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Prices for a reindeer farm in Rovaniemi at a glance
From a short farm visit with a sleigh ride to a full day with huskies: here you can see the minimum cost of reindeer tours and what you pay extra for.
Check availabilityfrom $217 · free cancellation
Editorial team rentierfarmrovaniemi.deUpdated on October 3, 20266 min read2 sources
In short
- 01Most affordable visit
- A farm visit with a sleigh ride from $101 per person.
- 02Mid-range
- Longer trips and small groups mostly from $173 up to $219.
- 03This tour
- Reindeer, huskies, salmon soup and Santa Claus village from $217.
- 04Upper end
- Santa Claus village, snowmobile and reindeer farm from $265.
- 05What the price is based on
- Duration, ride length, group size and extras such as huskies or food.
What a visit to the reindeer farm costs
Prices for a reindeer farm in Rovaniemi vary widely. The cheapest farm visit in the comparison, including sleigh ride and pickup, starts from $101 per person. At the top end is a day with Santa Claus Village, snowmobile and reindeer farm from $265. In between is more than double the amount, and the differences have good reasons.
The amounts shown here mark the lowest entry point; on some dates the same tour costs more. Date, chosen option and availability can push the price higher. What is binding is what you see when you book for your day and your group. A small buffer in your budget protects you from a surprise at the final total.
What explains the range are mainly these points: how long the tour lasts, how long the sleigh ride is, how large the group is and which extras are included in the price, such as huskies, a snowmobile or a lunch. If you keep these points in mind, you can compare offers fairly and quickly see whether a higher price is worth it for you.
The affordable farm visits
At the bottom end are short visits with a sleigh ride. The farm visit from $101 lasts 2.5 hours, pickup is included, and guests rate it 4,25 out of 1,582 reviews. A visit with a photographer starts from $137, lasts 3,5 hours and is limited to 8 guests. At this price you even get souvenir photos included. For travelers on a tight budget, this is a good way to experience reindeer up close without booking a whole day.
A bit more expensive are short visits for around $149. A farm visit with a 1.5-hour sleigh ride costs that much, but scores only 3,4 for value for money. A sleigh ride during the day at the same starting price lasts 2 hours and scores 4,46 out of 74 reviews. The same price therefore does not mean the same satisfaction; the ratings are worth a look.
A farm visit with a walk from $150 is led in Finnish, English and German and is limited to 10 guests. Its value for money score is a perfect 5. For German-speaking guests, this is a strong offer. However, the tour does not mention pickup.
Value for money
The guests' value-for-money verdict
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Prices compared
Tours to the reindeer by from-price
| Tour | Type | Duration | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm with sleigh ride | Farm Visit | 2.5 hours | from $101 |
| Farm with photographer | Maximum 8 guests | 3.5 hrs | from $137 |
| Short farm visit | Farm Visit | 1.5 hours | from $149 |
| Farm with walk | Guide in German | 2 hrs | from $150 |
| Farm with short ride | Farm Visit | 2.5 hours | from $173 |
| Long forest drive | long drive | 3 hrs | from $184 |
| Husky farm and reindeer | Combo tour | 3.5 hrs | from $188 |
| This tour | Huskies, Arctic Circle | 6 hrs | from $217 |
| Apukka drive | long drive | 3.5 hrs | from $219 |
| Snowmobile and farm | Combo tour | 6.5 to 7.5 hours | from $265 |
From-prices per person according to GetYourGuide; the final price depends on the date and the option chosen.
Price classes
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Farm with Sleigh Ride
From $101 for 2.5 hours with pickup.
Farm with walk
From $150, maximum 10 guests.
Long forest drive
From $184 for 3 hours.
This tour
From $217 with huskies and the Christmas Village.
Snowmobile and farm
From $265 for 6.5 to 7.5 hours.
The mid-range: longer rides and small groups
In the mid-range are tours with more time on the sleigh or a special touch. A farm visit with a short ride starts from $173 and is led in English, French and Spanish. A ride over 2 km through the forest starts from $184 and lasts 3 hours. Guests give that operator 4.5 out of 5 for price and performance.
A visit to a local farm with a sleigh ride starts from $213 and scores 4,4 for value for money. The tour to the farm of Apukka Resort Adventures with a ride of 2 to 3 km starts from $219. Here you pay for the distance and the experience, not for extras such as huskies. If you like to know where the ride goes, ask about tours with an unknown destination in advance.
Those looking for cultural insights will find a reindeer safari with sleigh ride and Sami heritage in a group of at most 8 guests from $230. A sleigh ride with a hot drink and cookies starts from $231. In this price range, it is especially worth reading exactly what is on offer and how long the ride really lasts.
Checklist
What's included and what costs extra
01
This tour includes
- Pickup
- Traditional salmon soup
- Book now, pay before the tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
02
Plan extra
- Own warm clothing
- Food and drinks in the town
- Souvenirs in Santa Claus Village
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from per person $101
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Combination tours with huskies and snowmobile
As soon as huskies or a snowmobile are added, the price goes up. A tour with a husky farm and reindeer starts from $188 for 3,5 hours. The tour on this page combines reindeer, huskies, salmon soup and the Santa Claus village and starts from $217 for 6 hours. Guests rate its value for money 4,3.
A tour with huskies, reindeer and a snowmobile ride starts from $228. A family day with huskies and reindeer starts from $241. A safari with reindeer, huskies and a barbecue evening over 7 hours starts from $253. At the top end is the day with Santa Claus village, snowmobile and reindeer farm from $265.
Well outside this range is a drive-yourself husky safari with a farm visit starting from $328. There you will drive the team yourself and be out with a group of at most 8 guests. Whether the extra cost is worth it depends on how important driving the sled yourself is. If you prefer to sit and watch, one of the other combination tours offers a good and more affordable option.
Included and not included
Most tours compared include pickup, and you do not pay until later. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the date on all tours compared, including the tour on this page. The differences lie in food, drinks, clothing, and ride length, and those are worth a closer look.
In the tour on this page, a traditional salmon soup is part of the day. Other tours offer a hot drink with cookies or a barbecue evening, while some short visits offer only the ride and time with the animals. Also check whether winter overalls or boots are provided. Those who have to buy their own equipment will quickly spend more on a good winter jacket and boots than on a tour.
There are also expenses that no tour price covers: food in the city, drinks, souvenirs in the Santa Claus Village and perhaps entry fees for other excursions. The Arktikum, for example, is a separate outing for a cold afternoon.1 When planning your days, you should factor in these costs from the start. And think about the way to the meeting point: if you live outside the city center, you may need a taxi to the pickup location. Small amounts like these add up over a week faster than you think.
How to save money on the farm visit
The easiest way to save money is to ask yourself what you really want. If a short sleigh ride and a few photos are enough for you, the farm visit from $101 is completely sufficient. If, on the other hand, you want to see reindeer, huskies and the Santa Claus village, a combination tour is often cheaper than several individual tours, because pickup and organization only happen once.
Look beyond the price and consider the duration and the value rating. The short visit from $149 receives 3.4 for value for money, while the 2 km ride from $184 receives 4.5. For a little more money you get there a significantly longer ride and more satisfied guests. A low price is only a good deal if the experience matches it.
And finally: make use of the free cancellation. If you book early and your plans change, cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the scheduled time. Especially during the Christmas season, popular time slots fill up quickly. Booking early secures your preferred date while still keeping the flexibility to change your plans. When booking, also check whether your date falls within the snow season if a ride in snow is important to you: in Rovaniemi this usually begins in November.2
Costs for couples, families, and groups
For couples and families, the per-person from price quickly adds up. For the tour on this page you pay from $217 per person. If the same group chooses the farm visit from $101, there is noticeably more money left over for food and accommodation. The cost calculator instantly shows what it will cost in total for your group size.
Whether there are reduced prices for children is not included in the from-prices. Check the options for your date when booking; there you will see which prices apply to which age group. Families also have a dedicated Family Day with huskies and reindeer, lasting 5 hours and costing from $241.
Those traveling in a larger group should book early and pay attention to the maximum group sizes. On tours with a maximum of 8 guests, such as the photography visit, a large family may not fit into a single time slot. In that case, it is worth choosing a tour without a strict limit or splitting the group across several dates.
Book the tour
Reindeer, huskies, and the Arctic Circle in one day.
Book now, pay later, and cancellation remains free of charge up to 24 hours before.
You ask,we answer.
How much does a visit to a reindeer farm cost?
From $101 per person. This is how much the cheapest farm visit with sleigh ride costs in comparison, 2.5 hours with pickup.
How much does the tour on this page cost?
From $217. For that you get 6 hours with reindeer, huskies, salmon soup, and the Christmas Village.
Does more money buy better reviews?
Not necessarily. The walking visit from $150 scores 5 for value for money.
Is the pickup extra?
Not for this tour. Pickup is included in the husky day tour.
Will I get a refund if the tour is cancelled?
Yes, up to 24 hours before departure This is stated in the husky day tour offer.
How much does a husky combo tour cost?
From $188. This is how much a tour with husky farm and reindeer costs, 3.5 hours.
Are there children's prices?
The booking shows this. The from-prices apply per person; which prices apply to children, you will see when booking for your date.
Sources
Where the information comes from
- 1Arktikum Science Center & MuseumVisit - Arktikum Science Center & Museum - Rovaniemi↩
- 2Visit RovaniemiDiscover The 8 Seasons Of Rovaniemi, On The Arctic Circle↩
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