The 15 Best Arctic Circle Tours in Finland

1.Snowmobile Safari into the Arctic Circle Forest

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

Ride a shared snowmobile through snowy forest trails near Santa Claus Village, with about 90 minutes on the trail, photo stops, and warm clothing supplied. Adults share one machine, while children ride in a guide-pulled sled. Guides such as Adrian, Mikko, and Ruben are praised for patient instruction and careful safety checks.

“It was honestly longer than we expected, which was cool. We got to ride through the forest and also on the frozen river. Our guide (Johan?) was really nice, made sure about safety and stopped a couple of times to rest, take pictures, etc. We recommend!”

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2.Santa Claus Village and Arctic Circle

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 355 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $140

Spend 3.5 hours at Santa Claus Village with an English-speaking guide such as Julia, Christine, Luca, or Gigi. Meet Santa, cross the Arctic Circle, collect a certificate, send postcards from Santa’s Post Office, look for reindeer, and finish with a buffet lunch.

“The village was lovely, the tour guides were really friendly, and the overall experience was brilliant!”

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3.Levi Polar Lights Tours: Arctic Circle Guided Husky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 299 reviews · from $116

You’ll learn to drive a two-person sled, then follow a guide into the snowy forests near Levi with a team of Alaskan huskies. Expect a roughly 5-kilometer ride, time with the dogs, hot juice, a snack, and round-trip transport from Levi Center. Warm clothing is essential.

“Husky dogs well looked after and beautiful dogs. The pick up was a joke for told to be there 15mins before the trip. Stood with other family’s no transport came called to be told missed it and have to get a taxi. So that was poor. But the place was lovely and well worth doing.”

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4.Snowmobile Safari into the Arctic Circle Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 129 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $154

Meet Wild Nordic near Santa Claus Village, suit up in thermal clothing, and follow an English-speaking guide through snowy forest trails. Adults share two-seat snowmobiles unless single driving is booked, while children ride safely in a guide-pulled sleigh. Expect photo stops, lake or river views, and a calm, family-friendly pace.

“We had the best experience with this tour company! Our tour guide was lovely and the scenery was absolutely beautiful! We had been put on our own trip due to the other trip being full so actually had a private trip. Would really recommend to anyone who is looking for a snowmobiling trip as they have small group numbers and lovely staff. Many thanks to our fabulous tour guide Ruben for giving us such a great morning!”

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5.Arctic Circle Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Spend four hours on a frozen Lapland lake with an English-speaking guide from Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park. Learn to drill fishing holes, try traditional methods, and warm up with juice and sausages by a campfire. Fish are possible, but the scenery and quiet Arctic setting are part of the reward.

“The experience was amazing, even though we couldn’t catch any fish, but it was fun, and our tour guide was amazing, Emmanuel is super funny and passionate He was very friendly and helpful throughout the whole journey.”

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6.Arctic Circle Highlights by Snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · 7 hours · from $297

Spend seven hours in Lapland with an English-speaking guide, combining a 1-hour shared snowmobile ride, 500-meter reindeer and husky sleigh rides, salmon soup, and free time at Santa Claus Village. Guides such as Alex, Miko, and Tiina have led this well-paced outing.

“Absolutely incredible, so many experiences bundled into one day. Our whole family were living like kids for the day.”

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7.Arctic Circle Snowmobile Safari for Beginners in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $118

Learn the basics of snowmobiling near Santa Claus Village on a slow, guided ride through snowy woods. The one-hour program includes thermal clothing, transfers, photo stops, and about 30 to 40 minutes on the machines. Adults share two-seat snowmobiles, while non-drivers and children ride in a guide-pulled sleigh.

“What a great experience... Never been on a snowmobile before... It was exhilarating.... And nerve wracking all at the same time.... But I loved it....”

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8.Arctic Circle Long Trail Husky Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · from $226

Meet Alaskan Huskies near Rovaniemi, learn how they live, then take turns driving a sled on a 7 km Arctic Circle route. Your small group gets warm drinks, winter clothing, and time to pet the dogs after the ride. English guide and city pickup are included.

“The husky ride was a lot of fun, and we learned a lot about life with the animals. Everything was very well organized, and it was lovely to spend time with the animals and the couple who own them. The ride is 7 km (not 7-10) and takes about 30-40 minutes, including a driver change halfway through. Highly recommended.”

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9.Vaattunki Hiking Arctic Circle Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Leave Rovaniemi for a guided three-hour walk through Vaattunki’s forests, marshes, and Arctic Circle trails. Your guide chooses a suitable route for your group, then serves sausages and warm drinks over an open fire. The walk suits families and less experienced hikers, with pickup included.

“Amazing experience, Alex our guide was great too. Highly recommend!!”

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10.SANTA VILLAGE and the arctic circle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $162

Travel 16 km from Rovaniemi to Santa Claus Village with a small group of up to eight people. Meet Santa, visit his post office, browse Lapland souvenirs, and enjoy lunch. Pickup is provided, and guides such as Sandra help families manage the visit smoothly.

“It was nice, we get to take pictures with Santa Claus and artic circle, we would like to come again if possible”

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11.Arctic Circle Family Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $460

Spend about five hours in Finnish Lapland with a husky sleigh ride, shared snowmobile drive, ice fishing, and a salmon barbecue by a fire. Pickup is offered in Rovaniemi, winter gear is included, and guide Malc has helped families adjust the day to their needs.

“An unforgettable day, driving whiskies, snowmobiles, drilling holes for ice fishing and A BBQ on the ice, all with Malc who listened to all our needs and was very accommodating. The only issue (which Malc solved) was there was no lunch break Read more”

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12.Trip to Arctic Circle, Santa Claus Village and Santas Reindeer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $237

Spend about four hours at the Arctic Circle, Santa Claus Village, and a nearby reindeer stop. Your English-speaking guide handles transport, the certificate, lunch, and village orientation. The small group holds up to 15 people, with hotel pickup available from major Rovaniemi hotels.

“Our tour started late because no one was coming to pick us up and no one was answering the phone. Fortunately, our guide Dimitar finally arrived and saved our day. He was very kind and helpful, explained everything, we chatted, he took photos and videos, and we had a great lunch together. Thank you Dimitar! Greetings from Maya and Anna from Italy”

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13.Santa Claus Village Guided Tour & Arctic Circle certificate

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $88Best value

You’ll ride from central Rovaniemi to Santa Claus Village with an English-speaking guide, meet Santa, visit the special post office, and receive an Arctic Circle certificate. Groups are limited to eight, with Finnish and Italian guides also available, though Italian language support may vary.

“Nonostante la guida non parlasse italiano, utilizzando il traduttore é andata bene comunque”

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14.Snowmobile Safari in the Arctic Circle

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $183

Spend about two hours driving a snowmobile through the snowy forests around Rovaniemi. Your English-speaking guide gives safety instructions, adjusts the pace to your group, and stops for photos. Winter clothes, helmets, balaclavas, equipment, and city-center transfers are included.

“sehr gut organisierte Veranstaltung. Abholung pünktlich Passende Kleidung stehen kostenlos zur Verfügung. Auf Schneemobilfahrt haben wir uns jederzeit sicher gefühlt.”

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15.Snowshoeing in the Arctic Circle Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $136

Leave Rovaniemi after a short transfer, strap on snowshoes at the Arctic Circle Wilderness Lodge, and follow a guide through snowy woods. You’ll walk for about 1.5 to 2 hours, then warm up beside a campfire with hot chocolate and sweet rolls. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Guide was great and experience was fun but not worth the money paid. We essentially put some metal shoes on and went on a 30 minute walk which would have been more reasonable should it have been 20 - 30 cheaper.”

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