Rovaniemi: Santa Claus & Northern Lights Tour - The Original & World’s First

The Santa Claus & Northern Lights Experience is unlike anything else in the world — and with Arctic GM, you’ll discover the magic in a way no one else offers. This is The Original & World’s First Tour of Its Kind, created to give families, couples, and adventurers a truly unforgettable evening in Lapland.

As Lapland’s Original Aurora Hunters™, our family has lived here for 20 generations since the 1600s. With Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2025 Award (first-ever in Lapland, top 1% worldwide) and Travelers’ Choice 2025 (top 10% worldwide), Arctic GM is recognized as Lapland’s most trusted tour operator. Every experience is fully operated in-house, ensuring authentic storytelling, safe travel, and a truly magical night under the Arctic sky.

Why Choose Arctic GM’s Santa Claus & Northern Lights Experience?

Heritage & Trust

• 20 Generations of Lapland Heritage – A family legacy since the 1600s
• Tripadvisor Best of the Best 2025 – First-ever recipient in Lapland, top 1% of 8 million companies worldwide
• Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025 – Top 10% worldwide, awarded for consistent excellence
• 100,000+ Happy Guests – Over 15,000 verified 5-star reviews

The Santa Claus Experience

• The Original & World’s First Santa Claus & Northern Lights Tour – Created by Arctic GM
• Meet Santa Claus in Lapland’s wilderness — Personal storytelling & photos included
• Private Time with Santa – No long tourist queues or extra photo fees
• Elves by Your Side – Storytelling, laughter & Christmas spirit hosted by Santa’s elves
• Special Gift From Santa Claus — A postcard you can keep, or use to write a letter that the elves will mail worldwide the next day with an official Lapland stamp

Northern Lights & Winter Magic

• Chance to See the Aurora Borealis – Not guaranteed, but possible under Lapland skies
• Private Arctic Lands – Experience takes place on our own exclusive property, away from the crowds
• Bonfire Gathering – Hot drinks and grilled sausages by the fire under the Arctic night

Comfort & Service

• Transfers by Coach – Easy departure from our central office in Rovaniemi (Valtakatu 26)
• Winter Overalls – Stay warm in Arctic conditions
• Certified Guides – First-aid trained, experienced & fully operated in-house by Arctic GM

The Experience

Your magical evening begins at our central office in Rovaniemi (Valtakatu 26), where you’ll board a comfortable coach to our private Arctic lands. Dressed in warm winter overalls, you’ll step into a world where the forest glows under snow and the possibility of the Northern Lights. 

Throughout the evening, Santa’s elves will be your playful companions — guiding you through the night, sharing stories, and bringing laughter to the group. Around the bonfire, you’ll enjoy hot drinks and grilled sausages, a Lapland tradition that warms body and soul. 

The highlight of the night is Santa Claus himself. Instead of waiting in long tourist lines and paying separately for photos, you’ll meet him here in a private, authentic setting. Santa will share stories, pose for photos, and give every guest a special postcard gift. You can either keep it as a keepsake, or write a letter to a loved one on it — and the elves will post it worldwide the very next day with an official Lapland stamp.

If the skies are clear, you may also witness the Northern Lights shimmering above — an unforgettable backdrop for photos with Santa and the elves.

This is more than a tour. It’s the Original & World’s First Santa Claus & Northern Lights Experience, created in Lapland for guests from around the world.

What’s Included

• Meeting point at Arctic GM office, Valtakatu 26 (no hotel pickups)
• Transfers by modern coach to our private Arctic property
• Guided experience with Santa’s elves (certified guides)
• Santa Claus storytelling & personal photo opportunity
• Personal gift from Santa Claus: a postcard you can keep, or use to write a letter that the elves will mail worldwide the next day with an official Lapland stamp
• Winter overalls for warmth and comfort
• Northern Lights viewing opportunity (not guaranteed)
• 4–5 hour total experience on private Arctic GM lands
• Group size: up to 50 guests (comfortable coach transfer)

Join Lapland’s Most Magical Christmas Experience

Our family has lived under the Arctic skies for over 400 years, preserving traditions and sharing them with the world. Now, we invite you to join The Original & World’s First Santa Claus & Northern Lights Tour — an evening where Arctic authenticity meets pure Christmas magic.

Book your place today and step into a story you’ll never forget.