoo excursion. Snowmobiling single driver supplement is available for all resorts at an additional cost (18yrs+ only). All prices, offers and availability are correct at time of publication and are subject to change .

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Snowmobile Discovery

1,5 Hours | Age 5+ | Thrilling Learn the essential skills of snowmobiling - an important form of transportation in the vast wilderness.

Snowshoe Safari in the Wilderness with Lunch

3 Hours | Age 5+ | Exciting Snowshoeing in the untouched arctic wilderness by night is truly a magical experience. 

Snowshoe Safari in the Wilderness

2 Hours | Age 5+ | Exciting Snowshoeing in the untouched arctic wilderness by night is truly a magical experience. 

Aurora Hunting by Campfire

2 Hours | All ages | Comfortable Experience the outdoor life like the locals. The trip will take You to our nearby Campsite, where you can enjoy the warmth of...

Ice Fishing in the Wilderness With Lunch

3 Hours | Age 5+ | Exciting On the tour you can try traditional ice-fishing on our private wilderness lake and relax in the calming nature.

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Husky Safari With Lunch

3 Hours | Age 5+ | Exciting In this thrilling adventure, you get to know the adorable huskies, while dashing through the magical sceneries and forests of Lapland. Enjoy a...

Home of the Reindeers in Wilderness

4,5 Hours | Ages 5+ | Comfortable Spend half a day in wilderness and feed reindeers in authentic farming setting.

Touch of Finnish Forest  – Spa Massage

2 Hours | All ages | Comfortable Relaxing whole body experience with forest oils from Lapland. Let your mind wander away while the sounds of the forest will transport you...

Aurora Hunting With Huskies

4 Hours | Age 12+ | Exciting Experience the dreamy husky sleigh ride in the wilderness with our authentic Siberian huskies.

Snowmobile Safari With Lunch

3 Hours | Age 5+ | Thrilling | Lunch Included Experience the Arctic scenery like never before on a snowmobiling tour through snowy forests and fells.

Aurora Hunting by Snowmobile

3 Hours | Age 12+ | Exciting Experience truly magical moments gazing upon the Arctic night sky while riding a snowmobile.

Aurora Hunting by Snowshoes

Reindeer Safari With Lunch

3 Hours | Ages 5+ | Comfortable Learn more of the Sámi culture, join a reindeer sleigh ride and enjoy a delicious lunch in relaxed wilderness atmosphere.

Aurora Hunting by Car

3 Hours | All ages | Comfortable Experience the true magical moment and feeling as you gaze upon the Arctic Sky while it is filled with colourful glow of the...

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Avanto Adventure with Sauna

2 Hours | All ages | Exciting Find your true arctic core – master your mind and dip into the avanto. This is a aauna experience with the change to...

Stellar Moments  – Spa Massage

2 Hours | All ages | Comfortable You’ll be soothed to the core by warm, smooth stones from the lake Inari. You experience stress relief and lose of tension on...

Siida Museum with Shopping

4 Hours | All ages | Comfortable Siida, the largest Sami museum of Finland, is a must visit for anyone visiting the area. See the ways of indegenous people displayed...

Tankavaara Gold Museum with Gold Panning

2 Hours | All ages | Comfortable Experience the Gold Fever – Lapland gold is there for you to find. In Tankavaara museum you’ll take in the ways of the...

Saariselkä Village: Sightseeing & Shopping

2 Hours | All ages | Comfortable Go visit the the Saariselkä village and shop till you drop. You’ll have a personal guide at your disposal for the duration of...

Planetarium, Art Gallery & Shopping

2 Hours | All ages | Comfortable Experience the Auroras in the screen of biggest planetarium in Scandinavia.

Restaurant Kaunis: Dinner with a View

2 Hours | All ages | Comfortable Best view in town. Restaurant Kaunis is situated on the very top of Kaunispää fell which overlooks the whole village of Saariselkä.

Northern Lights Wilderness Dinner

3 Hours | All ages | Comfortable Enjoy local delicacies in a wilderness setting with live fire and chance of spotting auroras.

Laanilan Kievari – Hidden Gem in the Forest

All ages | Heartwarming atmosphere Laanilan kievari focuses on fresh and local ingredients, some harvested even from their own yards or forests nearby.

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Villa Aurorastone

Ultimate Luxury | Turnkey Services Settled in its own privacy, this ultimate high class villa complex awaits your group.

Multi-Day Trip to Varanger Lodge – Norway

1-2 Nights | Age 5+ | Exciting Multi day trip next to Arctic sea with proper king crab fishing, food, sauna and breathtaking scenery.

Sky Safari with Helicopter

2 Hours | All ages | Exciting See the untouched forests, lakes and wildlife in a way that is not possible any other way.

Thermal Gear Rental

24h | All ages | Go Anywhere Become northproof. When temperature keep dropping to freezing numbers good gear makes all the difference on your hunt for those elusive Auroras.

Sliding Snowshoes Rental

24h | All ages | Go anywhere This Finnish invention lets you slide on downhills (like with skis) but you also get a grip while walking with the fur on...

Snowshoes Rental

24h | All ages | Go Anywhere With our snowshoes you can explore the great wilderness freely. You also get tips where to go.

Star Safaris

Passion for lapland.

Some years ago, two families shared a dream – a dream of making the world’s purest nature and experiences available to everyone. The dream came true as a hotel in Lapland’s most wonderful location, at the top of Kaunispää fell.

Now we are also expanding our program offering. We wanted to make the best products available in one place. Come with us to experience our vision, which we have created out of love for Lapland; Passion for Lapland.

The smaller the group,

the bigger the experience!

We are the specialists of small-group tours in Rovaniemi

Responsible tourism in Rovaniemi

We refuse mass tourism. All our tours are limited to a maximum of 8 guests.

This allows us to have a closer relationship with our guests, better address their needs, and fully experience the silent beauties of Lapland nature.

We will always prefer quality over quantity. All our tours have been designed to offer services with high-quality standards that are respectful of our natural environment.

Top Winter Tours in Rovaniemi

Northern Lights Wilderness Tour with Camera

4 hours | 125€ / adult, september – april.

Our Northern Lights Wilderness Tour starts in Rovaniemi and takes you straight into the Taiga forest in the Arctic Circle, where you can watch the Northern Lights from beside a fire or while standing on a frozen lake!

Your guide will provide full explanations of the magical Northern Lights, nature and folklore, teach you about Lapland and show you the best ways to enjoy the delights of this beautiful wintery landscape.

Snowmobile Adventure in Lapland

4 hours | 159 € / adult, december – march.

This snowmobile journey is designed only for adults and takes us through the beautiful frozen forests of Lapland. On route we make several stops to enjoy the peaceful nature and landscapes.

Approximately halfway through your journey, your guide will serve warm drinks and share his knowledge. This tour is limited to a maximum of 8 people in one group to provide you with the best experience possible.

Visit an Authentic Reindeer Farm with Safari

3 hours | from 99€ / adult.

Visit one of the most traditional reindeer farms in Lapland, located just a few kilometres from Rovaniemi. This tour offers the best experience possible if you wish to meet the iconic animal of Lapland – the reindeer.

You will have a unique opportunity to learn from the herders about their work and explore the beautiful Arctic nature on a sleigh pulled by a reindeer through the magical Taiga forest. A true Lappish experience!

Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

4 hours | 110€ / adult.

This must-do trip combines two great local activities – snowshoeing through the Taiga forest and ice fishing on a frozen lake. This adventure will give you a great insight into Lapland’s nature and life in the Arctic!

Snowshoeing is a very beginner-friendly way to explore areas covered by deep snow and enables you to explore Lapland off the beaten path. You can easily create your path far away from other groups or tourists.

Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls

8 hours | 135€ / adult.

Explore the Korouoma Canyon and its majestic frozen waterfalls with this all-day guided excursion. Your guide will take you through the forest to the best spots where you can admire all the spectacular ice formations.

Our professional guides always try to adapt the tour to your needs and preferences. Walking through the Taiga forest in the nature reserve allows us to show you the uniqueness of nature beyond the Arctic Circle.

Northern Lights Hunting Adventure in Lapland

7 hours | 260€ / adult, september – march.

This tour is designed to maximise your chances to see the magical Northern Lights during your stay in Rovaniemi and experience a true night expedition with experienced Aurora guide.

If the forecasts are not promising around the Rovaniemi area, your guide may take you up to 400 kilometres away to get a better sky. During the tour you will get the chance to visit several different locations.

Magical Frozen Forests of Riisitunturi

9 hours | 239€ / adult, january – march.

Explore the beautiful landscapes of Riisitunturi National Park with a professional Arctic guide who will show you the most spectacular winter sceneries in Lapland and magical snowy trees.

Thick blankets of snow and ice turn spruce trees into big puffy marshmallows that attract tourists and photography enthusiasts. Your guide will teach you more about nature and wildlife beyond the Arctic Circle.

Ski Trekking Safari in Lapland

3 hours and 30 minutes | 105€ / adult.

Your guide will take you away from Rovaniemi, straight into the Taiga forest, and you will explore breathtaking sceneries of Lapland using backcountry skis. Leave your track in the snow where no one has been before you!

Unlike alpine skiing and cross-country skiing, backcountry skiing allows you a more adventurous trip through hilly terrains and forests. This tour is a very beginner-friendly way to explore the wilderness.

Husky Farm Visit with 10 km Husky Safari

3 hours and 45 minutes | 189€ / adult.

Lead your own husky team like a real musher and explore the Arctic wilderness with your sleigh on private tracks. This tour guarantees the best husky experience in Rovaniemi with a 10-kilometre-long sleigh ride.

You will also get the chance to visit the lovely husky farm and learn more about the life of the mushers. We cooperate with a small husky kennel to provide our guests with the most authentic experience of Lapland!

Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour

4 hours | 179 € / adult.

Experience the magic of Arctic nature during the night time, following the trails far away from the city lights with just the snowmobiles headlights and moon illuminating the way ahead.

The snowmobile trails will lead us through snowy white Taiga forests. On route we will make several stops to enjoy the frozen Arctic nature, beautiful landscapes and hopefully observe the magical Northern Lights.

Night Snowshoeing Adventure under the Northern Lights

3 hours | 99€ / adult.

Put on your snowshoes and get ready for an unforgettable night walk into the wilderness! This tour will allow you to head into the Arctic nature and discover the magical places of Lapland.

The tour is designed to get a good chance to observe the Northern Lights. Your guide will take you up a hill or through the forest, looking for nice viewpoints toward the north, where the Auroras originate from.

Ice Fishing Trip

3 hours | 85€ / adult.

This Ice Fishing trip will offer you a great chance to catch your breath in the silent immensity of Lapland nature while experiencing a traditional activity that many locals like to practice.

Your guide will drive you away from Rovaniemi to find the perfect peaceful place. Once you have found a promising spot, your guide will show you how to drill your hole in the ice and teach you the basic techniques of how to ice fish.

Top Summer Tours in Rovaniemi

Authentic Reindeer Farm Visit with Canoe Trip in the Nature

4 hours | 129€ / adult, june – the middle of october.

Your guide will drive you to one of the most traditional reindeer farms in Lapland. The family of reindeer herders are based just outside of Rovaniemi on the shores of a peaceful lake.

Taking in the beautiful surroundings at the farm, you will learn about the reindeer from the herders. Afterwards, you will paddle around the lake and feel the complete harmony of Lapland nature surrounding you.

Canoeing under the Midnight Sun

3 hours | 109€ / adult, june – the beginning of august.

Paddle on the peaceful waters of Finnish Lapland and enjoy the beauty of the Midnight Sun! This guided activity will offer you a unique summer Arctic experience you will long remember!

The land, vegetation and animals finally have an opportunity to replenish their energy levels after long winter. Paddling across the lake, you will have the chance to be a part of this unique summer harmony.

Arctic Animals Immersion

2 days | from 439 € / adult, june – september.

Immerse yourself in the fabulous world of Arctic animals! This tour is the only one in Finnish Lapland that allows you to see and learn about the main animals that reside in the Arctic.

This 2-day experience combines a bear-watching safari with overnight in a wilderness hut, a reindeer experience in a traditional farm and an option to visit the Ranua Wildlife Park to see other Arctic animals.

All Day Canoe Adventure to Rovaniemi

6 hours | 150€ / adult.

Challenge yourself and embark on an all-day canoe adventure to Rovaniemi! Canoeing is the perfect and relaxing way to discover Lapland in summer while respecting untouched local nature.

You will get the chance to enjoy the peacefulness of nature, appreciate the Arctic fauna and flora from a different perspective, and end the day with a great feeling of achievement after this mini-adventure!

Wilderness Survival Tour

3 hours | from 79€ / adult, all year round.

Experience the Taiga forest and what the Lapland wilderness has the best to offer. You will feel the peace of Arctic nature, learn about your surroundings and some basic survival skills.

The tour operates all year round, with specific features attached to each season. In summer, the wild forest is full of delicious berries such as blueberries or lingonberries you can pick freely and taste!

Canoe Trip in Lapland

The middle of may – september.

Discover the peaceful summer scenery of Lapland with this guided canoeing tour. The activity level is adapted to your skills to let you fully enjoy Arctic nature in the most relaxing way!

While paddling, you feel the peacefulness of Arctic nature and enjoy a completely different perspective of Lapland! Once back onshore, you will be welcomed by an open fire and typical Finnish campfire snacks.

Traditional Reindeer Farm Visit with Feeding the Reindeer

2 hours | 89€ / adult, may – october.

Come and meet the most iconic animal of Lapland! Your guide will drive you in a small group to one of the most traditional reindeer farms in Lapland providing the best experience possible.

Herders will show you around the reindeer farm, and you will have a chance to feed them their favourite food – lichen, which to reindeer is like chocolate! The visit will end with discussion around the fire.

Midnight Sun Delight

3 hours | 89€ / adult, june – august.

Come and experience the beauty of the Midnight Sun with Wild About Lapland! The pure and untouched landscapes of the Arctic are highlighted by fantastic natural phenomena all year round.

Depending on your physical ability, your guide will take you into the surrounding nature enjoy the spectacular warm light of the never-setting sun, with typical Finnish barbecue snacks cooked on a campfire.

Trip to Ranua Wildlife Park

6 hours | 120€ / adult.

This guided trip to the Ranua Wildlife Park will give you great insight and the opportunity to see and learn about all the Arctic animals, from the Polar bear to wolves and wild boars.

Spacious enclosures for animals are located in the middle of the beautiful forest, so the tour is suitable for families with children. Don’t miss out the chance to meet the only Polar bear living in Finland!

We are Wild About Lapland – a lead company that provides Arctic tours and experiences to travellers and small groups in Rovaniemi , the capital town of Finnish Lapland . We are passionate about sharing our lifestyle, and that’s what we do best.

Our guides not only have years of experience , but they are passionate about sharing it with others. They also have a strong understanding of our impact on this wonderful world and love to share some ways of how we can help and be kinder to our environment.

All our Northern Lights tours and Arctic tours have been designed not only to provide you with a great Arctic experience but also to teach you more about Lapland and our surroundings.

“After serving in the Royal Marine Commando’s for 5 years and working as a professional Sailing & Outdoor Instructor, I was looking for a place to fulfil my vision and dreams. I found it here in the Finnish Lapland, where I can share the natural phenomena, opportunities, and beauty this amazing place has to offer.”

Theo Turner, founder of Wild About Lapland

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Our Philosophy

The smaller the group, the bigger the experience! 

Our goal in Wild About Lapland is to provide responsible small-group tours that allow all individuals to experience more than what they first came for.

We organise high-quality Rovaniemi excursions and safaris, accompanied by experienced and knowledgeable guides, to offer you an authentic experience of the Arctic!

Our business operations are in accordance with our sustainable tourism commitment. We refuse mass tourism. It allows us to have a closer relationship with our guests and experience the silence of real Lapland nature.

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Are you looking for safaris in Lapland? From husky ride to hunting the Northern Lights, we are here to offer you most importantly one thing: pure joy . We welcome you to experience the magic of Lapland in our four destinations: Rovaniemi , known as the official hometown of Santa Claus, Ylläs , which is a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of big cities and Levi , a compact ski resort with high quality services in local village and Saariselkä , Europe’s northernmost outdoor resort. What about floating between the ice blocks under the sky full of stars, riding a snowmobile through snowy forests or meeting our furry friends for husky safari in the wilderness?

Book your next adventure and get ready to amaze!

Christmas 2023 Highlights

Private: evening escape – snowmobile safari and campfire.

Enjoy the private tour to experience the magic of the northern nature in the evening twilight on 3 hour snowmobile safari.

Pure Christmas Joy – Santa Claus, arctic animals and snow fun

Feel the Christmas spirit: Meet Santa Claus, enjoy husky and reindeer rides and snow fun.

The Hidden Place of Santa

Experience the Christmas atmosphere with whole family!

Ylläs Christmas Spirit with Father Christmas

Experience a perfect Christmas atmosphere with a whole family!

New in Saariselkä!

Snowmobile adventure for adults in saariselkä.

For those enjoying the speed

Full Day Adventure with Snowmobiles in Saariselkä

Join a complete getaway with snowmobiles in the wilderness!

Aurora Photo Tour by Car from Saariselkä

Hop in a bus that takes you on aurora hunt with photography

Reindeer Ride through Polar Night

Forget all your hurries and observe the atmosphere and sounds of the polar nature in the night-time

The World's First Electric Snowmobile Safaris

A truly unique experience  The eSled – electric snowmobile is an innovative new way to experience the Arctic splendor without disturbing the silent peace of wintry nature. We are the first company in the world offering electric snowmobile safaris , a sustainable way of experiencing and exploring the purity and silence of the Lappish nature.

Safartica Packages

Book accommodation and activities with us in reduced rates! Stay in high quality log chalet in beautiful forest surrounding Rovaniemi city or enjoy the services of the city center by foot staying in one of the city center hotels. Package includes the must-see activities so you get a complete Lapland experience. Tick off your Lapland bucket list with activity packed holiday including all must-dos!

Varaa majoitus ja aktiviteetit paketissa kompaktiin hintaan! Yövy korkealaatuisissa hirsimökeissä arktisessa metsämaisessa Rovaniemen kaupungin laidalla tai nauti kaupungin palveluista kävelymatkan päässä keskustan hotellissa. Paketti sisältää kaikki parhaat Lapin “pakko kokea” aktiviteetit – loma täynnä upeita kokemuksia!

Get ready to meet the Santa Claus and his little helpers, step across the Arctic Circle, ride a snowmobile through the arctic wilderness or sit comfortably in a reindeer sleigh, lay back and enjoy the ride. Welcome to Rovaniemi!

Stories from Lapland

We have plenty of stories to tell!

What is it like to work as a guide? What are the must-see-spots in our two locations, Rovaniemi and Ylläs? How to make your holiday unforgettable? Read more stories about Lapland and the Finnish way of living from our staff, guides, customers and the media.

Chasing The Northern Lights

The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are something everyone is looking forward to see in Lapland. Where and when you can see them? Read this post and get the best tips for Aurora hunting.

Winter-Spring in Lapland

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Experience the Safartica Spirit! The diversity of our local and foreign individuals has one thing in common – their love for Lapland and a great passion for adventures that brought them together so that they can do what they love the most: create magical experiences for you.

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Safartica Ylläs

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Koskikatu 9 96200 Rovaniemi Finland

safartica@safartica.com +358 16 311 485

Hotellintie 6 95980 Ylläsjärvi Finland

yllas@safartica.com +358 40 502 6458

Hiihtäjänkuja 10 99130 Sirkka Finland

levi@safartica.com +358 40 660 8571

Lutontie 16 99830 Saariselkä Finland

saariselka@safartica.com +358 40 838 8285

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Lapland Safaris is the largest programme service company in the Nordic countries. Since 1982, we have been offering unique outdoor activities and unforgettable travel experiences to travellers in Lapland. Our diverse range of safaris provides unforgettable activities for different seasons. With us, you can experience a kingdom of snow and ice, the majestic Northern Lights against the night sky, feel the thrill of speed on a snowmobile safari, go hiking amidst the stunning autumn foliage, or enjoy the enchantment of Lapland’s summer and its bright nights under the Midnight Sun. Lapland Safaris in Ylläs area offers e.g. thrilling snowmobile safaris, exciting husky and reindeer sleigh rides, a variety of different safaris and excursions to the SnowVillage and idyllic snowshoe walks in Lapland’s most beautiful and breathtaking sceneries. In case you feel like you don’t need a guide, we also offer our equipment for rent. You can also rent fatbikes, snowshoes, skis and a wide variety of different camping equipment. Lapland Safaris has two different locations in Ylläs – Safari Club in Äkäslompolo and Safari Club in Ylläsjärvi (TAIGA building).

Our experiences in Lapland

Come and admire polar bears and other northern animals. Our trip takes you to Ranua Zoo, the only zoo in Finland with polar bears. The zoo specializes in northern animals and there are more than 50 species and over 150 animals.

Price:  148 €, children 128 € Travel time:  5 hours Departure:  Wed from Rovaniemi pedestrian street hut at Koskikatu 20 at 09:00 am 

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Aurora hunting tour with Visit Lapland Tours

The Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon only seen close to the North Pole. They are appearing as a result of the activity in the sun and the sun winds. Hop into the car wit us and we will find the best places to see the Northern Lights if they are active. We will drive around Rovaniemi away from the light pollution. Where to drive is depending on the weather conditions. Where the sky is clear and the stars can be seen there it is also possible to see the Northern Lights if we are lucky.  

On the way we will have a small snack with hot berry juice.

Price: 89€, children 54€

Journey time: 3 hours

Departure: Mon – Sat from the Kota Hut in Rovaniemi pedestrian street in Koskikatu 20 at 20:30

Husky & Reindeer Experience

Price: 159€, children 129€ Journey time: 4-5 hours Departure: Tue, Thu and Sat from the Kota Hut in Rovaniemi pedestrian street in Koskikatu 20 at 9:00 Return: to the same place at 13:00

Looking for the Northern Lights in the wilderness with Visit Lapland Tours

As the evening darkens, we arrive at a lantern-lit kota-hut in Pattaskivalo. We sit by the fire on the cosy reindeer skins and hear the guide telling stories about local history and the present. At the same time, we enjoy hot berryjuice and a delicious piece of Lappish dark salmon bread, reindeer pie and fried sausage.

Under the light of lanterns, you can walk in the surrounding forest. In a snowmobile sleigh, you can safely get deeper into the forest. If the solar winds have been favourable and the sky is cloudless, you can get to see the Northern Lights show offered by nature in the northern sky. That leaves no one cold.

Pattaskivalo is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights in the Rovaniemi area, as there is no light pollution nor noise.

If you need, you can get warm overalls, boots, a beanie and gloves from us for the trip. Please arrive half an hour before departure time to get the clothes.

Price: 135€, children 95€

Joyfully in a wintry forest

Welcome to join us for an outdoor time in the forest! The program includes listening to silence in a snowy forest, walking on snowshoes, sliding on a sled and pancakes by campfire. This is what Visit Lapland truly is. 

In the morning, daylight begins to brighten as soon as the tour begins, and on the afternoon excursion you can experience the blue moment, i.e. the time when nature is completely colored in blue twilight. There are three cozy huts in the area, where we sit in the warmth of the fire on soft reindeer skins enjoying hot berryjuice, pancakes and fried sausages while hearing stories about Lapland and its nature. This trip is done in a small group. Welcome to join us in creating unique memories!

Price: 129€, children 89€

Journey time: 4 hours

Departure: Mon – Sat from the Kota Hut in Rovaniemi pedestrian street in Koskikatu 20 at  9:30 and 14:30

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Husky ride in a sleigh

You will first get to know the friendly huskies before heading out into the snowy nature. The husky trail is 6.5 km long. The driver steers the team while you sit in the sleigh. You can just enjoy the blowing snow and the excitement, the dogs and the guide do the work.

After the adventure, we stop to enjoy sausage and hot dogs drinks by the campfire.

If you need warm overalls, boots and a beanie and gloves, come half an hour before departure and you will get them from us.

Price: adults 159€, children 89€ 

Trip duration: 4-5 hours including travel

Time: Monday to Friday, Koskikatu 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m

Snowmobiling and fishing

We start by giving instructions on ice fishing. There are salmon under the thick ice in the pond. However, catching salmon is not guaranteed. You need a bit of luck and patience, but the chances of catching are higher here than in other places.

After ice fishing, we salt the salmon and leave them to smoke. At this point, we have the opportunity for an amazing, guided hour of sledding. After the sledding safari, you can taste smoked fish in the house.

Price: adults 219€, 98€ children

Trip duration: 5 hours including travel

Start: From the Rovaniemi pedestrian street home, Koskikatu 20 from Monday to Friday at 9:00

Return: to the same place at 14:00.

A visit to a reindeer farm or a nice reindeer ride?

Would you like to get to know the reindeer? We offer a visit to an authentic reindeer farm in the mornings and also later in the afternoon a 2,5 km ride in a reindeer sleigh through the wintry forest. 

This is a must when you visit Lapland. Would you like to join? 

Send us an email to know more and book [email protected] 

Northern Lights of Kilpisjärvi and Northern Norway

Did you know that Northern Lapland and Northern Norway have good opportunities to see the northern lights? Northern lights hunting is the best adventure and experience that Lapland can offer in the dark. The northern lights are visible southern Lapland better in Kilpisjärvi and on the Norwegian side. Do you want to go on a three-day trip with us and experience the best experiences? If this interests you, send us an email at [email protected] and we will get back to you with more detailed information about this safari.

Trip duration:  4 days

Departure: Rovaniemi 

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Lapland Safaris brings half a million visitors to the nature of Lapland annually.

Press release | Mon Oct 10 11:00:00 2022

– Forty years after its founding, the company is a forerunner in international adventure travel

Lapland Safaris, the biggest event service company in the Nordics, has been the forerunner in Lappish experiences already since 1982. This small, pioneering company grew over the years into a travel group which has multiplied its turnover a thousand times over and currently attracts especially international travelers to the arctic region.

When Seppo Siren and Reino Lehtoniemi founded the Lapland Safaris event service company in 1982, the international Lappish adventure travel business truly began. At that time, Lapland Safaris combined in a brand new way the most beautiful aspects of the nature and culture of Lapland into an experience that was then made available to the regular traveler.

In 40 years, Lapland Safaris has grown from two entrepreneurs into a travel group comprising over 600 people. Turnover is now a thousand times the original 35,000 euro. Currently Lapland Safaris brings around 500,000 travelers annually into the nature, the majority of whom are international travelers. Demand returned quickly after the pandemic.

– The general nature-oriented trend was seen through the fast recovery of traveling. Currently we are ahead of last year’s order book, even though last year also ended up being a good season, as international travel returned to its pre-pandemic level. Demand is strong especially in European countries, says Lapland Safaris’ Operations Manager Rami Korhonen .

The importance of sustainability is growing

Lapland Safaris has worked for 40 years to develop the best practices in event services as well as its safety culture together with its employees, customers and 300 business partners. For example, the company has received the only travel safety award in the field.

The most fundamental reason travelers come to Lapland is still the need to be in touch with nature and the desire to experience the arctic culture. In addition to event services, the company provides accomodation, food and activities in Lapland. Along with these, the themes of accountability are becoming increasingly important.

– “The sustainability of operations and the consideration for environmental consequences is starting to be visible in travelers’ choices. It is our mission to also increase people’s understanding of the effects of climate change on the nature of the arctic. In Lapland, where the infrastructure has already been developed to service travelers, it is possible to do this in a sustainable and controlled way,” adds Korhonen.

Celebrating the 40th year will be visible in many different ways

Currently Lapland Safaris is part of the most versatile and internationally exceptional adventure travel enterprise along with Lapland Hotels and Lapland Ski Resorts.

This 40-year-old business will celebrate its founding in various ways during the next year. There will be parties for employees and a travelling exhibition that showcases the history of Lapland Safaris and the entire event service business. There will also be special offers for customers along the year.

– “We will also be launching something entirely new. The future of Lapland Safaris and the entire travel business in Lapland looks very promising for the next 40 years,” states Korhonen.

For further information and interview requests, please contact:

Rami Korhonen Operations Manager, Lapland Safaris +358 400 56107 [email protected]

Northern experiences for all senses

Travel enterprise Lapland Hotels & Safaris offers northern experiences for all senses. It consists of Finland’s largest private hotel chain, Lapland Hotels , the largest event service company in the Nordic countries, Lapland Safaris Group Oy , and Lapland Ski Resorts . The group has a total of approximately 1,700 employees.

Lapland Safaris offers unique outdoor activities in eight destinations in Lapland: Rovaniemi, Ylläs, Saariselkä, Levi, Luosto, Olos, Hetta and Kilpisjärvi. Lapland Hotels has 19 hotels, more than 2,400 rooms and apartments as well as over 10,000 restaurant seats around Finland: in Ylläs, Levi, Saariselkä, Rovaniemi, Olos, Luosto, Kilpisjärvi, Pallas, Hetta, Helsinki, Tampere, Oulu and Kuopio. Lapland Ski Resorts comprises five ski centres located in Ylläs, Luosto, Olos, Pallas and Rovaniemi.

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