Meet Santa Claus and His Friends in Rovaniemi
Overview
Ready to experience the magic of Christmas, no matter the season? Join our festive family tour to meet Santa Claus and his friends. You'll get to see his cheerful reindeer, bake gingerbread cookies with his jolly elves, and enjoy a personal visit with Santa himself. This is the perfect opportunity to take a memorable photo and let him know what's on your Christmas list.
What's Included
- Private family meeting with Santa
- See the reindeer
- A small gift for each guest
- Christmassy workshop
- Transfers (if needed, from Rovaniemi city center or Santa Claus Village to Apukka Resort and back)
- Exclusive festive spot in the forest
- Hot drinks & snacks
- Digital photos with Santa
- Guiding in English
- Gingerbread baking
- Outdoor clothing and shoes
Meeting and Pickup
Your pick-up time will be confirmed via email from Apukka Resort (the activity provider) within 48 hours of booking. Please make sure you open and read this email!We offer two pick-up points: Rovaniemi City Center: at address Korkalonkatu 23, pickup time 35 min before activity starting time. Santa Claus Village: The bus stop Napapiiri I by the main road, E75, pickup time 25 min before activity starting time.Please note that if you miss the pick-up, refunds are not available.
Tutkijantie 28
96900 Rovaniemi, Finland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-103592P29
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Private family meeting with Santa.
- See the reindeer.
- A small gift for each guest.
- Christmassy workshop.
- Transfers (if needed, from Rovaniemi city center or Santa Claus Village to Apukka Resort and back).
- Exclusive festive spot in the forest.
- Hot drinks & snacks.
- Digital photos with Santa.
- Guiding in English.
- Gingerbread baking.
- Outdoor clothing and shoes.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Meet Santa Claus and His Friends in Rovaniemi is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Meet Santa Claus and His Friends in Rovaniemi will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private family meeting with Santa
- See the reindeer
- A small gift for each guest
- Christmassy workshop
- Transfers (if needed, from Rovaniemi city center or Santa Claus Village to Apukka Resort and back)
- Exclusive festive spot in the forest
- Hot drinks & snacks
- Digital photos with Santa
- Guiding in English
- Gingerbread baking
- Outdoor clothing and shoes
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
