Highlights of Rovaniemi Day Tour

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About this activity

Highlights of Rovaniemi Day Tour A

Explore the Lapland's capital town, Rovaniemi, and experience life in the Arctic! Your exquisite day will start with an easy 15 minutes hike for the beautiful scenery of Rovaniemi city. Climbing to the hilltop of Ounasvaara, the highest point in Rovaniemi, you will be in the middle of the dreamy Finnish forest.

Visit the Santa's Arctic Wildlife Park and its animals. Meet Santa Claus in his village and get your Arctic adventurer certificate for crossing the Arctic Circle.

Finally, you will learn everything about arctic in the Arktikum museum, where you will see the exhibition of arctic animals, indigenous people Sami, and local history from the ice age to the present.

*Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 32 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Nordic Unique Travels

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guide in English (other languages available on request: French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)
Included: Buffet lunch
Included: Meet Santa Claus
Included: View from Ounasvaara Hill
Included: Sightseeing Santa Claus Village
Included: Tour in Arktikum museum - not available on Dec 24 and Mondays (except for December)
Included: Visit to Santa´s Arctic Wildlife Park
Included: Certificate for Crossing the Arctic Circle

Not included

Not included: Please kindly take note that we do not provide pick up and drop off for this tour.
Not included: Meeting point is our office in city center (Maakuntakatu 29-31, in front of Rosso restaurant).
Not included: We will bring you back there after the tour. Many thanks for your kind understanding.

Itinerary

Ounasvaara Winter Trail

30 min

Your exquisite day will start with an easy 15 minutes hike for the beautiful scenery of Rovaniemi city. Climbing to the hilltop of Ounasvaara, the highest point in Rovaniemi, you will be in the middle of the dreamy Finnish forest.

After the hike, you will visit Santa and his Pet's, follow up with a delicious lunch buffet.
Santa Claus Village

2 hours

Visit the Santa Claus Village and get a certificate for crossing the Arctic Circle line, spend your time in the fairy-tale village full of shops with arctic products, and of course, meet the Santa Claus himself! Inside the village is an official Santa Claus post office, where the elves will help you sending a message to your loved ones with the special stamp.
Arktikum

2 hours Admission included

Finally, you will learn everything about arctic in the Arktikum museum, where you will see the exhibition of arctic animals, indigenous people Sami, and local history from the ice age to the present. You can also find information and a display of Northern lights.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting place will be at the our office, Maakuntakatu 29 (next to subway), Rovaniemi 96200. Please meet us at the reception 10 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting time.

Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.

End point

The meeting place will be at the our office, Maakuntakatu 29 (next to subway), Rovaniemi 96200. Please meet us at the reception 10 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting time.

Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time. Departure time may vary depending on the seasons and availability, please double-check the exact pickup time with the local partner.

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 too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Departure time may vary depending on the seasons and availability, please double-check with the local partner
At least 2 people are required for this tour to take place on weekdays and Saturdays
At least 4 people are required for this tour to take place on Sundays and public holidays
Children under 12 year old must be accompanied by adults paying the full price
Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking