Husky & Reindeer Rides: The 15 Best in the Arctic

1.Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,334 reviews · 6 hours · from $221Our pick

Spend six hours with an English-speaking guide at a reindeer farm and husky center, including two 500-meter sleigh rides, warm clothing, salmon soup, and free time at Santa Claus Village. Children under 150 cm can try a 10-minute mini-snowmobile ride. Guides such as Alex, Laura, Vinny, and Dani are known for friendly, helpful service.

“Awesome. Doesn’t need any extra explanation. Everything was well done. And the organizers/guides were lovely.”

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2.Santa’s Village & Snowmobiling to Reindeer Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 272 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $281

Spend 6.5 hours meeting Santa, crossing the Arctic Circle, eating lunch, and riding a snowmobile to a local reindeer farm. You’ll share a snowmobile with another adult, feed reindeer, take a short sleigh ride, and receive a reindeer driving license. Guides such as Ramon, Vasilia, Mica, and Zuzanna have earned warm praise for their care with families.

“It was a excellently organised by the crew and they provided the best experience & comfort for the entire group !!! This team really knows how to handle the time and what they are doing ❄️ I would highly recommend every single you-out there at Rovaniemi to try ! Love from India ❤️”

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3.Christmas Lights Santa Sleigh Open-Top Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 233 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $43Best value

Ride an open-top bus for 1.5 hours from Embankment through the Strand, St James’s, Piccadilly, Regent Street, Oxford Street, and Whitehall. Seasonal music sets the mood, while Big Ben, the London Eye, Downing Street, and Trafalgar Square provide the big festive views. Wet weather may mean an enclosed bus.

“Işıklı caddelerin çoğundan geçmedi. Aynı yerde dönüp durdu. Parasına kesinlikle değmez.”

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4.Christmas Horse-Drawn Sleigh/Carriage Ride from Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $151

Leave Salzburg at 9:00 am for Ramsau am Dachstein, a mountain village at more than 3,700 feet. Enjoy free time for lunch, then settle under warm blankets for a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Guides such as Walter, Daniel, Leo, and Lisa add local stories along the way. Snow conditions vary, so the ride can be magical or simply scenic.

“Even though it was unseasonably warm and there was no snow, that didn't take away from the fun and romance of a sleigh ride in the Alps. The mountains had plenty of snow to make for great photography. The lunch in Ramsau was outstanding. Leo the guide and Roland the driver were both exceptional, kept everyone entertained and safe.”

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5.Santa Claus Village + Husky & Reindeer Sled Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $233

Spend four hours visiting Santa Claus Village, meeting Santa, riding with huskies, and taking a reindeer sleigh through the Lappish countryside. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with English or Russian guiding. Guides such as Olga help keep the day moving, while hot berry juice and cookies add a welcome warm-up.

“Amazing organisation, all the drivers were super nice. Raindeer sled and husky sled were great and the group was small so we didn’t have to wait a lot.”

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6.Meet Santa Claus, Reindeer Sleigh Ride & Huskies

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 106 reviews · 5 hours · from $258

Spend five hours at Santa Claus Village with an English-speaking guide, crossing the Arctic Circle, meeting Santa, earning a certificate, and taking short reindeer and husky sleigh rides. Guides such as Jade, Ifu, Rafi, and Aleksander have been praised for keeping families on time and helping with queues, though waiting can still occur in busy periods.

“Everything was perfect. Aurora was our guide and we could not have had a better one. she was knowledgeable and kind to us and our little ones.”

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7.Arctic Delight – Visit to Santa’s Village and snowmobiling to reindeer farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $295

Spend seven hours with Safartica visiting Santa Claus Village, meeting Santa, eating lunch, and snowmobiling across winter scenery to a reindeer farm. You’ll receive thermal clothing, instructions, hot drinks, a short reindeer sleigh ride, and a reindeer driving license. Children ride in a guide-led sledge, while licensed adults can drive.

“This tour was the highlight of my trip, in addition Safartica were just excellent. The office was presentable, every staff member was friendly and professional, easy to find location in the centre. We could’ve done with a bit longer at the Santa village as one hour flew by, but the snowmobile experience and duration was perfect. I would book this again for that element specifically. We had Raul as our tour guide and he made the tour an exceptional experience for us all ensuring we were all comfertable and looked after the whole duration. One of the best tour guides I have ever had considering I was very nervous with…”

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8.Meet Santa Claus & Santa’s Reindeer Ride & Greet Huskies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $264Top rated

Spend about five hours at Santa Claus Village with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup within 12 kilometers of central Rovaniemi, a Santa visit, a 400-meter reindeer ride, a 500-meter husky ride, and time at Santa’s official post office. Guides such as Jade, Jason, Alan, and Rafi have helped families manage queues and photos.

“Well organised with pick up and Lee was a great guide helpful tips on what too do and pics too take !!”

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9.Rovaniemi Santa Claus Village Husky Reindeer Farm Arctic Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · from $298

Spend about seven hours seeing Rovaniemi’s highlights with an English-speaking guide. Walk Ounasvaara Hill, ride with huskies and reindeer, meet Santa, cross the Arctic Circle, enjoy lunch, and visit Arktikum. Guides may include Sergio, Nicky, Robert, or others, depending on the departure.

“Our guides Adriano, Daniel and Anita were great fun. Especially Anita who my youngest daughter had such fun with during the day. It’s a long day but we felt we had enough time to get everything ticked off!”

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10.Santa Claus Village + Husky & Reindeer Sled Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $223

Spend four hours in Rovaniemi visiting Santa Claus Village, meeting Santa, sending postcards, and riding with huskies and reindeer. Hotel pickup and drop-off, an English or Russian-speaking guide, hot berry juice, and cookies are included. The pace is brisk, so this suits you best if you want three classic Lapland activities in one outing.

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11.Meet Santa’s Most Trusted Husky Dogs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $140

An English-speaking Santa’s elf guides you from the Elf Adventure Center to a husky farm near Rovaniemi. Meet the dogs and mushers, hear how the team helps Santa, then enjoy a 3 km sleigh ride driven by a musher. The 1.5-hour outing suits families, with Elf suits available for €20 per person.

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12.Santa Claus Village, Husky and Reindeers Combo Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 44 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $252

Spend about four hours visiting Santa Claus Village, a reindeer yard, and a husky park near Rovaniemi. You’ll cross the Arctic Circle, meet Santa, enjoy short sleigh rides, and receive hotel pickup within 5 km of the city center. Rides depend on snow, temperature, and park availability.

“Reindeer and husky sleigh rides were nice though too short . They can do better by doing two laps instead of one”

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13.Family Snowmobile Safari from Santa Claus Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $191

Take a two-hour family snowmobile safari from Santa Claus Village. Adults drive through snowy forest trails while children ride in a guide-pulled sleigh, then try mini-snowmobiles for 5 to 10 minutes. Warm up with grilled sausages, marshmallows, and hot Lappish berry juice. Thermal clothing and pickup are included.

“L'équipe est très sympa et explique bien comment conduire la motoneige.”

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14.Daytour to Santa Claus Village, Reindeer and Husky Safaris, Photo, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $382

This 4 to 5-hour Rovaniemi outing combines a guaranteed Santa meeting and framed A4 photo with 400 metres by reindeer sled and 500 metres by husky sled. You will cross the Arctic Circle, visit Santa’s post office, and eat lunch at Santa Claus Village. Hotel pickup is offered, with guides such as Paula, Ivan, Zoe, and Ulla noted for careful service.

“Our guide Paula was very professional, sincere and friendly. Big thanks to her! The tour was well organized. The kids loved everything. Adults only liked Husky Safaris. As for Santa's village, all the services and atractions are very commercialized, with little festive spirit!”

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15.Santa Claus Village w/ Husky & Reindeer Sled Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 17 reviews · 5 hours · from $247

Spend five hours in Lapland with hotel pickup, a guided visit to Santa Claus Village, a reindeer sledge ride, and a husky park stop. You’ll cross the Arctic Circle, visit Santa’s Post Office, and have time for shops and photos. Confirm the husky ride in advance, since it is not included in the standard price.

“We’ve been on many tours over the past few years and don’t usually opt for the expensive ones. However, as it was Christmas, we decided to splurge and expected a premium experience. Unfortunately, this tour was anything but. The tour was scheduled to start at 12:00, and we planned our morning accordingly. At 09:00 on the day of the tour, we received a message changing the meeting time to 11:00. As we were already in the middle of activities, we didn’t see this until 11:00 and were then informed there was only a 5-minute waiting window. After some hurried negotiation with the driver, we were given slightly more time to…”

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