Where to Go: the 6 Best Northern Lights Reindeer Rides in Rovaniemi

1.Northern Lights and Husky Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 282 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $269Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide, visit a local husky farm, and ride 5 km across snowy countryside, often around a frozen lake. Afterward, search for the Northern Lights by car when weather allows. Winter overalls, boots, gloves, hot blueberry juice, and hotel-area pickup are included.

“We didn't manage to see aurora but the ride with the huskies was great! We were actually more thrilled with the dogs rather than the sky. The trip was good organized and our guide Paul was great! He was very friendly and gave us many information about the wild life, natives and the land in general. Also the people that take care of the huskies were friendly and gave us the feeling that really care about the dogs and treat them as their family”

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2.Northern Lights Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 207 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58Best value

You’ll ride in a covered sleigh pulled by a guide-driven snowmobile from central Rovaniemi to a frozen lake away from city lights. Guides share Aurora stories while you wait with hot blueberry juice and gingerbread. Winter clothing is provided, but sightings depend on clouds and solar activity.

“The experience was awesome 🤩 Although the northern lights did not show up due to snowy weather conditions, we enjoyed the tour overall. Great tour guides Linda, Jessica and Leo. We were a group of 12 from Ireland. We will do it again, and hope to see the same tour guides”

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3.Santa’s Reindeer and Husky Safari with Aurora BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 7 hours · from $281

Spend the morning with Siberian huskies and Lapland reindeer, including short 500-meter and 400-meter rides, then return at night for two aurora stops and a Kota BBQ. English-speaking guides such as Allen, Lea, and Aleksander are praised for warm service, local stories, and help with photos.

“My little man age 8 absolutely loved the day/night out, as did I myself.”

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4.Santa’s Reindeer & Husky Safari + Aurora BBQ in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $289

Spend a full day in Lapland with a 500-meter husky sled ride, a 400-meter reindeer sleigh ride, time at Santa Claus Village, and an evening aurora hunt at two locations. English-speaking guides such as Rafi, Paul, William, Alexander, and Jade handle transport, timing, photos, and warm drinks. The tour includes hotel pickup, berry tea, sausages, and marshmallows.

“Everything ! Alex is a very good tour guide! He is very responsible and very helpful. He is very thoughtful & plan well on time management. Me and my husband have a very unforgettable time in Rovaniemi !”

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5.2km Aurora Reindeer Safari Through the Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $199

Travel from Rovaniemi to a private rural setting for a peaceful 2 to 2.5 km reindeer sleigh ride through snowy forest. Your English-speaking guide leads the caravan, then stops at a cosy kota hut for hot drinks, sweet snacks, a fire, and reindeer stories. Aurora sightings are possible but never promised.

“Geen noorderlicht gezien spijtig genoeg, maar wel ee heel mooie tour met veel uitleg over de rendieren. We hebben de kleine en grote rendieren eten mogen geven, dit was een super ervaring!”

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6.Northern Lights Tour Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

StayLapland takes you by snowmobile-pulled sleigh into a private winter forest for four hours. Sit on reindeer pelts, stop at a teepee campfire for sausages and hot blueberry juice, and watch the sky for Northern Lights. English is standard, with limited Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish, and French availability by request.

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