Lapland Safaris - Rovaniemi
Lapland Safaris - Rovaniemi
4.5
08:00 - 18:00
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
08:00 - 18:00
Sunday
08:00 - 18:00
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About
Our story starts in Rovaniemi with two mates, who in 1982 had four snowmobiles and a desire to share the beautiful sceneries of Lapland with other people. The plan was to arrange adventures that guests would remember for life. The pair decided to offer customers something new: meticulously organised adventures in the wilderness nature of Lapland. The market welcomed this concept with open arms and Lapland Safaris began to grow both in reputation and in size. Nowadays we are the most experienced and reputable safari company in Finland operating in Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Saariselkä and Luosto.
Rovaniemi, Finland
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2024
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Lostsoul92
South Australia, Australia48 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We did a variety of tours with Lapland Safaris including their Heart of Nature tour, Northern Lights by snowmobile, Reindeer Safari, husky sledding and Ranua Wildlife Park.
Really loved the Heart of Nature tour as it was full day of snowmobiling including a cooked lunch and opportunity to try snow shoeing and ice-fishing at a stunning frozen lake.
The Reindeer Safari was god but the guide that night had limited English (it was his 3rd language and still a million times better than our Finnish) so us and some of the guests weren't able to ask as many questions as we would have liked.
Ranua wildlife park is easy to do on your own but having the guide with us added to the experience and gave us some additional information about the wildlife we were seeing.
The 10km Husky sledding was an absolute delight and making friends with the dogs afterwards was a highlight, including some of the puppies and retired dogs. Additional information about how it all works and the importance of the dogs to the area provided over hot drinks added another level to the tour.
The location of the office was easy to find and you could tell the staff really love their job. They provide all the equipment required such as full suits, boots, socks, helmets, mittens etc.
Would highly recommend this company for any of their activities in Rovaniemi
Really loved the Heart of Nature tour as it was full day of snowmobiling including a cooked lunch and opportunity to try snow shoeing and ice-fishing at a stunning frozen lake.
The Reindeer Safari was god but the guide that night had limited English (it was his 3rd language and still a million times better than our Finnish) so us and some of the guests weren't able to ask as many questions as we would have liked.
Ranua wildlife park is easy to do on your own but having the guide with us added to the experience and gave us some additional information about the wildlife we were seeing.
The 10km Husky sledding was an absolute delight and making friends with the dogs afterwards was a highlight, including some of the puppies and retired dogs. Additional information about how it all works and the importance of the dogs to the area provided over hot drinks added another level to the tour.
The location of the office was easy to find and you could tell the staff really love their job. They provide all the equipment required such as full suits, boots, socks, helmets, mittens etc.
Would highly recommend this company for any of their activities in Rovaniemi
Written 26 August 2023
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Mootiger82
St Helens, UK34 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
Fishing experience by snow mobile, absolutely 100% recommend, my friend went in day before to enquire, staff were super friendly and helpful , booked trip same day, what an experience! The snow mobile are fantastic, just an amazing experience, tour guide caught a fish in minutes so that was a great experience, we ate it with the sausages he cooked, made fires, hot drinks on tap! Absolutely wonderful amazing experience, thank you so much for making it great xx
Written 12 January 2025
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Greetings from Lapland Safaris Rovaniemi,
and thank you for your heartwarming feedback! We are happy to hear you had an incredible experience with us.
Hopefully we will see you again in Lapland!
With best regards,
Lapland Safaris team
Written 13 January 2025
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Els V
38 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
I did 3 excursions in Rovaniemi with this company (evening reindeer safari, snowmobiling rider’s dream and husky safari) and I would do them all over again in a second! Special thanks to Jerko who did an amazing job with the snowmobiling. Unfortunately I cannot remember the names of the other guides but they were very kind as well! I liked how very well organized everything was here ( in contrast to another company that I did 1 excursion with). They provide you with all the necessary professional gear and clothes, give you all the information you need and work on time so you don’t have to worry about a thing! This was also one of the few companies where I had zero problems subscribing as a solo traveler and they do not cancel if their minimum participants are not met…highly appreciate it!
Don’t miss out on these memorable experiences while you are in Lapland, I definitely recommend!
Don’t miss out on these memorable experiences while you are in Lapland, I definitely recommend!
Written 3 February 2024
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Dear Els,
Thank you for your positive review! We are happy to hear we have been able to meet and even surpass your expectations, and couldn't be happier to hear you have enjoyed your time with us. We will also pass your kind words to Jerko and the other guides who for sure will appreciate the good feedback. Should you ever travel to Lapland again, we'd happy to welcome you as our guest once more.
With kind regards,
Lapland Safaris team
Written 9 February 2024
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Nuria S
Madrid, Spain11 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
We came to Lapland for the children, but the big bet for me was this excursion.
Notice first of all: no, we didn't see Northern Lights, but that's not the point.
In theory we take the "best" tour company in Rovaniemi, but we find a guide very unprepared or very unwilling and with many people (30 or more), too many for an excursion like this. The guide takes us to a booth and a super cozy shop, but from which the sky is not seen, we are not informed, nor guided, or even seems to feel like explaining anything that has to do with the night sky. They give us some sausages cooked to perfection (to Caesar what belongs to Caesar) and some very rich cinnamon rolls, but we almost feel ashamed to ask for water so that the children can drink...
Northern Lights... not to mention them.
The focus of the tour is totally lost: in the end you don’t quite understand what you have gone to or what you have paid the money for the tour.
Notice first of all: no, we didn't see Northern Lights, but that's not the point.
In theory we take the "best" tour company in Rovaniemi, but we find a guide very unprepared or very unwilling and with many people (30 or more), too many for an excursion like this. The guide takes us to a booth and a super cozy shop, but from which the sky is not seen, we are not informed, nor guided, or even seems to feel like explaining anything that has to do with the night sky. They give us some sausages cooked to perfection (to Caesar what belongs to Caesar) and some very rich cinnamon rolls, but we almost feel ashamed to ask for water so that the children can drink...
Northern Lights... not to mention them.
The focus of the tour is totally lost: in the end you don’t quite understand what you have gone to or what you have paid the money for the tour.
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Written 2 December 2024
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Yael K
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Family
We took the Ranua Zoo trip. The guide wasvery friendly and nice, responsible - however she had no knowledge of animals nor the story of the zoo. It seems the company simply took their store employee and put her on the minibus to escort the group. There was absolutely no added value for taking the guided tour. Much better value for money is to rent a car and drive there independently. It was a humiliating experience to find the company cared nothing about giving a professional and honest service.
Written 31 March 2022
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Hello from Lapland Safaris Rovaniemi,
and thank you for your feedback. I am very sorry to hear your expectations were not met on the excursion.
We have forwarded your regards to our area management team in order to improve our service in the future.
I wish you still enjoyed your time in Rovaniemi and hope you have a lovely summer!
With kind regards,
Hanna / Lapland Safaris Rovaniemi
Written 18 May 2022
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Wulf F
Aichach, Germany38 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
We booked the Family Snowmobile Safari today at 14:30. As our son is 14 we were advised at time of booking that he either sits in the sledge or pay as an adult and sit on one of our snowmobiles. So we paid the full€99 for him as well. No other possibility was offered although I specifically asked if we can take the adult tour. Unfortunately it was denied.
The introduction to the snowmobiles was Ok, but she missed a few important info - how to actually start it and that there is handle heating on the snowmobiles.
The ride itself was not spectacular at all, just cruising at max 20 km/h along the river. As there were small children in the sledge we had to stop unexpected as some children were crying.
Half time we stopped and got a hot juice and cookies but again no info about where we are or anything.
Overall I wouldn‘t book the tour again. Perhaps other tour operators offer better and more interesting tours.
The introduction to the snowmobiles was Ok, but she missed a few important info - how to actually start it and that there is handle heating on the snowmobiles.
The ride itself was not spectacular at all, just cruising at max 20 km/h along the river. As there were small children in the sledge we had to stop unexpected as some children were crying.
Half time we stopped and got a hot juice and cookies but again no info about where we are or anything.
Overall I wouldn‘t book the tour again. Perhaps other tour operators offer better and more interesting tours.
Written 3 January 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry we didn't meet your expectations.
For our Christmas season Adult Snowmobile Safari the age limit is 15 years, therefore it wasn't possible for you to take part in it. These are also our busiest times of the year and therefore the availability is very limited for short notice bookings. This is why we couldn't offer you our other safaris that do include snowmobiling as well.
Hopefully you did find enjoyable moments during your stay in Lapland!
Kind Regards, Tiia / Lapland Safaris Rovaniemi
Written 8 January 2023
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Lorraine Cross
Raleigh, NC125 contributions
Mar 2022
It's been a few years, but I had the absolute pleasure of spending 10 days in Finland, and the most exciting were using the incredible team at Lapland Safaris out of Rovaniemi. We were outfitted in "thermals" (which I found were snowsuits) through them then spent days snowmobiling, dog sledding, reindeer sleigh riding, hiking, etc as well as dined in an ice igloo sitting on a block of ice covered with reindeer skin. I am not fond of the cold yet could not feel the temperatures due to the amazing warmth of the thermals. We got "licensed" to drive reindeer by being tested around a fire in a teepee. This was truly one of the BEST trips I have ever taken, and I have traveled to six of the seven continents. If you want to go (and who wouldn't), don't miss a chance to see this fantastic terrain through the eyes of the locals in Rovaniemi. You'll be talking about it for the rest of your life!
Written 29 December 2022
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Dear Lorraine,
Thank you for your amazing review!
Reading your story really made us all smile. We are happy to hear our snowsuits kept you warm trough all of your activities.
It looks like you did almost everything you could possibly do in Rovaniemi. Remember, that the reindeer drivers license expires in 5 years, so be sure to come back before that to keep up with your skills!
Wishing you a wonderful start for the new year 2023!
Kind Regards
Emmi
Lapland Safaris Rovaniemi
Written 2 January 2023
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Mark Fuller
8 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
10km Husky Safari- WOW WOW WOW
For a 60th birthday trip with my family, as a Dad,life gets no better.To have my family enjoy a once in a life time experience on our own,& to be looked after by a team of people that clearly care for their guests & have their animals wellbeing as their no 1 priority,can only be applauded!
Well done Lapland Safaris & the team that looked after us.
Special mention to Mikaela & the 2 lads on the snow mobiles- awesome
For a 60th birthday trip with my family, as a Dad,life gets no better.To have my family enjoy a once in a life time experience on our own,& to be looked after by a team of people that clearly care for their guests & have their animals wellbeing as their no 1 priority,can only be applauded!
Well done Lapland Safaris & the team that looked after us.
Special mention to Mikaela & the 2 lads on the snow mobiles- awesome
Written 24 January 2023
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Dear Mark. Thank you for the great review! It is great to hear that you had a great birthday trip! We want to take a really good care of the dogs and it's great to hear that you experienced it too. I have also forwarded your feedback to Mikaela and the lads at the kennel. Hopefully we will see you back in Lapland one day.
Kind regards Olli / Lapland Safaris Rovaniemi
Written 12 February 2023
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Yuva
Paris, France10 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Having booked a sleigh excursion where it was indicated that we would spend an evening visiting a reindeer farm and discovering their way of life, it was nothing of the sort…
We just took a reindeer tour of the property (around 45 minutes) and ate a sausage by the fire. The guide didn't have much to say and didn't communicate with the group.
€320 for 2 is expensive for the experience
We just took a reindeer tour of the property (around 45 minutes) and ate a sausage by the fire. The guide didn't have much to say and didn't communicate with the group.
€320 for 2 is expensive for the experience

Written 19 January 2024
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Jan K
Gniezno, Poland1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Couples
In my view, I have to conclude that this company is a scam. We signed up for the reindeer safari. The organization of the safari was completely screwed up. There was delay after delay which culminated in the ride in a reindeer sleigh lasting no more than half an hour. The only thing that was reliable was the bus transport which was subcontracted to another company It is sad that our otherwise fantastic trip to Rovaniemi was ruined by the greed and incompetence of this company.
Written 28 December 2024
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Bonjour,
Nous avons reserver safari motoneige en pleine nature sauvage pour samedi 18fevrier
Est ce qu'il y a un guide francophone?nous ne parlons pas l anglais ....
Pareil pour l excursion jeudi 16 fevrier chasses aux aurores boréales
Merci pour vos réponses
Cdl
Written 8 February 2023
Chez Lapland Safari, c du tout FRENCH ! Demandez Didier !
Written 9 February 2023
Hi I’m minutes away from booking a trip for December 2021 with my 4 year old and 1 year and 6 month old. I’m booking with TUI so do I need to book the reindeer safari and Santa Claus separately or with Lapland safaris? Also is there anything else that I need to know before I book ?
Written 29 December 2020
LaplandRocks
Rovaniemi, Finland
Hei Laureninn, thanks for your message! TUI sells a taylored package so it is better to request optional activities also through them to avoid any schedules overlapping.
With best Regards,
Lapland Safaris Team/Uula the reindeer
Written 14 January 2021
Hi Sanj
We ask if you could share the name and contact of the tour? I save 5 years to go Findland . H0pe to see auroras and greatfull to join a great tour like yours.....thank you very much
May Fan,
Written 25 December 2019
Lapland have many Safaris that may meet your needs. There us a North Lights Safari and also the Santa Claus Safari. There are others also that I believe are equally as good
Written 1 January 2020
Bonjour
Nous sommes à la recherche d'un guide parlant français pour une sortie d'aurores boréales pour le dimanche 29 ou lundi 30 décembre prochain.
Nous serons 2 personnes
Quel est votre tarif?
Dans l'attente de vous lire
Bien cordialement
Cathy
Written 29 November 2019
Are there any restrictions on bringing my own vape and liquid? I’ve stocked up so I’ll be bringing my own brand from home
Written 27 November 2019
Thery are Snow mobile Safari, Husky dogs Ride and Reindeers Ride.
Snow mobile Safaris are Interesting ,if can't drive, expert driver will help,lotse children also enjoy on trolley.
Best to contact Mr Lorenzo expert
+393473291506 at his WhatsApp or phone, he is an amazing expert on safaris
Written 2 December 2019
What clothes do I need to pack for 2 adults and a 7 year old?
Written 7 November 2019
The Lapland Safaris provided suits, socks, and hats for us. For normal outside walking the town dress, waterproof shoes with woolen socks, and normal winter thermals/hat/gloves.
Written 10 November 2019
Merxe S
Province of Valencia, Spain
Hola. Voy a Rovaniemi con una niña de 7 años del 29 de julio al 3 de agosto, y me gustaría contratar una excursión para visitar una granja de renos y una de huskys. La visita a Santa Claus la haríamos por nuestra cuenta, porque nos alojaremos en el Santa Claus Holiday Village. He intentado hacer una reserva a la excursión a la granja de renos de vuestra web, pero me dice que se requiere un mínimo de 2 adultos. ¿Habría alguna forma de poder hacerlo? ¿Tal vez añadiéndonos a otro grupo? Gracias.
Written 26 June 2019
Hi we are visiting Rovaniemi from the 15th - 18th March. We plan to spend some time doing a day/night trip - snow mobile/husky safaries/northern lights? Would like some recommendations of best company to book through and whether at this time of year it's advisable to pre-book or ok to book locally when we arrive?
Written 24 January 2019
LaplandRocks
Rovaniemi, Finland
Hi Jackie,
Thanks for your message and warmly welcome to Rovaniemi, Lapland!
Winter season is lasting until mid April, but most of the Travel Agencies selling trips to Rovaniemi are finishing operations during 3rd week of March meaning that last week is already quite relaxed. Between 15th-18th March I warmly recommend to check availabilites and do bookings in advance. Our availabilites can be seen from our web shop at our webpage
With snowy Regards,
Lapland Safaris Team/Jyrki
Written 1 February 2019
Hi, I know the pickup service!
By the way, will you take me back to the hotel after the tour? (My hotel is santasport)
Written 16 September 2018
LaplandRocks
Rovaniemi, Finland
Hei,
and thank you for your message! For hotels not located in the city center we will arrange a transfer. Those hotels are e.g. Santasport, Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara, Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets,Santa Claus Holiday Village, Snowman World, Santa's Igloos.
With Best Regards,
Lapland Safaris Team/Jyrki
Written 2 October 2018
Hola quiero contratar una excursion con moto de nieve, queria saber si contratando una moto para dos personas tienes que pagar el precio que indica por persona o hay un precio especial ya que se utiliza solo una moto.
Tambien queria saber el punto de salida de las excursiones realizadas con esta empresa.
Gracias. Un saludo.
Written 24 August 2018
Buenas tardes
En cuanto al precio no te puedo ayudar ya que fui en un viaje con todo organizado por la empresa por lo que no lo se. Las motos de nieve las tienen pegadas al rio en el mismo pueblo de rovaniemi, a unos 200m del hotel donde nos encontrabamos
Written 25 August 2018
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