Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village & Arctic Circle Crossing Tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Rovaniemi, Finland
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Group sizeUp to 48 travelers

Overview

Experience Santa Claus Village on an easy and affordable guided bus tour from Rovaniemi. Travel comfortably in a heated bus, explore the village with a local guide and cross the Arctic Circle. Your own Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate is included in the price.

Visit Santa Claus Office for the opportunity to meet Santa himself, discover memorable photo spots and stop at Santa’s Official Post Office. If you wish, buy a postcard and send greetings home with the special Arctic Circle postmark.

Your guide shares stories about Lapland and Christmas traditions while helping you discover the village’s highlights. This 2.5-hour experience is an easy way for families, couples and first-time visitors to enjoy Santa Claus Village with transport and guiding arranged.

The tour departs from the Book Lapland office in Rovaniemi city center and returns to the same meeting point. The total duration includes transportation. Waiting times to meet Santa vary, especially during peak season.

What's included

  • Visit Santa Claus Office for the opportunity to meet Santa
  • Explore Santa Claus Village with a local guide
  • Visit Santa’s Official Post Office
  • Cross the Arctic Circle and receive your own crossing certificate
  • Enjoy convenient return transportation by heated bus from central Rovaniemi
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Official photos and videos with Santa Claus
  • Postcards and postage

What to expect

  1. Santa Claus Village
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Travel from central Rovaniemi to Santa Claus Village by heated bus. Explore the village, discover its landmarks and photo spots, and hear stories about Lapland and Christmas traditions from your guide.
    Visit Santa Claus Office for the opportunity to meet Santa himself. Waiting times vary and can be longer during peak season. Official photographs and videos are available to purchase separately.
    Cross the Arctic Circle line and receive your own Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate, included in the tour price. Capture a memorable photo of this special moment in Finnish Lapland.
    Visit Santa’s Official Post Office, where you can browse postcards and send greetings with the special Arctic Circle postmark. Postcards and postage are available at your own expense.
    Meet your guide at the Book Lapland office in Rovaniemi city center. Please arrive before the departure time shown on your booking confirmation.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Book Lapland main office, right next to Burger King in the city centre.

End point

Book Lapland main office, right next to Burger King in the city centre.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total duration is approximately 2.5 hours, including round-trip transportation.
  • This is a shared bus tour with up to 48 participants.
  • The tour is guided in English.
  • The visit includes outdoor walking. Please wear warm clothing and suitable winter footwear.
  • Meeting Santa Claus may involve waiting, particularly during peak season. Queue skipping and priority access are not included.
  • Official Santa photographs and videos are available to purchase separately.
  • Each participant receives an Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate, included in the price.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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