Discover the secrets of Santa Claus and the reindeer! Visit Santa Claus Village by car just outside Rovaniemi and continue by snowmobile to a reindeer farm! Meet Father Christmas himself, visit Santa’s Official Post Office, cross the Arctic Circle and enjoy this true winter wonderland.
After the included lunch at the Santa Claus Village, you continue on snowmobiles and you will drive to a local reindeer farm. Here you will get acquainted with the reindeer, try a short reindeer sleigh ride and take part in the special “Crossing of the Arctic Circle” ceremony.
After a splendid day you return back to the city by snowmobiles. Crossing the Arctic Circle Certificate is given to you as a gift at the end of the safari.
Daily from November 16 to January 06.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from January 07 to April 10.
2026: additional departure on Fridays.
09:30 hrs from Safartica office, Koskikatu 9.
Approximately 25% (4-14 years) from November 16 to January 06.
Approximately 50% (4-14 years) from January 07 to April 10.
Children 0-14 years old are seated in a sledge behind the guide’s snowmobile. We highly recommend one of the parents to sit with a small child in the sledge for the child’s comfort and safety. This activity is not suitable for infants 0-3 years old.
If a child over 140 cm wishes to sit in a snowmobile as a passenger, a full adult price will be charged (according to availability).
Winter clothing (thermal overall, winter boots, woollen socks, woollen scarf, beanie and gloves), snowmobile instructions and safari 2 persons/snowmobile, driving approx. 1-1,5 h, visit to reindeer farm, short reindeer sleigh ride and reindeer driving license, Arctic Circle ceremony and Certificate, hot drinks, transfers to visit Santa’s Village, meeting with Santa Claus, lunch, guiding, return transfer from Rovaniemi city centre, Santa Claus Holiday Village, Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle, Nova Skyland Hotel, Apukka Resort, Vaattunki Wilderness Resort or Arctic TreeHouse Hotel.
Special conditions: Each person driving a snowmobile must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving license (B). Please remember to take your driving license with you.
Two persons per snowmobile. For groups of 3 persons or other odd number of people, we highly recommend purchasing one single driver supplement.
Snowmobile driver is held liable for any damages caused to the vehicle. Personal self-liability is max. 990 €/person/snowmobile/case of accident. By purchasing a 20 € self-liability insurance before the start of the safari, you reduce the amount of self-liability down to max. 150 €/person/snowmobile/case of accident. Self-liability insurance is personal and valid in one snowmobile safari.
Weather dependent: All outdoor activities are weather dependent and may be cancelled or replaced by more suitable alternatives should the conditions not permit to run the tour as planned. A full refund will be made for activities cancelled by the supplier due to weather conditions.