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.
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.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
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.
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.
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.
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.