Lapland Reindeer Safari from Rovaniemi: 2-hour sled ride

Ride a reindeer sled 1.5 km into the Lapland forest and receive your own driving license.

A 2-hour reindeer safari from Rovaniemi puts you in a sled behind trained reindeer for a 1.5 km ride through snowy forest, with a guide who explains the animals' role in traditional Lappish culture. You warm up by a bonfire in a traditional hut, take part in a Lapp baptism ceremony, and receive an International Reindeer Driving License. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Rovaniemi are included. Dress warmly and follow all safety instructions, as animal behavior can be unpredictable.

Step-by-step itinerary

Reindeer safari and farm tour

• Tour reindeer farm and learn history
• Take reindeer sled ride in forest
• Warm up by bonfire with hot drink
• Attend traditional Lappish baptism ceremony

The experience

Two hours starts with a tour of the reindeer farm itself, more than 300 years old, where the guide walks you through the animals' everyday life and the operation behind it. You'll learn how reindeer have shaped Lappish culture before you ever step into a sled. Then comes the "exam": you pass a test on handling the reindeer and receive your International Reindeer Driving License, with no age restrictions. Children sit on an adult's lap if needed, and the license is real enough that you'll take it home as proof.

The sled ride covers 1.5 km through the snowy forest, with the reindeer setting the pace and the guide leading the way. You hear the rhythmic sound of hooves on snow and see the Lapland countryside open up around you. If the weather turns severe, the route shortens to 500 meters, and the operator offers a partial refund in that case. After the ride, you gather around a bonfire inside a traditional hut, warm your hands on a hot drink, and take part in a Lapp baptism ceremony conducted according to local tradition. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Rovaniemi bookend the whole experience, so you don't arrange transport yourself.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Rovaniemi.
• reindeer sled ride of 1.5 km through the forest.
• International Reindeer Driving License.
• tour of the reindeer farm.
• traditional Lapp hut visit and baptism ceremony.
• hot drink by the bonfire.
• guide service in English.

Options for this experience

2 options

Low seasonGuide in English · Available from 1 Jan 2027Low-season rates, pickup is included

Reindeer safari in Lapland, departing from RovaniemiGuide in English · Available from 23 Nov · 14:00Includes pickup

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00Last departure this season: 31 Mar 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Easy Travel

Is this one for you?The fixed 2-hour schedule and the farm tour before the sled ride suit travelers who want to understand reindeer culture alongside the ride itself, rather than just the sled experience alone. Dress warmly and follow all safety instructions closely, since the reindeer are trained but their behavior can still be unpredictable.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens during the reindeer sled ride?

You ride in a sled pulled by trained reindeer for 1.5 km through the snowy forest, listening to the sound of their hooves and taking in views of the Lapland countryside. The guide leads the way and controls the pace.

Do I need experience to ride a reindeer sled?

No. You take a short exam on reindeer handling and then receive your International Reindeer Driving License before the ride begins. There are no age restrictions, and children can participate with an adult.

What is the Lapp baptism ceremony?

After the sled ride, you gather in a traditional hut around a bonfire and take part in a baptism ceremony conducted according to Northern Lappish tradition. It is part of the cultural experience and happens after you warm up with a hot drink.

What if the weather is very bad on the day of my tour?

If adverse weather makes the 1.5 km route unsafe, the operator runs a shorter 500-meter route instead and offers a partial refund of €25 per adult and €20 per child.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?

Yes. Round-trip transport from your Rovaniemi hotel is included in the tour price.