Day Trip to Ranua Wildlife Park

Located one hour away from Rovaniemi, the Ranua Wildlife Park is the northernmost wildlife park in the world. It consists of approximately 50 wild animal species and 200 individuals. In the park, it is possible to see polar bears, brown bears, wild reindeer, wolves, wolverines, lynxes, predatory birds, otters, wild boars, and so many others.

The park is Lapland’s leading tourist attraction for families, groups with children and animal-lovers all year round. The park is also part of different European programs for the protection of endangered species.

This trip departs from Rovaniemi where your guide will pick you up at your hotel. They will then drive you to Ranua wildlife park, and will accompany you along the 2.5km gentle walk into the snowy forest that takes you from one animal habitat to another. Information about each animal will be provided by your guide and the different information boards. 

After the visit of the park, you will enjoy a tasty buffet lunch in the restaurant and drive back to Rovaniemi. 

What’s included

• Pick-up and Transfers
• Entrance tickets
• Outdoor guide
• Buffet Lunch in the Restaurant
• All taxes & handling fees

Requirements

Participants must arrive prepared with suitable clothing for cold weather. We may offer some winter overalls and winter boots to rent for 5€/set (please request them before the trip).

Lunch is only at the end of the tour, we recommend to bring with you some extra snacks or a bottle of water if you feel the need to. 

In case of any questions, you may find your answers in our FAQ (Click here).

Attention

We recommend to book in advance, as availability may be limited in peak seasons. A minimum of 2 adult participants is required for the trip to operate.

Please dress appropriately according to the weather, with warm clothes, good winter boots, gloves, hats and thick socks. Professional winter overalls and winter boots can be rented for only 5€/pers.

This tour is not recommended for travellers with very limited mobility, a certain amount of walking is involved (2.5km).

Meeting Time & Pick up : Note that the pick up time is for information purpose; thus, the exact pick up time will be communicated to you via email the day before the experience.

We offer free pick up and drop off services in a 8km range from the city center which includes for example Ounasvaara and Santa Claus Village. For ecological and logistical reasons, we may kindly ask you to walk directly to our office (Pekankatu 7, 96200 Rovaniemi) when your accommodation is located less than 500 meters from our Nordic Odyssey office in the city center. Airport transfers or transfers from more than 8km from the city center may be arranged upon request at extra cost.

Preparation before the tour: We recommend that you eat well before the experience, and dress properly according to the weather conditions. In case of any questions, you might find your answer in our FAQ (Click here).

Exclusions

• Overalls & Boots (may be rented)
• Gratuities