Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

Name: "Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies \u0026 Santa Claus Village"
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 215.58 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.57 (2413 reviews)

4.6 (2413 verified reviews)

Reindeer, husky and Santa Claus Village combined day tour from Rovaniemi

Guest driving a reindeer sleigh through snow at a Rovaniemi reindeer farm

Two reindeer in snowy forest under a pink Arctic sunset

Snowy entrance to Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle

Santa Claus Village glowing at blue hour with a lit Christmas tree

About This Experience

This full day brings together the three experiences most visitors come to Rovaniemi for. It starts with a transfer to a working farm, where you drive your own reindeer sledge on a short 500-metre ride and earn a Reindeer Sledge Driver's License for your efforts.

Next you meet the farm's Alaskan huskies — loyal, energetic dogs you'll see in action on a 500-metre sleigh ride. Over a traditional salmon (or vegetarian) soup lunch, local reindeer herders share what it's really like to herd reindeer in the 21st century.

The day finishes at Santa Claus Village, where you have free time to explore at your own pace, soak up the Christmas atmosphere, and step across the Arctic Circle line that runs right through the grounds.

Highlights

Drive your own reindeer sledge and earn a Reindeer Driver's License
Ride with energetic Alaskan huskies on a sleigh
Traditional salmon or vegetarian soup lunch included
Free time at Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle
Stories from working reindeer herders

What's Included

✓ Round-trip transfer from Rovaniemi
✓ Reindeer sledge ride and driver's license
✓ Husky sleigh ride
✓ Salmon or vegetarian soup lunch
✓ Guide and farm visit
✓ Free time at Santa Claus Village

Not Included

Souvenirs and extra purchases at Santa Claus Village
Official Santa Claus meeting photos (paid separately)
Gratuities

What to Bring

Warm winter clothing and boots
Hat, gloves and scarf
Camera
Passport (optional, for an Arctic Circle certificate)

Good to Know & Caveats

The reindeer and husky rides are short (around 500 m each), designed as gentle family experiences
Vegetarian soup is available on request at lunch
You cross the Arctic Circle line at Santa Claus Village
Animals are working farm animals; interactions follow the herders' guidance

Not Suitable For

Travelers expecting long sled rides (these are short, introductory rides)

Meeting Point

Central Rovaniemi departure point with transfer to the farm; details confirmed on booking.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.6/5 by 2413 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

When I was a kid and discovered Finland existed, I got really obsessed with it. I just wanted to go there and experience all this kind of tours by myself. I thought it wasn’t going to be possible, because it is like a dream but here I am, writing a review about the most amazing country and tour I had in my entire life. I cannot get over this already. It was the best thing I have ever done. If I co
— Jessica, 2026-03

Dani and Tinos really added the icing on the cake for me. They were funny, helpful and extremely informative. I love the huskies and the reindeer but for some reason this excursion left me a bit indifferent to the whole thing. With my group, there was some waiting so I can’t imagine what it would’ve been like with more than 17 people. I think it was the waiting. Even the Huskies wanted to go and n
— Maria, 2026-02

I did the tour with the huskies, the reindeer and the santa claus village on my firstday at Rovaniemi. The agency was close to my hotel, very well organized and the bring you to the places of the activities by bus. The activity locations were very good and beautifull places. I met nice people with this activity. Also the lunch halfway the day was very nice. I will definitely recommend!
— Merve, 2026-02