Santa Claus Village Tour from Rovaniemi
Visit the Santa Claus Village (Rovaniemi) in a small group and cross the Arctic Circle line.
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Briefing
Can you imagine a magical experience in Rovaniemi? With the Santa Claus House Tour in Lapland you will see that dreams can come true.
On this excursion suitable for the whole family, we will pick you up at your accommodation and head into the forests of Rovaniemi where Santa Claus lives with his elves helpers. And of course, his reindeer!
You will be able to talk to him and ask him for your wishes. As well as visiting the post office where the elves work all year round to make sure that all the presents in the world arrive on time for Christmas. In addition, you will be accompanied by a professional guide who will accompany you at all times and with whom you will cross the Arctic Circle. Get your cameras ready!
Finally, you will enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch and have plenty of time to visit the rest of the village, the local stores and interact with the reindeer - Rudolph is looking forward to meeting you!
Whether you are an adult or a child, you will have the time of your life at Santa's house and take home the best Christmas souvenir.
Tour details
Included
- Meeting with Santa Claus
- Food
- Professional guide in Spanish, English and French
- Transfer to and from your accommodation
Important information
This tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
There is no minimum age to participate in the tour but if you come with babies under 2 years old, we ask you to take into account the low temperatures in Lapland during the winter months (November - March) and come with appropriate thermal clothing.
This tour operates all year round but in winter the influx of people is much higher so you may have to wait in line to access the Santa Claus house. Be patient because it will be well worth it :)
The tour offers the option of renting thermal clothing and snow boots that you can select as an extra at the time of booking.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation!
If you cancel at least 48 hours before the tour begins, you will be refunded 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of a no-show, no refunds will be provided.
Tour itinerary
Visit to Santa Claus' house in Lapland
Duration: 3 hours and a half
Pick up from accommodation and transfer to Santa Claus Village
At the scheduled time we will pick you up with a minibus from your accommodation in Rovaniemi and drive to the outskirts of Rovaniemi where the small Santa Claus village is located. This trip takes 20 minutes.
Not only does he live there, but he is accompanied by a multitude of elves and his faithful reindeer.
When we arrive the first thing we will do is to visit Santa Claus. You can spend some time with him, make wishes and give him your letter of gifts for Christmas. If you are an adult, bring out your inner child! You will love this family experience.
In addition, you will visit the post office where the elves work all year round and you can even send a postcard from there to your family and friends.
Crossing the Arctic Circle
After the visit, our guide will tell you many stories, anecdotes and curiosities about Santa Claus and the village. Did you know that Santa Claus was originally dressed in green? If you want to find out why, don't hesitate to ask the guide!
Afterwards, you will cross the Arctic Circle line where you will be able to take all the pictures and videos you want.
Free time in the village
Time to recharge your batteries! After lunch, you will have enough free time to visit the rest of the village, visit the local souvenir stores and interact with the reindeer that live freely there. You will be able to pet them and feed them as long as you respect the rules and guidelines given to you by the guide. These endearing animals are in charge of guiding Santa Claus through the stars on the night of December 24th. Will you be able to recognize the famous reindeer Rudolph?
Return to Rovaniemi
After the time enjoying the village, the minibus will be waiting for us to return to Rovaniemi where we will drop you back to your accommodation. You will have taken with you one of the most beautiful memories of Christmas; meeting Santa Claus in person :)
What to bring to Santa Claus Village from Rovaniemi tour
Rovaniemi is located near the Arctic Circle so it has a cold climate almost all year round reaching temperatures below zero in the winter months (November-March).
As in any Nordic climate you will need warm clothes, mainly thermal. Although the activity offers this service as an extra, here is a summary of the essentials to visit Rovaniemi at any time of the year:
- Thermal T-shirt
- Comfortable walking shoes, especially prepared for snow.
- Rain jacket
- First layers on top and bottom
- Hat
- Gloves
- Fleece liner
Where does the tour Santa Claus Village from Rovaniemi start
This tour includes pick-up service from your accommodation in Rovaniemi.
Depending on your country of origin, there are direct flights connecting Rovaniemi with other European destinations.
Otherwise, there is also the possibility to travel by train or bus from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.
The train journey takes between 9 and 12 hours and costs about 80 euros per person. There is also the possibility to travel by night train.
The bus takes about 12 hours and costs between 25 and 35 euros but you may need to transfer during the trip.
Questions & Answers
Is this activity suitable for children?
Yes, this tour is family friendly and can be enjoyed by all ages, from infants to seniors. Just remember that due to the low temperatures, it is essential that if you come with babies, they come with thermal clothing and well prepared for the weather.
How long does the visit to Santa Claus last?
Depending on the season the visit may be shorter or longer but normally you will have 10 minutes to be with him, ask him questions and take as many pictures as you want.
Do you have to wait in line to get into Santa's house?
In winter the influx of people in Rovaniemi is much higher, especially in the month of December, so it is possible that the waiting time in the queue increases compared to the rest of the year. In any case, do not worry as Santa Claus will welcome all visitors and his team of elves will be in charge of brightening up the time you spend in the queue.
Is it possible to visit the reindeer?
Of course you can! Santa's reindeer will be eager to meet you and you will be able to interact with them by petting them, taking pictures and feeding them, but remember to always follow the guide's instructions to avoid any incident. The reindeer sleigh rides are subject to availability but you can ask directly in the village if it is possible to do it that day.
Does the tour include food?
Yes, before the end of the tour, you will have some time to enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch with a hot drink included, usually chocolate.
Are there vegan and/or vegetarian options?
Yes, the tour offers the possibility of adapting the lunch for vegan and/or vegetarian diets as long as you let us know in advance when contacting the agency.
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