From Saariselkä: Santa Claus Village & Northern Lights Tour
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- Instant Confirmation
- Hotel pick-up
- Mobile voucher
- Use only on the selected date
- Cancellation available
- Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
- English
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Highlights
This day tour departs from Saariselkä, takes you to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, and goes in search of the Northern Lights on the way back. At Santa Claus Village, located right on the Arctic Circle, you have about 4 hours to meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle and explore at your own pace. A short guided orientation drive through downtown Rovaniemi is also included. Once darkness falls, you hunt for the Northern Lights for 3–4 hours with a guide who keeps an eye on the weather and cloud conditions as you head back to Saariselkä.
Program
Ride a Mercedes-Benz van
to Rovaniemi
After pickup from your accommodation in Saariselkä or Kakslauttanen, travel to Rovaniemi in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class van. The tour runs in a small group, and you use the same vehicle throughout the tour.
Spend about 4 hours at Santa Claus Village
Spend about 4 hours at your leisure at Santa Claus Village, located right on the Arctic Circle. Explore the village, meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle, and enjoy the many activities, restaurants and shops in the village.
See downtown Rovaniemi by car
After visiting Santa Claus Village, head to downtown Rovaniemi. On a short guided orientation drive across the city, you see the main areas and sights while listening to your guide.
Hunt for the Northern Lights on the way back
When darkness falls, the Northern Lights hunt begins for 3–4 hours on the way back to Saariselkä. You head deep into the Arctic wilderness in search of clear skies away from light pollution, with several possible stops depending on the weather, clouds and aurora activity. Your experienced guide constantly checks the weather and cloud conditions and chooses the best spots for viewing. If the Northern Lights appear, your guide/driver will take photos of them for you.
※ The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
※ The route may change depending on the weather and aurora conditions.
Information
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation from Saariselkä/Kakslauttanen to Rovaniemi
- Transportation available throughout the tour
- About 4 hours at Santa Claus Village
- Guided orientation of Rovaniemi city center
- 3–4 hours of Northern Lights hunting on the way back
- Professional local guide
- Small-group experience
- Flexible route adjusted to the weather and aurora conditions
What's Not Included
- Food, drinks and optional activities at Santa Claus Village
How To Use
- Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
- On your booked date, board the pickup vehicle at your accommodation and meet your guide.
- Valid only on the specified date and time.
Meeting point :
Saariselkä·Kakslauttanen hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point you selected when booking. Please check the voucher provided after your booking is confirmed for the exact pickup location and time. Accommodation pickup is available if you stay within the eligible pickup area, and you will be dropped off at the pickup location at the end of the tour.
※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.
What to Remember
Don’t forget to check all the important details.Cancellation and Refund
• Cancellation/refund requests are accepted only during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00 Korea time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). Requests received outside business hours will be processed as received on the next business day (within business hours).
• Please submit cancellation and refund requests during business hours and make sure to receive a cancellation confirmation.
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