Wildlife Tours in Finland

Take a 10-minute husky sleigh ride in Rovaniemi and meet the hard-working dogs while learning about Arctic sled traditions around an open fire. Head to Santa Claus Village to officially cross the Arctic Circle and visit Santa in his office, with optional reindeer safari or Ranua Wildlife Park day trip available.

Track Arctic wildlife footprints left by foxes, rabbits, and willow grouse during 2-hour snowshoe treks through Lappish forests at 10:00. Meet teams of eager Arctic huskies on 10km safari rides at 12:30, learning about their training and lifestyle at the kennel over fireside drinks. Ice fishing on remote frozen lakes north of Saariselkä targets trout, perch, grayling, and pike during 5-hour outings.

Head to Ranua Zoo, the world's northernmost wildlife sanctuary, where polar bears, elk, reindeer, wolverines, and Arctic foxes live in natural habitats. The trip includes a 3km husky sleigh ride at a working farm near Rovaniemi, plus an 800m reindeer ride at Santa Claus Village where you'll earn your driving license.

Meet friendly huskies at local kennels before your 10km sleigh ride through Finland's snowy wilderness near Rovaniemi. Stay in a glass igloo with an Aurora Alarm to catch Northern Lights displays while relaxing in comfort. Head to Santa Claus Village, where you can cross the Arctic Circle and check out Lappish winter landscapes with optional snowmobiling and ice fishing.

Sleep in a private glass igloo in Rovaniemi with panoramic views of Northern Lights dancing overhead in Finland's Arctic wilderness. The trip starts with an overnight ride on the Polar Train from Helsinki, traveling through snow-covered Lapland forests in your own sleeping compartment as you head north.

Meet friendly sled dogs at local kennels in Rovaniemi, then head out for a 10km husky safari through Lapland's winter wilderness. You'll get up close with these Arctic animals and warm up with hot drinks after your ride. Optional reindeer sleigh rides let you encounter Finland's iconic animals around the Arctic Circle.

Cruise aboard the Polar Explorer icebreaker through frozen Bothnian Sea waters for three hours, then stay at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort where you can try reindeer safaris and husky sledding. The panoramic design cabins offer great views of wilderness and chances to see Finland's winter wildlife wandering nearby.