SIRKKA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A sleigh-ride quest to find Santa’s secret cabin in Northern Lights Village
A 2.5–3 hour, family-focused guided experience in Sirkka where an Elf leads you on a sleigh ride into the forest, with reindeer, gingerbread baking and a personal visit with Santa.
A sleigh-ride quest to find Santa’s secret cabin in Northern Lights Village.
Adventure brief
A sleigh-ride quest to find Santa’s secret cabin in Northern Lights Village
Searching for Santa is a playful, family-oriented program set in Northern Lights Village in Lapland: an Elf guide gathers participating families and leads them into the snowy woods in search of Santa’s secret cabin, combining a short sleigh ride, crafts and a chance to meet Santa for a personalized visit.
In the heart of Finnish Lapland, Northern Lights Village Levi offers a distinct holiday adventure that seamlessly blends festive magic with the stark beauty of the Arctic wilderness. Located in the village of Sirkka, within the expansive Lappi region, this experience invites families to step beyond typical winter tourism and into a storybook quest tailored for all ages. The Searching for Santa tour is a well-paced three-hour journey that captures the charm of Finnish Christmas traditions through hands-on activities and natural exploration.
The adventure begins as a cheerful Elf guide welcomes you and your family, setting off on a snowmobile-pulled sleigh through pristine, snow-laden forests. These woodlands are dominated by hardy Scots pines and Norway spruces, their branches heavy with fresh snowfall—a perfect canvas for a winter fairy tale. The pristine silence of the forest broken only by the sleigh’s crunch underfoot, builds anticipation toward finding Santa’s hidden cabin.
Inside the warm cabin, the experience shifts to intimate interaction. Children meet Santa Claus himself, sharing personalized moments shaped by details collected beforehand to make the encounter truly special. The itinerary also includes baking gingerbread cookies, crafting seasonal decorations, and meeting reindeer—emblematic animals of the region, vital to local culture and winter transport traditions.
Northern Lights Village Levi stands out for its authentic approach to winter storytelling paired with family-friendly outdoor immersion. The village serves as a gateway to Lapland’s timeless landscapes and cultural heritage, providing visitors more than a tour—a participatory event that highlights regional customs and natural beauty. Those seeking a unique blend of festive spirit and wintry adventure will find this trip a memorable highlight within Lapland’s expansive outdoor offerings.
Route Schematic
Itinerary schematic
A sequence of family-focused stops led by an Elf guide, combining short rides, crafts and a cabin visit.
Gathering with the Elf
An Elf meets participating families, issues an invitation letter and explains the quest to find Santa’s cabin.
Reindeer meeting & short sleigh ride
Meet the reindeer and enjoy a short ~10‑minute sleigh ride as one of the included activities.
Heated sleigh ride into the forest
A snowmobile pulls a heated sleigh deeper into the snowy forest as the Snowmobile‑Elf leads the search for the cabin.
Santa’s secret cabin
If found, Santa welcomes families into his cabin for approximately ten minutes and may present a symbolical gift to children.
Gingerbread baking & crafts
Baking gingerbread and making crafts are included activities—if Santa is not present in the cabin, these activities help create the magic until he arrives.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to collaborate with staff to help create a magical experience for children; please refrain from bringing personal gifts for Santa to distribute, and expect the operator to request a pre‑visit questionnaire so Santa can personalize the visit.
What the day feels like
What the three hours feel like
An Elf meets the group and hands over an invitation to join the quest; families climb into a heated, snowmobile‑pulled sleigh for a forest run, meet reindeer, try their hand at gingerbread and crafts, and—if the search is successful—step into Santa’s secret cabin for a short, personalized visit.
THE ROUTE
Sleigh through the forest with a Snowmobile‑Elf
A Snowmobile‑driven, heated sleigh takes families into the winter woods for a short forest ride—part of the guided search for Santa’s cabin that frames the experience.
THE MOMENT
A personal meeting with Santa in his cabin
If you find the cabin, Santa will welcome your family for about ten minutes; children may receive a small, symbolical gift as part of the visit.
THE ACTIVITIES
Gingerbread baking, crafts and reindeer encounters
The program includes gingerbread baking and crafts, plus a meeting with the reindeer and a short ~10‑minute sleigh ride—hands‑on elements designed for families and children.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits and what to expect.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs approximately 2.5–3 hours.
Thermal clothing including overalls, boots and mittens are provided as part of the experience; included activities cover gingerbread baking, crafts, reindeer meeting, sleigh rides and a Santa visit.
Expect to meet the Elf guide on arrival and receive an invitation letter from the reception team; a short questionnaire will be sent beforehand to personalize the Santa visit.
The outing is guided in English by an Elf; warm, provided overalls and boots help you stay comfortable during the forest sleigh rides and outdoor activities.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the experience last?
The experience runs about 2.5–3 hours.
Is clothing provided?
Yes—thermal clothing including overalls, boots and mittens are provided.
Will we meet Santa?
If the search finds the cabin, Santa will welcome your family for approximately ten minutes and may give a small symbolical gift to the children.
What if Santa is not in his cabin?
If Santa is not in his cabin, the group can bake gingerbread and take part in crafts—activities intended to keep the magic until Santa arrives.
Can I bring a gift for Santa to give to my child?
Please refrain from bringing personal gifts for Santa to distribute, as this could create an unfair experience for other children.
Will someone guide us in English?
Guiding is provided in English by an Elf who leads the families through the activities.
Will I receive information beforehand?
Prior to the experience you will receive a questionnaire via email to share details about the children so Santa can personalize the visit.
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