Rovaniemi and Wilderness Aurora Lodge

Arrive into the Rovaniemi airport and private transfer to your hotel. Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle is only 10 minutes drive away, or you can hop on the Santa’s Express Bus to take you there.

This morning, transfer 20 minutes before joining an electric snowmobile adventure in total silence! Set off to the forest and learn how to master an eSled by driving on the frozen lake and in snowy forest. Watch the rising sun turn the wilderness into a vista of glistening white. You will enjoy a nice break by a fire camp in a cozy wooden kota where you will grill some sausages with the help of the guide. Stop at a scenic view point to feel the peace and take some nice photos!

On your return into central Rovaniemi, you have the afternoon free for independent activities. We recommend a visit to the Santa Claus Village or the Arktikum museum.

Today you will transfer to your Wilderness Lodge accommodation in Salla, a two hour drive away. With it's ridge-top location and panoramic windows, you have a good chance of watching the Northern Lights as well as catching breath-taking views over a pure arctic landscape.

The panoramic windows of the Salla Wilderness Lodges open a dialogue between you and the old pine trees outside, while the Sallatunturi fells gently whisper in the background. Enjoy a sauna and hot tub, kitchenette and bathroom in your accommodation.

Dinner is included this evening.

Drive your own reindeer through a snowy forest on this unforgettable Lapland experience. After a short lesson, you’ll guide your reindeer sleigh behind a local guide, gliding peacefully through the winter landscape. Children will be seated with a parent in the same sleigh. Along the way, you’ll stop to feed the reindeer, snap some photos (perfect for your next Christmas card!), and enjoy hot drinks, sausages and buns in a cozy Lappish hut.

In the evening, strap on snowshoes and head into the quiet forest to search for the Northern Lights. Despite the polar night, the forest retains a subtle illumination, allowing for an adjustment to the darkness and offering glimpses of the enchanting snowy landscape illuminated by stars, the moon, and occasionally the Northern Lights. Guides adept at navigating the dark forest will lead you to pristine, secluded spots ideal for witnessing the magic of the Northern Lights.

After a hearty breakfast, it’s time to meet your eager team of huskies and set off on an unforgettable adventure through the snowy wilderness. Before the journey begins, your guide will give a quick driving lesson and explain how to handle the sleigh.

Each sleigh is shared by two people — one driving, one riding as a passenger. Midway through the safari, you’ll switch places so both of you get the chance to drive your own husky team (please note: drivers must be 18 or older).

Feel the excitement as your huskies lead you through breathtaking Arctic landscapes. During the journey, you’ll pause to warm up by an open fire, sip hot drinks, enjoy sweet buns, and even grill a traditional sausage — the perfect way to recharge in the heart of nature.

This morning, private transfer to the Rovaniemi airport, 2 hours drive away.