12-Hour Rovaniemi Culture Tour from Kuusamo with Santa Claus Village
About This Tour
Go on a 12-hour sightseeing tour to downtown Rovaniemi from Ruka, Kuusamo, or Posio. Visit the Arktikum Museum to learn about life in the Arctic, taste local Fi...
Duration: 12 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Rovaniemi, Kuusamo · Languages: English, Finnish
Know before you go: You can be picked up from Ruka, Kuusamo, or Posio. Please provide your full address at the time of booking.; Dress warmly according to the weather.; You cannot take pictures or videos of Santa Claus with your own camera, but you are welcome to purchase professional pictures and/or video from one of Santa Claus' elves.; Group size: maximum 8 people. For bigger groups, contact your guide.; From Ruka to Rovaniemi: 2 h 30 min; From Kuusamo to Rovaniemi: 2 h 20 min; From Posio to Rovaniemi: 1 h 40 min; Free time at Santa Claus Village includes optional activities such as a reindeer sleigh ride in winter months only and souvenir shopping.
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What's Included
- English-speaking Finnish tour guide
- Transfers from Ruka, Kuusamo, or Posio
- Guided walking tour in Rovaniemi
- Entrance fee to Arktikum Museum
- Guided tour in Santa Claus Village, including:Crossing the Arctic CircleMeeting Santa ClausVisiting Santa Claus Post Office
- Crossing the Arctic Circle
- Meeting Santa Claus
- Visiting Santa Claus Post Office
- Dinner in Rovaniemi
Not Included
- Lunch in Rovaniemi (there are plenty of restaurants and cafes to choose from for every budget)
- Pictures or video with Santa Claus (can be purchased from the venue)
- Optional activities at Santa Claus Village
- Optional drinks and snacks
- Souvenirs
- Winter clothing
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Rovaniemi City Highlights and Santa Claus Village
Take a 2-3 hour drive from Kuusamo, Ruka, or Posio to Rovaniemi. Arrive in downtown Rovaniemi and explore the streets. Shop for souvenirs at the local market. Taste Finnish delicacies at a local restaurant in downtown Rovaniemi. Visit the Arktikum Museum and learn about life in the Arctic. Walk through Santa Claus Village, cross the Arctic Circle, enjoy a private meeting with Santa, and buy the official Santa Claus stamp for your postcards. Try fun activities at Santa Claus Village, including a reindeer sleigh ride. Depart for your hotel in Kuusamo, Ruka, or Posio.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Kuusamo, Finland · Tour start: Kuusamo, Finland — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
