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Polar Explorer Icebreaker Cruise with Ice Floating
Cruises • From Rovaniemi, Kemi

Polar Explorer Icebreaker Cruise with Ice Floating

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★ 4.4 (164) • 3K+ booked
From £ 278.95
Northern Lights Hunt Experience with Lappish Barbecue Tour
Tours • From Rovaniemi

Northern Lights Hunt Experience with Lappish Barbecue Tour

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Evening departure
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★ 3.9 (60) • 2K+ booked
From £ 68.85
Aurora Hunting Tour With Photography Options
Tours • From Rovaniemi

Aurora Hunting Tour With Photography Options

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Private tour
English guided
Evening departure
Free cancellation
★ 5.0 (4) • 50+ booked
From £ 59.95
Discover the Northern Lights Photography Tour
Cultural experiences • From Rovaniemi

Discover the Northern Lights Photography Tour

Evening departure
3-5 hrs
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★ 4.1 (71) • 2K+ booked
From £ 95.89
5 off
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Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer & Husky Sleigh Ride Tour
Tours • From Rovaniemi

Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer & Husky Sleigh Ride Tour

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★ 4.4 (48) • 1K+ booked
£ 182.15
Icebreaker Arktis Cruise with Ice Floating
Cruises • From Kemi, Rovaniemi

Icebreaker Arktis Cruise with Ice Floating

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Morning departure
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
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★ 4.5 (6) • 200+ booked
From £ 293.75
Rovaniemi Norvajärvi Northern Lights Half-Day Tour with Small Group
Tours • Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi Norvajärvi Northern Lights Half-Day Tour with Small Group

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★ 4.8 (5) • 50+ booked
£ 57.75
Highlights of Rovaniemi Day Tour
Tours • From Rovaniemi

Highlights of Rovaniemi Day Tour

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★ 4.5 (82) • 1K+ booked
From £ 208.35
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Rovaniemi Northern Lights Small Group Tour
Tours • From Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi Northern Lights Small Group Tour

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£ 52.75
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Icebreaker Sampo Morning Cruise with Ice Floating
Cruises • From Kemi, Rovaniemi

Icebreaker Sampo Morning Cruise with Ice Floating

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Morning departure
7+ hrs
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50+ booked
From £ 350.39
Icebreaker Sampo Afternoon Cruise with Ice Floating and Lunch
Cruises • From Kemi, Rovaniemi

Icebreaker Sampo Afternoon Cruise with Ice Floating and Lunch

Morning departure
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
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50+ booked
From £ 376.55
Ice Fishing Lapland Experience from Rovaniemi
Water activities • Rovaniemi

Ice Fishing Lapland Experience from Rovaniemi

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Morning departure
3-5 hrs
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★ 4.3 (12) • 400+ booked
£ 82.80

Hotels in Rovaniemi

Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle

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★ 4.6 (227)
From £ 666.58
Santa Claus Holiday Village
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Santa Claus Holiday Village

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★ 4.6 (1,218)
£ 747.25
SkyView Igloo Resort
Hotels • Rovaniemi

SkyView Igloo Resort

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From £ 928.44
Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos

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★ 4.4 (127)
From £ 352.16
Apukka Resort
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Apukka Resort

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★ 4.5 (282)
From £ 664.42
Scandic Rovaniemi City
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Scandic Rovaniemi City

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★ 4.2 (999)
From £ 174.59
Nova Skyland Hotel
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Nova Skyland Hotel

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★ 4.8 (256)
From £ 212.00
Aito  Igloo & Spa Resort
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Aito Igloo & Spa Resort

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★ 4.4 (46)
From £ 154.19
Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Santa's Hotel Santa Claus

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★ 4.4 (713)
From £ 169.07
Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets

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★ 4.3 (364)
From £ 275.39
Santasport Resort
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Santasport Resort

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★ 4.1 (454)
From £ 70.90
Hostel Café Koti
Hotels • Rovaniemi

Hostel Café Koti

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★ 4.6 (465)
From £ 191.40

Reviews of Rovaniemi activities

Klook User
2025-11-25 20:15:20
Fantastic 5.0
the tour guide share a lot of Aurora info with us!! the foods were nice too - sausage, marshmarrow and the salmon soup… most important, we get to see our Aurora! they even guide me how to use phone capture the nice Aurora picture!
Jyn *
2025-12-31 21:10:58
Fantastic 5.0
Highly recommend to book this tour if first time going to Finland. For a short stay in Rovaniemi, this tour covers the essentials. Negative points: (1) The only downside is that there is no time to rest and have a meal as the queue for the ride is long so last batch needed to rush after finishing the ride and (2) the departure time is same for many tours so we wasted time in changing the clothes due to many people going by tour at same time
Klook User
2026-01-02 22:38:45
Fantastic 5.0
Paul took great care of us – providing warm drinks, snacks. He helped everyone with taking professional pictures with his camera (I got some amazing shots on my phone as well!), and his enthusiasm kept spirits high all night. If you’re heading out to hunt the aurora, book a tour with Paul – he’s dedicated, knowledgeable, and goes the extra mile to make sure you see the lights. Highly recommend! 10/10 would do again.
Ramyasini **********
2025-12-25 19:47:05
Fantastic 5.0
Amazing aurora hunting experience! The guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and friendly. Great communication and feedback throughout the tour. Highly recommend!”
Natalie ******
2025-12-06 11:22:31
Fantastic 5.0
Punctual at 10.30am. We finished the whole tour within ~2h inclusive of travel. We got to feed the reindeers, take the sleigh ride, and were given some snacks after. Overall, pleasant experience and smooth-flow with this company. Also, Santa Claus Village is just nearby. I would definitely recommend!
Klook User
2026-01-19 21:52:41
Fantastic 5.0
this was a great experience! we were skeptical due to the clouds but they managed to find a spot where we saw the aurora straight away! followed by a warm fire and snacks! the tour guides were both lovely and helped us take good photos!
yuannita *******
2025-12-09 09:18:27
Fantastic 5.0
It was a wonderful day for a hike, made even more magical by the falling snow. Learnt so much from our guide, who shared fascinating insights about the surrounding nature. Tasting fresh berries and even trying “old man’s beard” was such a fun and unique experience. We’re especially grateful to our guide for being so patient, always waiting for us and helping us navigate the slippery parts of the trail. Overall, it was an unforgettable and enriching adventure!
RYAN **
2025-12-28 11:42:28
Fantastic 5.0
it was an excellent experience to go for the husky dog, sledding, and also the reindeer ride, and also lusty the most chilling zoo . And an awesome lunch that I personally they enjoyed it!!
美里 **
2025-12-31 16:39:07
Fantastic 5.0
First, regarding the pick-up, the car's color and license plate were listed, making the meeting point very easy to understand. As soon as Paul found us, he immediately opened the car door and invited us in. After that, we started and headed to our destination, and his driving was very smooth and safe, making for a comfortable ride. Upon arriving at the zoo, he took care of all the entrance procedures. In the meantime, we were able to take time to prepare for departure. He also gave us a brochure and explained the route. He also adjusted the schedule, telling us what time to finish viewing so we could make our lunch reservation. When we returned, he had secured a seat for us for lunch and was waiting! And it was a seat with a great view! After lunch, we headed back, and the drive was very safe, and we returned to the hotel on time. Thank you, Paul, for the wonderful service. If you want to enjoy Ranua Zoo efficiently and comfortably in a limited amount of time, I recommend Paul's tour!! Thank you, Paul, for the day. Thanks to you, we were able to create the best memories!!

Quick facts about Rovaniemi

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  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1GBP = 1.15EUR

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Spring warmth and blooming flowers enhance cultural site visits.

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