15 Husky & Reindeer Sleigh Rides Worth Flying For

1.Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,334 reviews · 6 hours · from $221Our pick

Spend six hours with reindeer, Alaskan huskies, and Santa Claus Village. You will take short 500-meter sleigh rides, hear from local herders, eat salmon soup, and get winter clothing. Guides such as Alex, Laura, Vinny, and Dinos are praised for friendly help, though the rides are brief and Santa Claus Village can feel rushed.

“The reindeer and husky experience was very well organized from start to finish. Despite temperatures reaching –27°C, we were perfectly comfortable thanks to the warm, high-quality clothing provided. This allowed us to fully enjoy the activities without any discomfort. Both rides were unforgettable. The husky safari was exciting and immersive, while the reindeer ride was calm and magical, perfectly matching the Arctic setting. The staff were professional, friendly, and well organized throughout the experience. A special mention for the salmon soup, which was absolutely delicious and especially appreciated after being outdoors in such cold weather. The only downside was the limited time at San...”

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2.Rovaniemi: Santa’s Village & Snowmobiling to Reindeer Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 272 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $281

Spend 6.5 hours with Safartica visiting Santa Claus Village, crossing the Arctic Circle, eating lunch, and riding a snowmobile to a reindeer farm. You’ll meet Santa, take a short sleigh ride, feed reindeer, and receive a reindeer-driving license. English-speaking guides such as Ramon, Zuzanna, and Alex have led this family-friendly outing.

“It was a excellently organised by the crew and they provided the best experience & comfort for the entire group !!! This team really knows how to handle the time and what they are doing ❄️ I would highly recommend every single you-out there at Rovaniemi to try ! Love from India ❤️”

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3.London: Christmas Lights Santa Sleigh Open-Top Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 233 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $43Best value

You’ll spend 90 minutes on an English-led open-top bus tour from Embankment, passing the Strand, St James’s, Piccadilly, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Whitehall, Big Ben, and the London Eye. Festive music plays onboard, though the upper deck can be cold and music may be hard to hear there. Finish at Trafalgar Square or return to Embankment.

“Quand on se trouve en haut du bus, la musique ne fonctionne pas. Le trajet est extrêmement court et dans les embouteillages. Un prix exorbitant (160 euros pour 5 personnes). Une véritable arnaque. Un conseil : prenez le bus 453 ; il fait le même trajet ; on voit très bien les illuminations et cela ne coûte pas grand-chose.”

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4.Christmas Horse-Drawn Sleigh/Carriage Ride from Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $151

Leave Salzburg at 9 a.m. for Ramsau am Dachstein, riding a coach beside the Salzach River before a horse-drawn sleigh journey through the Alps. Expect blankets, mountain views, photo stops, and time for lunch at your own cost. Guides have included Walter, Daniel, Leo, and Lisa, and the ride may last about one to two hours depending on conditions.

“Wonderful trip. Amazing weather. Would highly recommend this trip!”

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5.Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village + Husky & Reindeer Sled Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $233

Spend four hours visiting Santa Claus Village, riding a husky sled, and gliding behind reindeer through the Lappish countryside. Hotel pickup, drop-off, English or Russian guidance, Santa’s office, the main post office, cookies, and hot berry juice are included. Guide Olga has earned special praise for her care and clear explanations.

“we enjoyed everything about Lapland. enjoyed meeting Santa and our sleigh ride with the reindeer. it was our first time seeing snow so that was very exciting and refreshing.”

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6.Rovaniemi: Meet Santa Claus, Reindeer Sleigh Ride & Huskies

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 106 reviews · 5 hours · from $258

Spend five hours at Santa Claus Village with an English-speaking guide, meeting Santa, collecting an Arctic Circle certificate, riding a reindeer sleigh for 400 meters, and taking a 500-meter husky ride. Guides such as Jade and Ifu have earned praise for keeping families on time and helping with queues. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“The tour was amazing and our guide Paul was super helpful and friendly.”

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7.Arctic Delight – Visit to Santa’s Village and snowmobiling to reindeer farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $295

Spend about seven hours in Rovaniemi meeting Santa, visiting his Post Office, eating lunch, and riding a snowmobile to a reindeer farm. You will receive winter clothing, safety instruction, hot drinks, a short sleigh ride, and a reindeer driving license. Guides such as Raul, Greta, Martin, and Vilma have been praised for friendly, careful service.

“The afternoon was incredible. Snowmobiling and the reindeer farm with a brief reindeer ride was awesome- made the whole day worth it. The guide at the farm was amazing and full of knowledge. The morning was just okay. Too long at Santa Claus village although we did get a picture with Santa and did not have to wait long. The lunch was not good.”

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8.Meet Santa Claus & Santa’s Reindeer Ride & Greet Huskies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $264Top rated

Spend about five hours at Santa Claus Village with a guide, meeting Santa, crossing the Arctic Circle, riding 400 meters with reindeer, and taking a 500-meter husky ride. Pickup is available within 12 kilometers of central Rovaniemi, with guides such as Jade, Allen, Lee, and Matyas praised for helpful service and family photos.

“We had an amazing time in the Santa Village. Our guide was kind, cheerful and extremely helpful. She made sure everyone was having fun and was taken care of. Thanks for the wonderful experience Ifu”

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9.Rovaniemi Santa Claus Village Husky Reindeer Farm Arctic Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · from $298

Spend about seven hours seeing Rovaniemi’s top winter sights with an English-speaking guide. Walk up Ounasvaara Hill, ride with huskies and reindeer, meet Santa, cross the Arctic Circle, enjoy lunch, and visit Arktikum. Guides such as Sergio, Nicky, and Robert have earned warm praise, though group sizes and timing can vary.

“Had a really good day, well worth the money and the tour guide Robert was great and would recommend him for your activity”

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10.Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village + Husky & Reindeer Sled Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $223

You will visit Santa Claus Village, meet Santa at his Arctic Circle home, send postcards from the main post office, then visit a husky farm and take two short sled rides, one with huskies and one with reindeer. Hotel pickup, drop-off, hot berry juice, and cookies are included. English and Russian guides lead the tour.

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11.Rovaniemi: Meet Santa’s Most Trusted Husky Dogs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $140

From Santa Claus Safaris’ Elf Adventure Center, an English-speaking elf guide takes you by minibus to a husky kennel near Rovaniemi. Learn how the dogs train, meet them up close, and enjoy a 3 km sleigh ride driven by a musher. Elf suits are available for an extra €20 per person.

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12.Santa Claus Village, Husky and Reindeers Combo Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 44 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $252

Spend about four hours in Rovaniemi visiting a husky park, a reindeer yard, and Santa Claus Village. You get short sleigh rides, a guided farm visit, hot berry juice, and time to meet Santa and cross the Arctic Circle. Guides such as Alex, Reut, and Aleksander have been praised for friendly help and photos, but ride times can be brief for the price.

“We really enjoyed our tour, thanks to our wonderful guide Reut! She is so kind and took care of us from start to finish of the tour. She also took a lot of nice photos and made sure we have memories to keep from the visits to the huskies and the reindeer ride. All in all, this tour was amazing largely because of our guide Reut!”

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13.Family Snowmobile Safari from Santa Claus Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $191

Ride a snowmobile through forest trails near Santa Claus Village while children travel safely in a sleigh behind the guide. Then kids try mini-snowmobiles for 5 to 10 minutes in an enclosed area as your family grills sausages, marshmallows, and enjoys hot Lappish berry juice. Pickup and thermal clothing are included.

“L'équipe est très sympa et explique bien comment conduire la motoneige.”

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14.Daytour to Santa Claus Village, Reindeer and Husky Safaris, Photo, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $382

Spend a busy half-day at Santa Claus Village with hotel pickup, a guaranteed meeting with Santa, one framed A4 photo, short husky and reindeer sled rides, lunch, the Arctic Circle diploma, and time at the post office. Guides such as Paula and Ivan have helped keep the tight schedule moving, though the large group format can be confusing.

“Everything in the tour pack was covered. The only thing I feel is that it was a little rushed. Apart from that, it was good.”

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15.Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village w/ Husky & Reindeer Sled Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 17 reviews · 5 hours · from $247

Spend five hours in Lapland with hotel pickup, a guided visit to Santa Claus Village, a reindeer sleigh ride, and a husky park visit. You’ll cross the Arctic Circle, see Santa’s Post Office, and hear about Arctic sled dogs and reindeer. Confirm the husky ride in advance, as it is not included automatically.

“Our trip to the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi was absolutely wonderful and truly unforgettable. The atmosphere was magical and perfectly captured the spirit of Christmas. The reindeer sleigh ride was a unique and peaceful experience, allowing us to enjoy the beautiful snowy landscape in a very special way. Another highlight was the husky ride – exciting, fun, and well organized. The huskies were clearly well cared for and full of energy. We also really appreciated the interesting and informative explanations about the animals. Learning more about the reindeer and huskies made the experience even more meaningful. Our driver Neelaka was super friendly, helpful, and professional, making sure...”

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