Snowmobile Safari to a Reindeer Farm

This snowmobile safari will give you a chance to ride your own snowmobile on the forest trails around Santa Claus Village area to a reindeer farm. After you enjoyed an exciting reindeer sleigh ride you will get back to snowmobiling!

The best family activity that keeps you excited on the frosty morning in Lapland! You will start your tour on snowmobiles and you will arrive at the local reindeer farm on snowmobiles. Once there, take the reins and experience a short but exciting reindeer sleigh ride of 600 meters. You will be awarded a reindeer driving license after the ride! After that, it is time to jump on the snowmobiles again and explore the forest tracks around the Arctic Circle.

Duration of the program is 3 hours including preparations. The riding time on snowmobiles is approximately 1 hour and 30 - 40 minutes. The average speed during our short tours is limited due to the safety and traffic regulations. Two adults ride on one snowmobile, single riding supplement for an extra charge. Children are traveling in the sleigh pulled by the guide’s snowmobile.

Snowmobile tours start and end in Wild Nordic Safari Center (Joulupukintie 1) located next to Santa Claus Village.

What's included?

Return transfers from Rovaniemi city center meeting point, Ounasvaara hotels, Invisible Forest Lodge and Arctic TreeHouse
Use of thermal clothing during the safari (thermal overall, boots, gloves, woolen socks and helmets)
Short stops throughout the tour to take photos of the beautiful scenery
Snowmobile driving includes instructions and a safety briefing. Two adults ride on one snowmobile. The riding time on snowmobiles is approximately 1 hour and 30 - 40 minutes.
Visit to the reindeer farm, including a short self-driving sleigh ride (600 m, about 7 minutes), hot juice and cookies, stories of the reindeer and the reindeer herder way of life.
International Reindeer Driving License and the Arctic Circle Crossing.

Please note

Minimum of 2 persons paying the adult price
All snowmobiles used on tours are insured as required by Finnish law. The self liability flat rate can be reduced to 200€ per driver/accident case by purchasing a self liability waiver from Wild Nordic for 20 €/driver for the shorter (1-4 hour) safaris and for 30 €/driver for the longer (5-8 hour) safaris.
Operated from 1st of December to 31st of March on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Will not be operated in insufficient snow conditions
Pregnant women should not ride on the snowmobile or the sledge pulled by the snowmobile as the vibrations and exhaust fumes may be harmful to the human body.