Horse Carriage Ride under the Night Sky
About
Hop aboard our horse carriage! This tour lets you experience the autumn Arctic night in the most authentic way possible. Glide through fields and forests, snug under a warm blanket, and relish the serene sounds of the night. If luck is on our side, we might even catch a glimpse of the mythical Northern Lights dancing across the skies! When we stop to gather around a crackling fire for hot drinks and light snacks, you’ll get to hear interesting tales of Lapland, fostering a deeper connection to the land you’re visiting.
- Stories about the Auroras & the Finnhorses
- Guiding
- Hot drink & light snacks
- Transfers (if needed, from Rovaniemi city center or Santa Claus Village to Apukka Resort and back)
Pickup is offered in following places
- Apukka Resort Meeting Point in city center (Korkalonkatu 32)
- Santa Claus Village bus stop Napapiiri I (Bus stop along the main road)
September, October, November
Our horse carriages are operated by professional guides.
Special diet options (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) are available upon request.
Cancellation policy
Cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the tour’s start for a full refund by emailing our sales team at sales@apukkaresort.fi. Review the complete terms and conditions here: https://apukkaresort.fi/about-apukka/info/terms-conditions/
How do I get to the activity?
If you stay at Apukka Resort:
- Arrive at the meeting point 10 min. before the start of the activity.
If you need transportation:
- The price of the activity includes transfers to and from Apukka Resort with our shuttle bus.
- The bus stops are located at Rovaniemi city center and Santa Claus Village’s bus stop, situated by the main road (Road E75).
- Choose the pick-up point during the booking process.
- You will receive an email with the pick-up details.
- Please be at the bus stop at least 10 minutes before the given departure time.
- The transfer won’t wait, so punctuality is essential!
- If you’re late for the transfer, the tour won’t be refunded.
If you arrive by car:
- You can park your car in Apukka’s parking lot (Tutkijantie 28, Rovaniemi).
- Arrive at least 20 min before the activity starts.
- Pick up your winter gear from the Apukka Adventures dressing room.
- Wait at the meeting point until the tour begins.
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