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The 15 Best Safaris in Rovaniemi

54 tours  ·  from $93

Good safaris fill up weeks ahead and the Christmas dates go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire - Learning to handle the snowmobile
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Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

1.Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,108 reviews · 4 hours · from $163Our pick

You’ll share a snowmobile with another adult, ride for about two hours through the Arctic Circle forests, and stop by a fire for hot berry juice and cookies. Guides such as Arto, Tamam, and Lauri have helped beginners ride safely, while children can sit in a warm sled. A driving license is required.

“Totally worth it! This is an absolute must do in Rovaniemi. The experience exceeded all expectations. Stunning views”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer & Husky Sleigh Ride - Getting ready at Santa Claus Holiday Village
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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer & Husky Sleigh Ride

2.Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer & Husky Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 940 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $281

Join Nordic Unique Travels for a 4.5-hour Lapland outing combining husky and reindeer sleigh rides with an hour of snowmobiling. Guides such as Simon, Lia, Georgina, and Martine have been praised for patient help, photos, and warm drinks. Winter gear is supplied, but drivers need a valid license.

“We loved the snow mobiles and it was nice to change drivers mid way round. It was also nice splitting into smaller groups so you don’t just follow in one big line directly behind the others as some are more cautious drivers. We loved having a bit of fun on them and being able to go faster at times. The children went behind the guide,Kevin Chow, but again he was great and they loved it! The reindeer ride was lovely and relaxing , being able to see the snowy scenery and take everything in. The husky ride was brilliant but in our opinion quite short. We were split into the…”

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Rovaniemi: Daytime Husky Safari - Through the forest and over frozen water
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Rovaniemi: Daytime Husky Safari

3.Daytime Husky Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 918 reviews · 2 hours · from $209

Travel from Rovaniemi to a husky kennel, learn to steer an Alaskan husky team, and share a 5-kilometer sled ride with one partner. You each drive for about 15 minutes, then meet the dogs over hot berry drinks and biscuits while an English-speaking guide explains their care and training.

“The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and informative. The actual husky ride was amazing and the dogs were so friendly”

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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque - Meeting at Valtakatu 26 in Rovaniemi
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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

4.Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 622 reviews · from $124Top rated

Meet at Valtakatu 26 for a small-group snowmobile safari on private lakefront property outside Rovaniemi. After safety training, you’ll drive for about an hour, often in two 30-minute turns, with photo stops and a fire-side barbecue. Guides such as Roman, Jeremy, and MG help keep the ride safe and relaxed.

“We did the snowmobile with Arctic GM and it was just amazing! The tour is super well organized, they pick you up on your location, they offer clothes and equipments. The location of the activity is just wonderful and the guys are very nice. Special thanks to our driver from Talin with his amazing playlist, and Max our French guide for the snowmobile. Super recommended.”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari Adventure - Learning the controls before the ride
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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari Adventure

5.Snowmobile Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 507 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $93Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Rovaniemi, gear up in winter clothing, and ride for about an hour through snowy forests or across frozen lakes. You share one snowmobile between two adults, with guides such as Jack, Mirko, Luca, and Eva praised for patient instruction and helpful photo stops.

“The activity was very good- our tour guide Michael was very friendly and knowledgeable. The experience itself was 10/10. It was extremely cold but worth it!”

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Rovaniemi: Husky Safari on a Snowy Trail - Learning to drive your own sled
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Rovaniemi: Husky Safari on a Snowy Trail

6.Husky Safari on a Snowy Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 485 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $269

Travel from Rovaniemi to a traditional husky farm, learn how to handle a sled, and ride roughly 6 miles through snowy forests with a working dog team. You’ll also hear how the dogs are trained and cared for, then warm up with hot blueberry juice and Finnish gingerbread.

“We had Guillermo, a nice guide, who gave us some more information. Husky ride is such interesting and fun activity. MINUS POINT our ride was less than 7km, although we booked for 10km Nordic Unique Travels should mention that the ride about between 7-10km, depends on weather, instead selling of 10km without any explanation.”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Arctic Circle Forest - From your hotel pickup to the Wild Nordic center
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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Arctic Circle Forest

7.Snowmobile Safari into the Arctic Circle Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 433 reviews · 2 hours · from $150

Ride a shared snowmobile through snowy forest trails near Santa Claus Village with an English-speaking guide such as Adrian, Michael, or Ruben. You will receive thermal gear, stop for photos, and travel about 90 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes. Children ride in a guide-pulled sled.

“Enough breaks to take photos, enough time to enjoy the ride. it was a great experience. Matt is an incredible guide. thank you”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari & Campfire Evening Escape - Learning the snowmobile before the forest darkens
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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari & Campfire Evening Escape

8.Snowmobile Safari & Campfire Evening Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 358 reviews · 3 hours · from $175

You’ll ride a snowmobile through Rovaniemi’s winter forest, share a machine with another adult, and stop at a dark-forest campfire for sausages, pastries, hot drinks, and stories about the Northern Lights. Guides such as Jenni, Jaume, Boris, and Anita have led this evening safari.

“An amazing trip with my 4 year old, he went in a heated carriage behind the main driver, I was on the snowmobile, it was the best going through the forest in the night, so magical. The hotdogs, snacks and drinks made for a lovely pit stop, then back again on the snowmobiles, driving them for about 2h all in all. Amazing!”

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Rovaniemi: Easy Snowmobile Safari - What happens at the Wild Nordic Finland center
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Rovaniemi: Easy Snowmobile Safari

9.Easy Snowmobile Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 333 reviews · 1 hour · from $116

Drive a snowmobile through snowy forest near Santa Claus Village on this gentle one-hour safari. Two adults share one machine, while children ride in a guide-pulled sleigh. Guides such as Matt, Bruno, and Patricia are praised for clear instruction and patient pacing. Thermal clothing, transport, and equipment are included.

“Michael was our lovely guide who took care about everything and made it all super fan and safe”

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Rovaniemi: Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day - Drilling Through the Frozen Lake
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Rovaniemi: Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day

10.Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 268 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $190

Join an English-speaking guide from Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park for a 4.5-hour Rovaniemi outing. Share a snowmobile with another adult, cross snowy forest trails, try ice fishing, then enjoy sausages by a bonfire. Guides such as Janne, Marco, and Chiara are known for friendly local stories and patient instruction.

“Fun & long snowmobile ride. Delicious picnic during ice fishing. We lucked out with a private tour and our guide was very patient with us taking lots of photos.”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness - The safety lesson is short but useful
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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

11.Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 254 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

From central Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village, you’ll travel to Apukka Resort for a 2-hour snowmobile safari. After a safety lesson, two adults share a machine and ride 15 to 30 km through pine forest, frozen marshes, and open wilderness, with a quiet break along the way.

“Absolutely fantastic. So happy we chose Apukka for our snow mobile safari. Proper wilderness safari. Amazing guides super friendly and knowledgable. Equipment super and all snow wear. Allowed to spend the day on resort free snow tubing, roasting marshmallows and seeing horses and reindeer. Excellent trip and company Apukka thank u for wonderful memories”

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Snowmobile Safari through Lappish Forest from Rovaniemi - The safety briefing before you touch the throttle
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Snowmobile Safari through Lappish Forest from Rovaniemi

12.Snowmobile Safari through Lappish Forest from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $156

Ride a shared snowmobile through snowy forests and frozen lakes near Rovaniemi. Nordic Unique Travels supplies winter clothing, hotel transfers, and safety training. You’ll drive for about an hour, with guides such as Octavio, Jan, Mario, and Laura helping beginners handle the route.

“What an amazing experience! We had sooo much fun!! Our guide Jan was awesome, caring, helpful, friendly and professional.”

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Rovaniemi: Lapland Ski Trekking Safari - Learning to move on skis in fresh snow
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Rovaniemi: Lapland Ski Trekking Safari

13.Lapland Ski Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 224 reviews · 4 hours · from $128

Leave Rovaniemi for a four-hour ski trek through the Taiga forest. Your English-speaking guide, such as Atanas, Aina, Maca, or Emily, adjusts the route to your ability, teaches backcountry technique, and serves hot drinks, sausages, or sweet snacks by a fire.

“This was a really challenging activity for beginners, but our amazing guide, Eniko (I hope that’s how you spell his name!), made all the difference! He was incredibly patient, offering constant support, reassurance, and words of encouragement that helped us push through. Even though I wasn’t able to fully complete the trek, i still had an amazing time. The scenery was breathtaking, and the area he took us to was absolutely stunning. The experience was made even better with a cozy campfire, veggie sausages, and delicious snacks—a perfect way to warm up after the trek! Thank you, Eniko, for making this such a memorable and enjoyable adventure. Highly recommend this…”

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Snowy Trails 10km Husky Safari from Rovaniemi - What happens before and after the sled ride
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Snowy Trails 10km Husky Safari from Rovaniemi

14.Snowy Trails 10km Husky Safari from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · from $306

You’ll visit a local husky farm near Rovaniemi, learn how sled dogs are trained, and ride a 10 km route through snowy forest. Depending on the departure, you may drive your own sled with a partner. Guides such as Mimi, Paula, Marno, and Daniel have led past outings.

“We absolutely loved this tour! It was probably our favorite thing we did on our trip. We had a blast and we’re able to drive the husky sled! So much fun!”

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Lapland Reindeer and Husky Safari from Rovaniemi - The husky stop changes the pace
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Lapland Reindeer and Husky Safari from Rovaniemi

15.Lapland Reindeer and Husky Safari from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 176 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $246

From Rovaniemi, visit a reindeer farm for feeding, a 500-meter sleigh ride, and a reindeer driving license. Then meet huskies, hear about their training, and take a 2-kilometer sled ride. Guides such as Emma, Slava, Alex, and Sergei have earned praise for clear explanations and friendly help.

“It is extremely important to understand the need for a local guide. Emma was just brilliant and very informative. I personally enjoyed the knowledge she imparted”

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★ 4.1Northern Lights Family-Friendly Snowmobile SafariFrom $18113 reviews
★ 3.1Wild Moose SafariFrom $1467 reviews
★ 5.0Snowmobile Safari to Arctic NatureFrom $11819 reviews
★ 4.5Ice Fishing and Snowmobile Safari Combo in LaplandFrom $19421 reviews
★ 4.5Family Snowmobile Safari from Santa Claus VillageFrom $19120 reviews
★ 5.0Ice Fishing Safari to Lake Inari, reindeers & lunchFrom $18621 reviews
★ 5.0Guided reindeer farm visit and one hour sledge safariFrom $15621 reviews
★ 5.0Husky Adventure with 6-10km Safari in LaplandFrom $21926 reviews
★ 5.0Ski Trekking Safari in LaplandFrom $13126 reviews
★ 4.0Husky safariFrom $13924 reviews
★ 4.82-Hour Snowmobile SafariFrom $14623 reviews
★ 4.5Reindeer Safari in Arctic WildernessFrom $23827 reviews
★ 3.0Husky Safari from Rovaniemi Including a Husky Sled RideFrom $17327 reviews
★ 4.7Snowmobile Sprint SafariFrom $11628 reviews
★ 4.7Husky Safari & Campfire BBQ – 6‑10 km Self‑DriveFrom $24926 reviews

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