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3-day itinerary · Rovaniemi

3 Days in Rovaniemi: First-Time Highlights

This plan suits first-time visitors drawn to signature outdoor experiences, festive sightseeing and a glimpse of Sámi heritage. Three activity-focused days combine animal encounters and snowy adventures with evenings searching for the Northern Lights.

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Day 1: Festive sights and reindeer heritage

Start with festive sightseeing, explore reindeer traditions and finish with an aurora photography outing.

  1. Santa Claus Village with Reindeer & Husky Ride

    Morning

    Santa Claus Village with Reindeer & Husky Ride

    Explore Santa Claus Village and enjoy reindeer and husky rides for an introduction to the destination’s signature experiences.

  2. Rovaniemi: Reindeer Safari & Sled Ride with Sámi Heritage

    Afternoon

    Rovaniemi: Reindeer Safari & Sled Ride with Sámi Heritage

    Take a traditional reindeer sled ride with hosts connected to Sámi heritage, adding cultural context to your first visit.

  3. Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour

    Evening

    Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour

    Join a small-group Northern Lights photography hunt, pairing a signature outdoor experience with the chance to capture the aurora.

Day 2: Huskies, ice and forest trails

Explore the outdoors through husky sledding, daytime ice floating and an evening snowmobile outing.

  1. Rovaniemi: Drive Your Own Husky Team (5–8 km) & BBQ

    Morning

    Rovaniemi: Drive Your Own Husky Team (5–8 km) & BBQ

    Drive your own husky team through snowy wilderness for a hands-on version of this signature first-visit experience.

  2. Daytime Arctic Ice-Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-Group

    Afternoon

    Daytime Arctic Ice-Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-Group

    Try ice floating in a specialist floating suit, adding an unusual outdoor perspective to your highlights itinerary.

  3. Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari & Northern Lights (New Snowmobiles)

    Evening

    Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari & Northern Lights (New Snowmobiles)

    Ride a snowmobile through snow-covered forests at night and search for the Northern Lights, combining two classic outdoor pursuits.

Day 3: Horseback nature and festive fun

Round out your visit with a Finnhorse ride, Christmas-themed activities and a final guided aurora search.

  1. Riding Tour with Finnhorses at Santa Claus Village

    Morning

    Riding Tour with Finnhorses at Santa Claus Village

    Explore nature on horseback with a Finnhorse, adding another way to experience the outdoors beyond sleds and snowmobiles.

  2. The Hidden Place of Santa

    Afternoon

    The Hidden Place of Santa

    Complete Christmas-themed tasks in a festive setting, rounding out the playful side of a first visit.

  3. Aurora Hunt with BBQ in Rovaniemi

    Evening

    Aurora Hunt with BBQ in Rovaniemi

    Head out on a guided Northern Lights search with a barbecue, giving your trip a final aurora-focused evening.

Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.