Reindeer Safari in Arctic Wilderness
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Let gentle reindeer carry you through snowy forests and open fields, wrapped in warm blankets. After the peaceful sleigh ride, warm up in a cozy farmhouse with local snacks and hot drinks while hearing stories about Sámi culture, reindeer traditions, and life in the Arctic today.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Duration includes the transfer and clothes changing time. Thermal overalls, winter boots, winter glovesand woolen socks are provided.
Failure to participate in the safari due to missed meeting time or meeting point will not be refunded.
Operated in Rovaniemi each year from end of November to beginning of April next year (weather permitting). The minimum number of participants for each activity is 2 adults. Single traveller could join an existing group, or choose to pay for 2 adults' price.
Usually two adults share reindeer sled, maximum 2 adults and 2 children will sit in one sled (except special circumstances), final arrangement made by farmers. It will take around 1 hour to sit in the sleigh in winter conditions, please wearing enough warm clothes.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
This journey begins at a local reindeer farm right on the outskirts of the city of Rovaniemi, but deep enough to be entrenched in the forest. Meet many reindeers including the cute little ones and have many opportunities for fantastic pictures. Experience the old-school way to travel by sled in the Arctic Circle and imagine what it must feel like for Santa to be pulled by reindeers. A safe trail will be followed which has been built and maintained by the reindeer herders themselves. You as the riding guests will be laid down in the sleigh and covered by warm blankets. Enjoy the Arctic Lapland’s beautiful scenery by reindeer sledding. Afterwards, be welcomed to the farmer’s house for snacks and warm drinks understanding why most Northern men have full facial hair just like good ol’ Mr. Santa Claus!
What‘s Included
~ Transfer service
~ Reindeer driving license
~ Informative talk about reindeer
~ Guiding service
~ Around 1 hour reindeer sled ride adventure
~ Cookies and hot drinks
~ Thermal overalls
~ Traditional reindeer farm visiting
Options
Standard rate
Pickup included
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome !
701armelas,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s a very nice opportunity to see reindeers from a very close proximity and get the chance to feed them 🥰. Then there is a sleigh with the reindeers which isn’t too long and it’s an easy path - the reindeers are treated with lots of care from the staff. Staff also made sure the guests were mindful of reindeers’ movements and behaviour to keep both parties safe and fit! Our tour guide - Shan was such a friendly and helpful person, taking pictures of us with the ride and also taking care of dropping us safe in our drop off locations. Part of the tour was a visit in a very cozy shelter with an amazing fireplace in the middle - we were given cinnamon buns, warm juices and lots of useful information on the reindeers and their lifecycle. One of the most interesting I found is the life expectancy of the reindeers and how age doesn’t really matter, but it’s based on their personality! During winter time the reindeers are kept in farms and during summer time, they are free to move around anywhere and do whatever they like! Oh, forgot to mention the reindeer driving license to get on your way out which is valid for 5 years .. which means we have to visit again in 5 years to renew it! How cool 😍😻 - Although we think we will visit sooner than that 😍
nice visit to Rudolph
manfredj821,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a very nice trip. We learned something new about rendeere. The sledge ride was not so impressive but we booked the short tour just one day before - maybe the longer tour would offer some better experience? Our guide Marta was very friendly and save driver.
Great tour at the reindeer farm
CoolmanPapa,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved my trip with Mari, she is a wonderful entertaning tour guide! The farm was a nice location we could feed the animals, if yoi wanna pet ask for Manu deer!
Family Visit – Thank You, Paula
Bela K,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited the reindeer farm today with our family (2 adults, 2 kids), and it was an amazing experience! Paula, our driver and guide, was absolutely wonderful – attentive, caring, and professional throughout the visit. She made sure that even during a simple but heartwarming activity like feeding and petting the animals, our family could truly enjoy the moments together. A huge thank you to Paula and the whole organizing team for making this such a memorable and well-coordinated experience. Highly recommended!
Fantastic Reindeer Tour
Companion32358126356,,Jan 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was really fantastic. We took part in the nice reindeer safari trip. We have got so many intresting information about the reindeers. We could sledge one round with nice reindeers. George helped us everything and he made our tour unforgettable. Thank you for George and all Sunny Safari teams.
Anyone looking for relaxation...
R6798QFpeterk,,Mar 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A relaxed atmosphere, lots of sun and we are right in the middle of it all. Thank you very much for the good care. We really enjoyed this day.
Reindeer Safari to Santa Claus
dorotheaz2015,,Feb 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Allesandro informed us well about the course of the tour. The technical infirmity of the bus on the way to the reindeer farm was also solved quickly and confidently. Thank you for this very relaxed and freedom of information tour
Unique and special
aroao2021,,Dec 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience! Our guide Fernando lovely! He explained everything great and very friendly! The excursion is worth it, it is a very pleasant time and for the children very enjoyable! A good idea to contract with you!
great experience of wild Lapland
Jan P,,Feb 12, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00everything was well organized. Pick-up at our house (in the center of Rovaniemi) at the correct time. Nice people who welcomed us. Beautiful nature-experience. And afterwards a lot of explanation about the reindeers. This was both a great experience and very informative too. Our son, who is physically disabled joined the trip. This was not a problem at all.
Clients‘ needs are ignored
yvonneeschenfeld,,Jan 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00No fun, no client orientation Due to unexpeted CoronaTravel restrictions we had to postpone our trip and kindly ask for a refund or rebooking possibility. Also a finnish friend called then on our behalf. Only hard business interest or rather ripping off people in an unfavorable situation was the outcome. Avoid sunny Safari!
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