The 13 Best Safaris in Rovaniemi

1.Drive New 2025 Snowmobiles on Arctic Safari & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,821 reviews · 4 hours · from $105Our pick

Meet Arctic GM at Valtakatu 26, gear up in thermal clothing, and ride a new 2025 snowmobile through private forest and tundra trails. A guide such as Alex, Laura, or Rafael leads the way, with a frozen-lake photo stop and a barbecue by the fire. Expect about four hours door to door.

“Our guide was perfect! I can really recommend Dan. He's super nice and always up for help. The tour was perfect, we had such a great time! The snowmobiles were easy to drive and really comfortable, which was surprising. The whole experience ended up with BBQ and sitting in a teepee with cozy vibes 🩵”

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2.Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,108 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

This four-hour evening safari gives you about two hours on a shared snowmobile, with a campfire stop for hot juice and cookies. Guides such as Lauri, Selina, Arto, and Tamam have led past outings. You need a full Class B license to drive, while children ride in a heated sled.

“This activity was great, there was a lot of people but it was very well organised with around 5 guides in total co-ordinating the trip. The forest is absolutely stunning covered in snow and travelling through it at night time is beautiful. I would recommend this trip to others.”

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3.Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer & Husky Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 940 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $281

Ride a husky sled, feed reindeer, and drive a snowmobile through Rovaniemi’s frozen forests in 4.5 hours. You’ll share a snowmobile unless you pay for solo driving, switch drivers halfway, and receive warm clothing, snacks, and a reindeer driving certificate.

“very fun. lasted longer than expected and loved every minute of it”

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4.Daytime Husky Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 918 reviews · 2 hours · from $209

Meet Safartica’s English-speaking guide, suit up, and learn to drive a two-person sled pulled by Alaskan huskies. You’ll ride about 5 km through snowy woods and across open ice, swapping drivers halfway. Warm up with berry tea and biscuits, then hear stories about the dogs.

“Enjoyed it a lot. Our guide was really nice and helpful. The dogs were cuddly. Keep it up”

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5.Snowmobile Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 507 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $93Best value

Meet NordicUnique Travels in central Rovaniemi, suit up in winter gear, and follow a guide through snowy forests or across frozen lakes. You will share one snowmobile with another adult for about an hour, with stops for photos, driver changes, and hot blueberry juice afterward.

“very good adventure!! The guides are so helpful and nice”

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6.Husky Safari on a Snowy Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 485 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $269

You’ll visit a working husky farm, learn to drive a sled, and take turns mushing a team for about 10 km through snowy forest and open countryside. Guides such as Tara and Guillermo explain the dogs’ training, racing, daily care, and retirement before hot berry juice and gingerbread.

“The guide explained everything ahead of time and we made several stops along the way to make sure we still had everyone in the group. We really liked the photo stop. The surrounding nature was amazing. The Husky’s can go quite fast. We also had overalls issued to protect from the wind and cold. Gloves and boots were also available. Overall a fantastic tour!!! Highly recommend!!”

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7.Snowmobile Safari into the Arctic Circle Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 433 reviews · 2 hours · from $150

Ride a snowmobile through snowy Arctic Circle forests near Rovaniemi for about 90 minutes. You share one machine with another adult, while children ride in a guide-pulled sleigh. English-speaking guides such as Adrian, Michael, Ruben, and Mikko have been praised for clear safety help and friendly service.

“Really good guides where amazing and very friendly . My daughter was pulled behind and enjoyed that too . We stopped on the frozen lake for pictures and to swap drivers really great trip”

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8.Snowmobile Safari & Campfire Evening Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 358 reviews · 3 hours · from $175

Set out from Rovaniemi with an English-speaking guide, share a snowmobile with one other adult, and ride through the forest for about two hours. Stop at a campfire for sausages, pastries, hot drinks, and Northern Lights stories. Children ride in a heated sledge behind the guide.

“Despite the -30 degree temperatures, the guides Boris and Anita made the experience absolutely unforgettable! We drove out across a frozen river and were lucky enough to see the northern lights!”

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9.Easy Snowmobile Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 333 reviews · 1 hour · from $116

Ride a snowmobile near Santa Claus Village with an English-speaking guide, warm thermal gear, and a short forest route. Two adults share one machine, while children ride in a guide-pulled sleigh. Guides such as Matt, Bruno, and Frederico have earned praise for clear instructions and careful pacing.

“It was very cold -30 degrees, but interesting experience. The guide is very good and helpful. Thank you very much.”

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10.Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 268 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $190

Ride about 20 kilometers through Arctic forest, then learn ice fishing on a frozen lake with an English-speaking guide. You’ll drill your own hole, warm up with sausages and hot drinks, and return by snowmobile. A valid driving license is required, and two adults share one machine.

“Such an amazing experience! Deniz was a great guide, so kind and anttentive, making our journey unforgettable. I would recommend it 100%”

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11.Drive New 2025 Snowmobiles on Arctic Safari & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $136

Drive a new 2025 snowmobile through private Arctic woodland and across a frozen lake near Rovaniemi. You’ll receive winter gear, a safety briefing, and about one hour behind the handlebars, with a driver change halfway through. Finish with grilled sausages, hot drinks, and a fire-side break.

“Magique et agréable , l’endroit était magnifique et le paysage a coupé le souffle , je recommande cette activité”

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12.Santa’s Reindeer and Husky Safari with Aurora BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 7 hours · from $281

Spend the morning with Siberian huskies and Lapland reindeer, then return at night for two northern lights stops, berry tea, sausages and marshmallows in a traditional kota. Small groups of up to eight, hotel pickup, and guides such as Allen, Lea, Alexander and Aurora make this a handy first taste of Rovaniemi.

“William was our guide, he was so nice, very attentive and we felt very confortable with him, he deserves all the stars in the review :)”

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13.Husky Safari with Transfers & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 146 reviews · 4 hours · from $258Top rated

Meet your guide, suit up in winter gear, and drive a 6 to 10 km husky sled safari through Lapland’s forests. Two people share each sled and switch drivers halfway. Afterward, cuddle the dogs and enjoy sausages, marshmallows, cookies, and hot drinks by a kota fire.

“It was a magical experience! The enviroment, the dogs, the guide was fantastic! We booked this trip the day before (because our original trip was cancelled by another company) So we highly reccomend this trip, everything was perfect, the guides were nice, worth every penny!!!!!”

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