Meet Santa, Reindeer & Ranua Zoo – with Lunch & optional Husky

5.0 (8 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Enjoy a magical Arctic day combining wildlife, culture, and iconic Lapland experiences. Your tour begins with a convenient pick-up, followed by a scenic 80 km drive to Ranua Zoo near Rovaniemi.

Explore the 2.8 km forest trail and discover over 50 Arctic species, including polar bears, wolves, and moose, living in natural surroundings. After your visit, enjoy a relaxing buffet lunch before heading to Santa Claus Village.

Meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle, visit the official post office, and enjoy a reindeer experience, including feeding or a 400 m reindeer ride.

You can also upgrade your day with an optional 500 m husky ride. In winter, all rides operate on sleighs, and during snow-free periods, on wheeled carts.

This full-day, family-friendly tour offers a comfortable and unforgettable Arctic experience for all ages.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: Hindi, English, Bangla
Operated by: Refreshing North

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees: Meet friendly reindeer in their summer home, enjoy coffee by the fire Or 400 meters Reindeer Ride.
Included: Entrance fees: Ranua Zoo, Enjoy a 2.8 km forest trail while spotting a variety of Arctic animals in natural habitats.
Included: Information about the Zoo & free visit for 2 hours
Included: Delicious lunch at Wild Arctic Restaurant, Ranua.
Included: Hotel / Accommodation Pick-up with in 10 km from the Rovaniemi City Center.
Included: Meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle, and visit Santa’s official post office.

Itinerary

Santa Claus Village

2 hours Admission included

Meet Santa Claus and Meet sanat's Reindeers
Ranua Zoo

2 hours Admission included

On this memorable day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park, you’ll explore the northernmost zoo in the world, home to over 50 species of Arctic animals. As you walk along a scenic forest trail, you’ll see polar bears, Arctic foxes, wolves, moose, lynxes, owls, and many other fascinating creatures in spacious, natural enclosures. Your guide will share interesting stories and facts about the animals and their Arctic habitat. This tour is a perfect blend of nature, wildlife, and relaxation—suitable for all ages and enjoyable year-round, whether surrounded by snow in winter or forest greenery in summer.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

The opposite of Santa's Hotel Santa Claus. Next to the ATM at the OP bank building.

End point

The opposite of Santa's Hotel Santa Claus. Next to the ATM at the OP bank building.

Pickup points

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
Scandic Rovaniemi City
Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
Wherever Hostel
Scandic Polar
Arctic Light Hotel
Santa Claus Holiday Village
Apukka Resort Rovaniemi
Hostel Cafe Koti
Rovaniemi Airport
Arctic City Hotel
Aurora Hill Resort, Rovaniemi

and 6 more pickup points

We will send you a text through WhatsApp for the pick-up time confirmation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.