Arctic Circle Information, located in Santa’s Gift House in the center of Santa Claus Village, provides information about Santa Claus Village, the Rovaniemi area and Lapland. Come to our Information Point or contact us by email or phone.
Our multilingual staff will help you to book your activities, and get your Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate.
Porovaara is a family-owned reindeer farm and private nature retreat, just 20 minutes drive from Santa Claus Village. Escape the crowds and discover authentic Lapland activities, surrounded by the peaceful silence of nature. We specialize in personalized experiences with small group sizes and local guides for a truly unique adventure in the heart of Lapland.
We offer year-round experiences for both Winter and Summer / Autumn:
Winter Activities:
- Electric Snowmobile Tours
- Private Meeting with Santa Claus
- Snowshoe Trip to Meet Reindeer
- Visit to a Real Reindeer Farm
- Northern Lights Trip
- Overnight Stay as a Reindeer Herder
Summer Activities:
- See Newborn Baby Reindeer
- Private Meeting with Santa Claus
- Visit to a Real Reindeer Farm
- Overnight Stay with Baby Reindeer under the Midnight Sun
Autumn Activities:
- Overnight Stay as a Reindeer Herder
- Northern Lights Trip
- Visit to a Real Reindeer Farm
Each activity includes a visit in our private reindeer pasture, snacks by the campfire, and transportation. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful winter escape or a summer adventure in nature, Porovaara is your perfect getaway for authentic, unforgettable experiences in Lapland.
Experience authentic activities in the silence of nature – book here: https://porovaara.fi/product/
In winter, we offer horse sleigh rides around Santa Claus Village: Aurora Horses’ Finnhorse sleigh transports depart from the heart of Santa Claus Village. We also organize longer atmospheric Finnhorse sleigh rides and Northern Lights Sleigh ride safaris in the evenings.
In summer, you can visit the lovely Finnhorses and go horseback riding. We also arrange wagon rides and horseback riding trips on request.
Aurora Horses also organises Northern Lights tours, which you can participate in without a horse program. All our tours are also available as private events.
Welcome to ride in the pure Lappish nature with magical arctic horses! In our cozy stable, you’ll have the opportunity to meet our friendly horses, dogs, and sheep. We offer a variety of horse-related activities, including trail riding, sleigh rides in the winter, and we also breed Finnish horses. You are also welcome to join our traditional sauna ceremony or experience the tranquility of nature by staying in our glampings.
During your visit, we’ll share fascinating insights into the lives and histories of these magnificent animals. Our location is 30-minutes driving from Santa Claus Village. Sometimes you can meet our horses also in Santa Claus Village!
Pure Lapland is about clean nature, authentic experiences, and genuine atmosphere. The wellbeing of nature and the animals are our number one priority. By taking care of these, we can offer travelers authentic and ethical experiences in the Pure Lapland ambiance year-round. We’ve the perfect activities for you to getaway on a holiday from everyday life!
Towards every customer we also commit on planting a tree to compensate the carbon footprint. We aim on becoming a company providing genuine and safe experiences for your holidays, assured by our professional, skilled guides. We offer safaris in every season year-round: winter, spring, summer, and autumn! Welcome to enjoy pure amazing experiences!
Lapland Safaris offers memorable and magical experiences year-round! For the winter, may we interest you with a snowmobile adventure or perhaps a mystical Aurora Borealis night safari? And in summer, would you like to discover the midnight sun from a river boat cruise? This and much more with Lapland Safaris.
Select a date, check our activities and safaris and book them online: snowmobile safaris, husky and reindeer rides, snowshoeing, river boat cruises, special dinners and more: www.laplandsafaris.com
Discover the enchanting beauty of the Aurora Borealis with Visit Lapland Tours, a local family-owned business dedicated to providing unforgettable experiences in the heart of Lapland. We are passionate about sharing our love for the Arctic and ensuring that your Northern Lights journey is truly extraordinary. Before your tour begins, our guides will provide you with valuable insights into the Northern Lights, their science, and the best conditions for viewing them. With our expert guidance, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for this natural wonder and increase your chances of witnessing this breathtaking phenomenon.
Check out our website to familiarize yourself with our provided experiences in Lapland.
All programs are run in small groups. Visit Lapland Tours is a family owned business and it cooperates with the family’s restaurants and accommodations. After the safari, would you like a burger at Scanburger?
Whether you want to try husky sledding, drive a snowmobile, see the magic of northern lights, explore the Arctic nature, or relax in a traditional Finnish sauna, Parpalandia is the place for you.
Parpalandia, located in Rovaniemi some 50 km South-West from Santa Claus Village, is a locally and family-owned company. Our experienced guides will make sure you have the best experience and enjoy your holiday. We focus on providing customer-oriented service and authentic Lappish experiences to our customers. All our tours are designed for small groups or as private tours; and all are operated in the middle of nature, away from the city and mass tourism.
You can book our tours online at: www.parpalandia.com
Premium quality, personalised service, small to medium size groups and wide selection of unique safaris:
Snowmobile safaris
Husky tours
Reindeer tours
Northern Lights tours
Nature tours
In Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle, you’ll find the welcoming Santa’s Pets (in Finnish: Tallitontun piha). Visit and feed our kindly reindeer and meet fluffy alpacas, pony, goats, sheep, rabbits, donkeys and different birds or enjoy winter fun by coasting down the little hill on site! Guests can also use our Lapland hut (kota) & campfire / barbecue.
As an extra service, Santa’s Pets also offers nice reindeer walks and alpaca walks in the forests of Santa Claus Village and pony riding with our lovely pony. These activities must be booked in advance from our online shop. More info and bookings on our website: https://santaspets.fi/