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Reindeer Safari to Search for the Northern Lights

Enjoy the silence of the dark polar night in a reindeer sleigh whilst searching for the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland. Travel peacefully through the arctic forest wrapped up warm in the sleigh.

The safari takes place at a local reindeer farm close to Rovaniemi, but far away that the city light will not disturb. At the farm you will meet real reindeer herders who share their experiences of life hand-in-hand with nature.

The reindeer sleigh ride takes about 30-45 minutes (approx. 3 km), after which you head back indoors for warm snacks and stories about reindeer herding, Northern Lights and the wilderness life. There are plenty of opportunities throughout the safari to take photos. The sleigh fits 2 adults and 1 to 2 small children.

Available:

Daily from December 1 to March 31.

Departure:
  • 19:00 hrs between December 1 - March 14
  • 20:00 hrs between March 15 - 31
Duration:

3 hours  (sleigh ride approx. 30-45 minutes).

Guiding:

English.

Child policy:

Approx. 25% discount (4-14 years). Children under the age of 4 are free of charge. This activity is not recommended for children under the age of 2 years.

Included:

Thermal clothing during the safari (thermal overall, boots, gloves, woollen socks and a scarf), guide, visit to the reindeer farm, sleigh ride of about 30-45 minutes, stories of reindeer herding, hot beverages, sweet snacks, return transfer from Rovaniemi city centre hotels, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, Apukka Resort or Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort.

Please note:

Special conditions: A minimum 2 participants. If travelling alone, you can still book this experience as there might be other travellers participating.

Weather dependent: All outdoor activities are weather dependent and may be cancelled or replaced by more suitable alternatives should the conditions not permit to run the tour as planned. A full refund will be made for activities cancelled by the supplier due to weather conditions.

Northern Lights: Kindly note that Northern Lights observations are never guaranteed (depending on solar activity and a clear sky). No refund can be made for activities booked if you do not see the northern lights.