Santa Claus Village Tour

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99 reviews | 1,804 travellers

Walk with huskies and reindeer

 10 David Alfredo
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Walk with huskies and reindeer

  David Alfredo

Visit Santa's home and go on a reindeer or husky sleigh ride with this Santa Clause Village Tour from Rovaniemi. Enjoy a unique experience for the whole family.

Description
Visit Santa's home and go on a reindeer or husky sleigh ride with this Santa Clause Village Tour from Rovaniemi. Enjoy a unique experience for the whole family.
Tour Details

We'll pick you up at your selected meeting point at the indicated time and make our way to the magical location. Be ready to feel like you're going back to your childhood.

We'll go by minibus to a reindeer farm, where you'll learn how the animals are cared for, and you can ride a sleigh pulled by Santa's helpers. Keep an eye out for Rudolph!

Next, we'll head to a husky farm. This breed of dog is essential to the lives of the locals in this part of Lapland. They'll tell us all about their abilities and their way of life. If you enjoyed the reindeer sleigh ride then you're bound to have fun with the huskies.

This experience will finish off with a free-of-charge visit to Santa Claus' village, a small Lappish village full of fairytale houses, snow-covered forests and a landscape that you'll never forget. Take your Christmas wish list and deliver it directly to Santa Claus' letterbox! The visit to the village is self-guided, so you'll be able to enjoy this magical place at your own leisure.

The tour will end back at the starting point, arriving 4 hours after the pickup time.

Meeting Points

On the day of the activity, please meet us at one of the following meeting points:

Koskikatu, 8.

Santa Claus village

Please note that you must be there half an hour before the tour starts.

Minimum Participants

To take part in this activity the reservation must have at least 2 participants.
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Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Transport by minibus to and from the meeting point

English–speaking guide

Admission to Santa Claus' village

500 meter reindeer sleigh ride

Visit to a reindeer and husky farm

500–meter husky ride

Thermal clothing

Snack and hot drink

Not included

Lunch

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

Printed material is avoided.

Include water in recyclable cartons.

No single-use plastics are used.

The show represents local culture.

The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.

The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.

The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.

The activity helps vulnerable groups.

The activity helps to promote peace.

The activity promotes local production.

No printing of documentation required.

Promotes local employment.

Has a gender equality policy.

Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets

Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - Is there anything that I should take into account before booking this activity?

A - At Christmastime, please onte that there'll likely be queues to see Santa Clause, depending on the day.

Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - Your safety is our priority. Civitatis works with certified providers for reliable and safe adventures. More information

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

A - Arctic Circle Snowmobile Safari Corporate name: Luxury Action Oy Registered Office: Teknotie 14-16, NAPAPIIRI , Finland Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): FI22602109 Contact information Email: sales@snowmobilepark.com Phone: +358504720023 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.

Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Cancellations

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. If you cancel 24 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
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5 out of 99 reviews

7.8 / 10

 7.8383838383637 99 reviews | 1,804 travellers

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 10

Mar / 20 / 2025

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David Alfredo Marti

Santa Tecla, El Salvador

Paseo con huskies y renos Translate this opinion into English.

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I travelled with friends

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 10

Dec / 15 / 2024

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Ana

Albacete, Spain

Fue increíblemente guay. Nuestro guía, Bruno un chico especialmente agradable. A pesar del frió nos cuidaron con fuegos y las galletitas y el te se agradecieron. No estoy nada a favor de las granjas de animales y este tipo de turismo pero la verdad es que se veían que estaban bien cuidados y en buenas condiciones. Volvería a repetir. Translate this opinion into English.

It was incredibly cool. Our guide, Bruno, was a particularly nice guy. Despite the cold, they looked after us with fires and the cookies and tea were appreciated. I am not at all in favour of animal farms and this type of tourism, but the truth is that they were clearly well looked after and in good condition. I would do it again. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

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 6

Nov / 25 / 2024

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David

Madrid, Spain

La actividad en sí está bien. El problema es la saturación de gente. No sé si será algo habitual o ha sido puntual. Se notaba que había demasiada gente asignada a cada monitor. Eso provoca retrasos en cadena que se van acumulando y al final la experiencia se vuelve agotadora por las esperas. Los guías, con especial mención a Bruno, intentan subsanarlo pero se les veía desbordados por la gran cantidad de gente que tenían a su cargo. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity itself is fine. The problem is the overcrowding. I don't know if this is a regular occurrence or if it was just a one-off. It was noticeable that there were too many people assigned to each instructor. This causes chain delays that accumulate and in the end the experience becomes exhausting due to the waiting. The guides, with special mention to Bruno, try to remedy this but they seemed overwhelmed by the large number of people they had in their charge. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

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 10

Nov / 21 / 2024

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Juan Carlos

Madrid, Spain

Es la actividad por excelencia en Laponia, súper bonita y recomendable. Antes de ir a la granja te llevan a una nave de la empresa para prestarte un mono, unas botas y guantes (son opcionales pero recomiendo aceptarlo, pasarás bastante frío). Los paseos en trineo con renos y huskies son cortitos pero se disfrutan mucho. La visita a la aldea de Papa Noel genial también, te dan un par de horas libres y puedes visitarla a tu aire sin problema. Nos ha encantado la actividad al completo. Translate this opinion into English.

It is the quintessential activity in Lapland, super nice and recommended. Before going to the farm, they take you to a company warehouse to lend you a jumpsuit, boots and gloves (they are optional but I recommend accepting it, you will be quite cold). The sleigh rides with reindeer and huskies are short but very enjoyable. The visit to Santa Claus's village is also great, they give you a couple of free hours and you can visit it at your leisure without any problem. We loved the entire activity. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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 10

Nov / 21 / 2024

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Daniela Luis Padrón

Tenerife, Spain

La actividad ha sido fantástica, éramos dos adultos y dos niños de 5 y 8 y lo han pasado genial. El guía Bruno ha sido maravilloso con nuestros dos niños, los hacia reir, siempre pendiente a su bienestar en todo momento, un guía de 10 sin duda alguna Translate this opinion into English.

The activity was fantastic, we were two adults and two children aged 5 and 8 and they had a great time. The guide Bruno was wonderful with our two children, he made them laugh, always attentive to their well-being at all times, a 10 guide without a doubt. Opinion translated. Show original.

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