Northwest Arkansas Christmas Lights Tour: Santa's Sleigh Ride

Ride through half a million twinkling lights without leaving your seat

A 3- to 4-hour guided tour through Northwest Arkansas Christmas displays aboard a themed sleigh vehicle, traveling the I-49 corridor to see downtown light shows, Turnbow Park, Lights of the Ozarks, and the Dye Family Christmas Lights. Round-trip transportation is included. Children ages 5 and up are welcome, and you can bring your own beverages if you purchase a souvenir sippie cup at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Christmas lights tour in Northwest Arkansas

• Board Santa's land yacht sleigh
• View Downtown Lights Display
• Visit Turnbow Park lights
• See Lights of the Ozarks
• Explore Dye Family Christmas Lights
• Stroll Bentonville Square lights

The experience

The tour departs as a shared ride on Santa's land yacht sleigh, a themed shuttle that handles the driving while you watch the lights roll past. You'll see four major displays across the corridor: Downtown Lights Display, Turnbow Park, Lights of the Ozarks, and the Dye Family Christmas Lights, with a stop at Bentonville Square, where half a million twinkling lights wrap the historic downtown in a winter setting that blends old-town charm with high-tech displays.

The whole point is skipping the parking hunt and the stress of navigating between sites yourself. You settle in for 3 to 4 hours, and the captain handles the route. Families travel together without anyone needing to focus on the road, and the shared ride means you're part of a group celebrating the season. Children from age 5 onward can ride. Infants and small children can bring a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.

If you want to bring your own drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), you'll purchase a souvenir sippie cup at checkout, which gives you onboard beverage privileges for the ride. It's a small detail that lets you set the tone for your evening without the operator handling it separately.

What’s included

• Round-trip transportation aboard Santa's land yacht sleigh.
• stops at four major Christmas light displays across the I-49 corridor.
• access to Bentonville Square's half-million-light display.
• a live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Soul Compass Tours & Transportation

Is this one for you?You'll ride in a shared shuttle through downtown light displays, so book this if you want to skip driving and parking while seeing the main attractions with other families.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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 Christmas light displays does the tour stop at?

The tour visits Downtown Lights Display, Turnbow Park, Lights of the Ozarks, and the Dye Family Christmas Lights, with a featured stop at Bentonville Square, where half a million twinkling lights illuminate the historic downtown.

Can I bring my own drinks on the sleigh?

Yes, you can bring your own beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) if you purchase a souvenir sippie cup at checkout, which grants you onboard beverage privileges for the ride.

How long does the tour last?

The tour runs 3 to 4 hours, including all stops and round-trip transportation along the I-49 corridor.

Do I need to arrange parking or drive myself?

No, round-trip transportation is included, and you ride aboard the sleigh the entire time, so there's no parking to arrange or driving to do.