Top 7 Northern Lights Reindeer Rides in Finland

1.Northern Lights and Husky Sleigh Ride

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

Meet an English-speaking guide near Rovaniemi, travel to a farmhouse, and take a 5-kilometer husky sled ride through snowy forests or across a frozen lake. Afterward, search for the Northern Lights by car if weather allows. Winter overalls, boots, gloves, hot blueberry juice, and hotel-area transport 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

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Rovaniemi for a 2.5-hour snowmobile sleigh ride through snowy Lapland. You will stop at a frozen lake away from city lights, hear Aurora tales, and warm up with hot blueberry juice and gingerbread. Guides such as Lia, Mirko, Linda, and Malcolm have earned praise for their friendly care, but the lights remain weather-dependent.

“It was good. Unfortunately we did not see any Northern lights but the guide was very informative about answering any questions and made it fun”

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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, then return at night for two Aurora stops and a bonfire BBQ in a traditional Kota. English-speaking guides such as Allen, Lea, Alexander, and Paul handle the driving and explanations. The rides are brief, but hotel pickup, a small group, tea, sausages, and marshmallows are included.

“Lea was an amazing guide and I would recommend anyone trying this experience and be with someone that knows best spots around ! We did not catched the aurora due the clouds but we enjoyed the bbq and the stories from our guide 🥰 would definitely come back ☺️”

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4.Northern Lights & Reindeer Sledding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 140 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $222

From Saariselkä, you’ll ride a reindeer sleigh through a quiet Lapland forest, stop to feed the animals, and warm up with a hot drink beside a campfire. Guides such as Eemeli, Visa, Nilla, and Ansee add local stories and humor. Aurora sightings are possible but never promised.

“This activity was amazing! Our guide, Eemeli, was really nice and fun! We had such a great time! We met at the tour operator's. Then we had to wear lots of layers of clothing (thanks God we did it, it was so cold in the woods). The minivan took us to the place where the reindeers were and we had a fantastic ride on the sleds! It was so magic: sledding in a dark wood. We stopped to start a fire, take pictures and drink a hot fruit juice. Our guide talk to us about life in Lapland and sang some songs. On the was back, we saw the Northern…”

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

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

Spend a full day meeting Lapland reindeer, riding a husky sled, visiting Santa Claus Village, and hunting for the northern lights. Guides such as Rafi, Paul, William, Alexander, and Jade are praised for friendly service and helpful photography. The package includes hotel pickup, berry tea, sausages, marshmallows, and two aurora locations.

“We had a great time with Rafi and Paul as our group’s tour guide/driver. We were a group of 12 and we were all taken cared of, answered all our questions and went above and beyond to help us transport our luggages from hotel to hotel. Unfortunately we did not get to see the Northern Lights but definitely will still recommend this agency. Thanks Rafi and Paul!”

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6.Lake Inari Northern Lights Tour w/ Reindeer & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 80 reviews · 4 hours · from $194

Travel from Ivalo to Koppelo with a local guide, then ride a reindeer-hide-covered sleigh across frozen Lake Inari. Hosts Tina and Tapio welcome you to their island cottage and teepees for a fire-cooked dinner, hot drinks, and time with friendly reindeer. Northern Lights sightings are possible, never promised.

“Zonder noorderlicht (wat natuurlijk nooit te garanderen is) is deze tocht wat magertjes. Het is vooral een (koude) tocht over het meer in een slee achter een sneeuwscooter gevolgd door een tussenstop in een tipi tent met vuur waarop worstje/soep/brood worden klaargemaakt en waar je de gelegenheid krijgt 2 rendieren te voeren. Daarna nog paar minuten terug met de slee naar de auto die ons terugbracht naar de beginlocatie waar we onze dikke geleende pakken konden inleveren en daarna teruggebracht werden naar ons hotel. Als totaalpakket niet slecht als aanbod, maar in de praktijk zonder noorderlicht heeft het weinig om het lijf.”

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7.Northern Lights Reindeer Sledge Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $128

Spend three hours in Lapland with a 20-minute reindeer sleigh ride, warm clothing, transport from central Rovaniemi, and a campfire chat about reindeer herding. Guides speak English, and one guide known as Sunny has been praised for making the visit friendly and informative. Northern lights sightings depend on the weather.

“Organizator odwołał wydarzenie, nie zwrócił wpłaconych pieniędzy. UWAGA OSZUST.”

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