Day Trip to Ranua Wildlife Park and the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi – Meet Arctic Animals and Santa Claus

Embark on an unforgettable day trip that combines authentic nature experiences with the magic of Christmas! The journey begins at Hotel Iso-Syöte and takes you to Ranua Wildlife Park, where you can encounter around 50 northern animal species, including polar bears, lynxes, and wolverines. Open year-round, the park offers a unique opportunity to see arctic animals in a natural-like environment. (Please note: entrance fee to the wildlife park is not included in the tour price.)

The trip continues to Rovaniemi and the Arctic Circle, where we visit Santa Claus Village. Here, you’ll have the chance to meet Santa himself, send a postcard from the official Arctic Circle Post Office, and shop for unique local gifts in charming boutiques. In the afternoon, we return to Iso-Syöte – a day filled with unforgettable memories, photo-worthy moments, and a touch of northern magic!

Approximate Schedule

• 09:00 – Departure from Hotel Iso-Syöte
• 10:00–12:00 – Visit to Ranua Wildlife Park (entrance fee not included)
• 12:00 – Departure from Ranua
• 13:00–15:00 – Visit to the Arctic Circle and Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi
• 15:00 – Departure from Rovaniemi
• 17:00 – Return to Hotel Iso-Syöte

Please note: Schedule is subject to change. Always confirm the exact timetable with the driver on the day of the tour.

• Duration: approx. 8 hours, driving time 4 hours
• Included: transportation only
• Please note: self-guided tour, entrance fee to Ranua Wildlife Park is not included
• Price: 95 € / person (minimum of 6 paying adults is required to be able to carry out this excursion)