The aurora belt · NORTHERN LIGHTS REINDEER RIDES IN ROVANIEMI
Good northern lights reindeer rides in Rovaniemi fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet your English-speaking guide at Santa Claus Holiday Village or Nordic Unique Travels Office, then head to a farmhouse for a 5-km husky sleigh ride. Afterward, search for the Northern Lights by car, weather permitting. Winter clothing and hot blueberry juice are included.
“We like the most the sleigh ride with the husky’s. Unfortunately we were not able to see the northern lights”
Meet in central Rovaniemi, then ride a covered sleigh pulled by a guide-driven snowmobile to a frozen lake away from city lights. Your guide shares Aurora stories while you warm up with blueberry juice and gingerbread. Winter clothing is supplied, but the Northern Lights are never guaranteed.
“Unfortunately didn’t get the chance to see the Northern lights but was an incredible experience going out on the sleigh ride and making a fire out in the snowy fields! Loved it!”
Spend a split day with huskies and Lapland reindeer, then chase the Northern Lights at two evening locations. Your English-speaking guide, such as Allen, Lea, Alexander, or Aurora, handles hotel pickup, transport, local stories, and a cozy BBQ with berry tea and marshmallows.
“We enjoyed being able to combine different activities in a unique tour. We decided to spend our free time exploring the Santa’s Village. The rides were not extremely long, but it was a fair length, particularly considering the weather conditions.”
Spend a full day with Arctic reindeer and Siberian huskies, visit Santa Claus Village, then hunt for northern lights at two dark-sky spots. Guides such as Rafi, Paul, Alexander, William, Jade, and Ale are praised for friendly service, photos, and careful timing. Pickup covers addresses within 12 kilometers of central Rovaniemi.
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This tour was an absolute highlight of our trip to Lapland! The reindeer sleigh ride was serene and magical — slowly gliding through the snow-covered forest was like something out of a fairy tale. The reindeer were calm, well cared for, and the handlers shared interesting facts about them. The husky safari brought a whole different level of excitement. The dogs were full of energy and clearly loved to run. Riding through the snowy trails with them was exhilarating and beautiful. We also got to spend some time with the huskies afterward, which was a lovely touch. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience feel safe and…”
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