Excursions & day trips ,Sightseeing & traditions ,Folklore

Forest trail reindeer safari

Rovaniemi, Finland

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Overview

Languages

English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Finnish, Chinese

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the reindeer farm, 30 minutes away. You will receive instructions on how to properly ride the reindeer sleigh and you can ride for 2 kilometers through the snowy Lappish forests. Upon your return, a reindeer herder will teach you the ways of reindeer herding over a warm cup of juice and speciality cookies! After the trip has ended, you will be taken back to your hotel.

What to remember

Important info

Know in advance:

A minimum of 2 adults are required for this tour to take place, the tour might be canceled if the minimum departure requirement isn't met
One sleigh fits a maximum of 2 adults and one small child
Pick up is included within a 15 km radius of Rovaniemi only, and you'll be required to contact the local operator at least 48 hours after booking using the details on your voucher, outside the radius pickup is available for an extra fee to be discussed when you contact if relevant
The tour will be conducted in English. However, it's possible to require also a commentary for the following languages: Dutch, Finnish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese. You'll need to contact the local operator to request this using the contact details provided in the voucher after booking

What's included

Pick-up from and drop-off to your hotel/accommodation. English-speaking guide (other languages available on request: Dutch, Finnish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese depending on availability). Winter clothes (overalls, boots, gloves and beanie). Snack and hot juice. Finnish ginger cookies. 1-hour reindeer-pulled sleigh through the forest. Visit to Reindeer Farm. Reindeer sleigh driving license

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Meet face-to-face with friendly and gentle reindeer. Ride on the most traditional form of transportation in Lapland: the reindeer sleigh. Learn about the ways of reindeer herding

Operating days

November-April

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

NORDIC UNIQUE TRAVELS OY

Meeting Point

You'll be required to contact the local operator 48 hours before the event to arrange the pickup within the area included.