Nature & Wildlife Tours & Trips 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.

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.

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.

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.

Head to a working reindeer farm near Ruka for sleigh rides through snowy wilderness and learn about traditional Sami herding. You'll mush your own husky team across 10km of frozen trails, then hunt for Northern Lights by vehicle through Finnish forests. The trip includes a visit to Santa Claus Cottage while staying at Veskaranta Sky View Village.

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.